Posted on 16/01/2021 15:18
It's pretty obvious really but this year is heading the same way as 2020 in terms of staycation says Nick Lomas to the BBC.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-55659639
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Posted on 20/02/2021 10:46
Fish, That’s a coincidence, as 100% of all the people that I know, and who are of the same opinion as me, agree with me too.
You seemed to be suggesting that ‘all’ folk in rural areas, and that’s open to varying interpretations, were of one mind.
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Posted on 20/02/2021 11:00
I have the intelligence and understanding to realise that once it is safe to do so, I will be able to take to the road again, and receive the welcome and warmth that I always have, be that North, South, East or West. Rural or urban.
Meanwhile, back to staycation (horrible term, demeaning almost to those of us who love touring here) planning........
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Posted on 20/02/2021 10:46 by allanandjeanFish, That’s a coincidence, as 100% of all the people that I know, and who are of the same opinion as me, agree with me too.
You seemed to be suggesting that ‘all’ folk in rural areas, and that’s open to varying interpretations, were of one mind.
Posted on 20/02/2021 11:26
Everything now hinges on what each part of the UK announces about opening up places and what type of tourist place will be ready to open up. Hearing on the news that many in the trade want a two week warning in order to restock etc it looks like the process will be more measured this time round.
Posted on 20/02/2021 11:26 by brueEverything now hinges on what each part of the UK announces about opening up places and what type of tourist place will be ready to open up. Hearing on the news that many in the trade want a two week warning in order to restock etc it looks like the process will be more measured this time round.
Posted on 20/02/2021 11:42
Over the last few days local news seem obsessed with asking people to comment on the ‘end of lockdown’.
All the hospitality businesses seemed to be saying the same thing, they want to open ASAP but more important was that this should only happen once there was reasonable certainty they could remain open.
Posted on 19/02/2021 17:31 by allanandjeanWe are so, so lucky to live where we do so for me a staycation could mean not even leaving home!
Feeling as lucky as we do we are more than happy to see people visiting, and enjoying, our lovely county and of course those visitors provide a living for many local people.
So far as the effect on locals, most have coping strategies, for the peak periods, anyway-from going away somewhere exotic, like Cheshire, to knowing how to get to Penzance without going via Hayle.
Avoid the supermarkets on Saturday afternoons or Sundays and don't go anywhere that will require you to park when its raining-because everyone else will have had the same idea!
We have been out quite a bit, due to a lot of medical appointments, and it really hits home that you cant do anything, so cant wait to just sit and have a pint or a meal and I can assure you the places that provide that wont survive on my trade alone so................come on down!
Posted on 20/02/2021 12:30 byA&J I appreciate the advice from yourselves (and TTDA ) in the spirit that its offered about strategies to deal with crowds traffic and parking etc but I cant say you have sold me on the idea of a main holiday in the SW. I don't encounter these issues in my usual stamping grounds as you will know and its been so long since I had to consider them I will have to go back to the "drawing board" if we have to stay over here another year.
Posted on 20/02/2021 13:58
Hi David, As I said we are lucky in that a 'staycation', and I agree with others its not a great word but then neither is lockdown, for us means 'stayathomecation' as we are there anyway!
Our main holiday last year was a two week rally at Pentewan Sands and its looking like it will be the same this year, except we are booked on two rallies.
Our first trip is booked for mid May, which was the hardest decision as that was when we had hoped to go abroad, but a combination of factors means that crossing the water, with the van, is now very unlikely this year.
As for the issues, well if you avoid school holiday periods then you pretty much avoid the issues and i would suggest coming in May/June.
It is obvious that places that people find attractive will be busy when its school holiday period but I think most on here are used to planning around such things and have the freedom to do so.
I just need to convince Jean that it doesn't always rain in the Lake District and I can add that to my list of possibles.
Tinwheeler
Campervanner from Cornwall