kingdong Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 16 hours ago, CG1 Blue said: I don't have the virus. And nor does anybody I know. yet 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonray Posted September 20, 2020 Share Posted September 20, 2020 On 9/19/2020 at 3:41 AM, CG1 Blue said: Thanks, but maybe I shouldn't have chosen the word "joys". As you say, I can get the female 'company' at home. For me the joys include tropical climate, jungle treks, fishing, beach life, Thai food etc etc. Don't forget vistiting temples....ha ha ha ha hha ha 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post tonray Posted September 20, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted September 20, 2020 58 minutes ago, Kalorymetr said: Come to Portugal, lots of Brits here is that a selling point ? 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CG1 Blue Posted September 20, 2020 Author Share Posted September 20, 2020 20 hours ago, kingdong said: yet Correct. There are lots of things I don't have yet. So what's your point? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bermondburi Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 I looked everywhere in SE Asia. They're all closed to tourists, or as in the case of Cambodia come with heavy caveats that still include 14 days sitting in one location. I looked further afield at Sri Lanka, Bangladesh etc, same story. The best options I could see were Cyprus, Turkey, Albania. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brewsterbudgen Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 The OP has his answer. For SE Asia, currently Cambodia is the only one, with considerable caveats, and no direct flights from Europe and very little transit options. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scammed Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 well, sounds like money is of no issue for you. you are still in EU and that means parts of caribbean is still your homeland, french and dutch islands 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post whaleboneman Posted September 22, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted September 22, 2020 17 hours ago, bermondburi said: I looked everywhere in SE Asia. They're all closed to tourists, or as in the case of Cambodia come with heavy caveats that still include 14 days sitting in one location. I looked further afield at Sri Lanka, Bangladesh etc, same story. The best options I could see were Cyprus, Turkey, Albania. Bangladesh??? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khunjeff Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 16 hours ago, brewsterbudgen said: The OP has his answer. For SE Asia, currently Cambodia is the only one, with considerable caveats, and no direct flights from Europe and very little transit options. Cambodia is NOT allowing tourists into the country at this time. There seems to be a belief (seen several times in this thread already) that anyone willing to plunk down a $2000 deposit can enter, but that isn't the case. The country has suspended VOA and e-visas, and Cambodian consular offices are not issuing tourist visas. Even if you're willing to pay the costs and go through quarantine, you can only get a visa if you are a diplomat or a person doing business in Cambodia (and they will require more than just your say-so to back that up). 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Guderian Posted September 22, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted September 22, 2020 On 9/19/2020 at 3:41 AM, CG1 Blue said: Thanks, but maybe I shouldn't have chosen the word "joys". As you say, I can get the female 'company' at home. For me the joys include tropical climate, jungle treks, fishing, beach life, Thai food etc etc. The Eden Project in Cornwall should fit the bill and no need for any air travel! It's got the largest indoor tropical rain forest in the world, so that's your jungle treks and tropical climate sorted. Cornwall has many wonderful beaches and excellent fishing, so no problems on that front. And there are a number of good Thai restaurants not far away in Falmouth and Padstow (or visit Rick Stein and see what he's got on the menu, lol), and even a Thai-Chinese place in St. Austell near the Eden Project. What more could you ask for? 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post seancbk Posted September 22, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted September 22, 2020 On 9/20/2020 at 6:11 AM, Kalorymetr said: Come to Portugal, lots of Brits here, town I stay in I started calling "British village". Isn't that a reason not to go? 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrfaroukh Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 I feel you shouldn't take a risk to travel far from home. You never know they can lockdown at any time and you may have to stay there for a long time. I suggest you to go to nearby countries like Spain there are beautiful beaches in Canary island. Playa de Engelsk was lovely. Or you may go to Greece good food and reasonably good beaches. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser Soze666 Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 On 9/20/2020 at 6:56 AM, kingdong said: yet How seriously pathetic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max69xl Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 On 9/19/2020 at 4:13 AM, CG1 Blue said: Agree, but I'm not willing to trash my entire life for a virus Anywhere else than the UK would be better,right? You might be up for another lockdown in the near future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCC1701A Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 (edited) On 9/19/2020 at 2:17 AM, CG1 Blue said: I'd love to hear from learned TVF members about where I could go that will a) let me in the country, and b) offer me some of the many joys that Thailand provided before Covid. the largest group of Thais outside of Thailand are in a very large Thai community in Los Angeles. Edited September 22, 2020 by NCC1701A 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Thomas J Posted September 22, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted September 22, 2020 I am from the USA. Mexico was always dangerous. Certain tourist areas like Cozumel, Cancun, and Playa del Carmen were always pretty safe. Less so now as the drug gangs have even taken over those areas to some extent and murders in those areas are far more common. The nicest and safest spot in Mexico is Cabo san Lucas south of California. Absolutely gorgeous, and for the most part still very safe. https://www.tripadvisor.com/Tourism-g152515-Cabo_San_Lucas_Los_Cabos_Baja_California-Vacations.html 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazykopite Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 (edited) Everywhere is closed shop ! suggest you hire a sunbed And get some stickers of palm trees to put on your walls for at least the next six months mind you Thailand is opening up from October 1st but it will cost a million per month and that includes the 1st 14 days in isolation so you need to bring one of those expensive latex dolls in your suitcase ???????????? PS I’m in Thailand my wife is stuck in the UK since the virus she has no chance of getting back yet ☹️☹️☹️ Edited September 22, 2020 by crazykopite 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Know not me Posted September 22, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted September 22, 2020 Mexico is great if you can speak Spanish. If you cant speak Spanish stick to the tourists areas like Cancun, playa de Carmen or other tourists areas. Once you get into the interior of Mexico off the beaten track language is a big problem when you can't read the menu and don't know what to eat. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thingamabob Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 You include a lot of info which is of no interest to anybody but yourself, however, my advice is to stay right where you are in these troubled times. Failing that, give Cambodia a try. You'll get in, at least, at a price, but you will most likely be quarantined. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bermondburi Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 3 hours ago, whaleboneman said: Bangladesh??? Haha. I've been there before and it wouldn't be my first choice for sure. But desperate times call for desperate measures. Just been told at work that we're being forced to take our vacation time in 15 day blocks so anywhere with quarantine is out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFishman1 Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 Belize 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ireland32 Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 (edited) On 9/19/2020 at 4:10 AM, CG1 Blue said: Where would you recommend in Mexico? I've been to Mexico a couple of times. Cancun with a gf, and Playa Del Carmen with my daughter. Lots of murders of Americans lately look for American Expat Camps , probably fb forums , check out Ecuador OR panama Edited September 22, 2020 by Ireland32 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skallywag Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 On 9/19/2020 at 2:17 AM, CG1 Blue said: I've reached the point where I need to get away and I can't wait any longer (Sarcasm, don't take it personally) Oh my, let us all help out this poor soul who "needs to get away" I once went 4 years without a vacation. There is a pandemic man. Just wait and save your money for when travel is safe and you have an option for a vaccine before you go. If you do catch the Covid during your airport transits, on the airplane, or in the country you visit, are TVF members liable for giving you the destination suggestion? ???????????????? Best of Luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DekDaeng Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 On 9/19/2020 at 3:17 AM, Upnotover said: You will be better off seeking the "joys" of Thailand at your local Chinese massage parlour. I don't think any country is open and certainly not for a short holiday. Short time yes, short holiday no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janner1 Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 3 hours ago, crazykopite said: PS I’m in Thailand my wife is stuck in the UK since the virus she has no chance of getting back yet ☹️☹️☹️ Correct me if I am wrong but If your wife is a Thai national she can return home with little restriction other than self isolation. The biggest hurdle though not impossible if she goes on standby is the direct flight. Check it out with the embassy and good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logosone Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 Unless you can afford the Maldives the only sensible option is Spain. Lots of great options there. Flights to Europe still available now. Cheap too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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natway09 Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 You need to think seriously about your travel this year. If you are lucky to have a job, just knuckle down, forget about a vacation this year & you are right do "not trash your life"or you or your daughter die... Asia in many places is riddled with the virus or closed, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
condohope Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 Friend of mine just a minute ago wrote to me that he is going back to Puerto Princesa Philippines where he lived for 15 years but expects 5 days quarantine in gov. Hotel with one test before end of isolation. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronaldo0 Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 Cuba . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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