UK staycation boom predicted
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Maybe we're in a different situation to some people -
We live "out in the country" with peace and quiet all around (except when the cows get out).
We're very happy with our own company.
As farmers we're not really used to holidays, so missing one or two years is no big issue.
Life may be long or short, but we enjoy a very good quality of life.
But, I appreciate we are very lucky.
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All of the people around here have been given their second dates when receiving their first, just like myself, and they are all in 11 weeks time at exactly the same time as the first one was given so I know when mine is supposed to be.
Mind you "there's many a slip 'tween cup and lip" as my dear mother used to say.
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Tend to agree. We went away a couple of times last year but it seemed more of a tick box exercise than enjoyable trips as there were still restrictions which limited our enjoyment. The prospect is that this year will be similar. We are not booking until there is a clearer path forward. By the end of April we will have both had our second vaccinations so may feel a bit more confident and relaxed. Hopefully there will be more positive indications that we are getting of top of this horrible virus and I can relax a bit more?
David
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I know holidays have not been possible for some time, but life is long
For over 120,000 (and counting) who thought that, they and their families have since found out that it was not so long hence the feeling for many that as soon as they are allowed and they feel safe they want to make the most of whatever time they have left. We have all lost a year of our lives so far and for a lot on this and other forums it means a year less of the end part of their being.
We will get out as soon as we can but will likely miss the first weekend like we did last July and go the week after so long as we can book somewhere.
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I genuinely enjoyed the few short breaks we had last year, they were different but we made the best of them, we're fairly adaptable and just being in a different place and seeing others enjoying some "freedom" was good too. I'm hoping we can repeat the experience this year.
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I don’t really see it as a mad rush. Like everyone else, I guess, I’m keen to see the back of these restrictions and to my mind, there’s no harm in looking/planning ahead. I’ve got a few sites booked, but nothing that can’t be cancelled or put off until later. Although infections remain relatively high, it seems they are at last falling quite significantly and at this stage I see no reason why restrictions, albeit limited, won’t be lifted in the foreseeable future, especially now that so many are being vaccinated. I would think that this whole episode has taught us to be a lot more cautious in future. I’m not counting my chickens, but I do think better times aren’t that far away.
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We went away in September for nearly 4 weeks and enjoyed it but our favourite break last year was a brief 3 night stay on a CL near Criccieth on the west coast of Wales, a spur of the moment break. You don't always need a long break to refresh yourself.
This is a forum devoted to those people who like to travel with their LVs so I don't see a problem with planning breaks. There have been times when those plans have had to be scrapped over the last year and I'm sure we are all aware the same thing can happen again.
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I have to take issue with your statement concerning us all losing a year of our lives, MT.
We have not 'lost' a year but have merely had to adapt and spend a year, or more, living our lives in a different manner. Getting away is not the be all and end all of our existence.
We are the lucky ones as we are still here to live the rest of our lives.
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Whatever it was it weren’t bad👍🏻😊
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You have just had to do things in a different way that is all really, it is not a lost year. You still have your health, wealth, and nearest ones still alive. Surely all those things are far better than living in other places for a few months.
I would (and do for myself) count yourself very fortunate indeed.
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I suppose it is whether you have a glass half full or glass half empty attitude to life. As for a ‘rush’ to get away, we booked a range of holidays and breaks well before Lockdown 3 for this year and have only so far cancelled one planned trip, to Austria in June. I would rather cancel than have the frustration of booked up sites from waiting too long. I too am shielding and although the recommended restrictions (there is no law that says you have to stay indoors 24/7) are frustrating we had 3 good caravan holidays last summer including into Europe. Grab life while you can, you are a long time dead
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I cannot understand why anyone would consider staying at home to be living like a caged animal, MT. My home is my joy and my sanctuary.
I'm glad you appreciate the relevance though.
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I think when hearing of the many people having mentally been affected by being like a caged animal during these abnormal times especiallyl it seems, the youngsters, then I would quite be in agreement with MT, , not many it seems have not been affected in some negative way,
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Yesterday is history
Tomorrow is a mystery
Today is a gift....that is why they call it the present
Just enjoy what ever you may have
Spain 5 days ago....24 degs sigh!!!...but there will be many more
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I get the feeling you view "Have a good day" as a patronising lecture🙄.
Check out Rufs' words. That is the very antithesis of the lost year view.
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+1.
Great post, Rufs👏🏻👏🏻
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So ,how has 2020 affected me ?, well , I’ve got no friends,I don’t go to the pub ,I don’t go overseas, I had no plans to go away in 2020 ! .so I’ve spent more time in my shed watching paint dry and trying to talk to the spiders ! , so 2020 hasn’t affected me
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"We went away in September for nearly 4 weeks and enjoyed it"
did exactly the same, enjoyed it so much booked exactly the same as we left the site, again for this year, in fact, it is only because we have BF flexi tickets that we are contemplating a trip over there this year. You can get a whole lot of holiday in the UK for the £2k it will cost you to travel to Spain.
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Your use of the winking smiley says you are simply having a game and know as well as I that the words lecture, preach and patronise are no more than your toys.
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Better than nothing
if you want to keep your caravan with 1 wheel off for the duration feel free£2k perhaps a bit OTT lets say £1.5k if you take into account ferry, diesel, and 2 or 3 stopovers down, ditto for return.....but lets not split hairs
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I would sooner spent 2K going abroad, whether by plane or caravan, than spend 1K holidaying in this country on a CAMC site. The cost of any holiday has to be balanced against the new experiences gained and in my view a foreign holiday is always worth every penny.
Don't forget you won't find any pockets in shrouds.
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