BriggRam Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 4 minutes ago, AndyinLiverpool said: For the first time in a decade, I suggested we holiday abroad this year, so we forked out for a villa on Malta for the end of May. That's completely ducked now. Has anyone actually got any holiday plans left? Meant to be going to Turkey end of July, no change as of yet ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamworthram Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 13 minutes ago, AndyinLiverpool said: For the first time in a decade, I suggested we holiday abroad this year, so we forked out for a villa on Malta for the end of May. That's completely ducked now. Has anyone actually got any holiday plans left? Florida for three weeks end of May. I don't think so. At least you'll be able to claim on your insurance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyMac5 Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 7 minutes ago, Tamworthram said: Florida for three weeks end of May. I don't think so. At least you'll be able to claim on your insurance. Only if the FO advice stays the same? What about going to say Greece, yes you could but there's still 14 days quarantine? ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamworthram Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 5 minutes ago, RoyMac5 said: Only if the FO advice stays the same? What about going to say Greece, yes you could but there's still 14 days quarantine? ? Valid point but, I'm confident that whilst ever another country imposes such restrictions the FO advice will remain the same. The reason they have given for this advice is because of travel and border restrictions in other countries not because you face a risk if you go there (which is normally the case). I've said on another thread (or maybe this one, I can't remember now) that, in our case, the FO have actually done us a favour. They didn't need to advise against travel to the US as you can't actually get their anyway. That's what I'm hoping anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyMac5 Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 28 minutes ago, Tamworthram said: Valid point but, I'm confident that whilst ever another country imposes such restrictions the FO advice will remain the same. From MSE site: Quote Anyone who has booked a holiday should CHECK THEIR CANCELLATION RIGHTS ASAP as there are more and more scenarios emerging when travel insurance won't pay out. For example, India is among those currently blocking all foreign visitors - I suspect others will follow. Yet as the Foreign Office hasn't advised against travel there, roughly half of all travel insurers won't pay out. That's why checking your cancellation rights is so important. And don't rely on the rights when you booked. Many firms are loosening their policies, so check the current situation. Then... 1. If you've free cancellation (or a right to change the date) make a note in your diary now of the last day you'll be able to do it. Then make the decision on that day. 2. If you don't have cancellation rights, don't cancel. Leave it as late as possible, in case the foreign office changes its advice, allowing a travel insurance claim. PS. I think its time the Foreign Office started considering advising against travel to countries we're not allowed to travel to - because it's both the right advice and it'd help with travel insurance claims. Edit: Although for the first time EVER the FO UK advises against non-essential travel anywhere in the world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don't Panic Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 18 minutes ago, RoyMac5 said: From MSE site: Edit: Although for the first time EVER the FO UK advises against non-essential travel anywhere in the world. I’d double check the wording on FCO website. COVID-19 Exceptional Travel Advisory Notice As countries respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, including travel and border restrictions, the FCO advises British nationals against all but essential international travel. Any country or area may restrict travel without notice. i can see some insurance companies trying to not honour it given most policies wording states ‘FO UK advises against non-essential travel’ - hope I’m wrong but hoping it’s a typo rather than intended mis wording to help insurance companies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamworthram Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 35 minutes ago, Don't Panic said: I’d double check the wording on FCO website. COVID-19 Exceptional Travel Advisory Notice As countries respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, including travel and border restrictions, the FCO advises British nationals against all but essential international travel. Any country or area may restrict travel without notice. i can see some insurance companies trying to not honour it given most policies wording states ‘FO UK advises against non-essential travel’ - hope I’m wrong but hoping it’s a typo rather than intended mis wording to help insurance companies I guess insurance policies vary. Hopefully I'm OK given my policy says the following: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don't Panic Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 2 minutes ago, Tamworthram said: I guess insurance policies vary. Hopefully I'm OK given my policy says the following: You will be fine with that wording ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sith Happens Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 We were due to travel to the Maldives end of April, its our 25th anniversary so due to be there to celebrate. Cancelled now. Its upsetting but better to get to our 26th so will just plan to do it next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Kevin Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 My garden will never look better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rev Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 33 minutes ago, King Kevin said: My garden will never look better. I've seen loads of people say this. I can't think of anything worse, I'd rather die of Coronavirus, be buried and leave my arse exposed as a bike rack than lift a finger in the garden. In fact, if anyone in here is positively diagnosed, PM me and I'll be round to lick the sweat of your feverish body rather than turn my attention to the garden. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyMac5 Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 10 minutes ago, reverendo de duivel said: I've seen loads of people say this. I can't think of anything worse, I'd rather die of Coronavirus, be buried and leave my arse exposed as a bike rack than lift a finger in the garden. In fact, if anyone in here is positively diagnosed, PM me and I'll be round to lick the sweat of your feverish body rather than turn my attention to the garden. You'll be missing out on lots of lovely fresh veg, but perhaps you're not that kind of consumer. ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWC1983 Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 Id a weekend in Glasgow planned to coincide with the Isreal game next week. To be fair on Loganair, even though the flight is still scheduled they've let me change them to another day as long as its before 31st Dec. Ive booked my flights back up the road for Christmas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mucker1884 Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 I guess I'm "better off" than most, on this score. We're planning on camping in France for 2 weeks from 6th June. In theory, we're gonna try Normandy/Brittany for the first time, instead of further South as previous trips, If the weather forecast is crap, we'll go further south and/or head into Belgium/Netherlands. Wherever! Pretty much unlimited up to 1000 miles or so from The Tunnel, so the whole of France is an option. Even Northern Spain/Germany/Italy etc (But we still have a lot of France to check out, as we didn't start camping until 2012... late developers!). We even overnight en-route in our tent, so don't even need overnight hotels when heading to the far south or South West. The only thing booked (and paid for) is £180 on Eurotunnel, and we can amend that booking for any time up to 12 months after initial booking, so February next year. We're already planning doing the same again in September... just choosing a different area/destination(s)... so I'm still confident that our Eurotunnel booking won't go to waste. Assuming (now) that our June plans will be scuppered, we'll just stick to mainland Blighty (If we're allowed!) The "beauty" of all this, as we aim for smaller, quieter, slightly rural camp-sites... and deliberately avoid "Holiday Park" type destinations... there is absolutely no need to pre-book (Certainly not for France). No deposits. Nothing! Just turn up whenever, and stay as long as we like. We may do 3 or 4 sites in a fortnight, or simply stay put if it's fantastic enough/plenty to do/great weather/Great cycling etc. We can... and do... literally make it up as we go! If we must stay in Britain, we may have to book a few days in advance, at worst! And I hear The Highlands is perfect "Self-Isolation" territory! ? We started doing this each September from 2013, and also did the same last June (2019). Up until last year, our late May/Early June fortnight was habitually flights, hire car, & Self-Catering villa in Spain... all pre booked around Xmas. All paid for in advance. All independent. Nothing covered by ABTA/Holiday companies or such like! That's around £2,200 we could have been looking at potentially losing! Hope you all end up where you want, even if it ain't when you want! ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dog Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 I had a month in Africa planned for work to be followed by a week in North Italy for a family holiday. This was to have been followed by two weeks in North East China for work. Unsurprisingly most of this time will now be spent in the East Midlands Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stagtime Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 I'm off to Fitzroy Island, off Cairns on the Great Barrier Reef on the weekend. If I have to self isolate, this would certainly be the place to do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWC1983 Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 51 minutes ago, Mucker1884 said: If we must stay in Britain, we may have to book a few days in advance, at worst! And I hear The Highlands is perfect "Self-Isolation" territory! ? All joking aside, my mums family are from the highlands, so if you need some advice give me a shout. Inverness area is a good mix of city and countryside. The Skye to Oban coast is beautiful but midgie heaven in July to Aug. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob The Badger Posted March 18, 2020 Share Posted March 18, 2020 Some great bargains on cruises. I've been on the Grand (only 10 weeks ago) and the Diamond and this sales video has me eager to go back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gritstone Ram Posted March 18, 2020 Share Posted March 18, 2020 Just got back from a Caribbean Cruise. ??? can’t say it was the best because after about 1 day all the countries went into lock down. In fairness the weather was great but we just sailed around the Caribbean Sea. Finally the British High Commission managed to get us to dock at Jamaica and with a police escort straight onto the plane we were allowed to leave. I have been given a 75% refund on the holiday which was a lot more than I expected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boycie Posted March 19, 2020 Author Share Posted March 19, 2020 On 17/03/2020 at 16:29, Angry Ram said: Was meant to go to Edinburgh next week but can’t see the point now.. Greece in May, that’s bummed now.. Oh and Northern Italy in August.. Way to go Angry.. Is it too early to start a 2021 thread yet? I blame myself for starting it, it would have been fine if @Mostyn6 had done it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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