Am I the only deluded one clinging on to a tiny bit of hope for our July holiday?

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Yeah I know it's selfish to be worried about holidays what with everything else which is going on, but I've already had to cancel one at Easter. I'm sure there are a fair few of us who can't wait to get away. We're booked to go to Spain mid July, staying in a private apartment so no shared accommodation/hotel to worry about. Spain are starting to ease restrictions. I think they are going to need tourism to start up soon as long as they can be sure it's safe.

Is anyone else still holding on to a tiny bit of hope for a summer holiday? I really can't be the only one, can I?

I'm booked for Madeira on 30th June for a week. I specifically booked a walking holiday I've always wanted to do but couldn't due to arthritis. Hip replacement before Xmas means I can fulfill my dream. I'm back to hoping again now...

I'm glad it isn't just me

Things seem to be changing very rapidly, so I don't think it's unreasonable to hope that in 5-6 weeks' time things will look and feel really quite different.

Would be nice if people would start making actual decisions so people can plan accordingly though...

Yes I totally agree.

Our favourite bar where we go every summer in Spain is reopening tomorrow - this makes me very very happy.

Having to stay in quarantine upon return to UK might be an issue for some who have to be able to go out.

True, however who's to say how long that restriction will stay in place? I can't see it being in place all summer. The government want the travel industry back up and running and that requirement is going to put some people off. Having said that I don't know how or if they will police it? Probably not. So people just won't do it.

love yes, absolutely, I think a lot of people are prepared to quarantine on return though, or at least to put themselves back into lockdown should family visits / restaurants be open by their planned return date. I know my friend who is dying to visit her family in Italy has said she'll go as soon as she's allowed, whatever the consequences on her return, as it'll hardly be different to the present circumstances.

I personally think the quarantine will fizzle out quite quickly if we end up being the only European country with it in place.

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I had an email yesterday from a camping company that I have used in France. They are planning on opening to foreign tourists in July - lots of caveats around if the situation remains the same but it does give hope

I personally think the quarantine will fizzle out quite quickly if we end up being the only European country with it in place

Let's remember that it's not actually been implemented yet. In any case many scientists are pointing out that it makes no sense to do this now when they didn't bother back in March, especially when alternatives are available

Personally I've often thought it a ploy to control the powerful airline/leisure lobby, as in "see what we'll do if you don't shut up", but time will tell

Feeling more hopeful for my September wedding in Tunisia. Fingers crossed 🤞

The amount of doom and gloom early on in this thread! It just goes to show no one actually has a clue. I also find it odd that people are envisaging all UK holidays will be cancelled this year. It'd be a bit weird if we can all fly to Greece/France/Italy but can't go to an Air B&B in our own country. Although knowing the UK it sounds about right really 😂

How would they enforce quarantine? How have other countries been handling it. Do they send someone round to your house everyday?

I'm alright I'm a SAHM. Will have to go on holiday by myself

How would they enforce quarantine? How have other countries been handling it. Do they send someone round to your house everyday?

Examples I know off:

An App...- and you'd better answer your mobile if it rings,

Phone call to the landline number you are registered at, same comment applies about making sure you answer,

Random police visits..

and some countries really mean business - you never know who is watching..

www.straitstimes.com/singapore/courts-crime/us-pilot-jailed-for-breaching-stay-order

How would they enforce quarantine? ... Do they send someone round to your house everyday?

I think the hope has been to terrify folk by suggesting they could, but frankly I doubt there are enough personnel to do it

I suppose they could always give it to the local clipboard busybodies, though; they'd probably be absolutely delighted to volunteer

I don't have a landline. Not many people do these days.

It's all a bit Big Brother! But personally I think that given the police didn't really manage to control those who were breaking lockdown rules, they haven't got a hope in hell of making sure that thousands of people quarantine after coming back from a holiday! It's laughable really.

Also, how many people on MN are just DESPERATE for no one to travel this year?!

'What about the 14 day quarantine period's
'What about travel insurance'

Etc etc

how many people on MN are just DESPERATE for no one to travel this year?!

The dementors you mean? They're absolutely all over the place, on every competitive doom thread. Ask "how long" such-and-such will be and it's:

September
After Christmas (which will of course be a washout)
Summer 2021
Only when there's a vaccine
Not for two or three years
At some future point measurable only in geological time
Or failing all those, just "never" ...

The job of quarantine curtain snitch would be perfect for next door.

The dementors don't really want anyone going anywhere for years.

I can't wait to get back to the USA. I am part of a Facebook group and all the restaurants and shows are opening up now. I am very jealous.

I think the hope has been to terrify folk by suggesting they could, but frankly I doubt there are enough personnel to do it

Maybe in the UK but I was answering in the context of this thread being about holidays overseas ( hence my examples)..I wouldn't go on holiday to wherever and assume all governments are going to be as relaxed about enforcing any quarantine as HMG may be.

I wouldn't go on holiday to wherever and assume all governments are going to be as relaxed about enforcing any quarantine as HMG may be

Yes, that's a very fair point and another thing to check about whatever the destination is ...

I would have thought the government would want travel in this country back on first given the boost to our own economy. Travelling abroad boosts other countries more so not sure that will take priority over our own.

Tui have extended their free change to bookings today to holidays up to 31 Aug.

hiya we are praying everyday we can go on our holiday the 11th July to Crete...we are flying with Ryanair and we've saw that the owner wants flights back up and running the start of July...we are hoping that Crete will allow us in as they haven't had much of the virus...it's just 50/50 and won't no till possibly 2-3 weeks before if the flight is cancelled...usually I'm really prepared regarding clothes etc but we arnt buying anything yet xx

*I would have thought the government would want travel in this country back on first given the boost to our own economy. Travelling abroad boosts other countries more so not sure that will take priority over our own.

That's one way of looking but theres a chunk of the UK economy that makes it's living, so to speak, facilitating travel abroad.