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Holidays 2019
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FCO just updated advice to “against all non-essential travel worldwide”0
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fortunately for me with the euros meant to of been on didnt book much in summer.
have return flights to murcia ( for a wedding ) 14th - 18th May - 95% sure will be cancelled and wedding not go ahead.
return flights to nice 29th July - 3rd august - unsure what will happen.
boston and new york in december havent booked yet - and seems wise with virgin about to go under.0 -
Yeah, i’m due to go to Scotland in april and i’ve recieved an email from LNER offering to move the dates or they will refund.superclive98 said:
Surely that depends upon what happens with the virus.stonemuse said:
Will be a lot of demand for UK holidays this year.North Lower Neil said:The cottage in Devon we booked for August seems a reasonably sound bet now, was sad I wasn't flying somewhere more exotic before all this.0 -
Sadly significantly lower than you would expect. Travel market data suggests there has been a material decline in domestic holiday searches over the last few weeks - not as material as overseas holidays, but critical nevertheless. I have friends working in domestic travel, and cancellations are high, new bookings are low. The over 70's isolation will be playing a part in this, but there is also a real lack of confidence in any type of holiday in any destination. There will be a lot less demand for UK holidays this year.stonemuse said:
Will be a lot of demand for UK holidays this year.North Lower Neil said:The cottage in Devon we booked for August seems a reasonably sound bet now, was sad I wasn't flying somewhere more exotic before all this.0 -
Hawaii officially in the bin, gutting for us but not a big deal in the grand scheme of things. I dread to think of the impact on the travel industry in a few weeks - for the arse to fall out of the industry in sales plus having to refund a huge amount of cash at the same time.
Interestingly there's a dumb rule that if you're Canadian travelling to the US it's fine, but if you're living in Canada and not Canadian you can't travel to the US... like, what's the difference from a virus-spreading point of view?1 -
I don't see the point now they are advising to stay away from bars and restaurants. What would you do in the UK, sit in a hotel room or a self catering place cooking your own grub, may as well stay at home. We are due to go to Cornwall for a 4 night Spa break in two weeks but we will cancel it now and re-book when it is all clear.SporadicAddick said:
Sadly significantly lower than you would expect. Travel market data suggests there has been a material decline in domestic holiday searches over the last few weeks - not as material as overseas holidays, but critical nevertheless. I have friends working in domestic travel, and cancellations are high, new bookings are low. The over 70's isolation will be playing a part in this, but there is also a real lack of confidence in any type of holiday in any destination. There will be a lot less demand for UK holidays this year.stonemuse said:
Will be a lot of demand for UK holidays this year.North Lower Neil said:The cottage in Devon we booked for August seems a reasonably sound bet now, was sad I wasn't flying somewhere more exotic before all this.3 -
My Dad is due to go to Cornwall in a couple of weeks and was concerned. I said that it would be fine as he's driving his own car and renting a cottage. But he is worried that everything will be closed - restaurants etc. - so "what's the point of going?". A lot of people will be having the same thoughts.SporadicAddick said:
Sadly significantly lower than you would expect. Travel market data suggests there has been a material decline in domestic holiday searches over the last few weeks - not as material as overseas holidays, but critical nevertheless. I have friends working in domestic travel, and cancellations are high, new bookings are low. The over 70's isolation will be playing a part in this, but there is also a real lack of confidence in any type of holiday in any destination. There will be a lot less demand for UK holidays this year.stonemuse said:
Will be a lot of demand for UK holidays this year.North Lower Neil said:The cottage in Devon we booked for August seems a reasonably sound bet now, was sad I wasn't flying somewhere more exotic before all this.0 -
Snap, I have just posted re Cornwall above.Wilma said:
My Dad is due to go to Cornwall in a couple of weeks and was concerned. I said that it would be fine as he's driving his own car and renting a cottage. But he is worried that everything will be closed - restaurants etc. - so "what's the point of going?". A lot of people will be having the same thoughts.SporadicAddick said:
Sadly significantly lower than you would expect. Travel market data suggests there has been a material decline in domestic holiday searches over the last few weeks - not as material as overseas holidays, but critical nevertheless. I have friends working in domestic travel, and cancellations are high, new bookings are low. The over 70's isolation will be playing a part in this, but there is also a real lack of confidence in any type of holiday in any destination. There will be a lot less demand for UK holidays this year.stonemuse said:
Will be a lot of demand for UK holidays this year.North Lower Neil said:The cottage in Devon we booked for August seems a reasonably sound bet now, was sad I wasn't flying somewhere more exotic before all this.0 -
We are away in the Lake District mid may, in a rented cottage. Appreciate that pubs and restaurants might be closed, but the hills should still be available for long dog walks, and worst case we buy decent ingredients from supermarkets and local retailers and cook good food ourselves. The take aways will still be going too, I'm sure. Surely similar in Cornwall. You might need to adapt, but go with a positive outlook and prepared to enjoy it whatever. Half the fun of a holiday is about being away from the humdrum for a little while anyway.
Incidentally, the landlady of my local pub, the fabulous Bull in Wargrave, is starting to do takeaways soon, clearly in anticipation of trading restrictions. The food is good in there, so being able to stroll 100 yards down the road and collect a decent dinner, possibly with a couple of pints besides, is a smart move on her part.
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I have been to 92.PeterGage said:Hi guys. As mentioned on other holiday threads, my wife and I travel extensively. I have been to 91 differerent countries/islands around the world and we are off to The Maldives in August for our 6th visit there.
However I need some advice/holiday experience on a different island, namely Koh Rong, Cambodia. This is viewed as an upcoming new "paradise" and at the moment it is (relatively) " cheap as chips".
Anybody been there? Any experiences? I have viewed it on You Tube, but would like experiences from people on here. Thanks5 - Sponsored links:
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"Wilderness" type holidays will be fine, indeed if the Lake District is quieter, in certain respects it will be better.IdleHans said:We are away in the Lake District mid may, in a rented cottage. Appreciate that pubs and restaurants might be closed, but the hills should still be available for long dog walks, and worst case we buy decent ingredients from supermarkets and local retailers and cook good food ourselves. The take aways will still be going too, I'm sure. Surely similar in Cornwall. You might need to adapt, but go with a positive outlook and prepared to enjoy it whatever. Half the fun of a holiday is about being away from the humdrum for a little while anyway.
Incidentally, the landlady of my local pub, the fabulous Bull in Wargrave, is starting to do takeaways soon, clearly in anticipation of trading restrictions. The food is good in there, so being able to stroll 100 yards down the road and collect a decent dinner, possibly with a couple of pints besides, is a smart move on her part.
Going to a deserted seaside town would be less fun though, a rainy day with no shops, galleries or amusement arcades, no pubs or restaurants to sit and chat to the friendly/weirdo locals...0 -
easyjet have extended there schedule to feb 21, for people with existing bookings looking to reschedule.
i will likely wait a couple more weeks then reschedule my Spain flights til later in the year.0 -
Had a refund from British Airways for my Malaga holiday in April, so have booked up for Christmas in Gran Canary using Easy Jet, £60 return excluding seats and baggage, some good deals there at the moment.1
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Got a week in Cyprus mid June which I’m sure will be cancelled. Staying with friends so not a disaster and I’m sure BA will let us reschedule our flights.
just hoping the Charlton Life Trip to Normandy late July can go ahead as planned.1 -
Had 2 weeks in Penge booked for April - fortunately the booking has been cancelled. Due a refund of £7.75.0
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Excluding seats? They've really cut services to the bone, havent theyCharlton_Stu said:Had a refund from British Airways for my Malaga holiday in April, so have booked up for Christmas in Gran Canary using Easy Jet, £60 return excluding seats and baggage, some good deals there at the moment.
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I’m planning 2 weeks in Costa del Bexley.0
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Haha tbf booking the seats wasn't too bad £8 for return and 23kg bag was £28 return, so still under £100.IdleHans said:
Excluding seats? They've really cut services to the bone, havent theyCharlton_Stu said:Had a refund from British Airways for my Malaga holiday in April, so have booked up for Christmas in Gran Canary using Easy Jet, £60 return excluding seats and baggage, some good deals there at the moment.0 -
Cornwall is already worried about the fact that people will be bored by Easter with self-isolation and all you coravirus carriers will come down and infect the locals as you will not be able to go abroad. We apparently only have ten cases in Cornwall so far.0
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Well let's hope for Cornwall no one goes there this yearHarry Gregory said:Cornwall is already worried about the fact that people will be bored by Easter with self-isolation and all you coravirus carriers will come down and infect the locals as you will not be able to go abroad. We apparently only have ten cases in Cornwall so far.1 - Sponsored links:
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If the tourists stopped going to Cornwall Harry the financial impact over a number of years would far outweigh what Corona Virus is going to do to us.Harry Gregory said:Cornwall is already worried about the fact that people will be bored by Easter with self-isolation and all you coravirus carriers will come down and infect the locals as you will not be able to go abroad. We apparently only have ten cases in Cornwall so far.0 -
Oh yes including me but there is so much gallows humour down here at the mo, we are all fucked economically but the good news is there are no coughs and colds.eaststandmike said:
If the tourists stopped going to Cornwall Harry the financial impact over a number of years would far outweigh what Corona Virus is going to do to us.Harry Gregory said:Cornwall is already worried about the fact that people will be bored by Easter with self-isolation and all you coravirus carriers will come down and infect the locals as you will not be able to go abroad. We apparently only have ten cases in Cornwall so far.1 -
The Bull is a great pub, although I am less fond of Brakspears than I used to be. Bell in Waltham St Lawrence is a great favourite.IdleHans said:We are away in the Lake District mid may, in a rented cottage. Appreciate that pubs and restaurants might be closed, but the hills should still be available for long dog walks, and worst case we buy decent ingredients from supermarkets and local retailers and cook good food ourselves. The take aways will still be going too, I'm sure. Surely similar in Cornwall. You might need to adapt, but go with a positive outlook and prepared to enjoy it whatever. Half the fun of a holiday is about being away from the humdrum for a little while anyway.
Incidentally, the landlady of my local pub, the fabulous Bull in Wargrave, is starting to do takeaways soon, clearly in anticipation of trading restrictions. The food is good in there, so being able to stroll 100 yards down the road and collect a decent dinner, possibly with a couple of pints besides, is a smart move on her part.0 -
Staying at the Premier Inn? Sounds nice.DaveMehmet said:I’m planning 2 weeks in Costa del Bexley.0 -
Yeah v good. Cancelled our trip on Monday. Refund in full in our account on Tuesday.The_Organiser said:Air BnB offering a full refund for any trips booked prior to 14 Mar for trips between 14 Mar and 14 Apr. Decent gesture and has just saved me £300 I thought I had lost.0 -
The people of North Wales were making similar moans, about the area being filled with diseased people from the rest of the country in their second homes!Harry Gregory said:Cornwall is already worried about the fact that people will be bored by Easter with self-isolation and all you coravirus carriers will come down and infect the locals as you will not be able to go abroad. We apparently only have ten cases in Cornwall so far.
To an extent they have a point, as the hospital services there aren't really geared up for this, especially if they get an influx of older people0 -
About a week ago - I think -all happening so quickly.
I have a place on the coast in Spain - the beach was completely cut off and guarded by Police.
Everyone was critical saying why? - it’s a beach?
The locals were not overly happy with the Mayoress as the Promenade and Beach were shut, which they run / walk along.
Transpired lots of self isolating families from Madrid were using the perfect excuse to come to the coast to self isolate....with their infections.0 -
My Dad lives on the Isle of Wight. Chatting to him this morning and he was moaning that now schools have closed all the holiday home owners will rush to the island and clear out Tesco!Harry Gregory said:Cornwall is already worried about the fact that people will be bored by Easter with self-isolation and all you coravirus carriers will come down and infect the locals as you will not be able to go abroad. We apparently only have ten cases in Cornwall so far.0 -
Friends in Santa Marta Columbia are not allowed on the beach. It’s a tough life eh!0
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hoof_it_up_to_benty said:
Staying at the Premier Inn? Sounds nice.DaveMehmet said:I’m planning 2 weeks in Costa del Bexley.
We're not that posh!Seriously though, we're having a new patio laid, plus a smaller one at the end of our garden soon and will get some new furniture, BBQ, heater, maybe an inflatable hot tub and plan to spend our holiday out there. The summer house will be turned into a bar
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