Author Topic: Holiday 2020 (Now Cancelled due to Coronavirus) will we get away in 2021? (Read 36428 times)

rob1966 · « **Reply #120 on:** February 17, 2020, 08:34:33 pm »

Quote from: gazzalfc on February 17, 2020, 07:06:40 pm

Looking at 2 weeks in either cuba or Mexico later on this year. Would usually aim for September but know you're playing roulette with the weather. May wait for later on in the year

We're going to Mexico half term in October, Playacar. Missus did Mexico in Sept 2001 and hardly had any rain and a fella from her work went last Oct and got about half an hours rain. October/November seems best time for the weather

Johnny Foreigner · « **Reply #121 on:** February 18, 2020, 09:53:13 am »

Anyone been to Cap Verde ? Looks relatively decent in terms of pricing compared to the more exotic places – but a bit more fancy than spain/Greece etc

CraigDS · « **Reply #122 on:** February 18, 2020, 09:55:54 am »

Quote from: Johnny Foreigner on February 18, 2020, 09:53:13 am

Anyone been to Cap Verde ? Looks relatively decent in terms of pricing compared to the more exotic places – but a bit more fancy than spain/Greece etc

Yeah I went to Boa Vista island (Rui Touareg) and loved it. Sea is a bit rougher than you’d get in more exotic places, but couldn’t fault it really.

Snail · « **Reply #123 on:** February 18, 2020, 10:16:59 am »

Looking at Vietnam for our honeymoon this winter, heard great things and it's always been on "the list". We were wanting to go to Cuba but it's a bit out of our budget now Thomas Cook have gone under.

gazzalfc · « **Reply #124 on:** February 18, 2020, 10:32:25 am »

Quote from: Johnny Foreigner on February 18, 2020, 09:53:13 am

Anyone been to Cap Verde ? Looks relatively decent in terms of pricing compared to the more exotic places – but a bit more fancy than spain/Greece etc

Yeah. Been 3 times (twice to Sal and once to Boa Vista).

It's not a place you go to explore and take in the culture. It just some really nice hotels and an airport mixed with guaranteed sun and hot weather (30+ deg in November). You can do quad biking and all the water sports and fishing activities and I think there was a salt mine on one of the islands but you'll be doing more relaxing than anything.

Did my 1st Scuba dive there and it was incredible.

One word of advice on the flights though. Its a long haul flight (7 ish hours) but Tui use short haul planes so it's not the most comfortable experience

.adam · « **Reply #125 on:** February 18, 2020, 11:08:39 am »

Quote from: Ｓｎａｉｌ on February 18, 2020, 10:16:59 am

Looking at Vietnam for our honeymoon this winter, heard great things and it's always been on "the list". We were wanting to go to Cuba but it's a bit out of our budget now Thomas Cook have gone under.

My favourite place in Asia and one of the best places for food I've ever been. If you want any recommendations just give me a shout.

Welshred · « **Reply #126 on:** February 18, 2020, 01:50:12 pm »

Quote from: Ｓｎａｉｌ on February 18, 2020, 10:16:59 am

Looking at Vietnam for our honeymoon this winter, heard great things and it's always been on "the list". We were wanting to go to Cuba but it's a bit out of our budget now Thomas Cook have gone under.

Same here, although I do highly recommend Hoi An. It's my absolute favourite place in Vietnam.

.adam · « **Reply #127 on:** February 18, 2020, 03:55:54 pm »

Quote from: Welshred on February 18, 2020, 01:50:12 pm

Same here, although I do highly recommend Hoi An. It's my absolute favourite place in Vietnam.

Yep. Gorgeous place. We brought back a bunch lanterns from there which have been in the loft - I want to get them out in teh garden this summer.

Welshred · « **Reply #128 on:** February 18, 2020, 06:30:48 pm »

Quote from: .adam on February 18, 2020, 03:55:54 pm

Yep. Gorgeous place. We brought back a bunch lanterns from there which have been in the loft - I want to get them out in teh garden this summer.

I can still taste the Bao Buns from there now and love my tailored shirts. Would love to go back sometime.

blink · « **Reply #129 on:** February 19, 2020, 01:20:51 am »

Been recommended to cancel my trip to Hong Kong next month so either looking at Seoul for a couple of days or straight to Japan and spend longer travelling around. Going to Asia at this moment isn't exactly the most comforting thing but we've saved and planned for 18 months since our wedding

My apologies if someone has already told you this, but if you are going to spend two or three weeks in Japan and you want to see as much of it as you can, you should buy a JR Rail Pass. They are a little expensive, but it will give you unlimited travel throughout Japan; travelling by train in Japan is much more comfortable and convenient than the UK. You can only buy it abroad, so you need to buy it before coming here.

Of course it goes without mentioning that you should monitor the Corona virus situation before coming here, but if you do decide to come to Japan, don't be unduly worried with everyone wearing masks; they do that every year.

AndyInVA · « **Reply #130 on:** February 19, 2020, 03:25:53 am »

2 days skiing in West Virginia at an average resort with my daughter.

2020 holiday. DONE.

ScottScott · « **Reply #131 on:** February 19, 2020, 10:06:17 am »

Quote from: blink on February 19, 2020, 01:20:51 am

Been recommended to cancel my trip to Hong Kong next month so either looking at Seoul for a couple of days or straight to Japan and spend longer travelling around. Going to Asia at this moment isn't exactly the most comforting thing but we've saved and planned for 18 months since our wedding

My apologies if someone has already told you this, but if you are going to spend two or three weeks in Japan and you want to see as much of it as you can, you should buy a JR Rail Pass. They are a little expensive, but it will give you unlimited travel throughout Japan; travelling by train in Japan is much more comfortable and convenient than the UK. You can only buy it abroad, so you need to buy it before coming here.

Of course it goes without mentioning that you should monitor the Corona virus situation before coming here, but if you do decide to come to Japan, don't be unduly worried with everyone wearing masks; they do that every year.

Thanks for that, we are already planning on the JR Pass as we'll be going from Tokyo to Hiroshima

The G in Gerrard · « **Reply #132 on:** February 19, 2020, 11:56:03 am »

Milan done. Sorrento maybe in August. Oman in November. Maybe somewhere in September.

blink · « **Reply #133 on:** February 19, 2020, 12:46:15 pm »

Quote from: ScottScott on February 19, 2020, 10:06:17 am

Thanks for that, we are already planning on the JR Pass as we'll be going from Tokyo to Hiroshima

Enjoy! If you need any further information, please let me know; I'll be more than happy to help.

ScottScott · « **Reply #134 on:** February 19, 2020, 04:13:43 pm »

Quote from: blink on February 19, 2020, 12:46:15 pm

Enjoy! If you need any further information, please let me know; I'll be more than happy to help.

Thanks mate

Plan currently is 15 days, starting in Tokyo, heading to Osaka, Kyoto and Hiroshima with some day trips thrown in to the likes of Kobe. Finish back in Tokyo before heading home

JovaJova · « **Reply #135 on:** February 22, 2020, 01:28:22 pm »

Quote from: ScottScott on February 17, 2020, 02:14:04 pm

Been recommended to cancel my trip to Hong Kong next month so either looking at Seoul for a couple of days or straight to Japan and spend longer travelling around. Going to Asia at this moment isn't exactly the most comforting thing but we've saved and planned for 18 months since our wedding

I wouldn’t cancel Hong Kong just yet. The virus has barely even touched Hong Kong so hopefully the paranoia will calm down soon. There are more cases in Korea and Japan, but even then this is all very very insignificant with pretty much zero risk.

I would say stick to your original plan if it is still in place but it you do switch to Seoul that is no bad thing. Another amazing city.

Crosby Nick · « **Reply #136 on:** February 23, 2020, 09:49:19 pm »

Quote from: deFacto on February 11, 2020, 05:06:23 pm

Makarska is a great shout, Zivogosce is another one near Makarska, smaller and less quiet but still pretty nice.

I went to Makarska back in about 2003. Beautiful spot with that huge mountain behind the town and handy for boat trips to the islands.

Also just got back from Gran Canaria yesterday. Pretty lucky to leave when we did as later that day and all today flights have been grounded due to a dust storm from the Sahara. Others we went with have been stuck at the airport all day and chances of getting a hotel aren’t great!

Roopy · « **Reply #137 on:** February 24, 2020, 12:50:58 am »

Heading to Argentina for the Copa America.

Have always wanted to go to South America - Australia has been invited to play in Copa 2020 so its the perfect excuse to go.

Can't wait.

rob1966 · « **Reply #138 on:** February 24, 2020, 09:16:22 am »

Missed this by a week, the Calima where sand from the Sahara hits the Canaries

ScottScott · « **Reply #139 on:** February 24, 2020, 09:09:06 pm »

Quote from: JovaJova on February 22, 2020, 01:28:22 pm

I wouldn’t cancel Hong Kong just yet. The virus has barely even touched Hong Kong so hopefully the paranoia will calm down soon. There are more cases in Korea and Japan, but even then this is all very very insignificant with pretty much zero risk.

I would say stick to your original plan if it is still in place but it you do switch to Seoul that is no bad thing. Another amazing city.

The original plan is back on. Hong Kong in 3 weeks for a long weekend and then on to Japan for 2 and bit weeks to explore

Snail · « **Reply #140 on:** February 28, 2020, 10:30:43 am »

Quote from: Ｓｎａｉｌ on February 18, 2020, 10:16:59 am

Looking at Vietnam for our honeymoon this winter, heard great things and it's always been on "the list". We were wanting to go to Cuba but it's a bit out of our budget now Thomas Cook have gone under.

Dunno what the score is with this now given everything that's going on in the world. We were wanting to book for November as my fella can't get time off in December, should we go for it or hold off until next year?

RedSince86 · « **Reply #141 on:** February 28, 2020, 10:40:02 am »

10 nights Phuket at Easter.

First holiday with the kids that isn't Southern California where they spend their Summers.

Will be keeping tabs on the Coronavirus and Thailand though, no cases so far in Phuket.

kavah · « **Reply #142 on:** February 28, 2020, 11:02:25 am »

Quote from: Ｓｎａｉｌ on February 28, 2020, 10:30:43 am

Dunno what the score is with this now given everything that's going on in the world. We were wanting to book for November as my fella can't get time off in December, should we go for it or hold off until next year?

If I were you I’d hold off for a bit. Things are changing so fast in the region (and everywhere else it seems).
I actually cancelled a trip there this week (from Singapore - so not a big deal but the airline or insurance company AIG/Expedia wouldn’t refund me).

Snail · « **Reply #143 on:** February 28, 2020, 11:11:44 am »

Quote from: kavah on February 28, 2020, 11:02:25 am

If I were you I’d hold off for a bit. Things are changing so fast in the region (and everywhere else it seems).
I actually cancelled a trip there this week (from Singapore - so not a big deal but the airline or insurance company AIG/Expedia wouldn’t refund me).

Thanks mate, I'm thinking we'll have to.

rob1966 · « **Reply #144 on:** February 28, 2020, 11:30:22 am »

Insurance is going to be very iffy, there is no way they will pay out on future bookings. This is known about now, so anyone booking a holiday is well aware of the risk of it being cancelled/travel blocked.

Crosby Nick · « **Reply #145 on:** February 28, 2020, 11:46:14 am »

Quote from: rob1966 on February 28, 2020, 11:30:22 am

Insurance is going to be very iffy, there is no way they will pay out on future bookings. This is known about now, so anyone booking a holiday is well aware of the risk of it being cancelled/travel blocked.

What if you booked prior to it? We’ve booked Tenerife in August. Might be fine by then but not sure, will have to wait and see. Although we’ve only paid a deposit so far so if we lost that it wouldn’t be too bad.

rob1966 · « **Reply #146 on:** February 28, 2020, 12:00:12 pm »

Quote from: BIG DICK NICK on February 28, 2020, 11:46:14 am

What if you booked prior to it? We’ve booked Tenerife in August. Might be fine by then but not sure, will have to wait and see. Although we’ve only paid a deposit so far so if we lost that it wouldn’t be too bad.

When we went through all the shit with my missus recently and the false cancer diagnosis and the fluid on her lungs, I contacted the insurance company as we already had 3 holidays abroad booked. They said, as they were pre-booked before the diagnosis, then her medical conditions made no difference. I assume that this applies to being stopped from flying to places, but its worth a check.

We got Majorca in May and Mexico in October, so in the same boat as you.

trav2591 · « **Reply #147 on:** February 28, 2020, 04:15:59 pm »

Perhaps not the right place to post this but here it goes; Me and the Mrs are probably looking at going away in November this year. Not overly fussed where as long as its sunny.

Is it best booking somewhere now or leaving it till a week before?

deFacto please, you bastards · « **Reply #148 on:** February 28, 2020, 05:02:16 pm »

Quote from: BIG DICK NICK on February 23, 2020, 09:49:19 pm

I went to Makarska back in about 2003. Beautiful spot with that huge mountain behind the town and handy for boat trips to the islands.

Also just got back from Gran Canaria yesterday. Pretty lucky to leave when we did as later that day and all today flights have been grounded due to a dust storm from the Sahara. Others we went with have been stuck at the airport all day and chances of getting a hotel aren’t great!

Aye, love the mountain, love driving around the coast there, great scenery.

ToneLa · « **Reply #149 on:** March 2, 2020, 08:01:57 am »

Quote from: trav2591 on February 28, 2020, 04:15:59 pm

Perhaps not the right place to post this but here it goes; Me and the Mrs are probably looking at going away in November this year. Not overly fussed where as long as its sunny.

Is it best booking somewhere now or leaving it till a week before?

Well, if they're the only options and right now you don't know where you'd even go...

Best leaving it to a week before, spend the next 8 months blissfully ignoring it, then scramble at the last minute to sort. Best way really mate.

Snail · « **Reply #150 on:** March 8, 2020, 03:49:58 pm »

Quote from: Ｓｎａｉｌ on February 28, 2020, 11:11:44 am

Thanks mate, I'm thinking we'll have to.

We’ve had a decent quote for a few days in Hanoi, few days in a beach hotel, four day river cruise and a few days in Ho Chi Minh (not necessarily in that order), 16 nights in total. Quote’s valid for 30 days so if things haven’t got apocalyptic then we might book it. Vietnam have been handling this really well so far so it might be the case that we’re not allowed in rather than the other way around

farawayred · « **Reply #151 on:** March 8, 2020, 06:19:39 pm »

Quote from: Ｓｎａｉｌ on March 8, 2020, 03:49:58 pm

We’ve had a decent quote for a few days in Hanoi, few days in a beach hotel, four day river cruise and a few days in Ho Chi Minh (not necessarily in that order), 16 nights in total. Quote’s valid for 30 days so if things haven’t got apocalyptic then we might book it. Vietnam have been handling this really well so far so it might be the case that we’re not allowed in rather than the other way around

Since it's a honeymoon trip, you may prefer to have more structure and organization. But in Vietnam you can organize your own trips very easily. Any place you stay at works with local tour guides, which can suit your needs. For a last-minute decision, you could just worry about the air tickets. And if you go to Saigon and Hanoi only, you will miss (arguably better) places - Hoi An (great romantic place for honeymooners), the fantastic Phong Nha caves, etc. In 16 days you could have a great trip. I spent a month there and that was awesome!

Buck Pete · « **Reply #152 on:** March 9, 2020, 12:06:52 pm »

In exactly 2 weeks i'll be enjoying a beer at the airport before flying out for the holiday of a lifetime to the Maldives via Doha.

10 days in paradise hopefully.

Crosby Nick · « **Reply #153 on:** March 9, 2020, 12:27:24 pm »

Quote from: Buck Pete on March 9, 2020, 12:06:52 pm

In exactly 2 weeks i'll be enjoying a beer at the airport before flying out for the holiday of a lifetime to the Maldives via Doha.

10 days in paradise hopefully.

Nice place to toast our title win.

Second honeymoon Pete? Or have you landed yourself a 40 year old scorcher?

Buck Pete · « **Reply #154 on:** March 9, 2020, 01:40:59 pm »

Quote from: BIG DICK NICK on March 9, 2020, 12:27:24 pm

Nice place to toast our title win.

Second honeymoon Pete? Or have you landed yourself a 40 year old scorcher?

My missus big birthday and retirement trip mate.

To be fair she’s weighed in a good chunk of her pension to fund it so fair play.

Trouble is I’ve got at LEAST 10 years work left to fund her now

.adam · « **Reply #155 on:** March 9, 2020, 08:05:22 pm »

Quote from: Ｓｎａｉｌ on March 8, 2020, 03:49:58 pm

We’ve had a decent quote for a few days in Hanoi, few days in a beach hotel, four day river cruise and a few days in Ho Chi Minh (not necessarily in that order), 16 nights in total. Quote’s valid for 30 days so if things haven’t got apocalyptic then we might book it. Vietnam have been handling this really well so far so it might be the case that we’re not allowed in rather than the other way around

https://www.standard.co.uk/lifestyle/travel/vietnam-visa-free-travel-suspended-european-countries-coronavirus-a4382321.html

Zlen · « **Reply #156 on:** March 10, 2020, 06:02:08 pm »

There should be some dirt cheap last minute deals across Europe this summer.

farawayred · « **Reply #157 on:** March 10, 2020, 08:29:06 pm »

Quote from: Zlen on March 10, 2020, 06:02:08 pm

There should be some dirt cheap last minute deals across Europe this summer.

Time to think about my dirty deeds done dirt cheap...

I've been a good boy · « **Reply #158 on:** March 11, 2020, 10:47:04 am »

Booked Barcelona a few weeks ago before this Corovirus really got out of hand, kinda wish I hadn’t now. Going in September so hopefully the situation will have improved by then

red_Mark1980 · « **Reply #159 on:** March 11, 2020, 03:44:02 pm »

Milan trip is cancelled now.

Marathon is just postponed so hoping it doesn't clash with another run in the year.

Sense has prevailed finally when I've finally got confirmation that the hotel and flights are being refunded without hassling the travel insurance.

Next actual trip is Berlin in September. GF is running the marathon, then a couple of weeks after is Chicago (again for the marathon).