Bluesince1979
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Im not sure and thats the crux of the matter for us.
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Covid and travel discussion
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Bluesince1979
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Not sure its worth the risk is itYou 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.
Millwallawayveteran1988
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Not sure its worth the risk is it
With wife and kids! No thanks :-)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
Millwallawayveteran1988
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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.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.
Musampa 209
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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.
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.
feedthegoat27
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Not sure its worth the risk is it
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.
feedthegoat27
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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.
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)
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.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.
Musampa 209
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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)
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!
Musampa 209
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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.
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!