Are you going abroad this year ?

We are in our French house at the moment. This is our fifth visit this year.

We travel from Portsmouth to Caen on Brittany Ferries so have normal straight forward journeys, without having to deal with the chaos at Dover or at any airport

We are cruising to Norway in September. Again we do not expect any problems with the embarkation/disembarkation.

Thank you Casdon. I’m looking forward to it.

We had a city break in Naples last month - our first trip abroad since 2019 and it was wonderful. It was a Jet2 holiday and not at all expensive. After fretting about what it would be like at the airport, we were through security in 15 minutes and had a long wait at the other side.

We’re going to Turkey for the first time in Autumn, a week touring and a week in a hotel. Just over £1000 for both of us.

We booked both in June, so there are still deals to be had.

I love travel and can’t get enough. Maybe because I started quite late. I’ve been to Lake Como and Gran Canaria this year and have a river cruise on the Rhone booked for September. I’d go away even more if I could afford it! My husband isn’t that bothered so I travel with a friend or my daughter.

Just booked Spain for late September and went to Portugal in April. Apart from the stamping of passports because of Brexit and the wearing of masks, the airport was no worse than usual. The media, as usual, concentrate on the horror stories and don't mention that the majority experience no problems.
As for price. We had a short break in Somerset and it was far more expensive per night than our European trip. Everyone is facing higher prices than pre pandemic and needs to make up losses. Shop around as there are good deals to be had.

Normally manage to get abroad every year, but last one was 2019. Due to Covid and other reasons, but am going to Canada for my sons September wedding (& holiday), so excited and can’t wait…

Georgesgran

I’m going to Malaga for a few days with DD2 in a couple of weeks. I haven’t been away (anywhere) since February 2020 and my DH died last year, so I feel I need a break.

Have a wonderful holiday Georgesgran, I still remember my first holiday abroad after my husband died, I felt like I’d got a bit of myself back and really enjoyed the change of scenery.

I’m on the brink, but dread I might have all the faff at the airport, so maybe not.

We are driving to Holland today!

We have a cruise round Italy booked for October. Not sure if I'm looking forward to it or not. I hope the airports are all organised by then.

I may go to visit family in Gibraltar but I’m still dithering about it and I really cant put my finger on why ??‍♀️

Just booked for September. Health insurance costing more than the holiday. The flights and accommodation twice what we paid pre covid

Well, France is a half-hour drive from us, but we haven't been this year yet. All the family have been sticking to inland holidays (2 sons have taken their families to Bavaria). There are so many wonderful places to visit here in Germany.

I would like to come to the UK but will be happy if my sister comes to visit me.

I last went abroad in 2018, before that it was 2010.
My passport expired a couple of years ago and I don’t think I will renew it.
My H had Alzheimer’s for years before dying in 2019 and I have lost the desire for holidays of any kind.
I did love holidays abroad but the thought of airports and flying now have put paid to it.

Yes, it almost feels like free holidays, even though they aren’t, because they were all paid for before Covid, and the companies hung onto our money and the booking, or issued vouchers. I don’t know about next year, with contribution to Uni costs, cost of living and energy price rises.

If Ireland counts as abroad, then yes.

I’m going to Malaga for a few days with DD2 in a couple of weeks. I haven’t been away (anywhere) since February 2020 and my DH died last year, so I feel I need a break.

All our referred holidays have taken place or are taking place this year.
We have been to France and Portugal already, we return to the South of France at the end of the month for a wedding and finally a trip to Norway in October!

Why not try and get away in September? There are some good UK deals.