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Boohoo76 · 06/11/2024 11:33

Modranihtandtomtens · 06/11/2024 11:28

To be fair my experiences the last time I went to the States have made me think very hard about visiting again even before this. I had to travel to Florida to sort stuff out after a family member died. The 'throw away' culture made me realise how far we've come in the UK. Not that we're perfect, but that trip definitely showed me that we've changed a lot. People still using disposable cups, not made the switch to reusable bottles/coffee cups/shopping bags, polystyrene trays and glasses for beers on the beach being totally the preferred way, overflowing bins of lightweight trash blowing straight into the oceans, plastic cutlery in restaurants, fast food outlets and even peoples homes, driving absolutely everywhere (we visited a retail centre and wanted to walk from one store to the other across the carpark but were told categorically by our hosts that it wasn't safe so we'd all drive over.)

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I stayed at a hotel in New York where every hotel room had a drinking water dispenser and reusable bottles. I’ve never had that in any other country that I’ve stayed in.

Galatine · 06/11/2024 11:30

Isobel201 · 06/11/2024 11:28

You'll be fine in Orlando, nothing is going to change at Disney as a result of the election.

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The only difference is that Micky Mouse won't be there now he's President!

Frowningprovidence · 06/11/2024 11:28

Berlinlover · 06/11/2024 11:08

Those of you saying you would not visit USA due to abortion laws, are you aware abortion was illegal here in Ireland until 2019? Would you have used that as an excuse not to visit Ireland?

Yes and no. I would have been aware that I could get home from Ireland very easily and quickly compared to the states. But I was put off after the case of Savita, who died from sepsis.

Galatine · 06/11/2024 11:28

Trump was President in 2019 when I went and we survived. I think that you are being rather over dramatic.

Isobel201 · 06/11/2024 11:28

Fisharenotfoods · 06/11/2024 09:39

I did just google Disneyland in Tokyo as I wanted to visit anyway but might be a better option than Orlando

You'll be fine in Orlando, nothing is going to change at Disney as a result of the election.

Modranihtandtomtens · 06/11/2024 11:28

IWillAlwaysBeinaClubWithYouin1973 · 06/11/2024 10:48

USA is expensive, and yes, now I do consider it more dangerous so just not worth it. I've been twice so that was nice, but no way would I ever go there again, and would definitely discourage DDs, but that's unlikely as they feel the same as me.

To be fair my experiences the last time I went to the States have made me think very hard about visiting again even before this. I had to travel to Florida to sort stuff out after a family member died. The 'throw away' culture made me realise how far we've come in the UK. Not that we're perfect, but that trip definitely showed me that we've changed a lot. People still using disposable cups, not made the switch to reusable bottles/coffee cups/shopping bags, polystyrene trays and glasses for beers on the beach being totally the preferred way, overflowing bins of lightweight trash blowing straight into the oceans, plastic cutlery in restaurants, fast food outlets and even peoples homes, driving absolutely everywhere (we visited a retail centre and wanted to walk from one store to the other across the carpark but were told categorically by our hosts that it wasn't safe so we'd all drive over.)

Feelingathomenow · 06/11/2024 11:27

Tbh neither party was good news for women. But a Republican win was probably best on a day to day basis, their misogyny is more focused rather than permeating the very fabric of women’s existence. People are being naive if they see the Democrats as some kind of saviours. Basically it was a choice between two dystopias, Brave New World v 1984. Neither appeals to me.

But wouldn’t stop me visiting a country, tourists are unlikely to be affected by any policies (potentially might be slower/more costly to get in)

People flock to Dubai yet that is a country where many tourists are affected by their rules. Would you go there OP, or Thailand?

Berlinlover · 06/11/2024 11:25

MzHz · 06/11/2024 09:40

Work trip tomorrow <bites nails>

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Get a grip, seriously.

Onley · 06/11/2024 11:18

😂

Boohoo76 · 06/11/2024 11:16

Berlinlover · 06/11/2024 11:08

Those of you saying you would not visit USA due to abortion laws, are you aware abortion was illegal here in Ireland until 2019? Would you have used that as an excuse not to visit Ireland?

It’s still illegal in Malta. People seem to overlook that when they are screaming about the USA.

Berlinlover · 06/11/2024 11:08

Those of you saying you would not visit USA due to abortion laws, are you aware abortion was illegal here in Ireland until 2019? Would you have used that as an excuse not to visit Ireland?

Attelina · 06/11/2024 11:07

That's hilarious!

BarbadosItsCloserThanYouThink · 06/11/2024 11:05

It's the same place it was when you booked it, the people are the same people. Nothing is going to change for tourists. You're being a little dramatic.

stayathomer · 06/11/2024 11:04

If it was to live I’d have a different answer but everything will go on as usual in the us and I think individuals would have been better in more danger if Kamala got in to be fair (from his supporters)

Berlinlover · 06/11/2024 11:01

MarriedtoSeamus · 06/11/2024 10:35

My best friend is supposed to be off to Florida tomorrow and is seriously considering not going. I’m not sure I would be going tbh

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Absolutely insane.

MissUltraViolet · 06/11/2024 10:59

LeighaStand · 06/11/2024 07:49

Maybe, unreasonable, but feels very unsafe. Very unwelcoming, very divided.

Not a country I want to spend time in.

You're living in a country that is exactly the same.

Go, don't go, I doubt anyone would care either way.

Nogaxeh · 06/11/2024 10:56

We visited the US in 2017 for a family wedding during Trump's first Presidency. It was fine.

WYorkshireRose · 06/11/2024 10:55

LeighaStand · 06/11/2024 07:49

Maybe, unreasonable, but feels very unsafe. Very unwelcoming, very divided.

Not a country I want to spend time in.

Ok So don't go. I'm not sure anyone but you will care.

Ebeneser · 06/11/2024 10:54

I’d go. I’d feel safer there as a woman than I would be in somewhere like India or a UAE state.

TheDonaldJT · 06/11/2024 10:51

Oh get a grip and go on your holiday. Or cancel it and go to Benidorm. Whatever.

ChickenoftheWoods · 06/11/2024 10:48

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Grow up. Another misogynist.

IWillAlwaysBeinaClubWithYouin1973 · 06/11/2024 10:48

USA is expensive, and yes, now I do consider it more dangerous so just not worth it. I've been twice so that was nice, but no way would I ever go there again, and would definitely discourage DDs, but that's unlikely as they feel the same as me.

Lobelia123 · 06/11/2024 10:48

I despise Trump. Im shocked and disappointed by the election result. I still think youre being silly, bordering on ridiculous.

Boohoo76 · 06/11/2024 10:48

Only if I was pregnant and then it would depend on which state I was visiting but that was the case before the election. It was also
something that I had to think about when I was pregnant with my second child as I suffered with pre eclampsia and HELLP syndrome with my first so I had to be careful about which countries I travelled to to ensure that I could get prompt medical attention. It meant that some EU countries were off my travel list. It’s not just the U.S. that outlaws abortion.

ChickenoftheWoods · 06/11/2024 10:47

LeighaStand · 06/11/2024 07:49

Maybe, unreasonable, but feels very unsafe. Very unwelcoming, very divided.

Not a country I want to spend time in.

The UK is equally divided.