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Anyone feeling bold enough?

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Aveline Tue 23-Feb-21 12:17:49

I'm feeling very bold. I've just booked a holiday! Its not till April 2022 but it seemed a big thing for me to do.
It was a matter of 'use it or lose it' for vouchers but they're now used and the holiday can be cancelled with no penalties up to 24 hours before departure.
Anyone else? I had to hang on the phone to the travel company for ages so its not just me!

LauraNorder Wed 24-Feb-21 01:34:55

Anyone going abroad, even if you’ve had both doses of the vaccine, can still catch covid, possibly another variant and waltz back in to the U.K. and set it all off again.
I know it’s a simplistic view but why can’t we all stay in our own country for one more year and allow the world to get this bloody thing under control.

grannyactivist Wed 24-Feb-21 01:40:09

I think we're resigned to a 'staycation', but don't feel sorry for me as I live in a beautiful seaside town and my house is big enough to accommodate my children and grandchildren. smile

I've actually let my passport lapse and I don't want to renew it until I've lost at least three stones in weight! hmm

Ellianne Wed 24-Feb-21 01:55:47

Apparently traffic on the holiday booking websites has been crazy since the announcements. I do feel sorry for those who struggle to find the money for a nice campsite or holiday park, only to find prices have now soared and put a holiday beyond their reach. Another thing some less wealthy children may miss out on unfairly.

nanna8 Wed 24-Feb-21 03:34:56

We’ve booked for the Kimberleys in August. We had also booked for Barwon Heads just this last week but it was cancelled due to Covid. We got our deposit back ok though. Spent the time in the garden and pool instead, missed our friends.