Honest opinion on April 2021

[princessnicki]

I have April/May booked and personally I think there is a chance the borders will be open by then- however I don't think masks will have gone so we are wanting to push it back to September but I don't think that will come off either as the prices have more than doubled with Virgin for next summer since we booked May. I will see what my dates are like when they are released next month and take it from there- I agree with the points about the election causing prices to go up so it doesn't give me much time to sort it

[Gelatoni]

Originally Posted by princessnicki

I have April/May booked and personally I think there is a chance the borders will be open by then- however I don't think masks will have gone so we are wanting to push it back to September but I don't think that will come off either as the prices have more than doubled with Virgin for next summer since we booked May. I will see what my dates are like when they are released next month and take it from there- I agree with the points about the election causing prices to go up so it doesn't give me much time to sort it

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I think you're right. There's 2 questions in it really: will you go with heavy restrictions if borders open, or will you wait until everything goes back to 'normal'?

For me as soon as we're allowed I will be there. I'm honestly not sure how far away normality is, if that even exists anymore.

[Pupbelly]

At some point the reality that there is / has been a lot of over hyped media frenzied approach to the Covid crisis. The problem is that governments can't simply back track in an instant because they would lose (even more) credibility.

I am not saying it hasn't been a problem, however the legacy hanging over us and the knock on effect to the tourist industry etc. is phenomenal and it cannot continue.

The sad part is that everyone will be eager to go on holiday whatever the cost and will load up credit cards and loans to go away rather than reel in the spending following events of 2020

[Donaldfan]

Originally Posted by Pupbelly

At some point the reality that there is / has been a lot of over hyped media frenzied approach to the Covid crisis. The problem is that governments can't simply back track in an instant because they would lose (even more) credibility.

I am not saying it hasn't been a problem, however the legacy hanging over us and the knock on effect to the tourist industry etc. is phenomenal and it cannot continue.

The sad part is that everyone will be eager to go on holiday whatever the cost and will load up credit cards and loans to go away rather than reel in the spending following events of 2020

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Some of us have this year's holiday money to spend on next year's holiday though.

[Pupbelly]

Originally Posted by Donaldfan

Some of us have this year's holiday money to spend on next year's holiday though.

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Indeed, and I would hope many do, but there will be those desperate to go away and put it 'on tick' regardless

[mandevillepete]

Originally Posted by Pupbelly

Indeed, and I would hope many do, but there will be those desperate to go away and put it 'on tick' regardless

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I don’t see how others pay for their holiday has anything to do with anyone else.
In any event if our November trip doesn’t go ahead we will reschedule for April. Fingers crossed for April

[Pinkie1983]

So how we all feeling about April right now?

[Pupbelly]

Originally Posted by Pinkie1983

So how we all feeling about April right now?

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Not going to lie... it’s a concern. There’s no certainty we will get there. But fingers are crossed!

[jenna288]

i'm afraid i've jumped ship moved to Oct now. Could still happen but didn't want to go without shows / fireworks. Got everything crossed for you all x

[Pinkie1983]

I have to say I'm concerned too but we really want to go as we lost my Mum rather unexpectedly on the 1st.

I don't care if I have to wear a mask or there's no fireworks/shows but quarantining when we come back will be a definite no no.