Covid and travel discussion

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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Not sure its worth the risk is it
 
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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A fella I know flew back from India with his family and had to quarantine for 10 days in a hotel near Heathrow. Said it was a dreadful experience and mentally very hard work. The risk is too high for me.
 
Do you have to take a test before you leave the UK?

I’m off to Madeira in a couple of weeks and I know that they give you a free PCR test upon arrival there, but I’m not sure if I still need to do something at this end before departing.
 
marcus said:
Not sure its worth the risk is it
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For many it won't be, for some it will be.

I think circumstances (work, family, responsibilities etc) will dictate the level of acceptable risk for the majority, but I'd say for the average person it's probably in their mindset that it's not worth the risk.

Also will depend on where you're thinking of going; if it's a Greek Island recording barely a case a day (like Kos at the moment) then you might think fuck it, lets go.....however if its Majorca where cases are already rising sharply then it could cause people to reconsider.

Horses for courses.
 
Musampa 209 said:
Do you have to take a test before you leave the UK?

I’m off to Madeira in a couple of weeks and I know that they give you a free PCR test upon arrival there, but I’m not sure if I still need to do something at this end before departing.
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Entry requirements - Portugal travel advice - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

All the information is on that link; note Madeira has separate entry requirements than mainland Portugal.

Would check in with it regularly before you go as these things can change quickly.

Whereabouts you staying over there? I spent Christmas there, had a great trip (albeit cut slightly short)
 
Musampa 209 said:
Do you have to take a test before you leave the UK?

I’m off to Madeira in a couple of weeks and I know that they give you a free PCR test upon arrival there, but I’m not sure if I still need to do something at this end before departing.
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You just have to have booked and paid for a 2 day PCR test (i.e. taken within 2 days of arriving back in the UK). Also if double jabbed, you don't need to test for arrival in Madeira. You then need an antigen test within 48 hours of your departure from Madiera to get back into the UK. I think the antigen is free in Madeira as well.
 
feedthegoat27 said:
Entry requirements - Portugal travel advice - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

All the information is on that link; note Madeira has separate entry requirements than mainland Portugal.

Would check in with it regularly before you go as these things can change quickly.

Whereabouts you staying over there? I spent Christmas there, had a great trip (albeit cut slightly short)
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Cheers! Pretty much confirms what I had read elsewhere, can either pay for a test over here before departure and upload it onto their app or turn up and get tested for free on arrival.

We’re staying in Ponta do Sol, neither of us have never been before so any recommendations appreciated!
 
AJ71 said:
You just have to have booked and paid for a 2 day PCR test (i.e. taken within 2 days of arriving back in the UK). Also if double jabbed, you don't need to test for arrival in Madeira. You then need an antigen test within 48 hours of your departure from Madiera to get back into the UK. I think the antigen is free in Madeira as well.
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Thanks mate, I didn’t know about that last bit about testing in Madeira before returning, thought it was just you come back to the UK and get tested. Will have to read up on it more!
 
feedthegoat27 said:
For many it won't be, for some it will be.

I think circumstances (work, family, responsibilities etc) will dictate the level of acceptable risk for the majority, but I'd say for the average person it's probably in their mindset that it's not worth the risk.

Also will depend on where you're thinking of going; if it's a Greek Island recording barely a case a day (like Kos at the moment) then you might think fuck it, lets go.....however if its Majorca where cases are already rising sharply then it could cause people to reconsider.

Horses for courses.
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Skiathos.
Heart says GO!!!
Head says DONT BE RIDICULOUS!!

im self emp. Being stuck out there for 10 extra days isnt an option. Plus i have a 8 and 6 year old. Hell on earth being stuck in with them
 
Musampa 209 said:
Cheers! Pretty much confirms what I had read elsewhere, can either pay for a test over here before departure and upload it onto their app or turn up and get tested for free on arrival.

We’re staying in Ponta do Sol, neither of us have never been before so any recommendations appreciated!
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It's a beautiful island.

I stayed near the lido area, about 30 minute walk out of Funchal, your area isn't a part of the island I'm familiar with tbh.

Best advice I can give is go easy on their local beer, Coral.....fuck me it was a banging hangover on my 2nd morning (I had to isolate in my hotel room for the first night awaiting my test result).

Lots of things like hiking trails, nature walks etc, so you can be active or just chill out.

Weather should be really good this time of year, enjoy!
 
Musampa 209 said:
Thanks mate, I didn’t know about that last bit about testing in Madeira before returning, thought it was just you come back to the UK and get tested. Will have to read up on it more!
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If you are double jabbed you don't need any test to enter Madeira, You can get the Antigen you need to leave Madeira free through the 'Madeira Safe app'.

I'm booked to go on the 23rd July, staying in Funchal. Looking forward to it.
 
marcus said:
Skiathos.
Heart says GO!!!
Head says DONT BE RIDICULOUS!!

im self emp. Being stuck out there for 10 extra days isnt an option. Plus i have a 8 and 6 year old. Hell on earth being stuck in with them
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Tough one to call and can't really advise on it with it being such a personal decision type thing.

I guess you're way more likely to catch Covid in England than Skiathos, but if you catch it here at least you can isolate at home.

Reading between the lines I think you can probably tell it's a non-starter? Tough one though....think of the Mythos and gyros ;)
 
This relaxation of quarantine rules won't get most people travelling.

For a family of 4 it still costs approx £1200 in PCR tests ( 4 tests for each person!!) to holiday in the Algarve.
 
Beckenham Blue said:
This relaxation of quarantine rules won't get most people travelling.

For a family of 4 it still costs approx £1200 in PCR tests ( 4 tests for each person!!) to holiday in the Algarve.
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How are you getting 1200? Depending on kids ages you can do it for a quarter of that price.
 
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feedthegoat27 said:
Tough one to call and can't really advise on it with it being such a personal decision type thing.

I guess you're way more likely to catch Covid in England than Skiathos, but if you catch it here at least you can isolate at home.

Reading between the lines I think you can probably tell it's a non-starter? Tough one though....think of the Mythos and gyros ;)
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Thats last line!!! Thats what kills me!!
This hol is from last year, no idea if tui will allow us to shove it on another year..

yeah i probably know the right call but ..

he who dares rodders, he who dares
 
marcus said:
Thats last line!!! Thats what kills me!!
This hol is from last year, no idea if tui will allow us to shove it on another year..

yeah i probably know the right call but ..

he who dares rodders, he who dares
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Go for it mate, go and enjoy yourself. Don’t worry too much about something that might not even happen.
I’m due to go to Cancun on 1 September and absolutely cannot wait
 
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