BKLFox 705 Posted 9 October 2020 Report Share Posted 9 October 2020 On 02/10/2020 at 05:47, LCFCtotheprem said: Yeah got a text saying they will refund within 28 days. I’m not going to rebook anywhere now, feel like most places will be put on the list next week anyway FYI, I recently received my refund from Jet2 it actually took longer than 28days was closer to 50 depending on which mail you take as the start date as i got a mail on the 17th Aug to say refund process started then another on the 1st Sep? with the refund coming through on the 7th Oct although either date is longer than 28days. The person that i was travelling with hasn't received their refund as yet & we cancelled at the same time so got the same mails 17th Aug & 1st Sep, i guess its just taking its time to filter through to them, so i wouldn't expect it within 28days but it will turn up eventually. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vince Vega 383 Posted 9 October 2020 Report Share Posted 9 October 2020 21 hours ago, RonnieTodger said: After New York, Malaysia/Thailand and Turkey have all been cancelled this year, finally managed to touch down in another country. In Greece for 7 nights and despite the initial worry that we’d be tested for covid and potentially whisked off to a quarantine hotel to isolate, it has all worked out. Can finally chill out. Where abouts are you Ronnie? Worth a visit? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fuchsntf 5,905 Posted 9 October 2020 Report Share Posted 9 October 2020 16 hours ago, Webbo said: Me too. Its not very often I feel fashionable. Nuneaton or Narborough roads,would spoil me rotten..... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RonnieTodger 3,669 Posted 9 October 2020 Report Share Posted 9 October 2020 13 minutes ago, Vince Vega said: Where abouts are you Ronnie? Worth a visit? In Kos mate. the hotel is wonderful, but beach isn’t great. I see they’ve added a load of islands back on, so there’s more choice now too. (Assuming UK & Greece don’t go on each others blacklists). The place we were meant to be going to in Turkey looked a little nicer but we’re just happy to be away and in the sun. 26 degrees today too! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vince Vega 383 Posted 9 October 2020 Report Share Posted 9 October 2020 5 minutes ago, RonnieTodger said: In Kos mate. the hotel is wonderful, but beach isn’t great. I see they’ve added a load of islands back on, so there’s more choice now too. (Assuming UK & Greece don’t go on each others blacklists). The place we were meant to be going to in Turkey looked a little nicer but we’re just happy to be away and in the sun. 26 degrees today too! Where abouts? Kardamena? Been to Kos a few times. Lovely island, but it got disadvantaged with the migrant crisis a few years ago. Had some good times there. Enjoy! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fuchsntf 5,905 Posted 9 October 2020 Report Share Posted 9 October 2020 24 minutes ago, RonnieTodger said: In Kos mate. the hotel is wonderful, but beach isn’t great. I see they’ve added a load of islands back on, so there’s more choice now too. (Assuming UK & Greece don’t go on each others blacklists). The place we were meant to be going to in Turkey looked a little nicer but we’re just happy to be away and in the sun. 26 degrees today too! Any photos..to get our feet a itching.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fuchsntf 5,905 Posted 9 October 2020 Report Share Posted 9 October 2020 (edited) Back home ,Woellstein, After a 14 day break visting my Daughter & hubby in Bern-oberland Switzerland. Spectacular wheelchair accessible wander-routes...Winding through Waterfalls & snow-clad peaks. Vacation-lodges, or Appart-hotels reasonable priced. Lifts Gondels expensive, site-seeing & Beer & food can be on the high side.... 3000 new & old Local Breweries.. Though there is much that one can Undertake in the nature,without dishing out the dosh...... People helpfull & friendly,but the Oberland Deep Valley Swiss-German dialect....Might as well be in the lost Jungles of S.America. Edited 10 October 2020 by fuchsntf 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Costock_Fox 11,867 Posted 9 October 2020 Report Share Posted 9 October 2020 6 hours ago, Costock_Fox said: Hahahah mate that’s the exact post that made me do an about turn on Athens, guaranteed a bunch of pissed up football fans all get an odd number, **** that Well Ryanair have cancelled my flight so that’s a bonus. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RonnieTodger 3,669 Posted 9 October 2020 Report Share Posted 9 October 2020 4 hours ago, Vince Vega said: Where abouts? Kardamena? Been to Kos a few times. Lovely island, but it got disadvantaged with the migrant crisis a few years ago. Had some good times there. Enjoy! Paridisi I think it’s called. Not much round the hotel, but Kos centre isn’t far away! 4 hours ago, fuchsntf said: Any photos..to get our feet a itching.... Haha I haven’t taken any good ones, just these so far 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kopic 853 Posted 9 October 2020 Report Share Posted 9 October 2020 (edited) Absolutely love kos, used to go every year with family sometimes twice, as a child. Havent been for a few years but I really want to go back. My mum went twice in the past few months. We always stay in a lovely little village called Mastihari, everyone there knows us, never really stayed anywhere else but always explore the island. My mum went for the first time nearly 40cyears ago, to the same village, for myself it was almost like a second home growing up. Shame I don't know what anything is officially called there, as "Peacock Forest" and "Tortoise Mountain" are brilliant spots. Edited 9 October 2020 by Kopic 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LCFCtotheprem 106 Posted 9 October 2020 Report Share Posted 9 October 2020 8 hours ago, BKLFox said: FYI, I recently received my refund from Jet2 it actually took longer than 28days was closer to 50 depending on which mail you take as the start date as i got a mail on the 17th Aug to say refund process started then another on the 1st Sep? with the refund coming through on the 7th Oct although either date is longer than 28days. The person that i was travelling with hasn't received their refund as yet & we cancelled at the same time so got the same mails 17th Aug & 1st Sep, i guess its just taking its time to filter through to them, so i wouldn't expect it within 28days but it will turn up eventually. They obviously aren’t very consistent with the refunds then, I got mine refunded 5 days after the trip was cancelled 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mark 'expert' Lawrenson 2,733 Posted 11 October 2020 Report Share Posted 11 October 2020 It’s the weekend and a Spanish bank holiday and I’ve just heard the first British couple we’ve come across complaining that the beach is full of Spanish people! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nod.E 2,332 Posted 11 October 2020 Report Share Posted 11 October 2020 Just got back from Santorini. I'm a lucky bugger in that the need to quarantine was removed on Thursday night, just as I started to dread 2 weeks of isolation. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dr The Singh 4,941 Posted 11 October 2020 Report Share Posted 11 October 2020 Booked flights for Los Angeles next summer. Let's hope we can go Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FoxesDeb 2,298 Posted 11 October 2020 Report Share Posted 11 October 2020 3 hours ago, Nod.E said: Just got back from Santorini. I'm a lucky bugger in that the need to quarantine was removed on Thursday night, just as I started to dread 2 weeks of isolation. Is it as beautiful as it looks? I've never been but it's on my wish list. I'm guessing it was probably pretty quiet? A good thing or not, depending on what you're looking for..! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FoxesDeb 2,298 Posted 11 October 2020 Report Share Posted 11 October 2020 The planned weekend in Portugal had to be cancelled, I realised that we would need to be quarantining on our wedding day so obviously a no go! We changed the flights no problem though, so we're off to sunny Spain this weekend on a mini honeymoon, hoping to go to Malta in November for longer if we can. The weather looks ok, and the hotel looks fab, but if anyone has any recommendations for Alicante town places to eat and/or drink I'm all ears Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nod.E 2,332 Posted 11 October 2020 Report Share Posted 11 October 2020 19 minutes ago, FoxesDeb said: Is it as beautiful as it looks? I've never been but it's on my wish list. I'm guessing it was probably pretty quiet? A good thing or not, depending on what you're looking for..! It's breathtaking, didn't get bored of the views all week! We stayed in Imerovigli which is much quieter than Oia, which is both more expensive and more of an Instagram hotspot. Having visited Oia I came to the conclusion that I preferred Imerovigli as it feels less spoiled by tourism. It's not as though Oia is exactly bustling with bars and a vibrant atmosphere. To me it just seemed like there were more people and more shops selling tat, so better to go to Imerovigli and do a quiet, relaxing holiday properly and on a 'lower' budget! There weren't really any bars anywhere. Obviously the season is winding down now but surely a result of the ongoing global situation, it was really eerie how many pools lay empty and villas and hotels boarded up. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FoxesDeb 2,298 Posted 11 October 2020 Report Share Posted 11 October 2020 10 minutes ago, Nod.E said: It's breathtaking, didn't get bored of the views all week! We stayed in Imerovigli which is much quieter than Oia, which is both more expensive and more of an Instagram hotspot. Having visited Oia I came to the conclusion that I preferred Imerovigli as it feels less spoiled by tourism. It's not as though Oia is exactly bustling with bars and a vibrant atmosphere. To me it just seemed like there were more people and more shops selling tat, so better to go to Imerovigli and do a quiet, relaxing holiday properly and on a 'lower' budget! There weren't really any bars anywhere. Obviously the season is winding down now but surely a result of the ongoing global situation, it was really eerie how many pools lay empty and villas and hotels boarded up. You're right, that is breath taking! And it sounds like my kind of holiday Glad you enjoyed it, it puts my forthcoming weekend in Alicante to shame. Your last sentence is a real worry, hopefully soon the daft quarantining rules will come to an end and people can get back to normal, if it's not too late for them... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
isaidno 650 Posted 12 October 2020 Report Share Posted 12 October 2020 Just come back from a week on the Isle of Wight. Absolutely loved it. Loads of things to do for my young daughter. Some stunning views on the coastline. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rachhere 1,926 Posted 12 October 2020 Report Share Posted 12 October 2020 On 09/10/2020 at 21:15, Kopic said: Absolutely love kos, used to go every year with family sometimes twice, as a child. Havent been for a few years but I really want to go back. My mum went twice in the past few months. We always stay in a lovely little village called Mastihari, everyone there knows us, never really stayed anywhere else but always explore the island. My mum went for the first time nearly 40cyears ago, to the same village, for myself it was almost like a second home growing up. Shame I don't know what anything is officially called there, as "Peacock Forest" and "Tortoise Mountain" are brilliant spots. We went there last year - it's a really nice spot, and super convenient for the airport! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sampson 3,107 Posted 13 October 2020 Report Share Posted 13 October 2020 (edited) What are you guys who are visiting countries on the quarenteen list doing for insurance? I'm interested to know how feasible these countries are still. I know the European Health Card covers some things but it doesnt cover repatriation in case of illness I thought. Edited 13 October 2020 by Sampson Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FoxesDeb 2,298 Posted 13 October 2020 Report Share Posted 13 October 2020 41 minutes ago, Sampson said: What are you guys who are visiting countries on the quarenteen list doing for insurance? I'm interested to know how feasible these countries are still. I know the European Health Card covers some things but it doesnt cover repatriation in case of illness I thought. Probably foolishly we have nothing other than the EHIC card. Our multi trip policy ran out before Covid, and when we went to Spain recently I genuinely forgot to renew, it wasn't a condition of going. Going again this weekend and haven't bought a policy yet, it's probably something I should look into though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Costock_Fox 11,867 Posted 13 October 2020 Report Share Posted 13 October 2020 Scotland in a couple of weeks. I swear if Sturgeon locks me out I’m posting her a turd. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Izzy 23,511 Posted 13 October 2020 Report Share Posted 13 October 2020 12 minutes ago, Costock_Fox said: Scotland in a couple of weeks. I swear if Sturgeon locks me out I’m posting her a turd. Hopefully she think's it's a black pudding and eats it Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Costock_Fox 11,867 Posted 13 October 2020 Report Share Posted 13 October 2020 2 hours ago, Izzy said: Hopefully she think's it's a black pudding and eats it Let’s be honest she would batter me Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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