Summer holidays abroad ‘extremely unlikely’ as third wave hits Europe

There are other places to go that haven’t got a third wave though

Not going until they get their vaccinated numbers much higher.

Holidaying in the UK this year supports the hospitality industry and lots of related jobs. No need to go abroad right now.

Aveline

Holidaying in the UK this year supports the hospitality industry and lots of related jobs. No need to go abroad right now.

What about those of us with AC, GC and other family members living abroad?

If we have had both vaccinations why should we be prevented from visiting them?

It is a tricky one.
Come June, July it will be mostly the younger people who will want to head abroad for a holiday. Will they have actually been vaccinated by then if the roll out slow down?
Also if we are to see a possible surge in new cases in the autumn will it be sensible for kids to return to school after having just visited foreign countries in August?
In addition I think it would be unfair to re open foreign holidays at the same time as the tourist season starts here. The UK market needs to get a few months head start at least.
I do feel sorry for those who have family abroad.

I will be happy to have a holiday anywhere. But had been hoping to visit friends in France .. looks like there is no chance of that .

I agree. All that will happen if we all fly off for holidays is that we bring infection back with us.

I am working abroad and the rate here really hasn't dropped much since January. I have made the very sad decision not to return for Easter, to try to reduce my risk and the risk I pose to my family.

I’m not surprised, already planned to stay in the UK this year, couple of long weekends away will do.

I am not surprised either people have let down their guard far too soon.

If I do decide to go away it will be in UK but I will need to be 100% sure it is safe to do so & that doesn't look promising at the moment.

We will do UK this year because we have to. I just so want to visit Europe or anywhere really.

GrannyGravy13- my post was in relation to those don't feel it's a holiday if its not 'abroad' preferably somewhere hot rather than those with family there.

Galaxy

We will do UK this year because we have to. I just so want to visit Europe or anywhere really.

Ditto......
Not sure how much chance of finding somewhere available though.

Aveline

*GrannyGravy13*- my post was in relation to those don't feel it's a holiday if its not 'abroad' preferably somewhere hot rather than those with family there.

People are entitled to how they view a holiday ! I like to go abroad not so much for the heat as for a different set of scenery and culture, nit to mention food !

I think that UK tourist spots around the country will be totally ghastly this year. Camp sites are currently are only taking bookings from Campervans with their own toilet and shower and are already booked up. Camp sites and other places are not passing on the VAT reduction from 20% to 5%. As they say they are trying to recoup losses. I understood that the vat reduction was to encourage us to go out and spend.

Last year lots of people went “fly camping” and caused a great deal of mess and resentment. Many of these campers would probably have previously been at festivals all summer. As a responsible wild camper with a small Campervan we will be hounded out from remote places and probably fined for not using overpriced and over crowded camp sites.

Many of the tourist spots quickly become filthy. Last summer the mess left on beaches and in the countryside was totally disgusting. There are few public toilets and people were using bushes and the beach.

The weather can not be guaranteed to be pleasant and much of the food and drink served in tourist spots is overpriced and inedible. The prospect of having to book a slot to eat out at a pub or queue for a cafe fills me with depression. There appears to be a complete lack of spontaneity available.

Who on earth wants to holiday in this country?

My partner is able to return to our holiday apartment as it is technically her main residence. She is planning to go as soon as possible. The difference......sunshine every day, fabulous affordable fresh food and wine beautifully presented. No queuing for shops or cafes and no rip off tourist prices. What’s not to like?

Sadly I didn’t apply for residency when I could and have to stay in the UK for now.

We live in a beautiful environment and already have three sets of friends booked in over the summer. It will be more work for us, but it's the least we can do for those who really need a break from the confinement of city life. We all have to make the best of things.

'Who on earth wants to holiday in this country?' - well me for one. Just as hot beach holidays are not the only type available abroad so caravan / camping holidays are not the only sort in the UK!
Irritating though it must seem there's not much choice this year. No country is clear of Covid and the UK is currently in a better state than other places. Its not forever and there are lovely places right here!

I’m fully aware that camping and Campervan holidays are not everyone’s choice. However from what I’ve heard both anecdotally and on radio 4 programs such as You & Yours almost all holiday accommodation including air B&B, holiday cottages and hotel prices have been hugely hiked (by hundreds of pounds) due to the high level of bookings and lack of availability especially during the school holidays. I understand the rules of supply and demand but this seems to be rip off Britain at its best.

I'm feeling desperate to see my only DC & family (they live 5000 miles away), whom we haven't seen since summer 2018. But I know that we have to wait, even though we're vaccinated now. Maybe we can go at Christmas.....

Hospitality industry has been hit desperately hard by Covid. They'll never recoup their losses. I'm not just meaning hotel chains but BnBs and small private hotels and pubs with rooms etc. There will be no bargains but neither should there be under the circumstances. We'll find somewhere interesting and if its expensive we'll save up for it or go for a shorter time. It'll be a nice change of scene whatever we do.

We have a holiday home in Normandy. We were last there July 2020 and I miss going there so much. We have someone keeping an eye on it, but it has just gone through a whole winter without any heating.

We have a weekend in Norfolk booked for late May and a holiday on the Isle of Man in October, but what I really want to do is go back to my home in France. I was looking at photos of it this afternoon and it almost made me cry.

Makes me cry, knowing I can't fly back to see my grandson. In theory I could, but I won't. I am being sensible.

No more bloody working abroad until covid is better, after this year. The emotional cost is too high.

Gagajo that's right about the emotive issues. We are all separated from what we hold dear ..... our families overseas, our second homes, sunshine, wines, beaches, mountains. There is such a feeling of longing and of loss. I'm sure I believe Boris when he says he understands how we all feel on this issue!
What I hope doesn't happen is a tit for tat behaviour whereby if other countries aren't vaccinated enough (their own faults), they will end up being miffed if Brits aren't allowed to travel. Spoiling the economy abroad is not the agenda of our government, saving lives at home has to be.

So true Ellianne.

I have a hotel booked on Crete for July, I was supposed to go last year but moved my booking to 2021. But I really don’t know what to do! I am happy to go to Crete, the hotel is small and has plenty of outdoor space and I’d have my own room but I don’t fancy the four hour flight or wait at the airport!

I’ve not booked a flight as I’m waiting to see what happens with cases in Europe, it’s still possible that the restrictions of foreign holidays will still be in place. I will lose my £200 deposit as I don’t expect them to transfer my booking yet again just because of my reluctance to travel. I have until the end of April to decide.