SnowyMay wrote: » Hi all I have a question - apologies if this has been covered already. I’m Irish, but live abroad (Germany) and would like to travel back to Ireland with my German boyfriend to see my family in maybe September or so. Undecided whether to fly, or to make it into a road trip holiday and take a ferry from France. In case of a new wave, are there any recommendations of travel insurance companies who would cover the cost of the trip and cancellation should quarantine or other restrictions be in place - either in Ireland or Germany (or possibly France if we ferry it)? Thanks!
SnowyMay wrote: » <snip> In case of a new wave, are there any recommendations of travel insurance companies who would cover the cost of the trip and cancellation should quarantine or other restrictions be in place - either in Ireland or Germany (or possibly France if we ferry it)? Thanks!
CruelSummer wrote: » Interesting that Iceland is an associate member of the Schengen area, they reopened their borders and gave travellers a choice. Pay for the Covid 19 test at the airport or Quarantine for 2 weeks. That could work here...https://www.isavia.is/en/keflavik-airport/about-kef/measures--related-to-covid-19
Engineering112 wrote: » We all want a sunny holiday but is it worth the risk? Ireland is doing so well and for now we should consider our health, the health of our relatives etc and maybe say no to a foreign holiday for now. Where I live is doing so well at the moment and it would be disappointing to see a surge.
Plumbthedepths wrote: » People that have family aboard, should they not visit them? Any thoughts on when they should?
The_Brood wrote: » 1) A "sunny holiday" is a critical mental health issue for many. Open your windows and look at the weather. 2) Tourism, aviation and travel jobs matter too.
Arnold Layne wrote: » We're due to fly to Tenerife in the first week in August for 10 days. Travel Republic have contacted me that the remainder of my payment is due on July 22nd. If the DFA advise against non-essential travel to Spain on July 20th, do I still pay the remainder of the balance in the hope of getting a refund if we decide not to travel? At the moment we are going, but my daughter is concerned as she is due to start Secondary school on August 24th and is worried she may not be able to attend if we have to self-isolate upon our return on August 15th. I don't believe schools will be open then, but it is a concern.
Seamai wrote: » I'm practically mahogany at this stage from all the sun we had in May and early June, several people have asked me if I managed to "sneak" away. It might not be great at the moment but many of of us were off work during really good weather, at least it was good here in Cork.
MickeyLeari wrote: » And many of us have been up to our tonsils working throughout firstly looking at the nice weather, and more recently at grey skies and rain.
Seamai wrote: » My partner's family live abroad, we had planned a trip for a big family reunion later this month, needless to say we wont be travelling, personally I think it will be next January or February at the very earliest.
facehugger99 wrote: » Where you go on holidays is none of the schools business. We are lucky enough to live in a liberal democracy for the moment despite what the hysteria-merchants would like. People with families will not be hitting the sweaty bars and nightclubs getting pissed until 4am. The attempted demonising of these people by the politicians, state broadcaster and social-media Karens is obnoxious. The 'risk' is minuscule. Go and enjoy your holidays and send your daughter into school when you get back. You have probably worked and saved hard for it.
[Deleted User] wrote: » Are they in Europe? If so, I genuinely don’t understand why you wouldn’t travel. I’ve just been to see family and friends in Geneva and don’t believe that I exposed anyone to any increased risk whatsoever
joseywhales wrote: » Who are these Karen's? Are they any relation of Mick and Paddy? Because the Mick's and Paddy's might be found in the bar at 4am.
Seamai wrote: » Some of us have lost our jobs and the future isn't looking too rosy. 2 weeks on some concrete costa wouldn't cut it for me, it's the least of my worries.
Plumbthedepths wrote: » I and all my colleagues were working away during the good weather, no sitting at home on our asses virtue signalling on Social Media. Cork is a nice place on a sunny day but like all of Ireland on a wet one.... absolutely miserable.
Seamai wrote: » So just because you were working and I wasn't (completely outside my control) your opinions carry more gravitas? Very mature. If anything I detect a hit of resentment in your post towards anyone who was out of work.
Plumbthedepths wrote: » Not at all, but it smacks slightly of arrogance to me that you boast of the nice colour you got but suggest to those that worked throughout that they should suck it up and wait until you are others seem it safe for them to travel for whatever reason they wish.
facehugger99 wrote: » Luckily there's no requirement for you to go anywhere. I have no problem if people don't want to travel, it's the campaign of finger-wagging, fear-mongering and guilt-tripping against those that do, that annoys me.
smurfjed wrote: » you are the only one who can decide which is more important for your family, couple weeks in Spain or your daughters education.
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