That's interesting I'm happy with that, I need to research it a bit more. Once Tenerife get their act together I'm booking a flight and off I go. I've done two four day breaks in this country and had one day of intermittent sunshine in that time. Bloody miserable I can't wait to get the hell out of here
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Covid and travel discussion
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That's interesting I'm happy with that, I need to research it a bit more. Once Tenerife get their act together I'm booking a flight and off I go. I've done two four day breaks in this country and had one day of intermittent sunshine in that time. Bloody miserable I can't wait to get the hell out of here
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And pray you don’t test positive abroad.
I’m visiting my parents that I’ve not seen for a year so a few days extra out there sunning myself wouldn’t bother me in the slightest!
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That's interesting I'm happy with that, I need to research it a bit more. Once Tenerife get their act together I'm booking a flight and off I go. I've done two four day breaks in this country and had one day of intermittent sunshine in that time. Bloody miserable I can't wait to get the hell out of here
No no no no no no.
Everyone simply must holiday at home for the rest of time.
Anyone even contemplating leaving the country for a holiday is a traitor and should be beaten to death with their passport.
Went to Pollensa in 1970. Just about remember watching the World Cup in the hotel bar and falling in love with a girl called Becky. I was 6.Pollensa is beautiful. If you are cycling, try Tollos opposite the marina.
All the cyclists get their drink and refuel in there.
Many a good night in there!
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Oh don’t get me wrong pal, I’d rather isolate over there but lots can’t afford the time off work etc plus the huge cost.I’m visiting my parents that I’ve not seen for a year so a few days extra out there sunning myself wouldn’t bother me in the slightest!
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What to do what to do!!!!
the lure of skiathos in aug, a icy pint of mithos , some beautiful greek food, the sound of crickets chirping as you walk out in the warm evening..
… but testing positive whilst out there and being fucking stuck!!! Aaaggghhhh
the lure of skiathos in aug, a icy pint of mithos , some beautiful greek food, the sound of crickets chirping as you walk out in the warm evening..
… but testing positive whilst out there and being fucking stuck!!! Aaaggghhhh
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So what is the scenario with a positive test abroad. Do the tour operators quarantine you to barracks or are you transferred off to a medical facility.What to do what to do!!!!
the lure of skiathos in aug, a icy pint of mithos , some beautiful greek food, the sound of crickets chirping as you walk out in the warm evening..
… but testing positive whilst out there and being fucking stuck!!! Aaaggghhhh
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So what is the scenario with a positive test abroad. Do the tour operators quarantine you to barracks or are you transferred off to a medical facility.
You have to follow the local health regulations, which will often be dedicated quarantine hotels or government approved facilities.
Some hotels may have dedicated rooms on site, if you're lucky enough to be staying in one and unlucky enough to test positive.
The hotel chain Iberostar have a very good arrangement in that respect, and will seemingly look after you very well should the worst happen (dedicated rooms with views and outdoor space, 10 days free stay, tailored room service menu, medical care etc)
In terms of getting home after getting released, I think it's then an insurance job; I don't think tour ops have any liability to get you back, but they might work on a case by case or discretionary basis.
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A remote chance of a positive test but nice to hear that Iberostar will lay on the treatment for it's guests. Tui will take care of the bill for it's package clients and fly you home, but as mentioned I just wondered on the protocol for quarantine. A medical facility would be dreadful as would a hotel room without a balcony.You have to follow the local health regulations, which will often be dedicated quarantine hotels or government approved facilities.
Some hotels may have dedicated rooms on site, if you're lucky enough to be staying in one and unlucky enough to test positive.
The hotel chain Iberostar have a very good arrangement in that respect, and will seemingly look after you very well should the worst happen (dedicated rooms with views and outdoor space, 10 days free stay, tailored room service menu, medical care etc)
In terms of getting home after getting released, I think it's then an insurance job; I don't think tour ops have any liability to get you back, but they might work on a case by case or discretionary basis.
Planning on August but watching the development of Delta closely.
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A remote chance of a positive test but nice to hear that Iberostar will lay on the treatment for it's guests. Tui will take care of the bill for it's package clients and fly you home, but as mentioned I just wondered on the protocol for quarantine. A medical facility would be dreadful as would a hotel room without a balcony.
Planning on August but watching the development of Delta closely.
Yeah it's definitely a possible eventuality and certainly something to consider.
If you're in Europe over the summer months, you're gonna spend the vast majority of your time outdoors, so this should mitigate the risk somewhat, however Delta seems to get around with ease and so arriving at your destination double jabbed and Covid free, but then picking it up in resort can't be ruled out.
It could be rife across the continent in the next couple of months too.
It won't deter me from going (unless things got silly), but I tend to keep myself to myself when abroad these days (Porto being an exception to that!).
Sadly my clubbing days are long gone now, though drinking in local bars until the early hours is still great fun in a more low key way.
Even though the news today was good for travel in general, I still think the big concerns for the average person is testing; not necessarily the cost anymore but the ballache to arrange and then the worry you'll ping a positive result. Perfectly understandable why some will sack off foreign jollys for another year.