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Ellianne Sun 06-Sept-20 09:16:17

October, can't wait. Hope the weather is kind.

Newquay Sun 06-Sept-20 09:13:21

We went to Cornwall with local DD1 and family (been our bubble throughout) beg July-postponed from May and then Menorca August again with family bubble. They’re our annual family jollies. All precautions were taken-too long to list-and all is well. Planning to go to Cornwall again October. We thank God for our good (enough!) health every day

Annapops Sun 06-Sept-20 09:07:32

We live in County Durham Georgesgran so fully appreciate the areas beauty. I totally agree with you, shhh..... or we'll have an invasion greater than the Roman one!

Auntieflo Sun 06-Sept-20 08:31:32

We haven't had a holiday this year, so have decided to have all our radiators upgraded and replaced!

Georgesgran Sat 05-Sept-20 21:22:16

Oh Annapops - you’ll love this side of the Country!! Don’t tell anyone how utterly stunning it is, or we’ll be inundated!

I managed to get to Dubai at the end of February with DD2 then DH took a turn for the worse at the beginning on March, so I’ve no idea if or when I’ll get another break.

ginny Sat 05-Sept-20 20:21:13

We have been to Cornwall and Yorkshire in our own touring caravan. We have our own toilet and shower so not much different to being at home. New scenery and we avoided anywhere that was crowded.
We are off to Ely later this month with friends who also have a caravan.

Annapops Sat 05-Sept-20 17:34:55

We had a lovely break in a lodge in Cumbria last month. Felt very safe indeed. We had one meal out in a local pub which we had booked in advance. We unfortunately had to complain about the table where we were first seated ( my DH was back to back with another customer, not enough space to breath). We were placed at a more acceptable socially distanced table but I did feel quite annoyed at the time.
In just over a week's time we're off to stay in a pod in Northumberland. We're planning on visiting the Farne Islands and also spending some time on Lindesfarne. Fingers crossed it all goes to plan.

EllanVannin Sat 05-Sept-20 17:29:05

Nope. Don't see the pleasure in going anywhere wearing masks. I'd rather give it another year---God willing, as I'm still hankering to do long-haul to D's Ruby Anniversary so must remain virus-free from now on.

overthehill Sat 05-Sept-20 17:08:36

Rubysong
We found being away lovely you forget about the virus, or we did anyway. Of course follow the guidelines but we loved just talking to different people and a change of scenery

Whitewavemark2 Sat 05-Sept-20 17:07:09

We had a break in the week before lock down. Then a week in the middle of July and booked last week of September -1st week in October. All cottages in various parts of the country.

I was concerned and took a load of cleaning materials, but quite honestly it would have been totally neurotic to clean as the cottage was absolutely pristine.

We behave as we would at home. So eating in -easy delicious ready meals and walking in the fresh air. Very pleasant.

rubysong Sat 05-Sept-20 16:50:20

We would like a few days away, just a change of scenery, definitely not abroad. However going to the shops etc with mask in place is just so weird I'm not sure how enjoyable it would be.

Missfoodlove Sat 05-Sept-20 16:41:46

Two, one in North Yorkshire and the neon Norfolk, just perfect.
Back to North Yorkshire on Monday for more walking and eating.

HAZBEEN Sat 05-Sept-20 16:35:05

We had an Warners weekend a month ago to Hayling Island and next week we have a caravan booked in Somerset. That will we it for us this year, I start treatment the next week and then of course the weather will be closing in for the winter.
We enjoyed the weekend away and felt very safe with all the precautions in place but we did have a chalet rather than a hotel room. I only hope the weather is kind next week!

overthehill Sat 05-Sept-20 15:59:26

We've had two holidays so far since lockdown ease. First one, booked pre CV was to a static caravan in a holiday park at St Osyth. We had DGC with us for a couple of days. Sweltering hot but had a nice time. No one wore masks except us and you'd think everything was as normal. Second one to Canterbury in our caravan good weather other than the Tuesday had 47mph winds....very scary but luckily van and awning weathered the storm.
We have 3 more trips out in the van. They're bunched together as they've been rescheduled from earlier on in the year.
We even braved the buses in Canterbury.