Vacation V Staycation Costs

allanandjean replied on 12/03/2021 14:42

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Posted on 12/03/2021 14:42

We sadly accepted a while back that our hoped for trip abroad, in May/June, would not be happening and have booked on a two week rally in June-which we are very much looking forward to.

Over the last couple of days I have been looking at options for July/August and wondered how prices compare.

Normally we would go abroad at the times I mention so never look to see how over there compares with here.

Anyway, just looked at the price for a 10 day stay at sites of similar levels of quality and facilities, one in Cornwall and one in the Vendee.

The price for Cornwall, at Pentewan Sands, is £498.10.

The price for France at La Yole via the club and including a BF overnight crossing with cabin is £488.36

We don't go 'over there' to save money but its another example to show that considering 'going' as opposed to 'staying' need not cost a lot more.

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Tinwheeler replied on 15/03/2021 10:39

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Oh dear here we go again. Looks as though I am being told to put my life on hold until I get permission here from those who wont, cant or dont understand the attraction.

Posted on 15/03/2021 10:39

Who is telling you to do anything, David? I've not seen your name mentioned once in that context.

To use one of your own favourite oft used phrases, it's not all about you.

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Posted on 15/03/2021 10:15 by JVB66

We have had a letter from Imperial College asking if we would partake in a trial as we have had our first jab, to take a home covid test before our next jab ,they are posting them to us ,.and will be collected by a courier for the return

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Metheven replied on 15/03/2021 10:46

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brue replied on 15/03/2021 10:57

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Posted on 15/03/2021 10:57

It maybe that we have "reality checks" on here that some find more difficult to contemplate.

I felt that the original price comparison quotes from the OP were out of date due to possible changes in the way we'll be travelling and the extra costs incurred for testing, insurance etc. It's all an unknown at present.

I hope people will be free to travel and enjoy their holidays.

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Oh dear here we go again. Looks as though I am being told to put my life on hold until I get permission here from those who wont, cant or dont understand the attraction.

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moulesy replied on 15/03/2021 11:13

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allanandjean replied on 15/03/2021 11:49

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Posted on 15/03/2021 10:57 by brue

It maybe that we have "reality checks" on here that some find more difficult to contemplate.

I felt that the original price comparison quotes from the OP were out of date due to possible changes in the way we'll be travelling and the extra costs incurred for testing, insurance etc. It's all an unknown at present.

I hope people will be free to travel and enjoy their holidays.

Posted on 15/03/2021 11:49

Wow, a post related to the OP!

The costs that I quoted were obtained minutes before posting, so those were accurate.

So far as the other costs that you mention-well as I did not mention them I had either not considered them OR would not contemplate a trip if such things were required.

Its the latter, covid tests and quarantine don't fit my idea of enjoyable travel, but I cant see mass travel taking place if such measures are required anyway.

I wont presume I know what you mean about reality checks but requests on this an other forums to clarify what people mean about comments of that nature have got no replies.

Once HMG say we can travel it will be for each of us to decide what that will look like for us personally.

Some will, it seems, be off straight away, others may never travel again like they did previously and most will be somewhere between these two positions.

As you say its to be hope that those who do travel once allowed enjoy their holidays, and come back safe.

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Rufs replied on 15/03/2021 11:50

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Posted on 15/03/2021 10:03 by Tinwheeler

Madness! They're putting tourism income above all else.

Posted on 15/03/2021 11:50

They estimate £10 billion of our money will be pumped into Spain this summer if restrictions are liftedno wonder there is a bun fight going on to grab more of the business

Rufs replied on 15/03/2021 11:55

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Posted on 15/03/2021 10:23 by SteveL

Given that it is almost 6 months until we go in September, I think there is every chance the French will have their Covid at similar levels to ourselves. That being the case there is little difference in us going to the Provence or to Scotland. Last year when rates rose above a specific level the government advised against travel, which meant your insurance wasn’t valid and quarantine was required if you returned from them. If that was the case we wouldn’t go and if already there quarantine as required on return. I can’t see how such an approach puts anyone at any more risk than stopping here.

Posted on 15/03/2021 11:55

fully agree, 6 months down the line and once the sun comes out, infection rates world wide could drop considerably, we might even consider getting on a plane to Spain, we have several options for family owned accomodation, just the thought of sitting in a metal box with 200 or so others that is not so inviting.

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