MUFC 1,497 Posted June 23, 2021 Share Posted June 23, 2021 anyone booking anything or trying to get away before a new variant arrives? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devil 1,179 Posted June 23, 2021 Share Posted June 23, 2021 48 minutes ago, MUFC said: anyone booking anything or trying to get away before a new variant arrives? Got a holiday booked for August which we 100% know we won't be going to but my money is tied up until they either cancel the flights or the government change the system to allow travel to other countries. Once they do that they will exchange the destination free of charge. I'm due my second jab on July 10th so hopefully the new rules will kick in and double jabbed travellers won't need to isolate for 10 days in an Amber country. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devil 1,179 Posted July 9, 2021 Share Posted July 9, 2021 New rules kick in on July 19th, Turkey expected to be moved back to the Amber list on July 19th....... It looks like my holiday is back on!! Don't know whether to change it to a green list country closer the time though. Can't be doing with the worry of it turning red whilst I'm away. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Stan 18,367 Posted August 3, 2021 Administrator Share Posted August 3, 2021 Mrs and I may be looking for a short trip away next summer. Flights to Dublin extremely cheap so looks like this is top of the list. Any tips on best areas to stay? Things to do? Places to eat/drink? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber CaaC (John)+ 5,358 Posted August 3, 2021 Subscriber Share Posted August 3, 2021 Hit Scotland buddy, that won't go a miss, drop off in Edinbuegh and have a tour of Edinburgh Castle and have a look at the Edinburgh Ghost & Vampire underground tours, our daughter went there with her eldest son Connor and she said it was scary but they both enjoyed the experience. https://www.getyourguide.com/edinburgh-vaults-l8843/the-original-underground-tour-edinburgh-t47520/ Or, something I have always wanted to see which the wife has years ago, I have only been to mini ones around here but the big ones with the Tossing of the Caber would be brilliant. https://www.highlandexplorertours.com/1-day-tours/highland-games Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Stan 18,367 Posted August 3, 2021 Administrator Share Posted August 3, 2021 Thanks, but have been to Edinburgh before not too long ago. Any info on Dublin...? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rab 1,294 Posted August 3, 2021 Share Posted August 3, 2021 2 minutes ago, Stan said: Thanks, but have been to Edinburgh before not too long ago. Any info on Dublin...? Dublin pretty much takes care of itself. Just do the tour and it'll take you around all the points that you'll most likely want to visit anyway. Trinity college which you've probably seen on the internet a million times. Phoenix park where Dublin Zoo is which is a very good Zoo too. Guinness storehouse. Jameson destillery. Dublin Castle Then you've got the Temple Bar area where all the classic irish bars are at. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devil 1,179 Posted August 3, 2021 Share Posted August 3, 2021 Due to fly out on the 21st, Turkey still on red list and still not had my holiday cancelled. Hopefully Thursday they stay on the red list and I get a full refund. Once I know I've got the refund coming I'm booking either Croatia, Greece or Spain for the same dates. Determined to have my summer holiday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny 2,201 Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 Probably just gunna drive down to Bournemouth/Sandbanks/Studland when the expected heatwave comes in for the day, won't be going on holiday anytime soon. Waiting on next year for things to hopefully open up a bit more on the continent so it's not just holidaying somewhere that is in a form of lockdown 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Stan 18,367 Posted August 4, 2021 Administrator Share Posted August 4, 2021 1 minute ago, Danny said: Probably just gunna drive down to Bournemouth/Sandbanks/Studland when the expected heatwave comes in for the day, won't be going on holiday anytime soon. Waiting on next year for things to hopefully open up a bit more on the continent so it's not just holidaying somewhere that is in a form of lockdown Sounds like somewhere @Batard lives. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devil 1,179 Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 7 minutes ago, Danny said: Probably just gunna drive down to Bournemouth/Sandbanks/Studland when the expected heatwave comes in for the day, won't be going on holiday anytime soon. Waiting on next year for things to hopefully open up a bit more on the continent so it's not just holidaying somewhere that is in a form of lockdown To be fair I've had a few friends who've gone away and they say it's really relaxed and everyone is enjoying their holidays as they would usually just it's a little less busy. I myself went to Turkey last August and it was brilliant once you got there, you follow the rules of the airports and it's fine. Our government are the one's making an absolute pigs ear of it, there are entry requirements for each country, you follow their entry requirements and then you test before you come home. All this swapping and changing traffic lights is confusing people and also the British press are scaring people to death. Last week one of the papers ran a story saying Greece was at risk of being placed into the red list yet not one other tabloid or media outlet ran the story. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Batard 2,534 Posted August 4, 2021 Author Administrator Share Posted August 4, 2021 9 minutes ago, Stan said: Sounds like somewhere @Batard lives. Sounds too exhausting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny 2,201 Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 4 minutes ago, Devil said: To be fair I've had a few friends who've gone away and they say it's really relaxed and everyone is enjoying their holidays as they would usually just it's a little less busy. I myself went to Turkey last August and it was brilliant once you got there, you follow the rules of the airports and it's fine. Our government are the one's making an absolute pigs ear of it, there are entry requirements for each country, you follow their entry requirements and then you test before you come home. All this swapping and changing traffic lights is confusing people and also the British press are scaring people to death. Last week one of the papers ran a story saying Greece was at risk of being placed into the red list yet not one other tabloid or media outlet ran the story. More the risk of a holiday being ruined if that country suddenly goes into a lockdown 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toinho 2,210 Posted August 5, 2021 Share Posted August 5, 2021 On 03/08/2021 at 19:48, Stan said: Thanks, but have been to Edinburgh before not too long ago. Any info on Dublin...? Viking museum Guinness Storehouse Trinity College Tenple bar and area great fun 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toinho 2,210 Posted August 5, 2021 Share Posted August 5, 2021 Just now, Toinho said: Viking museum Guinness Storehouse Trinity College Tenple bar and area great fun Almost all have been mentioned but I back them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honey Honey 3,767 Posted August 5, 2021 Share Posted August 5, 2021 Is it mandatory to have a test before you fly back to the UK from an amber country if you are vaccinated or is it only "guidance"? Seeing different wording in different places. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber nudge+ 15,325 Posted August 5, 2021 Subscriber Share Posted August 5, 2021 7 minutes ago, The Premier Steve's said: Is it mandatory to have a test before you fly back to the UK from an amber country if you are vaccinated or is it only "guidance"? Seeing different wording in different places. It is still necessary - both the pre-departure test (PCR or lateral flow) and the PCR test on day 1 or 2 after arrival. There are exceptions for the kids only. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devil 1,179 Posted August 5, 2021 Share Posted August 5, 2021 (edited) Off to Greece, holiday cancelled today and refunded in 14 days. Got a brilliant deal on Zante. If it happens, it happens, if it doesn't I get my money back. Looking forward to going to shipwreck beach, always wanted to visit it. Edited August 5, 2021 by Devil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucas 3,825 Posted August 12, 2021 Share Posted August 12, 2021 On 04/08/2021 at 10:55, Danny said: Probably just gunna drive down to Bournemouth/Sandbanks/Studland when the expected heatwave comes in for the day, won't be going on holiday anytime soon. Waiting on next year for things to hopefully open up a bit more on the continent so it's not just holidaying somewhere that is in a form of lockdown Me and my girl had two nights down that way. We just got a cheap Premier Inn in Poole ans then took the chain ferry from Sandbanks over to Studland, Swanage, Corfe and ended up at Lulworth/Durdle Door. Some pics... 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber Viva la FCB+ 2,548 Posted August 12, 2021 Subscriber Share Posted August 12, 2021 (edited) Going to an air b&b next week; about a two hour drive out of town just to get away for a few days. Nice little place, the weather should be great and im going to be proposing https://www.airbnb.ca/rooms/48575051?locale=en&_set_bev_on_new_domain=1628809140_MzFhZWEwYzQ5ZGQ5&source_impression_id=p3_1628809092_xGsDKEplWzViLaT5&modal=PHOTO_TOUR_SCROLLABLE Edited August 12, 2021 by Viva la FCB 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber nudge+ 15,325 Posted August 12, 2021 Subscriber Share Posted August 12, 2021 4 minutes ago, Viva la FCB said: Going to an air b&b next week; about a two hour drive out of town just to get away for a few days. Nice little place, the weather should be great and im going to be proposing https://www.airbnb.ca/rooms/48575051?locale=en&_set_bev_on_new_domain=1628809140_MzFhZWEwYzQ5ZGQ5&source_impression_id=p3_1628809092_xGsDKEplWzViLaT5&modal=PHOTO_TOUR_SCROLLABLE That looks lovely! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucas 3,825 Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 9 hours ago, Viva la FCB said: Going to an air b&b next week; about a two hour drive out of town just to get away for a few days. Nice little place, the weather should be great and im going to be proposing https://www.airbnb.ca/rooms/48575051?locale=en&_set_bev_on_new_domain=1628809140_MzFhZWEwYzQ5ZGQ5&source_impression_id=p3_1628809092_xGsDKEplWzViLaT5&modal=PHOTO_TOUR_SCROLLABLE Bringing out the big guns. Good luck, looks a perfect setting to do it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny 2,201 Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 10 hours ago, Lucas said: Me and my girl had two nights down that way. We just got a cheap Premier Inn in Poole ans then took the chain ferry from Sandbanks over to Studland, Swanage, Corfe and ended up at Lulworth/Durdle Door. Some pics... Wish I could see cheap online Looks lovely though mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucas 3,825 Posted August 13, 2021 Share Posted August 13, 2021 (edited) 8 minutes ago, Danny said: Wish I could see cheap online Looks lovely though mate If it helps, we got the Premier Inn Poole North. It was literally a short drive to the Sandbanks ferry (about half hour queue mind taking the car) so ideal and also about 10mins drive to Poole Quay, lovely spot to eat in the evening. We went Monday to Wednesday so prices would have been cheap as it wasn't a weekend, when I say cheap though, we probably paid £150 quid for two nights. That is cheap for Poole Also, something fun to do we did on the way home from there if you happen to go back that way. New Forest Water Park Edited August 13, 2021 by Lucas 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devil 1,179 Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 (edited) Back from Zakynthos this afternoon, anyone worried about going away I can only say this. If you are doubled jabbed there is no PCR test needed for entry, just proof of the jabs. It's easy to get your test on resort for €20 for the return. They are desperate for custom, I got friendly with a restaurant owner over there and he told me they've suffered so badly and only had 48 days open last year and massive restrictions this year. Greece are amber and if you monitor the traffic light system and book at the start of each 3 week cycle it's well worth the effort to travel. Edited August 28, 2021 by Devil 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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