When will we go on holiday again?

[Bottomplasters]

I think next year for abroad. End of August for UK. What do you think?

[KoalasandRabbit]

Asimovs If your Mum is very ill can you not travel now, would have thought that comes under essential travel. Think you might well need to isolate for 14 days possibly both ways but I thought you could travel if it was for a more essential reason like a family member who is seriously ill. DH is French and he thinks he could go to France if one of his immediate family became seriously ill / died. Maybe ask the embassy.

[ellanwood]

I'm still hoping we'll get our planned UK holiday in late August. So looking forward to it.

[Asimovsfutureishere2020]

@KoalasandRabbit

how do I isolate though? I need to get a boat/plane then train/coach across the country. when I get there then I sleep in the garage? I don't know how to do it. I could stay in a hotel for 2 weeks if they are taking guest, I guess?

[KoalasandRabbit]

If all transport is running then you would take transport to your Mum's house assuming you had no temperature or new cough. Has your Mum got coronavirus or is it a different illness? If it's covid-19 then you could stay in your Mum's house ideally using a different bathroom if there is one and you'ld need food there for 2 weeks so either deliveries with no contact left outside or bring food with you or someone else bring it and you wouldn't leave house for 2 weeks unless need medical help ideally. If there's only one bathroom then there's a higher risk you could get infected but you could do same and clean the bathroom before and after use each time with a bathroom cleaner that contains bleach as that kills it in a minute and put bleach down the toilet.

If your Mum hasn't got coronavirus then ideally you would isolate away from her for 2 weeks though if she's close to the end of life and you have no symptoms it's really up to you and her whether you completely isolate from her or whether you'ld prefer to have some contact and have the extra time together. If your Mum has a doctor maybe ask their advice as to the best thing to do. But you are supposed to not go out to get food etc so you get deliveries etc or have food in already. I doubt hotels would be open though each country has their own restrictions, if the garage is liveable in then that's fine, a separate room and bathroom in house also counts as isolating. I know my DH would just stay in his Mum's house but their house is big with 3 bathrooms so it's easy to seperate. Hope you can find a way to make it work.

[FredAstaireAteMyHamSandwich]

I’m going nowhere until I have been vaccinated. We were due to go to Sri Lanka for a month in November, but luckily hadn’t booked the flights yet. We will go somewhere in the UK for a few days, and save the money for 2021.

[notimagain]

I thought you could travel if it was for a more essential reason like a family member who is seriously ill. DH is French and he thinks he could go to France if one of his immediate family became seriously ill / died.

Seems to be down to who you deal with.......

www.ouest-france.fr/sante/virus/coronavirus/confinement-un-homme-bloque-par-les-gendarmes-en-allant-voir-son-pere-sur-le-point-de-mourir-6809123

[KoalasandRabbit]

Poor man, especially to fine him as well for trying to see his dying father. Yes I suspect it is who you deal with, when I looked it up there didn't seem to be a clear rule and it's more complicated when abroad.

[Goatymcgoaty]

@Toilenstripes usually because the weather is so rainy and unpredictable in the uk. A lot of people hold out for their fortnight of guaranteed sun somewhere else.

[Asimovsfutureishere2020]

@KoalasandRabbit

Thanks - yes I could stay in the garage. I was even thinking of a tent in the garden. We have a toilet to use.

I would happily do it.

[Annarosez]

For UK travel I'm thinking Sep/Oct probably? For international then maybe next year? But no-one knows!

[B1rdbra1n]

I think the question should be when will anyone even want to go on holiday!

[PhoneLock]

I think the question should be when will anyone even want to go on holiday!

Tomorrow would suit me.

[Toilenstripes]

[PhoneLock]

Yes, I’ve lived in England for 11 years. I still don’t understand why holidays are so important that they are planned and discussed and pined for. I’m not judging, but I don’t get it.

[Scottishgirl85]

I think restrictions will be relaxed June-August, to let people enjoy themselves before the next lockdown in Autumn... with any luck the virus won't do as well in warmer weather but we'll see another peak in autumn/winter.

[Rafflesway]

Goatymcgoaty has answered your question Toilenstripes.

[KoalasandRabbit]

We would love to go on holiday but not until there's a vaccine / solution. Wouldn't want to go when there's a risk of infecting others / getting ill / being stranded / being quarantined etc / insurance not covering things.

We go enjoy going on holiday to experience things we can't here like wildlife in the wild, rainforest, different cultures, skiing, famous sites, enjoy spending 2 weeks having fun and being together all time as a family. A lot of people go for 2 weeks fun as a family and to get some sun / do things like outdoor waterparks you can't do here. It's a time to relax and have fun without worrying about things in normal times. For a lot of people it's no chores for 2 weeks as well with eating out and room cleaned for you.

[Seesawswing]

It’s a tricky one this isn’t it. Apart from the obvious reasons for not being allowed, Another problem is the lack of available insurance so if you did need treatment abroad you would be knackered financially. This will become an even bigger issue when we leave the EU. If social distancing is needed for a while then I can’t see how they can allow holidays abroad. All this leaving the middle seat free nonsense that easyJet are going on about is not going to protect people on a plane. I would also class a plane as a mass gathering of people both at the airport and on the plane so until they are allowed I can’t see it.

Some industries are going to be in the shit financially following this too and travel could well become one of them. Bearing in mind the lack of clarity and action on refunds, are people going to be happy paying holidays companies £2-3k in the hope it won’t all kick off again? I think a lot of people will be suspicious of doing anything for a while and that we won’t be back to “normal” for at least 12 months, maybe longer.

[BeardedMum]

I think the government will try to keep us near our house through the summer. They will relax restrictions so people can go to parks and playgrounds locally only. You won’t be able to travel internationally in July and August and you cannot have a situation where the whole population goes to Cornwall or other holiday places and the virus is still around. I pine for my holidays😟

[HelloItsmeAgain1]

January 2021 to be realistic. This summer is out and then it's Autumn/winter which might start a second wave.

[KaptenKrusty]

@Asimovsfutureishere2020 I’m Irish and want to move back home after being in London the last few years.

The plan was always to go home in June - I can’t just stay here I’ve given up my flat and most of my stuff had already gone off back ahead of me ! So last step is for me to go!

Don’t really have another option? Of course I can return to my home country virus or not. Il obviously have to isolate for a few weeks before moving back into my parents house as wouldn’t want to make them sick . My sister has offered me her house as she is at her partners for lockdown.

[joerobertson11]

I'll be heading back there in July..... Can't wait!! Booked into one of the off site hotels. Got a great deal..... In the mean time I have the kids enjoying "athome.disneylandparis". Stay safe

[Asimovsfutureishere2020]

@KaptenKrusty

See, that is what I am thinking - isolate once I get near my parent's house and then after 14 days I will be able to see them but what about travel from airport/seaport to family area? Are public transport taking people still? Are their restrictions in place on who can use it/travel? I haven't seen anything on buseireann.ie

Will contact dfa.ie on Monday and see what they say.

[Asimovsfutureishere2020]

@joerobertson11

Ireland?

[Pickles89]

I think September for the UK, The New Year for abroad.

[KaptenKrusty]

I’m going to Dublin - so easy enough for me - I will be able to take a Dublin bus or get a lift from a friend / family to where I’m headed!

I believe the other public transports are running on reduced services - your journey would need to be essential (getting yourself home would be essential) they have the buses set up that you can’t sit next to anyone so only half the regular number allowed on the transport . @Asimovsfutureishere2020