Staycationing, vacationing or staying put?

[Niamh.]

Any plans this very strange year?

I just booked a trip at the start of August in Ireland, looking forward to getting away but I think I'll avoid leaving the country this year

[GoldHeart]

Definitely not this year

[Ammi]

...I need to go to Spain to see my little’ un...will book something soon...

[Niamh.]

...I need to go to Spain to see my little’ un...will book something soon...

Oh I forgot he was in Spain, how did he cope during the Pandemic? Spain had it pretty bad

[Cherie]

Aw snap was just looking at getting to Spain taking the car and using Le Shuttle...don’t fancy going on a plane or the ferry

[Jessica.]

Sadly no plans to go anywhere

[Niamh.]

Aw snap was just looking at getting to Spain taking the car and using Le Shuttle...don’t fancy going on a plane or the ferry

Would you have to drive all the way through France then? That's a fair drive, we did it one time, took around 16 hours I think

[Ammi]

Oh I forgot he was in Spain, how did he cope during the Pandemic? Spain had it pretty bad

..yeah, it was bad over there...he had just moved to a new apartment so felt quite isolated because he didn’t know anyone and obviously the chance to get to know people wasn’t there...I know they were quarantined anyway but, it’s still an unfamiliar surrounding...but he coped brilliantly..:lovedup:..he’s amazing...he had some down times but he always pulled himself up quite quickly and has just gone back to work at the office a few weeks ago...he’s starting to socialise a little at weekends but still not that much...he has lots of money in his bank account now though in not being able to do stuff...:laugh:...

[Niamh.]

..yeah, it was bad over there...he had just moved to a new apartment so felt quite isolated because he didn’t know anyone and obviously the chance to get to know people wasn’t there...I know they were quarantined anyway but, it’s still an unfamiliar surrounding...but he coped brilliantly..:lovedup:..he’s amazing...he had some down times but he always pulled himself up quite quickly and has just gone back to work at the office a few weeks ago...he’s starting to socialise a little at weekends but still not that much...he has lots of money in his bank account now though in not being able to do stuff...:laugh:...

It must feel like a lifetime since you saw him, March-June this year felt like about 5 years :laugh:

[Cherie]

Would you have to drive all the way through France then? That's a fair drive, we did it one time, took around 16 hours I think

Probably spend a night it two somewhere..make it part of the holiday...just researching at the minute...35 minutes to cross the channel and you don’t leave the car ..sounds good to me!

[joeysteele]

Staying put.
Firmly.

[Smithy]

I want to go home at some point to see my family, but then I’d have to do a 14 day self isolation upon return which just isn’t realistic :/

[Ammi]

It must feel like a lifetime since you saw him, March-June this year felt like about 5 years :laugh:

..yeah it does and there have been quite a few family things that we’ve had to put on hold and couldn’t celebrate...I have to say that I doubt I’ll be socially distancing from him either when I see him, it’ll just be an instinct thing...:laugh:..

[Niamh.]

Probably spend a night it two somewhere..make it part of the holiday...just researching at the minute...35 minutes to cross the channel and you don’t leave the car ..sounds good to me!

Is that all it is? That's brilliant. We got the ferry over a few years back and decided not to bother booking a hotel, thought we'd just pull into a town when we got tired and find somewhere.........we were like Mary and Joseph trying to find a place to stay, there was some big swimming tournament on and all the hotels were full :laugh: Found something eventually though a few towns on

[Niamh.]

..yeah it does and there have been quite a few family things that we’ve had to put on hold and couldn’t celebrate...I have to say that I doubt I’ll be socially distancing from him either when I see him, it’ll just be an instinct thing...:laugh:..

ah course not :lovedup:

[Ammi]

I want to go home at some point to see my family, but then I’d have to do a 14 day self isolation upon return which just isn’t realistic :/

...awww yeah, that’s been the thing/the 14 days and fortunately it won’t apply for us and Spain anymore...I can imagine how much your family must be looking forward to seeing you as well...

[Jessica.]

I haven't been able to see my family since last March, I was supposed to go over at the beginning of May but the flight was cancelled, of course. I miss them very much, I feel bad for not being in their lives for so long.

[Niamh.]

I haven't been able to see my family since last March, I was supposed to go over at the beginning of May but the flight was cancelled, of course. I miss them very much, I feel bad for not being in their lives for so long.

aww :( Hopefully this thing won't go on for too much longer :fc:

[thesheriff443]

We had our first sit down meal out at the weekend which nice.

I think people will put local holiday prices up

I think it’s too early yet to think about holidays.

[Cherie]

Is that all it is? That's brilliant. We got the ferry over a few years back and decided not to bother booking a hotel, thought we'd just pull into a town when we got tired and find somewhere.........we were like Mary and Joseph trying to find a place to stay, there was some big swimming tournament on and all the hotels were full :laugh: Found something eventually though a few towns on

:joker:

[Ammi]

I haven't been able to see my family since last March, I was supposed to go over at the beginning of May but the flight was cancelled, of course. I miss them very much, I feel bad for not being in their lives for so long.

...it just increases the excitement for seeing them when you do though, Jess...it’ll be amazing when you are reignited and you will be..:hug:..that you’re safe, which you are..is the most important thing to them...

[Cherie]

I haven't been able to see my family since last March, I was supposed to go over at the beginning of May but the flight was cancelled, of course. I miss them very much, I feel bad for not being in their lives for so long.

:sad:

[Ammi]

We had our first sit down meal out at the weekend which nice.

I think people will put local holiday prices up

I think it’s too early yet to think about holidays.

...yeah, I got fed up with eating my meals standing up as well...:laugh:..

[Niamh.]

...yeah, I got fed up with eating my meals standing up as well...:laugh:..

:laugh2:

Covid loves lazy people

[Vanessa]

I was thinking of going to the seaside.
Waiting for the weather to improve.
It's not looking too good at the moment.
I miss my family in Italy. Haven't seen them in a year.

[Niamh.]

I was thinking of going to the seaside.
Waiting for the weather to improve.
It's not looking too good at the moment.
I miss my family in Italy. Haven't seen them in a year.

Hope they were all OK Vanessa

[Ammi]

I was thinking of going to the seaside.
Waiting for the weather to improve.
It's not looking too good at the moment.
I miss my family in Italy. Haven't seen them in a year.

...awwww Vanessa..:hug:..they’re okay though, they’re doing well..?..

[Vanessa]

Hope they were all OK Vanessa

Oh yeah, they're all well.
Italy is doing great at the moment.
But I miss them and my country a lot.

[Vanessa]

...awwww Vanessa..:hug:..they’re okay though, they’re doing well..?..

Yes, they're good. We speak often on messenger.
I miss Italy and the seaside. :love:

[JerseyWins]

Luckily had a lil few days vacation trip to Atlantic City at the beginning of the year (AC = decent vacation spot in NJ esp for a gambler :hehe:) because other than that I think most likely no other vacations for me in 2020 </3

[Jigs]

People trying to rush abroad are really odd. We have a perfectly good country here with so many things to do.

Now that we're free to go anywhere I've booked most of my weekends meeting up with friends at bars, parks or at their house. It doesn't exactly compare to an all-inclusive in Turkey but anyone who still has overseas holidays as a priority considering the current global situation is clearly detached from the seriousness of it.


ETA: Just read the other posts in here and don't want to come across as insensitive. I am referring to the people who are rushing away on holidays just for the sake of it; not to see families/kids in those countries, etc.

[Cherie]

People trying to rush abroad are really odd. We have a perfectly good country here with so many things to do.

Now that we're free to go anywhere I've booked most of my weekends meeting up with friends at bars, parks or at their house. It doesn't exactly compare to an all-inclusive in Turkey but anyone who still has overseas holidays as a priority considering the current global situation is clearly detached from the seriousness of it.


ETA: Just read the other posts in here and don't want to come across as insensitive. I am referring to the people who are rushing away on holidays just for the sake of it; not to see families/kids in those countries, etc.

My God is there anything some members won’t try to shame others on TiBB ....its frankly none of your business how people live their lives, no laws are being broken by going out of the UK, you are just as likely to get corona on holiday in the UK or meeting up with friends in bars :douf:

[Tony Montana]

I'm staying put.

[MTVN]

I've got a week off right now but I'm not going anywhere, just making use of pubs being open again and all the sport on telly :spin2:

I was really lucky to have a big holiday literally 2 weeks before lockdown so I'm not in a rush to go anywhere

[joeysteele]

Yes, they're good. We speak often on messenger.
I miss Italy and the seaside. :love:

Italy has many beautiful areas Vanessa.

I really hope you can get to see your family properly soon.

[Vanessa]

Italy has many beautiful areas Vanessa.

I really hope you can get to see your family properly soon.

Thanks, I hope so. Maybe next year.

[hijaxers]

Love how Spain is complaining the British are going over and just getting pissed and not keeping to social distancing ~ why do the Bristish behave like this ? respect another country's rules or stay home, our reputation will only worsen if these knobheads are allowed to travel.

[Cherie]

I've got a week off right now but I'm not going anywhere, just making use of pubs being open again and all the sport on telly :spin2:

I was really lucky to have a big holiday literally 2 weeks before lockdown so I'm not in a rush to go anywhere

Yeah we were away in Feb as well... looking at Sept when the schools are back to head off again Covid permitting :fc:

[smudgie]

Our son and his wife have put an offer on a property with 3 acres of land, full of glorious trees and lawn leading down to the river.....hoping for plenty of invites come the decent weather.:cheer2:

[Captain.Remy]

We were supposed to go to Iceland (flights booked in February etc) before getting married, but we're going to Brittany in France instead, stay in a nice beach house on the northern coast, hike in nature and chill....if we're not back in lockdown in September :(
We wanted to go to Jersey and Guernsey while we are up there, but we are limiting overseas travels.

[Ammi]

We were supposed to go to Iceland (flights booked in February etc) before getting married, but we're going to Brittany in France instead....if we're not back in lockdown in September :(

...the wedding still all as planned, though..?..we were going to a wedding in France in June but it’s now October, which I hope will go ahead...so, so disappointing when so many plans have taken so long in the making...

[Cherie]

Our son and his wife have put an offer on a property with 3 acres of land, full of glorious trees and lawn leading down to the river.....hoping for plenty of invites come the decent weather.:cheer2:

Sounds super Smudge :love:

[Ammi]

People trying to rush abroad are really odd. We have a perfectly good country here with so many things to do.

Now that we're free to go anywhere I've booked most of my weekends meeting up with friends at bars, parks or at their house. It doesn't exactly compare to an all-inclusive in Turkey but anyone who still has overseas holidays as a priority considering the current global situation is clearly detached from the seriousness of it.


ETA: Just read the other posts in here and don't want to come across as insensitive. I am referring to the people who are rushing away on holidays just for the sake of it; not to see families/kids in those countries, etc.

..I have to say that the thought of getting on/being on the plane holds quite a few anxieties, even though I’ve worked all the way through and had some contact with ‘high risk‘ people...it’s the enclosed space of the aircraft cabin and I’m not the best flier anyway...so I might need therapy when I get it booked to overcome those anxieties...

[smudgie]

Sounds super Smudge :love:

It does in theory Cherie, but these two are ruddy useless, they find a house, fall in love with it, then see something they like better.
Kids start schools in September so they need to get settled.

[Ammi]

...kids eh, who would have ‘em, Smudgie...

[LukeB]

I have a Portugal holiday at the end of September (which i booked last year) Me and my friend haven't made a decision yet but like we are seeing whats it going to be like from other peoples reviews and depending if Portugal has a massive spike.

[Captain.Remy]

...the wedding still all as planned, though..?..we were going to a wedding in France in June but it’s now October, which I hope will go ahead...so, so disappointing when so many plans have taken so long in the making...

Yes, it was already planned for October because we wanted a fall wedding! I know so many people wanted to get married in 2020 but it's all been delayed until next year or this winter. I understand the frustration because planning a wedding is nothing but easy :laugh: At least we don't have to worry about delaying...unless a second wave is preventing us from it!

[Daniel-X]

Heading to Ibiza for a weekend in September with one of my friends :love:

[smudgie]

...kids eh, who would have ‘em, Smudgie...

We would be lost without them really.
Can’t believe both of them are “coming home” in as much as big move from America to within 8 miles of us, plus daughter is looking to come back up north, on the lookout for a new job.

[Cherie]

We would be lost without them really.
Can’t believe both of them are “coming home” in as much as big move from America to within 8 miles of us, plus daughter is looking to come back up north, on the lookout for a new job.

You must be delighted, an unexpected bonus from Covid, making people rethink their situations

[Jigs]

My God is there anything some members won’t try to shame others on TiBB ....its frankly none of your business how people live their lives, no laws are being broken by going out of the UK, you are just as likely to get corona on holiday in the UK or meeting up with friends in bars :douf:

sdjdsjsdjksd Calm down love it's not that deep. Also, it's not just about protecting yourself from coronavirus it's about protecting others. On holiday people pack into tight spaces at airports, in airplanes and around/inside hotel pools. Perhaps it's not unlawful but unless you can prove to me that people will be adequately social distancing in their plane seats or around busy hotel pools then you have no room to tell me what is and isn't my business :joker:

[Ammi]

Yes, it was already planned for October because we wanted a fall wedding! I know so many people wanted to get married in 2020 but it's all been delayed until next year or this winter. I understand the frustration because planning a wedding is nothing but easy :laugh: At least we don't have to worry about delaying...unless a second wave is preventing us from it!

...yeah, I think it was probably a really busy year for weddings as it just has great symmetry...:laugh:...and it’s an easy year to remember for anniversaries...how can you forget that we got married in 2020 dear..!!...:laugh:..the wedding we were going to had been the 20th June as well, so that really flowed in terms of the date and that was part of choosing it...they may still have got (secretly) married actually because that part of it is a separate thing at a registry office, the quests attending is essentially more the celebration and sharing and that will now be in October ..(..hopefully...)...I hope there is no second wave or anything to prevent your wedding from going ahead with the fall wedding of your dreams ...and with the guy of your dreams...:lovedup:...this time has been so stressful for everyone but for sure, you know that if you love each other in lockdown then you’re meant to be together...I hope that your day is beautiful and everything you’ve hoped it to be...and I think it will be, for you and for your guy and for both of your families and friends../..those sharing it with you...Absorb and enjoy every moment of it, it’s a very special day...:love:..

[Ammi]

We would be lost without them really.
Can’t believe both of them are “coming home” in as much as big move from America to within 8 miles of us, plus daughter is looking to come back up north, on the lookout for a new job.

...they’ve obviously realised how important family is to them and living close to family...and I think that’s been the way for many people, it’s made them think about changes that are possible..but wouldn’t have necessarily been made before...how lovely for you to have your family all around you so locally as well, I’m thrilled for you, Smudgie...:hug:..

[Cherie]

sdjdsjsdjksd Calm down love it's not that deep. Also, it's not just about protecting yourself from coronavirus it's about protecting others. On holiday people pack into tight spaces at airports, in airplanes and around/inside hotel pools. Perhaps it's not unlawful but unless you can prove to me that people will be adequately social distancing in their plane seats or around busy hotel pools then you have no room to tell me what is and isn't my business :joker:

Says the guy who has planned all his weekends over the summer around meeting people in bars etc, the moral highground really isn’t yours, if you had said I am just staying in you might have a leg to stand on :joker:

[smudgie]

...they’ve obviously realised how important family is to them and living close to family...and I think that’s been the way for many people, it’s made them think about changes that are possible..but wouldn’t have necessarily been made before...how lovely for you to have your family all around you so locally as well, I’m thrilled for you, Smudgie...:hug:..

Thanks Ammi.
Still can’t believe our daughter in law has taken such a big step, giving up her life in America. Unfortunately our son just couldn’t settle over there.

[Captain.Remy]

...yeah, I think it was probably a really busy year for weddings as it just has great symmetry...:laugh:...and it’s an easy year to remember for anniversaries...how can you forget that we got married in 2020 dear..!!...:laugh:..the wedding we were going to had been the 20th June as well, so that really flowed in terms of the date and that was part of choosing it...they may still have got (secretly) married actually because that part of it is a separate thing at a registry office, the quests attending is essentially more the celebration and sharing and that will now be in October ..(..hopefully...)...I hope there is no second wave or anything to prevent your wedding from going ahead with the fall wedding of your dreams ...and with the guy of your dreams...:lovedup:...this time has been so stressful for everyone but for sure, you know that if you love each other in lockdown then you’re meant to be together...I hope that your day is beautiful and everything you’ve hoped it to be...and I think it will be, for you and for your guy and for both of your families and friends../..those sharing it with you...Absorb and enjoy every moment of it, it’s a very special day...:love:..

That's so kind, thanks a lot! Fingers crossed it's going to be alright!
I think the lockdown somehow made me less stressed about it, now it's more like "well at least we're all together and the main thing is getting married".
We'll have a last vacation before, the last one before, just to really make sure we should do it, so it better be working out fine :joker:

[Niamh.]

Oh congratulations Remy, I didn't know you were getting married :lovedup:

[Livia]

We've booked a cottage and a little boat on the Norfolk Broads. It's only about a 45 minute trip door to door and we can take the dog. Perfect.

[Captain.Remy]

Oh congratulations Remy, I didn't know you were getting married :lovedup:

Thanks Niamh, that's so sweet! I finally found someone who could stand me on the long run :laugh::laugh:

[Niamh.]

Thanks Niamh, that's so sweet! I finally found someone who could stand me on the long run :laugh::laugh:

Awww :love:

[Ammi]

...you know what Ru would say, Remy...

...good luck and...


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[bots]

i'm happy to wait until i see how things are going. I have a wedding to go to in Ireland at the end of the summer, that may be my first trip "away" :laugh:

[Niamh.]

i'm happy to wait until i see how things are going. I have a wedding to go to in Ireland at the end of the summer, that may be my first trip "away" :laugh:

Oh what part BOTS?

[bots]

Oh what part BOTS?

Tipperary

[Niamh.]

Tipperary

ah not too far from me, enjoy :love:

[Jigs]

Says the guy who has planned all his weekends over the summer around meeting people in bars etc, the moral highground really isn’t yours, if you had said I am just staying in you might have a leg to stand on :joker:

Again, I don't need you to tell me where I am allowed to have an opinion and where I am not. All I had said was that I find it odd that people are rushing to book flights because they just "need to get away". We have a perfectly good country here with an economy that could do with our help.

I made my thoughts clear enough in my initial post and you've just decided to have a pop. I must say it's very on-brand for you considering the amount of flame wars you've been in the middle of lately :hehe: Considering no-one in this thread who is actually going abroad has taken umbrage with what I posted, I feel like you are trying to find a problem where there isn't one. Shock!

[Cherie]

Again, I don't need you to tell me where I am allowed to have an opinion and where I am not. All I had said was that I find it odd that people are rushing to book flights because they just "need to get away". We have a perfectly good country here with an economy that could do with our help.

I made my thoughts clear enough in my initial post and you've just decided to have a pop. I must say it's very on-brand for you considering the amount of flame wars you've been in the middle of lately :hehe: Considering no-one in this thread who is actually going abroad has taken umbrage with what I posted, I feel like you are trying to find a problem where there isn't one. Shock!

Except I was the only one in the thread who is considering going abroad for a holiday as you very kindly exempted those visiting family from your curtain twitching.

Are you following me around or something I never notice threads you are involved in :hehe:

[Jigs]

Except I was the only one in the thread who is considering going abroad for a holiday as you very kindly exempted those visiting family from your curtain twitching.

Are you following me around or something I never notice threads you are involved in :hehe:

Ah so I struck a nerve. It makes sense now. If you're worried that I think you are foolish, I do. Deal with it!

[LukeB]

Again, I don't need you to tell me where I am allowed to have an opinion and where I am not. All I had said was that I find it odd that people are rushing to book flights because they just "need to get away". We have a perfectly good country here with an economy that could do with our help.

I made my thoughts clear enough in my initial post and you've just decided to have a pop. I must say it's very on-brand for you considering the amount of flame wars you've been in the middle of lately :hehe: Considering no-one in this thread who is actually going abroad has taken umbrage with what I posted, I feel like you are trying to find a problem where there isn't one. Shock!

Our economy may need help but so do other countries since most rely on tourism to keep their businesses running.

[Cherie]

Ah so I struck a nerve. It makes sense now. If you're worried that I think you are foolish, I do. Deal with it!

Not at all, lol, it was an opinion on your opinion

[bots]

the world needs to get back to as near normal as it can as quickly as it can and that includes going on holiday. Many people are desperate to get away after being shut inside for so long.

[Jigs]

Our economy may need help but so do other countries since most rely on tourism to keep their businesses running.

I understand this but that is precisely why it's important that people from all countries are investing in their own countries where they can.

On the flip side I would also hate to see that lots of people from other countries come holidaying in the UK this summer because they should also be staycationing in order to A) invest in their own country's economy and B) so that travel and tourism don't become catalysts for another surge in cases.

[Cherie]

Our economy may need help but so do other countries since most rely on tourism to keep their businesses running.

The travel economy also needs help so it’s a fine balance that needs to be struck

[Beso]

I've been making a packet lately, I'm thinking a xmas holiday to the Alps.

[LaLaLand]

We’re being given a new date next week for a staycation we had booked for end of May, nice big luxury lodge in West Wales by the sea. Can’t wait to just get away and have a change of scenery for a week!

[LukeB]

I understand this but that is precisely why it's important that people from all countries are investing in their own countries where they can.

On the flip side I would also hate to see that lots of people from other countries come holidaying in the UK this summer because they should also be staycationing in order to A) invest in their own country's economy and B) so that travel and tourism don't become catalysts for another surge in cases.

But is that enough to save most businesses especially hotels? I do see your point and maybe people shouldn't be rushing but tbh I've been hearing that some hotels are not allowing people in pools or they have took away most sun beds and spaced them out and cabin crew are cleaning the plane often. Resorts and airports don't actually seem that busy and packed as some are too scared to go and the masks are putting people off. (they seem more stricter with masks than UK)


The travel economy also needs help so it’s a fine balance that needs to be struck

Oh this too, they are one of the most at risk i think. I would hate to see anymore people here and diff countries lose their jobs because of corona.

[Ammi]

We’re being given a new date next week for a staycation we had booked for end of May, nice big luxury lodge in West Wales by the sea. Can’t wait to just get away and have a change of scenery for a week!

...when you get your new date, have a most amazing time, LaLa...:love:..