Covid and travel discussion

Hang on. I've just watched the news, so I don't have to quarantine bit I still have to pay for two test on my return. So nothings changed really and I still have to pay another £200+ on top of the holiday
 
paulchapo said:
Hang on. I've just watched the news, so I don't have to quarantine bit I still have to pay for two test on my return. So nothings changed really and I still have to pay another £200+ on top of the holiday
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Yep, the additional £200 and the stress of getting the outbound result in time remains the same. Just no quarantine.
 
dozzie26 said:
Cheers, not been Spain for years, may end up going there. Would just be nice to pick somewhere a bit different or without the crowds.
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I am off to Majorca and a lat flow test for the return is about €25 and PCR day 2 is down to about £30 in the uk makes it a bit better on the wallet. I am out there cycling so heat exhaustion will probably get me before Covid does. Oh and if you want quietish I recommend Puerto Pollensa on the north east of the Island
 
discopop said:
I am off to Majorca and a lat flow test for the return is about €25 and PCR day 2 is down to about £30 in the uk makes it a bit better on the wallet. I am out there cycling so heat exhaustion will probably get me before Covid does. Oh and if you want quietish I recommend Puerto Pollensa on the north east of the Island
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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!
 
paulchapo said:
Hang on. I've just watched the news, so I don't have to quarantine bit I still have to pay for two test on my return. So nothings changed really and I still have to pay another £200+ on top of the holiday
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I’m off to Valencia next week. I’m double jabbed so it will be €25 for a local antigen test before I fly home and then £43 (Randox) for a day 2 PCR back in the UK so roughly £65 total, not great but not £200. You don’t have to do the day 8 test so only one needed when you get back.
 
Yeah its only really £200 if you still need to do a PCR in the UK before you travel, and most places seem to be accepting fully vaccinated people without testing.

Can all change though ;)
 
tolmie's hairdoo said:
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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I’ve chatted with Wiggo in there! Pity Tolo sold it off it’s not quite been the same since but it’s still decent food and coffee, we spend most days killing ourselves in the Serra de Tramuntana and usually get back for beers late afternoon so don’t see much of the day time happenings but early evening around the pines is just one of life’s pleasures.

My fave eating place is Na Ruxia when you hear the circular saw going you know the T-Bone is getting ready for the grill and the bottle of whiskey liquor left on the table after the meal is always an added bonus.
 
davealvers said:
I’m off to Valencia next week. I’m double jabbed so it will be €25 for a local antigen test before I fly home and then £43 (Randox) for a day 2 PCR back in the UK so roughly £65 total, not great but not £200. You don’t have to do the day 8 test so only one needed when you get back.
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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
 
paulchapo said:
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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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.
 
tolmie's hairdoo said:
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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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.
 
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
 
marcus said:
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.
 
Two Gun Bob said:
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.
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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.
 
feedthegoat27 said:
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.

Planning on August but watching the development of Delta closely.
 
Two Gun Bob said:
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.
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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.
 
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