FabSwingers.com forum: Thoughts on holidaying abroad this summer

By *irtuousBull OP Man
over a year ago

lake district

I've booked onto a lads holiday for a few weeks time, there's twelve of us. With having the test before the flight we're not too concerned and I'm fully vaccinated, but a lot of people aren't even considering holidays abroad to amber countries. What's everyone's thoughts?

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By *hatawasteMan
over a year ago

stafford

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By *hatawasteMan
over a year ago

stafford

"I've booked onto a lads holiday for a few weeks time, there's twelve of us. With having the test before the flight we're not too concerned and I'm fully vaccinated, but a lot of people aren't even considering holidays abroad to amber countries. What's everyone's thoughts?"

given the government can change their mind about which countries fit into amber or green whenever the need arises. I would say don't travel at all .

However , if you do I wouldn't pick on an amber country hoping it will turn green! also I'd be prepared for delays , further testing in both countries and some sort of self isolation at the end of it..again that's likely to change as we go through the summer..bottom line I wouldn't travel or plan to for a few months yet..though everyone is entitled to make their own decision and that means deal with things if they go wrong too. So moaning like some have been on the TV about having to go home early etc is likely not to get much sympathy from the ' I told you so' brigade

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
over a year ago

Central

I think if you are happy with the quarantine on your return and potentially a tougher travelling experience, that you could have a good holiday. Having your friends around you can help to soften the impacts of a tougher regime and knocks when things may not go as well as expected.

As we've seen with Portugal, the UK assessment of other countries can impose last minute changes that are unexpected. Your toughest could be cancellations or moved to a Red list country status, where you'll pay for hotel quarantine.

If your holiday company offers free changes, you may be able to circumvent some issues.

Certainly I'd encourage you to have your vaccine, preferably 2 doses, which may be an easier entrance requirement for some countries and off some health protection. I assume you've chosen a destination that's not struggling with rising infection levels, so the rest is somewhat out of your hands.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The government has said that you should not be booking a holiday to an Amber country.

Travel to such destinations should only take place under special circumstances.

Also a country that may be on the Amber list now could very well be moved to the red list whilst you are away, just as countries on the green list can be moved to Amber, as many currently holidaying in Portugal have found.

My thoughts are that until other countries have completed their vaccination programs and got this thing under control, I wouldn't even consider venturing abroad.

You should also check with your travel insurance to make sure you are covered when travelling to an Amber country.

You could find yourself in deep doodoo if things go wrong

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By *uttyjonnMan
over a year ago

SEA

Does anyone really think people returning from amber countries will isolate for 10 days

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

"Does anyone really think people returning from amber countries will isolate for 10 days

No, no I don't

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

I'm not going anywhere. Too much uncertainty.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Maybe in the Autumn. Summers full of kids anyway.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

One thing that might be of interest will be the list when the parliamentary recess comes along

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By *lik and PaulCouple
over a year ago

Flagrante

Certainly no foreign travel this year as there are very few countries as advanced as the UK with regards to their vaccination programmes so wouldn't feel comfortable with it. Once things level out and we see what happens over the winter months then next year is on the cards.

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
over a year ago

Central

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By *ty31Man
over a year ago

NW London

I'm still planning on taking a trip abroad, probably in early Autumn. But I'll wait until later to book as I want to see what destinations are available and feasible. Right now Gibraltar looks very appealing.

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
over a year ago

Central

"Does anyone really think people returning from amber countries will isolate for 10 days

There are checks made, people have to have pre-purchased tests and have them. Plus there are large fines for breaking the law.

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By *oubleswing2019Man
over a year ago

Colchester

Not this year for certain, and that includes this country as well as overseas.

Next year ?

Gut feeling is there'll be new variants doing the rounds, some folks will need boosters, some countries will be experiencing subsequent waves, and the situation will be highly fragmented/chaotic in terms of what variants are abound, what countries are on the various red/green/amber lists, and what immunisation levels are like in different countries.

Put it another way...

When Covid first broke, it was like a tin of Quality Street with 1-2 flavours (strains). And we all know how difficult it has been to deal with just those 1-2 initially.

I imagine next year, we'll have a full tin of flavours to deal with due to regional mutations.

Unless you name is Bonaparte, it's commonly accepted that you cannot win a war when fighting on more than one front. If my Quality Street analogy bears fruit (or chocolate), that's precisely where we could be heading, worldwide.

So no, I don't feel optimistic about 2022.

2023 and beyond isn't looking to clever either, tbh.

15 months on from the initial outbreak and the virus is still ravaging the world. There may be "pockets" of stronger resistance in some places, but this battle is hardly won by any stretch of the imagination.

If this was WWII, we're still in 1939 and the Axis have swept through Europe. We have long way to go yet.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

If you want to go and dont mind the testing and quarantine afterwards just go, and enjoy it. We have a trip booked, not until November, hopefully things will be a bit calmer by then, but we will be going long as it's not red

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm not going abroad this year at all. There is too much uncertainty.

I have had both jabs. But me personally I think it's too much of a risk yet.

I really don't want to bring covid home with me as an holiday added extra. And spread it around.

This is my personal opinion. And I sure some think like me. And others won't. But each to their own.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Booked for next summer .

It's not worth the hassle this summer.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Send me somewhere hot hot hot

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Does anyone really think people returning from amber countries will isolate for 10 days

i went last year when it was 14 days and did the full thing at home without having to be checked one - never even went out to the supermarket

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Does anyone really think people returning from amber countries will isolate for 10 days

i went last year when it was 14 days and did the full thing at home without having to be checked one - never even went out to the supermarket

although last year i booked short notice when i knew fairly certainly that my trip could go ahead

this years its far too uncertain for me so not booking anything yet

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By *nigmatic_AngelWoman
over a year ago

The place where fairies live

The price of the tests before and after are too much to add to the holiday price for me tbh

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By *ittleMissCaliWoman
over a year ago

all loved up

I will be going as soon as I can... however it's all too confusing just now about tests. I'm wanting to fly over to Iceland which is a green country and I don't need to have a test to enter with being fully vaccinated but would need one to fly home.

I am waiting to get out to Sicily. May actually risk it on amber as when I go it will spur of the moment for etna erupting x

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By *iss SinWoman
over a year ago

portchester

Nobody should travel this year

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By *skyouneverknowMan
over a year ago

Calne

I'm off to Portugal first week in July.

Might pop over to an Eastern European country for a weekend to get some cigarettes but will wait for the next lists to be published before I decide

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By *eedsmale36Man
over a year ago

Leeds

"Nobody should travel this year "

Try telling that to Alan Wicker and Judith Charmers

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

They dont want us travelling thats why they have introduced the traffic light bullshit

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By *ldaCouple
over a year ago

sutton Coldfield

Who is ‘they’ and why is the system bullshit?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Who is ‘they’ and why is the system bullshit?"
lol try to make me sound dumb you know exactly what im talking about

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By *ittleMissCaliWoman
over a year ago

all loved up

The price of the tests before and after are too much to add to the holiday price for me tbh"
this is what is putting me off. I could get a return flight and my hotel for 4 days for less than my test to come home ( could always stay there I guess lol )

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Who is ‘they’ and why is the system bullshit?"
where did I say system in my post? I said traffic light bullshit that was pre planned we ain't coming out of lock down on the 21st that's never happening.

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By *eedsmale36Man
over a year ago

Leeds

"Who is ‘they’ and why is the system bullshit?where did I say system in my post? I said traffic light bullshit that was pre planned we ain't coming out of lock down on the 21st that's never happening."

We’re not really in lockdown are we, everywhere is open except nightclubs, I was in London at the weekend the place was packed, everybody out eating, drinking, in the parks etc

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

We’re not really in lockdown are we, everywhere is open except nightclubs, I was in London at the weekend the place was packed, everybody out eating, drinking, in the parks etc "
you think you're not in lock down but you're wrong. Exactly how you're spose to be thinking at this point

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By *ittleMissCaliWoman
over a year ago

all loved up

We’re not really in lockdown are we, everywhere is open except nightclubs, I was in London at the weekend the place was packed, everybody out eating, drinking, in the parks etc you think you're not in lock down but you're wrong. Exactly how you're spose to be thinking at this point"
we have never really been in a lockdown.. and certainly not now

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By *nigmatic_AngelWoman
over a year ago

The place where fairies live

The price of the tests before and after are too much to add to the holiday price for me tbh this is what is putting me off. I could get a return flight and my hotel for 4 days for less than my test to come home ( could always stay there I guess lol )"

Exactly! I have poland booked for december.. 3rd time it's been rearranged

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By *eedsmale36Man
over a year ago

Leeds

I travel over 900 miles a week with work staying in hotels the length and breath of the U.K. I see what everybody is doing, we ain’t in lockdown

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By *eedsmale36Man
over a year ago

Leeds

We’re not really in lockdown are we, everywhere is open except nightclubs, I was in London at the weekend the place was packed, everybody out eating, drinking, in the parks etc you think you're not in lock down but you're wrong. Exactly how you're spose to be thinking at this point we have never really been in a lockdown.. and certainly not now "

I totally agree, the microchip in my arm told me

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

We’re not really in lockdown are we, everywhere is open except nightclubs, I was in London at the weekend the place was packed, everybody out eating, drinking, in the parks etc you think you're not in lock down but you're wrong. Exactly how you're spose to be thinking at this point we have never really been in a lockdown.. and certainly not now

I totally agree, the microchip in my arm told me "

My microchip is experimental.

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By *olly_chromaticTV/TS
over a year ago

Stockport

We’re not really in lockdown are we, everywhere is open except nightclubs, I was in London at the weekend the place was packed, everybody out eating, drinking, in the parks etc you think you're not in lock down but you're wrong. Exactly how you're spose to be thinking at this point we have never really been in a lockdown.. and certainly not now

I totally agree, the microchip in my arm told me "

Funny fact, ARM Ltd are the designers of more microchips than any other company in the world. So it is more than likely that your arm microchip is in fact an ARM microchip

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

We’re not really in lockdown are we, everywhere is open except nightclubs, I was in London at the weekend the place was packed, everybody out eating, drinking, in the parks etc you think you're not in lock down but you're wrong. Exactly how you're spose to be thinking at this point we have never really been in a lockdown.. and certainly not now

I totally agree, the microchip in my arm told me

Funny fact, ARM Ltd are the designers of more microchips than any other company in the world. So it is more than likely that your arm microchip is in fact an ARM microchip

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I travel over 900 miles a week with work staying in hotels the length and breath of the U.K. I see what everybody is doing, we ain’t in lockdown "
tell that to the small family run businesses that have had to close down after years of serving the public. I'm sure they will agree we have never been in a lock down

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By *eedsmale36Man
over a year ago

Leeds

I travel over 900 miles a week with work staying in hotels the length and breath of the U.K. I see what everybody is doing, we ain’t in lockdown tell that to the small family run businesses that have had to close down after years of serving the public. I'm sure they will agree we have never been in a lock down"

I never said, and I quote you “we have never been in lock down” I said we are not in lockdown now.

We have been gradually easing out of it, and a delay on the final 21/6 date will have little effect, I personally would not implement the last stage until the kids finish school around the 23/7.

But I don’t make that call

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By *unloversCouple
over a year ago

rotherham

Let’s just stay positive and stop all this bloody bickering

What will be will be

There’s sod all we can do about it

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

People keep citing they won’t travel as they don’t want the risk of bringing COVID back with them. Do they realize u can’t re enter the UK without a negative PCR COVID test ?? So if you do have COVID you will have to stay where you are until you test negative.

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By *ockdownerMan
over a year ago

Preston

"Booked for next summer .

It's not worth the hassle this summer."

Exactly what I did / thought last May

but those 13 months came round quite quickly lol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Booked for next summer .

It's not worth the hassle this summer.

Exactly what I did / thought last May

but those 13 months came round quite quickly lol"

Hopefully we might be a little better next August

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By *mwirralMan
over a year ago

wirral

Personally not bothering, plenty of places in UK to visit

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By *aughtywifeandhimCouple
over a year ago

luton

Ours next week cancelled and our august holiday moved again till next year , that’s 5 holidays in just two years we have had to change or cancel , giving up now and doing short breaks around England ??

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"People keep citing they won’t travel as they don’t want the risk of bringing COVID back with them. Do they realize u can’t re enter the UK without a negative PCR COVID test ?? So if you do have COVID you will have to stay where you are until you test negative."

I think it is totally irresponsible of you to go around spreading malicious logic and common sense like this, if everyone did it, what would people have to panic about, and if it were true, what reason would all the people up in arms about people going on holidays have left to complain about.

Think of others before speaking truth and logic

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Think of others before speaking truth and logic"

Theres no rise of bringing covid back, not with all the tests, or don't the tests work?

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By *ittleMissCaliWoman
over a year ago

all loved up

"Personally not bothering, plenty of places in UK to visit"
I wish this were actually true. Even campsites have put up their fees to ridiculous amounts and a 4 day break here will cost me twice what one in Italy or malta would cost me x x even with test fees

So I'll just be doing day trips

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I still find it quite incredible, when countries are moved from Green to Amber and news reports show interviews with holiday makers whinging about how little notice has been given of the change.

This thing has been around for a while now.

The virus doesn't give advanced notice.

To be fair, I'm quite amazed that the government is giving as much as 4 days notice as it is.

Surely, when there is a surge in cases abroad, decisions to restrict or ban travel to and from those countries should come in with immediate effect.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I still find it quite incredible, when countries are moved from Green to Amber and news reports show interviews with holiday makers whinging about how little notice has been given of the change.

This thing has been around for a while now.

The virus doesn't give advanced notice.

To be fair, I'm quite amazed that the government is giving as much as 4 days notice as it is.

Surely, when there is a surge in cases abroad, decisions to restrict or ban travel to and from those countries should come in with immediate effect.

I think the problem is the government said they would give at least a weeks notice before changing the traffic light system to avoid scenes in airports that we saw last year, but they didn't, that's caused quiet a bit of upset

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I still find it quite incredible, when countries are moved from Green to Amber and news reports show interviews with holiday makers whinging about how little notice has been given of the change.

This thing has been around for a while now.

The virus doesn't give advanced notice.

To be fair, I'm quite amazed that the government is giving as much as 4 days notice as it is.

Surely, when there is a surge in cases abroad, decisions to restrict or ban travel to and from those countries should come in with immediate effect.

I can quite appreciate the upset, but I feel that many of those affected are failing to see the bigger picture here.

Many people have been caused upset by losing loved ones, or their jobs or even found themselves losing a business that they may have spent many years building due to this bloody virus.

I suspect that many, myself included, feel that the government has been far to lax when it comes to allowing foreign travel.

We live on an island. We had an opportunity last year to completely close our borders and prevent further cases getting into the country and we could have dealt with this thing a lot quicker.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I still find it quite incredible, when countries are moved from Green to Amber and news reports show interviews with holiday makers whinging about how little notice has been given of the change.

This thing has been around for a while now.

The virus doesn't give advanced notice.

To be fair, I'm quite amazed that the government is giving as much as 4 days notice as it is.

Surely, when there is a surge in cases abroad, decisions to restrict or ban travel to and from those countries should come in with immediate effect.

still no sympathy- its like planning a picnic when there is 50% chance of rain then crying because you got wet (and i say that as someone who did travel last summer - its not the travel i object to, its the stupidity and entitlement)

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I still find it quite incredible, when countries are moved from Green to Amber and news reports show interviews with holiday makers whinging about how little notice has been given of the change.

This thing has been around for a while now.

The virus doesn't give advanced notice.

To be fair, I'm quite amazed that the government is giving as much as 4 days notice as it is.

Surely, when there is a surge in cases abroad, decisions to restrict or ban travel to and from those countries should come in with immediate effect.

I can quite appreciate the upset, but I feel that many of those affected are failing to see the bigger picture here.

Many people have been caused upset by losing loved ones, or their jobs or even found themselves losing a business that they may have spent many years building due to this bloody virus.

I suspect that many, myself included, feel that the government has been far to lax when it comes to allowing foreign travel.

We live on an island. We had an opportunity last year to completely close our borders and prevent further cases getting into the country and we could have dealt with this thing a lot quicker."

Yes I agree with you. It's all very sad, but we can't stay locked up because of the pain people have suffered. I dunno, its tough, maybe the government could of said basically not much travel this year instead of giving false hope of travel if you have the vaccine. The goal posts have been moved way to much. If people know the score they accept things better and would start thinking about holidays abroad for next year instead of having the carrot dangled. It's that whole thing of you can go out but don't go out. Travel was allowed last year with no vaccine and no tests. I've had both jabs, happy to test but it's been made so difficult that I won't be travelling in the summer months. Maybe just best Boris says NOT THIS YEAR so it's clear and done with

Claire

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I still find it quite incredible, when countries are moved from Green to Amber and news reports show interviews with holiday makers whinging about how little notice has been given of the change.

This thing has been around for a while now.

The virus doesn't give advanced notice.

To be fair, I'm quite amazed that the government is giving as much as 4 days notice as it is.

Surely, when there is a surge in cases abroad, decisions to restrict or ban travel to and from those countries should come in with immediate effect.

Travellers I've seen haven't asked for sympathy, just pissed off the government said 1 thing then did another. It's a risk they took, it paid off for some and not for others

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I still find it quite incredible, when countries are moved from Green to Amber and news reports show interviews with holiday makers whinging about how little notice has been given of the change.

This thing has been around for a while now.

The virus doesn't give advanced notice.

To be fair, I'm quite amazed that the government is giving as much as 4 days notice as it is.

Surely, when there is a surge in cases abroad, decisions to restrict or ban travel to and from those countries should come in with immediate effect.

I can quite appreciate the upset, but I feel that many of those affected are failing to see the bigger picture here.

Many people have been caused upset by losing loved ones, or their jobs or even found themselves losing a business that they may have spent many years building due to this bloody virus.

I suspect that many, myself included, feel that the government has been far to lax when it comes to allowing foreign travel.

We live on an island. We had an opportunity last year to completely close our borders and prevent further cases getting into the country and we could have dealt with this thing a lot quicker.

Claire "

To be fair, Matt Hancock did say in April 2020 that people should forget about going abroad for the rest of the year.

And wee Jimmy Crankie also came out on a few occasions saying that whilst she wouldn't ban foreign travel, her advice was against it - and continues to do so

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I still find it quite incredible, when countries are moved from Green to Amber and news reports show interviews with holiday makers whinging about how little notice has been given of the change.

This thing has been around for a while now.

The virus doesn't give advanced notice.

To be fair, I'm quite amazed that the government is giving as much as 4 days notice as it is.

Surely, when there is a surge in cases abroad, decisions to restrict or ban travel to and from those countries should come in with immediate effect.

I can quite appreciate the upset, but I feel that many of those affected are failing to see the bigger picture here.

Many people have been caused upset by losing loved ones, or their jobs or even found themselves losing a business that they may have spent many years building due to this bloody virus.

I suspect that many, myself included, feel that the government has been far to lax when it comes to allowing foreign travel.

We live on an island. We had an opportunity last year to completely close our borders and prevent further cases getting into the country and we could have dealt with this thing a lot quicker.

Claire

To be fair, Matt Hancock did say in April 2020 that people should forget about going abroad for the rest of the year.

And wee Jimmy Crankie also came out on a few occasions saying that whilst she wouldn't ban foreign travel, her advice was against it - and continues to do so"

And theres the problem, lifting the travel ban, making holidays available then saying we "advise" people don't do what we are allowing them to legally do.

I see both sides, anyway good luck to those who know the risk but still travel, and have a nice uk break to all those staying. I'm not judging anyone's choice!!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Even travel between England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland is hanging in the balance.

It's a fact that by and large, international travel is pretty much out of the question for most of the world's population, not just us Brits.

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By *ools and the brainCouple
over a year ago

couple, us we him her.

What's wrong with going to Hunstanton?

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By * F 2018Couple
over a year ago

shropshire

"Booked for next summer .

It's not worth the hassle this summer."

Yes I quite agree

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By *uenevereWoman
over a year ago

Scunthorpe

If you're fully aware of the risks of travelling abroad, then that's up to you.

Personally, I never expected to have a holiday anywhere but the UK this year.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

“ And theres the problem, lifting the travel ban, making holidays available then saying we "advise" people don't do what we are allowing them to legally do.

I see both sides, anyway good luck to those who know the risk but still travel, and have a nice uk break to all those staying. I'm not judging anyone's choice!!!”

yes expecting adults to make cautious decisions or be prepared to deal with any consequences does seem stupid

its almost as if we are moaning about being controlled while proving that we need to be

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

"“ And theres the problem, lifting the travel ban, making holidays available then saying we "advise" people don't do what we are allowing them to legally do.

I see both sides, anyway good luck to those who know the risk but still travel, and have a nice uk break to all those staying. I'm not judging anyone's choice!!!”

yes expecting adults to make cautious decisions or be prepared to deal with any consequences does seem stupid

its almost as if we are moaning about being controlled while proving that we need to be "

Quite

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By *ools and the brainCouple
over a year ago

couple, us we him her.

"“ And theres the problem, lifting the travel ban, making holidays available then saying we "advise" people don't do what we are allowing them to legally do.

I see both sides, anyway good luck to those who know the risk but still travel, and have a nice uk break to all those staying. I'm not judging anyone's choice!!!”

yes expecting adults to make cautious decisions or be prepared to deal with any consequences does seem stupid

its almost as if we are moaning about being controlled while proving that we need to be "

Totally.

Problem seems to be that we as a nation ( not sure if the rest of the world are like this?) We can't just go ahead and do things in a subdued and dignified way.

People just have to go nuts,lads lads lads, group's pre drinking and getting absolutely wankered.

People have been moaning all during the lockdowns about loss of freedom's.

Now I'm going to play devil's advocate here.

Perhaps we have shown that actually we need to be reigned in a bit and taught to show some restraint and control.

Everything has to be balls to the wall max at the moment.

Putting it bluntly.

If people act like animals don't be surprised when you get treated that way.

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

"“ And theres the problem, lifting the travel ban, making holidays available then saying we "advise" people don't do what we are allowing them to legally do.

I see both sides, anyway good luck to those who know the risk but still travel, and have a nice uk break to all those staying. I'm not judging anyone's choice!!!”

yes expecting adults to make cautious decisions or be prepared to deal with any consequences does seem stupid

its almost as if we are moaning about being controlled while proving that we need to be

Totally.

Problem seems to be that we as a nation ( not sure if the rest of the world are like this?) We can't just go ahead and do things in a subdued and dignified way.

People just have to go nuts,lads lads lads, group's pre drinking and getting absolutely wankered.

People have been moaning all during the lockdowns about loss of freedom's.

Now I'm going to play devil's advocate here.

Perhaps we have shown that actually we need to be reigned in a bit and taught to show some restraint and control.

Everything has to be balls to the wall max at the moment.

Putting it bluntly.

If people act like animals don't be surprised when you get treated that way."

It's not just the UK.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"“ And theres the problem, lifting the travel ban, making holidays available then saying we "advise" people don't do what we are allowing them to legally do.

I see both sides, anyway good luck to those who know the risk but still travel, and have a nice uk break to all those staying. I'm not judging anyone's choice!!!”

yes expecting adults to make cautious decisions or be prepared to deal with any consequences does seem stupid

its almost as if we are moaning about being controlled while proving that we need to be

Quite"

While the uk feels free to rush out to pubs, no social distancing

taking place, boozed up to the eye balls hooking up with strangers for sex and attending large gatherings in stadiums. Aye the great British public know how to prolong things, and the freedom of those who only wish to see beloved family members in a different country but can't because the locals caught covid pished in wetherspoons at the weekend. I agree, they can't be trusted, so burn your passports people and look closer to home. Coz all our troubles start right here on our own bloody doorstep.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Personally not bothering, plenty of places in UK to visit I wish this were actually true. Even campsites have put up their fees to ridiculous amounts and a 4 day break here will cost me twice what one in Italy or malta would cost me x x even with test fees

So I'll just be doing day trips "

Same here a Saturday night in a different city now and again.

But won't be do holidays in the UK.

Just not enough value for money.

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By *itty9899Man
over a year ago

Craggy Island

Its a no, no.

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By *lex46TV/TS
over a year ago

Near Wells

Well I managed to get to Gran Canaria for a couple of weeks in December last year and we were in a worst state then to than we are now.

It was in December, we were in between lockdowns and I booked It at very short notice. I had to travel to London to get a PCR test before I went. The self isolation came in when I was there but as I came home on the 23rd, the 10 days took me into the new year and straight back to work.

I feel I was very lucky to get away but I'm so glad I did. The planes and airport were empty and not too many people around to make you feel uncomfortable. I felt safer there than in the UK.

Hopefully I'll be able to do it again this winter.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Dodgy!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Not worth even fretting about this year, leaving it until stability returns. We are seasoned and adventurous works travellers but who needs the hassle of uncertainty re Covid, it’s been bad enough dealing with natural disasters and coups in the past.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

World

Fecking predictive txt again

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I've given up the idea that it will be viable.

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By *olly_chromaticTV/TS
over a year ago

Stockport

If you're fully aware of the risks of travelling abroad, then that's up to you.

Personally, I never expected to have a holiday anywhere but the UK this year. "

I never expected to have a holiday anywhere this year.

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By *ittleMissCaliWoman
over a year ago

all loved up

I've now booked for September for Italy and Sicily. Hoping it goes ahead.

Also may just disappear over to Iceland as want to witness this volcano that is growing x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I thought back in January February, the UK Government, were going to make it as difficult as possible to leave the country.Very early on Ministers were making comments of a 'great British summer, holiday at home etc.As we have already witnessed, the infrastructure at UK airports, can only just cope with the very few flights leaving or returning.

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By *ostafunMan
over a year ago

near ipswich

"“ And theres the problem, lifting the travel ban, making holidays available then saying we "advise" people don't do what we are allowing them to legally do.

I see both sides, anyway good luck to those who know the risk but still travel, and have a nice uk break to all those staying. I'm not judging anyone's choice!!!”

yes expecting adults to make cautious decisions or be prepared to deal with any consequences does seem stupid

its almost as if we are moaning about being controlled while proving that we need to be "
You have hit the nail on the head there.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I will be staying in the UK..did have a nudist holiday booked to cap ...but it can wait

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By *andyfloss2000Woman
over a year ago

ashford

Holidays abroad have never appealed to me! But sister wanted to go together! I was kinda pleased its difficult as I got my way and we got a week in august booked on isle of wight! So many lovely places to holiday here x

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By *hagTonightMan
over a year ago

From the land of haribos.

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By *hagTonightMan
over a year ago

From the land of haribos.

I dont travel so much, so this year. I will have a staycation

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By *luttyLaylaWoman
over a year ago

North West

No issues with anyone going.

I just can’t be arsed with the faf it takes with all the extra things to do and I’m healthcare so any change in rules whilst im there would be my own expense.

If there was more certainty about places staying green and less restrictions the other side I’d be booking x

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By *ealthy_and_HungMan
over a year ago

Princes Risborough, Luasanne, Alderney

i shall be sailing

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By *extravagantWoman
over a year ago

Hertfordshire

Not quite a holiday but will be spending 6 visiting family in Portugal in July/August. Will be double jabbed by then but still avoiding crowds. Hopefully by the time I get back quarantine requirements will have changed, if not, then not a huge problem as I work from home anyway.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Difficult one isn't it ! We have taken the step to book to GC on 23rd September for 10 days, so here is keeping everything crossed !! (well most things that is lol)

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Cant agreer more, we , sorry our 'youth' are totally unable to control them selves as subtle beings and just wish to drink themselves into oblivion, its rather embarrassing ! You only hav eto look at them in the airports at 07.30 am !! hey ho

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By *ewcouplemidsCouple
over a year ago

walsall

Both our holidays were moved from last year to this and by the looks of things will be doing the same again

Only thing that annoys us is the ammount of visitors still arriving into the UK via the back door so to speak but perhaps they won't bring in variants

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By *uma69Man
over a year ago

stockport

Holiday you lot are funny

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By *DGF20Man
over a year ago

Dublin

Guys enjoy the life...what's the point to go on destinations with restrictions? For example Croatia is fully open now, even if you coming from green list country you don't need test at all, if not just antigen test...so just enjoy the sun, sea, beautiful weather, even if u have time cross the border and visit Exit festival in Serbia

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By *irldnCouple
over a year ago

Brighton

I know a lot of UK-based hospitality businesses have had a terrible 18mths but have you noticed the price increases. Part of me thinks “fair enough you need to catch up” but part of me thinks “profiting from the situation”.

Cottages in Cornwall are up 25% in price.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Wouldnt bother personally, with all the last minute changes x

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By *andare63Man
over a year ago

oldham

I managed to get away last year and I'll do the same again this year. Given the slightest chance

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

2 weeks in Rhodes booked in September and we are going.

All restrictions lifted 19th July in the UK and hopefully by then Greece, its Islands and a lot of other countries will be in the green.

This holiday was bought and paid for 18 months ago as we where going to a wedding.

The wedding still cancelled unfortunately.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Hoping so !

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By *allySlinkyWoman
over a year ago

Leeds

" I'm fully vaccinated, but a lot of people aren't even considering holidays abroad to amber countries. What's everyone's thoughts?"

I think people aren't scared of catching Covid abroad but can't face the hassle and cost of tests and quarantine.

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By *nJ_NW_cplCouple
over a year ago

wirral

" I'm fully vaccinated, but a lot of people aren't even considering holidays abroad to amber countries. What's everyone's thoughts?

I think people aren't scared of catching Covid abroad but can't face the hassle and cost of tests and quarantine."

Exactly this xx

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By *ackformore100Man
over a year ago

Tin town

" I'm fully vaccinated, but a lot of people aren't even considering holidays abroad to amber countries. What's everyone's thoughts?

I think people aren't scared of catching Covid abroad but can't face the hassle and cost of tests and quarantine."

Just heard an update on the radio from Simon Calder the travel journo. He says it's not so much that we may be permitted to exit by our government. Its that places are now putting up barriers to UK originating travellers as our infection rates are off the scale and they want to protect their own populations. We don't need to worry anymore about what we bring into this country. We are doing a marvellous job of spreading it on our own. If you're UK and already living on mainland Europe.. He reckons you just jump on a train or plane. No help to us living here of course.

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By *amissCouple
over a year ago

chelmsford

" I'm fully vaccinated, but a lot of people aren't even considering holidays abroad to amber countries. What's everyone's thoughts?

I think people aren't scared of catching Covid abroad but can't face the hassle and cost of tests and quarantine."

I agree Sally

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

" I'm fully vaccinated, but a lot of people aren't even considering holidays abroad to amber countries. What's everyone's thoughts?

I think people aren't scared of catching Covid abroad but can't face the hassle and cost of tests and quarantine.

I agree Sally

Exactly this for us. Plus the rules change so quickly, You could be in Spain and when you get there, there is one set of requirements when return home then in 24 hours it could be totally different.

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By *amissCouple
over a year ago

chelmsford

" I'm fully vaccinated, but a lot of people aren't even considering holidays abroad to amber countries. What's everyone's thoughts?

I think people aren't scared of catching Covid abroad but can't face the hassle and cost of tests and quarantine.

I agree Sally

Exactly this for us. Plus the rules change so quickly, You could be in Spain and when you get there, there is one set of requirements when return home then in 24 hours it could be totally different. "

I agree, Lorna, that is an issue.

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By *sBlueWoman
over a year ago

Up North

I’m going to wait till end of Aug see what the situation is

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By *exy4youxxWoman
over a year ago

Pontefract

I booked my holiday to mallorca in February for october when they said about the vaccine thinking greatvits all over doh lol but I'm hoping it goes ahead and in a way hope it gets cancelled im going alone so it's a bit scary all this not knowing but I'm hoping we will be more settled in October stranger things have happened .. right

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By *ackformore100Man
over a year ago

Tin town

"I’m going to wait till end of Aug see what the situation is"

Hate to be a jonah but in August we will be preparing for lockdown 4 as we prepare for moving back indoors for autumn. I'm far from convinced that the vaccine is the panacea we are being told.

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By *exy4youxxWoman
over a year ago

Pontefract

"I’m going to wait till end of Aug see what the situation is

Hate to be a jonah but in August we will be preparing for lockdown 4 as we prepare for moving back indoors for autumn. I'm far from convinced that the vaccine is the panacea we are being told. "

That new guy who replaced Hancock has said he won't be doing any reverseing lol but can we believe anything they say

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By *ackformore100Man
over a year ago

Tin town

"I’m going to wait till end of Aug see what the situation is

Hate to be a jonah but in August we will be preparing for lockdown 4 as we prepare for moving back indoors for autumn. I'm far from convinced that the vaccine is the panacea we are being told.

That new guy who replaced Hancock has said he won't be doing any reverseing lol but can we believe anything they say

Hope I'm wrong but... This is a very long way from over...amazing vaccine numbers seem to be doing very little to stop the spread. Here's irony... My lad and his mates didn't want to go to the pub to watch the footie as they didn't want to risk catching anything. Any govt minister can't predict the unpredictable.

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By *D835Man
over a year ago

London

" I'm fully vaccinated, but a lot of people aren't even considering holidays abroad to amber countries. What's everyone's thoughts?

I think people aren't scared of catching Covid abroad but can't face the hassle and cost of tests and quarantine.

I agree Sally

So True

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By *exy4youxxWoman
over a year ago

Pontefract

"I’m going to wait till end of Aug see what the situation is

Hate to be a jonah but in August we will be preparing for lockdown 4 as we prepare for moving back indoors for autumn. I'm far from convinced that the vaccine is the panacea we are being told.

That new guy who replaced Hancock has said he won't be doing any reverseing lol but can we believe anything they say

I know but we can't live like this we don't know what tomorrow brings but hope brings a lot x

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By *itsAndTaffCouple
over a year ago

Grays, Essex

We've had 4 overseas holidays (3 last year, 1 transferred to this year) & 4 U.K. breaks cancelled, so we've now decided no foreign holidays until masks testing is no longer a thing and have resigned ourselves to that potentially being a long wait (we've accepted next year may be a no go & will then reasses) Although if the rules are scrapped we'll be booking flights straight away

We did manage a little staycation last week & will hopefull squeeze in a few more of those but even those we are now only booking last minute

MrsB

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By *eet The FlintstonesCouple
over a year ago

Southampton

Going nowhere, surprised anyone wants us. Still we are so lucky being an island and having full control of our borders.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I’m going to Malaga in Oct

I WFH so can easily self-isolate.

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By *he-Hosiery-GentMan
over a year ago

Older Hot Bearded Guy

Can’t wait to go

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By *AM2214Man
over a year ago

Manchester Area

"Does anyone really think people returning from amber countries will isolate for 10 days

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not many and the check team has 280 people for whole of Uk

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By *AM2214Man
over a year ago

Manchester Area

"Going nowhere, surprised anyone wants us. Still we are so lucky being an island and having full control of our borders. "
full control of our borders ...really...our borders have been comprised since day one...i know Chris Whitty had a view that replicated his successful approach to Ebola...a true Gent a real Medical Hero amd glad nay honoured to have met and worked for hom ..a quiet yet truly inspirational leader

..should be Sir Chris

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By *AM2214Man
over a year ago

Manchester Area

"I’m going to wait till end of Aug see what the situation is

Hate to be a jonah but in August we will be preparing for lockdown 4 as we prepare for moving back indoors for autumn. I'm far from convinced that the vaccine is the panacea we are being told.

That new guy who replaced Hancock has said he won't be doing any reverseing lol but can we believe anything they say

That Bloke who was Chancellor and Home Secretary who told poor old lass in Syria to bugger off..a man with principles ...like his brother and other siblings, all of whom serve the Country daily

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By *rsbrooksandjohnCouple
over a year ago

Swansea

"They dont want us travelling thats why they have introduced the traffic light bullshit"

Fully agree. They can t stop us travelling but want to make it a difficult as possible. Also with reguards to tests if your fully vaccinated most euro destinations dont want a test. Just need one to get home ?

We have one transfered from last year which if they stick to amber ok if fully jabbed then we are going.as said earlier watch it all change when parliament shuts for summer break

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By *elinecdTV/TS
over a year ago

Nr Blackburn

"Does anyone really think people returning from amber countries will isolate for 10 days

not many and the check team has 280 people for whole of Uk"

Things will be changing on checks, going to be much tougher and many more physical checks at your place of residence with proof of ID required. The penalties for none compliance will also be tougher.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Does anyone really think people returning from amber countries will isolate for 10 days

not many and the check team has 280 people for whole of Uk

Things will be changing on checks, going to be much tougher and many more physical checks at your place of residence with proof of ID required. The penalties for none compliance will also be tougher."

It's not illegal to not answer your door and there are lots of reasons for not doing so.

Unless people are caught outside their properties this is an empty threat.

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By *heekyFlirtyCoupleCouple
over a year ago

Stockport

I’ve let my passport run out so we’re not going anywhere abroad till I’ve sorted it!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"This is a very long way from over...amazing vaccine numbers seem to be doing very little to stop the spread. "

The vaccine has kept most people out of hospital and alive.

To say it's doing very little is ridiculous.

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By *ackformore100Man
over a year ago

Tin town

"Does anyone really think people returning from amber countries will isolate for 10 days

not many and the check team has 280 people for whole of Uk

I admire your optimism. My guess is nothing will change.

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By *ackformore100Man
over a year ago

Tin town

"This is a very long way from over...amazing vaccine numbers seem to be doing very little to stop the spread.

The vaccine has kept most people out of hospital and alive.

To say it's doing very little is ridiculous."

Probably should read what I wrote again...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Not interested as the Airports are dangerous places with people from all over the globe mixing, who know's what virus or strain thereof they may be carrying ?

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By *9alMan
over a year ago

Bridgend

"I’ve let my passport run out so we’re not going anywhere abroad till I’ve sorted it!

I have renewed my passport recently hopefully will be able to travel somewhere safely in the next 10 years before it expires but I may be being a bit too optimistic?

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By *AM2214Man
over a year ago

Manchester Area

"I’ve let my passport run out so we’re not going anywhere abroad till I’ve sorted it!

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upu needd six m9nths to travel to most of the 208 Uan countries ...juat go to Falklands it super hot at times ..maybe n9t now

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By *sBlueWoman
over a year ago

Up North

"I’m going to wait till end of Aug see what the situation is

Hate to be a jonah but in August we will be preparing for lockdown 4 as we prepare for moving back indoors for autumn. I'm far from convinced that the vaccine is the panacea we are being told. "

As I said I’m going to wait and see. Not bothered either way

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By *ewcouplemidsCouple
over a year ago

walsall

Don't give a shit how difficult we are off in a few days

No test on way out no isolation on return just a pre flight test then a test on day 2 in UK

Bring it on

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By *olly_chromaticTV/TS
over a year ago

Stockport

My passport expired over a year ago, I see no reason to renew in the foreseeable, it would just be burning money. Maybe when we rejoin the EU...

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By *abioMan
over a year ago

Newcastle and Gateshead

" I'm fully vaccinated, but a lot of people aren't even considering holidays abroad to amber countries. What's everyone's thoughts?

I think people aren't scared of catching Covid abroad but can't face the hassle and cost of tests and quarantine.

Absolutely got a point… without naming the countries at this stage, if you lived in “country x” at your infection rate is 3.7 people per 100,000 people… would you let in people from “country y” who’s infection rate is close to 200 per 100,000 people?

God no! I think it’s weird that you are all happy to say you closed the doors to those coming in from Brazil and India too late… but now complain that other countries now view you in the same way!!!!

How very dare they!!!!!!

The funny thing is that most of the countries on the UK government’s green list won’t either let you in anyway full stop… or won’t let you in without being a quarantine period

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By *olly_chromaticTV/TS
over a year ago

Stockport

" I'm fully vaccinated, but a lot of people aren't even considering holidays abroad to amber countries. What's everyone's thoughts?

I think people aren't scared of catching Covid abroad but can't face the hassle and cost of tests and quarantine.

How very dare they!!!!!!

The funny thing is that most of the countries on the UK government’s green list won’t either let you in anyway full stop… or won’t let you in without being a quarantine period "

This situation is liable to go on for years. Either:

(a) Desired destination has much higher covid rate than UK - in which case UK gov should have got the country on the red list, or if they will let you go there, you ought to be obliged to quarantine/test/etc on return.

(b) Desired destination has much lower covid rate than UK - in which case destination gov should have got UK on _their_ red list and not want potential plague carriers entering their country.

And of course, the rates are still changing so fast everywhere, that booking travel more than a week in advance gives very high probability of not being allowed to travel on the due date, or only allowed to travel with extra costs & time of quarantine/test/etc. And booking at last minute just before travel might let your outward journey work okay, but there is very likely to be nasty surprises in store by the time of return...

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By *heekyFlirtyCoupleCouple
over a year ago

Stockport

I have renewed my passport recently hopefully will be able to travel somewhere safely in the next 10 years before it expires but I may be being a bit too optimistic? "

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By *heekyFlirtyCoupleCouple
over a year ago

Stockport

upu needd six m9nths to travel to most of the 208 Uan countries ...juat go to Falklands it super hot at times ..maybe n9t now "

It’s time left on passport, not when it begins so I’m sure I’ll be fine to travel once I decide to sort it!

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By *otsossieMan
over a year ago

Chesterfield

I can’t see the point in taking the gamble this year.

Let things settle.

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West

We've decided to take a punt on a last minute Balearic holiday. Booked on Monday, going on Friday for a week. We've done/pre-booked all relevant tests; got travel insurance with some Covid cover; got my vaccine "passport" sorted; will fill in the Spanish forms required tomorrow morning and all the other bits and pieces usual for holidays. If anything changes in the next 10 days or so re: the green list, we can WFH during a quarantine period so taking the chance on that.

We might be making a monumental cock up. It might all go pear shaped, but we're aware and we're taking the risk with a relatively inexpensive set of flights and accommodation etc.

We've always travelled light, even with a child in tow and don't see the need to buy a whole new wardrobe of clothes, so it's the ye olde shorts coming out and a quick whizz round the supermarket for some bits for our daughter. All sorted now.

We shall report back in due course, Livingstone style

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By *mmixtapeCouple
over a year ago

middle earth

Yeah I'm not risking it, we still haven't even had both vaccines yet. I wish everyone would just let everyone catch up before acting selfishly.

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By *DGF20Man
over a year ago

Dublin

"Yeah I'm not risking it, we still haven't even had both vaccines yet. I wish everyone would just let everyone catch up before acting selfishly. "

Just wandering how i survived all trips in last 15 months without vaccine

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By *arc and KamaCouple
over a year ago

Birmingham

We came back from a holiday abroad recently. No tests , no quarantine.

We visited Scotland.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

A very personal choice and not for me to judge or comment on if people follow the rules / guidance given at the time. What I think of the individuals who come up with the rules and guidance is a completely different question x

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By *pellboundCouple
over a year ago

Derby and North Wales

My advice to anyone considering going abroad would be to stay in the uk, spend your hard earned money on a rain Mac and spend the rest here and help the uk economy recover. Keep us brits safe, avoid deli belly and save the planet to boot

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By *allySlinkyWoman
over a year ago

Leeds

"We came back from a holiday abroad recently. No tests , no quarantine.

We visited Scotland.

Good job you're not from the North West of England or Scotland wouldn't have let you in

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By *arumfunCouple
over a year ago

Malaga Spain

We live in southern Spain and case's have been very low all through the past year

And feel much safer than the UK. And cases going up every day 26000 just to day. So maybe look inward first! Stay safe

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By *arumfunCouple
over a year ago

Malaga Spain

We live in southern Spain and case's have been very low all through the past year

And feel much safer than the UK. And cases going up every day 26000 just to day. So maybe look inward first! Stay safe

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
over a year ago

Central

The conservatives have teased and played us on travel for a few months. The latest has been that there'll be no need to quarantine on return if double jabbed. Not giving definite plans keeps people and business in uncertainty, preventing good planning etc.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

UK is second in the world, of the highest case's of delta virus, yet we are being told the restrictions will all be lifted.We are being encouraged to holiday at home,but travel abroad, from very early on this year has been made difficult. Personally, I'd feel safer going abroad than having a holiday here.

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By *uttyjonnMan
over a year ago

SEA

"UK is second in the world, of the highest case's of delta virus, yet we are being told the restrictions will all be lifted.We are being encouraged to holiday at home,but travel abroad, from very early on this year has been made difficult. Personally, I'd feel safer going abroad than having a holiday here."

If you don't test much then you will have low numbers, the UK is testing far more than other countries

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The Times reporting this morning that fully vaccinated travelers returning home from amber list countries won’t need to self quarantine from 26th July.

Hope that’s true. Will remove our need to do so when we return in early august from our holiday

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I can’t wait to go!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

As soon as I can travel without restrictions and having to quarantine after, I'm going for a Euro roadtrip!

Oh and Australia 2022 hopefully

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I can’t wait to go!

2 weeks at a swingers resort in Mexico for us !! Not long now ….

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I can’t wait to go!

2 weeks at a swingers resort in Mexico for us !! Not long now …."

Very nice! Enjoy

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I can’t wait to go!

2 weeks at a swingers resort in Mexico for us !! Not long now ….

Very nice! Enjoy

Always room for a little one lol

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By *ackformore100Man
over a year ago

Tin town

"The conservatives have teased and played us on travel for a few months. The latest has been that there'll be no need to quarantine on return if double jabbed. Not giving definite plans keeps people and business in uncertainty, preventing good planning etc.

I'm not sure theres anyone in government who seems able to pull a coherent adaptable strategy together and communicate it effectively.

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By *lorious hole bs16Man
over a year ago

Bristol

Listening to the news this a.m about travelling to Malta, it doesn't sound straight forward, as a guy who likes to keep it simple,I will only be taking breaks in England and possibly Wales this year..

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By *ostafunMan
over a year ago

near ipswich

As most countries are changing their rules as the data develops its not just uk rules you have to worry about so i think i will give it a miss this year, a holiday is about enjoyment and all the stress and angst on whether it will happen or not is not enjoyable.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

This will be our third long haul holiday of the year. It’s really not that difficult nor stressful. And once there at both destinations we’ve visited the holiday has been thoroughly enjoyable and without incident.

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By *ostafunMan
over a year ago

near ipswich

"This will be our third long haul holiday of the year. It’s really not that difficult nor stressful. And once there at both destinations we’ve visited the holiday has been thoroughly enjoyable and without incident. "
Well you would think so the way the press make out everyone is confused.

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By *rsbrooksandjohnCouple
over a year ago

Swansea

Just read this on .gov website

"The FCDO advises against all but essential travel to Spain, but does not advise against all but essential travel to the Balearic Islands and the Canary Islands, based on the current assessment of COVID-19 risks."

If you can travel to the canary island for non essential travel like the balierics why isn't on the green list ?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Does anyone really think people returning from amber countries will isolate for 10 days

Would Matt Hancock ??!! lol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

If you don't test much then you will have low numbers, the UK is testing far more than other countries"

This! If countries do 20000 tests per day of course they are gonna have a low number of positive tests. I think we do 1.2millions per day so…

Btw I’ve been abroad and they must have called me 5 times upon returning…

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Basically it's a global pandemic because people insist on travelling ... simples

I'm choosing not to travel ... simples

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By *allySlinkyWoman
over a year ago

Leeds

"Basically it's a global pandemic because people insist on travelling ... simples

I'm choosing not to travel ... simples "

Is "simples" a real word or just meerkat talk ?

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By *eedsmale36Man
over a year ago

Leeds

"I can’t wait to go!

2 weeks at a swingers resort in Mexico for us !! Not long now …."

She’s got a cracking figure for the beach

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By *nimaginativeUsernameMan
over a year ago

Rochester, Kent

Take the risk if you want to, but don’t go whining to the media if you lose money I’m tired of seeing people moaning because they’ve booked a foreign holiday during a global pandemic and they’ve had to postpone it.

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By *olly_chromaticTV/TS
over a year ago

Stockport

"Basically it's a global pandemic because people insist on travelling ... simples

I'm choosing not to travel ... simples

Is "simples" a real word or just meerkat talk ?"

Dictionary

Definitions from Oxford Languages

simple

noun HISTORICAL

plural noun: simples

a medicinal herb, or a medicine made from one.

"the gatherers of simples"

Origin

Middle English: from Old French, from Latin simplus . The noun sense (mid 16th century) originally referred to a medicine made from one constituent, especially from one plant.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Take the risk if you want to, but don’t go whining to the media if you lose money I’m tired of seeing people moaning because they’ve booked a foreign holiday during a global pandemic and they’ve had to postpone it."

Won’t hear any whines from us, just the clink of champagne glasses sat in first class enjoying another well earned holiday. I don’t book package holidays, I’m in control of my own flights and accommodation and all can be cancelled with 24 hours notice at no cost to myself. Love the easy availability and pricing whilst everyone is hiding behind their sofa.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It's not hiding behind a sofa it's called being a sensible and responsible human, not a reckless and selfish person who boasts about availability and cheap prices.

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By *otsMan
over a year ago

Higham

None

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

"Basically it's a global pandemic because people insist on travelling ... simples

I'm choosing not to travel ... simples

Is "simples" a real word or just meerkat talk ?

Dictionary

Definitions from Oxford Languages

simple

noun HISTORICAL

plural noun: simples

a medicinal herb, or a medicine made from one.

"the gatherers of simples"

Origin

Middle English: from Old French, from Latin simplus . The noun sense (mid 16th century) originally referred to a medicine made from one constituent, especially from one plant.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It's not hiding behind a sofa it's called being a sensible and responsible human, not a reckless and selfish person who boasts about availability and cheap prices. "

Reckless ? Selfish ? Get a grip man. Life is for living

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
over a year ago

Central

Where have you booked to enjoy from now? Have you had to cancel and refund any former ones?

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By *andyfloss2000Woman
over a year ago

ashford

It's not hiding behind a sofa it's called being a sensible and responsible human, not a reckless and selfish person who boasts about availability and cheap prices. "

Your comment smacks of jealousy tbh!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It's not hiding behind a sofa it's called being a sensible and responsible human, not a reckless and selfish person who boasts about availability and cheap prices.

Reckless ? Selfish ? Get a grip man. Life is for living "

Well you enjoy living. Does a long haul holiday, 3rd of the year apparently, constitute living to you? I suggest there are equally great places in this country you could visit if you feel your life needs a holiday to make it worthwhile. Places that don't come with the risk of introducing new variants into the country. Variants which will eventually evade the vaccine. It makes me livid that anyone is travelling abroad or even thinking about it this year. Why, just why?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It's not hiding behind a sofa it's called being a sensible and responsible human, not a reckless and selfish person who boasts about availability and cheap prices.

Reckless ? Selfish ? Get a grip man. Life is for living

Damn right it does !! Lovely holidays abroad are a big part of life for us. I’ve also had some holidays within the UK this past 12 months and I’m sorry but they don’t compare to 5 star luxury with guaranteed fantastic weather. Explain to me how I’m going to come back with anything other than a great tan and a beaming smile ? I’ve had COVID (the dreaded South African variant that we were told to be terrified of). So I have antibodies. I’ve also been double jabbed. And I shall be taking a test 24 hours prior to flying home and if positive I can’t fly. I will then arrive home, and stay home for around 7 days where I will again test on day 2, day 5 and finally on day 10. So that’s 4 PCR tests across less then 2 weeks. Are you also planning on taking that amount of PCR tests ? Why do you think my holiday puts myself or anyone else at any more risk than those attending the football or other large scale events.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Where have you booked to enjoy from now? Have you had to cancel and refund any former ones? "

I had to cancel many many flights that were booked before COVID. But of the trips I’ve booked since COVID existed no, so far not had to cancel as such. But I did have to extend a stay in South Africa considerably earlier this year. Which was great having to stay an extra few weeks (although my waistline & liver didn’t agree)

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It's not hiding behind a sofa it's called being a sensible and responsible human, not a reckless and selfish person who boasts about availability and cheap prices.

Reckless ? Selfish ? Get a grip man. Life is for living

I never mentioned football or large scale events. In my opinion these should not be happening either.

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By *andyfloss2000Woman
over a year ago

ashford

It's not hiding behind a sofa it's called being a sensible and responsible human, not a reckless and selfish person who boasts about availability and cheap prices.

Reckless ? Selfish ? Get a grip man. Life is for living

Because people want to get on with life??? Each to their own?? Personally I have no desire to go abroad never have! Looking forward to my week on isle of wight in august ! But people will do what suits them and who is anybody else to tell them they selfish? Tbh we as the human race all of us are selfish! X

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