Where can we go this Summer

Where do you think you will be able to go this Summer ?

 

 

How are things looking for a Summer Getaway and when do we think we will be able to get out of here ?. Unfortunately, the answer is nowhere at the moment, however we have to keep a positive mental attitude.

We need to believe that sometime soon we will all be packing, heading to the airport in our finest holiday attire, checking in for our flight and having a little drink in the bar, airside. Remember the excitement of being called for your flight, sitting into your seat, strapping in, drinks and food at 30,000 ft, dear god let it happen soon !

So, where looks likely to be a good bet ?, what countries are doing well with low Covid levels and advanced vaccination programmes ?. Here is our list of potential candidates, based not on a crystal ball, but on their case levels and numbers vaccinated. This list is all very well, but bear in mind we still need the go ahead from our government to get out of here. One thing at a time, heres where we “might” be able to get to.

USA

OK, not one you might have expected to be on the list, with their (still) horrendous daily infection and hospital numbers. However, Uncle Joe (the president) has said that every adult American should have had their first vaccination shot by the end of April. Nearly a third of all Americans have already received at least one dose of vaccine, so there is a great possibility of America opening up by this Summer.

Where will we go ?, the usual hotspots of Florida, California etc will still be on a lot of peoples lists and with the Theme Parks, Disney, Universal etc exercising safe post Covid practises they will be very popular. A lot of people will want to avoid contact with others, so road trips, cruise lines with smaller ships and renting villas rather than staying in hotels will start to become part of our new norm.

 

Anguilla

It takes a couple of flights to get here, the cost of some of their hotels can be quite eyewatering and if you are looking for entertainment for your kids, this may not be the place for you. However, the island is practically Covid free and they expect to have 70% of their population to have had at least their first dose of vaccine before the end of June.

So, if you managed to save some money during lockdown, by not having to commute and with no restaurants or pubs to go to, this might be the ideal “break the bank” destination for you.

 

 

Seychelles

With 50% of it’s population already vaccinated with at least one dose, this wonderful tropical honeymoon destination is calling out for people to visit. It’s ok, you don’t have to be on honeymoon to enjoy all it’s attractions, you can be honeymooners of any age. Accommodation choices are many and varied, not really suited for budget conscious travellers, but stunning none the less.

 

Malta

Grasping at straws a little here, Malta is technically still in partial lockdown, but then again so are we. The difference between Ireland and Malta is that nearly 40% of their population have already received at least one dose of vaccine. They plan to reopen to tourists from June, so we will keep an eye on that.

Assuming we reopen around the same time, there should be direct flights from Ireland and Malta is a very family focused, sunny and warm destination.

 

Maldives

All those beautiful, tropical islands crying out for visitors and we can’t get there (yet). With over 50% of their population having had at least one dose, the Maldives are powering ahead with their vaccination programme.

What can you say about the Maldives ; year round sunshine, incredible beaches, fabulous food, wonderful people and an incredible array of accommodation choices.

 

Israel

The worldwide king of the vaccination roll out, Israel seems to be on the winning side in the Covid battle. Over 60% of it’s population has already received at least their first dose of vaccine. Bars are open, restaurants are open, we just need to be able to get there.

There is so much to see and do in Israel, religious travel is a big part of their attraction, but they also have fabulous family orientated beach resorts and don’t forget the unforgettable experience of your first “float” in the Dead Sea.

 

So there’s six of the best possibilities for this year, assuming things keep going the way they are (writing this on 16Apr), we should be able to visit some, if not all of the above this year.

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