To leave Greater Manchester Lockdown to stay in self contained accommodation in another area.

[Bishybarnybee]

Rising numbers of cases in Greater Manchester and new restrictions - no mingling of households.

Holiday booked for Saturday - self contained accommodation in another part of England.

We've been meticulous about masks, handwashing etc.

Are we unreasonable to still go?

@CalmYoBadSelf no that isn't the reason. The main reason was lack of testing and track and trace at the start. Plenty of experts have said that. Lockdown had 90% compliance, and only 60% was needed. But it serves the government to let people blame each other.

I would definitely go on holiday in your situation. No doubt whatsoever. I'm taking my kids on holiday in our campervan next week, there are no rules to say we can't as we're all part of the same household.

Sorry, no, I think that’s pretty irresponsible.

@Staplemaple So outdoor spaces, parks etc., are OK? I've got two within walking distance of my house.

YABU. What's the bloody point in a lockdown if people just bog off to another part of the country to "run away from it?!"
What if everyone did that?
No.

The right thing to do is to stay put. If people aren't careful the whole country will be on lockdown again, no one wants that.

If they think less than 24 hours notice is going to change people’s plans for Eid then they’re obviously mistaken.

Imagine if on Christmas Eve you were told no actually, your Mum and granny can’t come for the turkey after all and they have to stay home alone.

The guidelines are you can't mix households

Travel isn't forbidden or even advised against

Read the guidance before getting judgemental

@AgeLikeWine Shame no one else is listening 😞. It's turning into holiday bashing thread...... again. It's definitely about Eid.

In honesty @PhilSwagielka I don't see what will change from today to tomorrow really so would consider doing it anyway. But according to government guidelines yep, anywhere outdoors is fine with social distancing.

It's not a lockdown. You remember lockdown? It was when the rest of society was saved the misery of some posters company.
This is an increase of restrictions about mixing households.

The op can go on holiday. Her neighbours can go to the shops. Her friends can go to the beach. They just can't mix households.

I would definitely go on holiday if I was you.

Imagine if on Christmas Eve you were told no actually, your Mum and granny can’t come for the turkey after all and they have to stay home alone

Yeah, it'd be shit but I'd just suck it up.

If you are following guidelines then I don't see the problem. If I was allowed to go then i definitely would. People are being over the top.

I live in a different somewhat-touristy part of England & it wouldn't bother me in the slightest if you rocked up in the house next door to be honest. You would be breaking no rules whatsoever.

I would go personally as long as you aren't showing symptoms. Don't think the new regulations will make a blind bit of difference. People who give a shit will continue to give a shit / be careful - those who want to mingle will continue to do so.

Its not a lock down its just restricting movement between and mingling of households

As things currently stand there are new rules. It is important that you follow the rules. Nothing you are proposing breaks the rules. It is not for the MN Covid mob to tell you to adhere to their made up rules.

If and when the rules become stricter you will need to change your behaviour. Until that point you are free to live your life within the official restrictions.

The virus is here for years and years. We can’t hide away forever. Be sensible, wear a mask, wash your hands, abide by social distancing, follow the (official) rules. Enjoy your holiday.

I don’t think the rules are that you can’t go.

So far they are saying that you can’t meet family members indoors.

Basically you can’t have your nan, aunty, sister and three best friends all together in your front room for a brew. That is all.

I'm appalled at some of the answers, very much in a "rules don't apply to me" mould. This thinking is one of the reasons the UK has far greater virus spread than other countries

Quite. It's not fair on those of us who are vulnerable and STILL can't risk going out even, never mind have a holiday, because others are ignoring the rules.

YANBU.

There's no restrictions on it, for good reason.

Just be mindful that you are at above-average risk of having Covid-19, and take reasonable steps to prevent spreading it before you know you've got it. Hygiene, social distancing (god everyone seems shit at that lately), masks, the usual.

Go on holiday if you're allowed, ignore the covid police on here that enjoy making up random extra rules.

So disappointing for you. I’m dreading this happening to us. However I think the right thing to do is stay at home. If everyone pulls together now and does their bit hopefully it’ll just be one year of disruptions. Sorry about your holiday though. I was just saying to my husband this all still feels so surreal.

Hope you are not going to Cornwallapparently lots of new cases in the last few days

It’s ok and meet someone at a pub that’s full
But you can’t go to sisters house

This is just mad. I had rewind the news to make sure I'd heard it right, I couldn't believe my ears.

How can it be safe to go to a pub, where there are loads of other people, if it's not safe to visit another person in their home or garden?

Ffs, it's so inconsistent, illogical and idiotic.