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Coronavirus - how is it/has it affected you?

howbow88 said:
What are people's thoughts on going on holiday at the moment? We usually get away 4 times a year (we're not rich - most of the trips are city breaks on Easyjet), so this is the longest we have ever gone without going somewhere... We both want to nip off somewhere we're allowed to go, whether in the UK or not, but we both think it isn't worth the bother in case of local lockdowns or quarantine on return.
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I wouldn't even contemplate abroad. I know too many people who had or booked holidays, were on edge in the lead up, had them cancelled, had to return early. My SiL, despite our comments, booked to go to corfu recently. She flies a week on Friday except now it is likely to go on the naughty list, already is in Scotland, and it will be cancelled.

If you want to go away for a weekend stay in the UK, look at the infection maps and see where is low and unlikely to go into lockdown. There are plenty of safe places, particularly outside of cities and major towns. If it was me I'd be looking at a country break, go rural.
 
I wouldn't go abroad anywhere and under any circumstance at the moment. I would have my doubts about going away in the UK as well not so much for infection rates (although there are still areas spiking) but more from an OCD perspective and wondering just how clean my accommodation is. I know they are supposed to give it a thorough clean down between desks and I have no doubt the vast majority will be doing so diligently but I am also certain there will be the odd few that see it as far more of a chore and that a change of sheets, towels and a quick wipe over will suffice and for that reason I'd be nervous. I am sure all would be fine but as HID in particular has underlying conditions I just think at this moment in time going anywhere is worth the risk
 
Have a golf trip booked to Portugal end October. I'm not going, losing the money is preferable to getting on a plane. Bringing something back to the family would be pretty selfish too.

Had a lovely week in Dumfries & Galloway in August. Absolutely stunning up there and no crowds. Did us a world of good to get away as a family.
 
howbow88 said:
What are people's thoughts on going on holiday at the moment? We usually get away 4 times a year (we're not rich - most of the trips are city breaks on Easyjet), so this is the longest we have ever gone without going somewhere... We both want to nip off somewhere we're allowed to go, whether in the UK or not, but we both think it isn't worth the bother in case of local lockdowns or quarantine on return.
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We have cancelled going to Spain in October (will probably lose the cost of our flight but that's sunk money) as we just don't fancy flying or think it worth the risk, plus some of our party have already pulled out - but we will continue with our booking to Cornwall in three weeks time as our travel insurance covers lockdowns - either at our home location or our rental cottage. And we've checked with the owner and are comfortable about what she'd offer in any case.
 
Grandkids back to School so grandfather duties ramping back up. Most people seem sensible but the 15minute gap between their admission/release times is a bit of a pain.
 
I had booked a golf trip in Morocco on November. With my wife, we decided that it was better cancelling everything this year. Instead, we have decided to book a golf trip in Yorkshire, hoping that there will be no more local lockdown measures over there. I have tried to look for suitable insurance plans, the only thing I found is a golf covers comparator which does not really answer all my questions. Do you think it is risky to book a travel inside the UK for the coming months ? Do you have an insurance plan to recommend in case of anything occurring ? Thanks in advance for your kind advices. Kind regards, Robert
 
robert_13 said:
I had booked a golf trip in Morocco on November. With my wife, we decided that it was better cancelling everything this year. Instead, we have decided to book a golf trip in Yorkshire, hoping that there will be no more local lockdown measures over there. I have tried to look for suitable insurance plans, the only thing I found is a golf covers comparator which does not really answer all my questions. Do you think it is risky to book a travel inside the UK for the coming months ? Do you have an insurance plan to recommend in case of anything occurring ? Thanks in advance for your kind advices. Kind regards, Robert
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You should be fine unless you are staying in a hotspot area. I don't necessarily see the likely areas being golf trip places but I could be wrong. Where in Yorkshire are you going?

I stayed in Harrogate last week for a couple of days, played local courses and asked to move the days we were playing due to bad weather. The clubs were very accommodating. I see no reason why that would not be the case for you in your example. Clubs are generally pretty friendly like that.
 
Assuming you're UK based, risk is low.

If there's a local lockdown that prevents you using the accomodation they'll likely offer you a chance to rebook or a refund.

If a golf resort hotel, golf would like be as above

Would think most clubs will let you rebook too.

Just check when booking ?

You're only risk really is you deciding you don't want to go, as opposed to lockdown rules saying you can't, then you're likely to be forfeiting anything you've paid
 
On reported cases, the graphs for Spain & France are looking like that popular at the moment letter, U. Looking a tad out of control.

Russia's is fascinating, such a smooth graph. Someone (not I) might almost think those numbers are being "managed"...
 
Golf club is pretty much back to normal. No masks or distancing in the office either but when commuting its still mandatory to wear them (even walking) plus still need them anywhere public and also mandatory in all shops etc or you won’t get in

Soft opening of the border is starting this week to let people leave the island and increase inbound repatriation for those who've been waiting since March to come home (they will be sent to quarantine centres for 2 weeks)

No cases in general population for 130 consecutive days...
 
huds1475 said:
Have a golf trip booked to Portugal end October. I'm not going, losing the money is preferable to getting on a plane. Bringing something back to the family would be pretty selfish too.

Had a lovely week in Dumfries & Galloway in August. Absolutely stunning up there and no crowds. Did us a world of good to get away as a family.
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OOOOP there. some parts of D&G are more southern than Newcastle.;):)
Glad you enjoyed it, somewhat special once you get past Newton Stewart on the A75.
Not a great choice of golf courses but nothing dreadful.
Where did you stay/play ?
 
If I had a medical condition that prevented me from wearing a mask then a] I'd have some kind of evidence & b] I’d be more than a bit peeved that I wasn’t allowed to wear one and c] I'd be quite apologetic to other passengers

Certainly not belligerent about it like this bloke
 
Are there any medical conditions/reasons why visors cannot be specified as an alternative when masks/facecoverings can't be used...

A mate has COPD and uses a visor rather than a mask and has had no complaints...
 
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