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Least risky holidays

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DaytimeIsCrazy · 04/07/2020 15:41

What do you reckon is the least risky holiday? Not only for the risk of catching Covid 19 but also the least chance it’ll end up being cancelled...
I wish I had a caravan as seems like a nice self-contained way to holiday.

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IcedBlueNails · 04/07/2020 15:42

Your own house?

That said,a caravan would be nice to own.

Gronky · 04/07/2020 15:48

Could I ask what a standard ideal holiday is for you?

DaytimeIsCrazy · 04/07/2020 15:54

Standard is probably self-catering, but had a fab b&b break right before lockdown which we’d hoped to try again.
My licence doesn’t let me tow a caravan, they aren’t doing tests, so can’t even think about getting one.

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Gronky · 04/07/2020 15:58

Sorry, I meant more in terms of going to the beach, visiting a city, hiking in the mountains, ect. A few years ago, I massively overspent on a Christmas holiday (even having one of these is unusual) and couldn't take a summer one, I was amazed by how much there was within 2 hours of my home that I'd overlooked because I was thinking more about 'getting away'.

DaytimeIsCrazy · 04/07/2020 16:27

We mostly stay in this country but like to see stuff rather than sit around. DC are 9 & 6 and don’t really like to do anything!

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Gronky · 04/07/2020 16:37

That does seem a little trickier to replicate. Growing up, my parents would take us 'day camping' on a bank holiday weekend but that was a lot easier to do back then, since you could usually find a farm road that was quiet enough to not get in anyone's way.

ifonly4 · 04/07/2020 17:13

We're looking at B&Bs. A lot of them are stating clearly how they'll operate, things like sanitizing room keys and placing in a bag a few days before, option to have breakfast in room, opting out of daily cleaning. One that stands out is a pub which does evening meals and two close eateries so no searching for a restaurant each night. Also, headland walks either way, so we can enjoy views but avoid beaches.

MinnieMousse · 04/07/2020 17:15

Self-catering cottage so you are away from other people and have your own facilities.

bellinisurge · 04/07/2020 17:16

Own house. We were doing aUK self catering holiday in an unfamiliar part of the country. The thought of queuing and pre booking everything in advance sounded dreadful so we cancelled and will do day trips based at home.

Pluckedpencil · 04/07/2020 17:20

The very least risk would be a going holiday. That way the tent and bed are your own. Also most camping places you don't pay until you leave.

Cliffdonville · 04/07/2020 17:21

You could hire a motorhome, stay on a site somewhere lovely with decent take away options. You have your own self contained toilet, shower and kitchen. We are spending the night in ours and it feels safe, but still like a holiday!

houseforanartlover · 04/07/2020 17:28

Have you considered a folding camper? Some of the larger models have a toilet, proper mattresses, hot water, heating - the works. You can pick them up fairly cheaply secondhand and you may be able to tow one on your existing license.

FrugiFan · 04/07/2020 18:46

Camping.
You bring all your own stuff, it's outdoors so really easy to socially distance. You can even bring your own loo if you have a campervan (if you don't have caravan on your license you probably are able to drive a camper van, I can) or buy a porta potty type thing.

Hotel probably least safe

FrugiFan · 04/07/2020 18:47

@Pluckedpencil

The very least risk would be a going holiday. That way the tent and bed are your own. Also most camping places you don't pay until you leave.
Not in any campsite I've ever been to (pay when you leave)
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