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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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Who is still going regardless? I can quarantine and work from home on my return but is it worth going if it's a ghost town? I'm supposed to be flying 2nd october for 17nights from bristol with Ryanair
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"Who is still going regardless? I can quarantine and work from home on my return but is it worth going if it's a ghost town? I'm supposed to be flying 2nd october for 17nights from bristol with Ryanair
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It'll only be a ghost town if nobody goes because they think it will be a ghost town.
We are going regardless. If the planes are flying and the good people of GC will have us we WILL be there! We are bringing friends with us too so sorry ghosts... enjoy the peace and quiet because we are seriously in the mood to party.
Arriving on 5 October. Leaving on the 26th. Staying in an 8 person villa and have NO intention of being lonely!
PDI. You. Have. Been. Warned.  |
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By *amissCouple
over a year ago
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"Who is still going regardless? I can quarantine and work from home on my return but is it worth going if it's a ghost town? I'm supposed to be flying 2nd october for 17nights from bristol with Ryanair
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I think it's very much a personal choice, what are your expectations and are they likely to be fulfilled. No one can know what will be happening when you are booked to go, but it's still a lovely time of year to have a sunny holiday  |
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"Who is still going regardless? I can quarantine and work from home on my return but is it worth going if it's a ghost town? I'm supposed to be flying 2nd october for 17nights from bristol with Ryanair
I think it's very much a personal choice, what are your expectations and are they likely to be fulfilled. No one can know what will be happening when you are booked to go, but it's still a lovely time of year to have a sunny holiday "
I agree with you ...
Cant go in October this year .. 2 weeks quarantine from gc to uk .... well i will lose my job !!
Anyway everyone who can go .. enjoy it !!!x
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By *amissCouple
over a year ago
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"Who is still going regardless? I can quarantine and work from home on my return but is it worth going if it's a ghost town? I'm supposed to be flying 2nd october for 17nights from bristol with Ryanair
I think it's very much a personal choice, what are your expectations and are they likely to be fulfilled. No one can know what will be happening when you are booked to go, but it's still a lovely time of year to have a sunny holiday
I agree with you ...
Cant go in October this year .. 2 weeks quarantine from gc to uk .... well i will lose my job !!
Anyway everyone who can go .. enjoy it !!!x
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That's a shame RB x |
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"Who is still going regardless? I can quarantine and work from home on my return but is it worth going if it's a ghost town? I'm supposed to be flying 2nd october for 17nights from bristol with Ryanair
I think it's very much a personal choice, what are your expectations and are they likely to be fulfilled. No one can know what will be happening when you are booked to go, but it's still a lovely time of year to have a sunny holiday
I agree with you ...
Cant go in October this year .. 2 weeks quarantine from gc to uk .... well i will lose my job !!
Anyway everyone who can go .. enjoy it !!!x
That's a shame RB x"
Yes Samiss... but that is life and lots of people in the same situation now .. x |
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By *amissCouple
over a year ago
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"Who is still going regardless? I can quarantine and work from home on my return but is it worth going if it's a ghost town? I'm supposed to be flying 2nd october for 17nights from bristol with Ryanair
I think it's very much a personal choice, what are your expectations and are they likely to be fulfilled. No one can know what will be happening when you are booked to go, but it's still a lovely time of year to have a sunny holiday
I agree with you ...
Cant go in October this year .. 2 weeks quarantine from gc to uk .... well i will lose my job !!
Anyway everyone who can go .. enjoy it !!!x
That's a shame RB x
Yes Samiss... but that is life and lots of people in the same situation now .. x"
They certainly are, let's hope things change soon, for everyone x |
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"Who is still going regardless? I can quarantine and work from home on my return but is it worth going if it's a ghost town? I'm supposed to be flying 2nd october for 17nights from bristol with Ryanair
I think it's very much a personal choice, what are your expectations and are they likely to be fulfilled. No one can know what will be happening when you are booked to go, but it's still a lovely time of year to have a sunny holiday
I agree with you ...
Cant go in October this year .. 2 weeks quarantine from gc to uk .... well i will lose my job !!
Anyway everyone who can go .. enjoy it !!!x
That's a shame RB x
Yes Samiss... but that is life and lots of people in the same situation now .. x
They certainly are, let's hope things change soon, for everyone x"
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"Who is still going regardless? I can quarantine and work from home on my return but is it worth going if it's a ghost town? I'm supposed to be flying 2nd october for 17nights from bristol with Ryanair
I think it's very much a personal choice, what are your expectations and are they likely to be fulfilled. No one can know what will be happening when you are booked to go, but it's still a lovely time of year to have a sunny holiday
I agree with you ...
Cant go in October this year .. 2 weeks quarantine from gc to uk .... well i will lose my job !!
Anyway everyone who can go .. enjoy it !!!x
That's a shame RB x
Yes Samiss... but that is life and lots of people in the same situation now .. x
They certainly are, let's hope things change soon, for everyone x"
The canaries government are working really hard on testing on arrival and departure to try to get tourists back so keep you fingers crossed RB it's not over yet  |
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"Who is still going regardless? I can quarantine and work from home on my return but is it worth going if it's a ghost town? I'm supposed to be flying 2nd october for 17nights from bristol with Ryanair
I think it's very much a personal choice, what are your expectations and are they likely to be fulfilled. No one can know what will be happening when you are booked to go, but it's still a lovely time of year to have a sunny holiday
I agree with you ...
Cant go in October this year .. 2 weeks quarantine from gc to uk .... well i will lose my job !!
Anyway everyone who can go .. enjoy it !!!x
That's a shame RB x
Yes Samiss... but that is life and lots of people in the same situation now .. x
They certainly are, let's hope things change soon, for everyone x
The canaries government are working really hard on testing on arrival and departure to try to get tourists back so keep you fingers crossed RB it's not over yet "
Yes gc goverment are working hard on testing .. but even if i will be tested negative i still have to self isolate for 14 days .that the way it is in NI ..
Unless it will change in October x |
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We are going with Jet2 on a package booked 12 months ago... I am almost certain it will be cancelled and, tbh, want them to do so asap.
Our backup plan is to fly via a carrier still flying and spend our time at Venus (we are already booked for a few days).
If I were a gambler I would book now but I'm not lol.... I just hope we can book flights and Venus at short notice.... |
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By *inaMarkCouple
over a year ago
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If the flight goes (Easyjet) then we go, still 4 weeks so anything could change (quarantine being lifted for Islands) (Spain Stopping UK because of our numbers) (World stops spinning) etc.
It's a holiday, we've both been lucky enough to work all thru the lockdown and want a break.
The urge isn't the sex, the urge is just to get away .. from fools here (not Fabs ..well mostly) from constant news about the virus.
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"We are going with Jet2 on a package booked 12 months ago... I am almost certain it will be cancelled and, tbh, want them to do so asap.
Our backup plan is to fly via a carrier still flying and spend our time at Venus (we are already booked for a few days).
If I were a gambler I would book now but I'm not lol.... I just hope we can book flights and Venus at short notice...."
Our deposit went through today. If our flight gets cancelled we will join you on a last minute search. |
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"We are going with Jet2 on a package booked 12 months ago... I am almost certain it will be cancelled and, tbh, want them to do so asap.
Our backup plan is to fly via a carrier still flying and spend our time at Venus (we are already booked for a few days).
If I were a gambler I would book now but I'm not lol.... I just hope we can book flights and Venus at short notice....
Our deposit went through today. If our flight gets cancelled we will join you on a last minute search."
That's the thing.... There may be a mass rush to book flights....
We will probably go with wizzair |
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"If the flight goes (Easyjet) then we go, still 4 weeks so anything could change (quarantine being lifted for Islands) (Spain Stopping UK because of our numbers) (World stops spinning) etc.
It's a holiday, we've both been lucky enough to work all thru the lockdown and want a break.
The urge isn't the sex, the urge is just to get away .. from fools here (not Fabs ..well mostly) from constant news about the virus.
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Totally agree...... |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"We are going with Jet2 on a package booked 12 months ago... I am almost certain it will be cancelled and, tbh, want them to do so asap.
Our backup plan is to fly via a carrier still flying and spend our time at Venus (we are already booked for a few days).
If I were a gambler I would book now but I'm not lol.... I just hope we can book flights and Venus at short notice....
Our deposit went through today. If our flight gets cancelled we will join you on a last minute search.
That's the thing.... There may be a mass rush to book flights....
We will probably go with wizzair"
Are you as tempted as we are to just get on a plane tomorrow? |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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Return flight booked with Ryanair. Couldnt not at £19.99 one way. PDI on 2nd October for 17 nights. Ghost town or not, itll be whatever I make of it. Hope to see some of you there. |
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By *amissCouple
over a year ago
chelmsford |
"Once again doom & gloom
Just take it as a holiday. There is still places open in the yumbo centre and cita for a drink "
Maybe let people make their own decisions. Not everyone can quarantine for 2 weeks....it's not really about having a drink either... |
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We have two weeks booked off from work from the 8th and if the flight and hotel are still available, then we go. Either that or its two weeks sitting at home as we have to have the time off work. If we go away and then have to sit at home for two weeks to isolate, at least we will have had two weeks of sun beforehand. We are lucky as we can work from home while isolating.
If the holiday ends up being two weeks of reading, a couple of early drinks and early nights, we would rather do that in the sun, than indoors in the Midlands. |
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By *amissCouple
over a year ago
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"We have two weeks booked off from work from the 8th and if the flight and hotel are still available, then we go. Either that or its two weeks sitting at home as we have to have the time off work. If we go away and then have to sit at home for two weeks to isolate, at least we will have had two weeks of sun beforehand. We are lucky as we can work from home while isolating.
If the holiday ends up being two weeks of reading, a couple of early drinks and early nights, we would rather do that in the sun, than indoors in the Midlands. "
Makes sense |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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If we don’t have a quarantine on our return we will be there from the 11th for 11 nights, if Venus is fully occupied we will stay at another adult only hotel.
Turkey is probably plan b  |
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"We are going with Jet2 on a package booked 12 months ago... I am almost certain it will be cancelled and, tbh, want them to do so asap.
Our backup plan is to fly via a carrier still flying and spend our time at Venus (we are already booked for a few days).
If I were a gambler I would book now but I'm not lol.... I just hope we can book flights and Venus at short notice....
Our deposit went through today. If our flight gets cancelled we will join you on a last minute search.
That's the thing.... There may be a mass rush to book flights....
We will probably go with wizzair"
If you go with wizzair book Saturdays flights only! They changed my October flights dates 3 times already. They moved passengers from midweeks flights to Saturdays. |
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"Just seen Greenfield hotel is shut down
Where did you see that? That's sad, it's a very popular hotel."
Phoned them yesterday and yes greenfield is closed we are ment to be out there in October 10th but thay said would not be open so not looking good |
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By *amissCouple
over a year ago
chelmsford |
"Just seen Greenfield hotel is shut down
Where did you see that? That's sad, it's a very popular hotel.
Phoned them yesterday and yes greenfield is closed we are ment to be out there in October 10th but thay said would not be open so not looking good"
Oh dear, can you get somewhere else? |
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"We are going with Jet2 on a package booked 12 months ago... I am almost certain it will be cancelled and, tbh, want them to do so asap.
Our backup plan is to fly via a carrier still flying and spend our time at Venus (we are already booked for a few days).
If I were a gambler I would book now but I'm not lol.... I just hope we can book flights and Venus at short notice....
Our deposit went through today. If our flight gets cancelled we will join you on a last minute search.
That's the thing.... There may be a mass rush to book flights....
We will probably go with wizzair
If you go with wizzair book Saturdays flights only! They changed my October flights dates 3 times already. They moved passengers from midweeks flights to Saturdays. "
Thanks... Yes, that's what I was looking at.... Luton
Probably wouldn't need much luggage either... They have 3 luggage options it seems..
Still waiting for Jet2 at the mo.... And then decide if we even bother tbh as we are back in Dec anyway (in theory) |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Abora catarina closed while november
Really..didn't know that either, I know some of the Riu hotels are closing for a period. X"
I didn't either, we are booked to go out there 4th November but TIU are not chasing us for balance. I'm wondering if this is why and will they open in November?
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By *amissCouple
over a year ago
chelmsford |
"Abora catarina closed while november
Really..didn't know that either, I know some of the Riu hotels are closing for a period. X
I didn't either, we are booked to go out there 4th November but TIU are not chasing us for balance. I'm wondering if this is why and will they open in November?
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Hmm...you would think TUI would let you know, one way or the other... |
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"Abora catarina closed while november
Really..didn't know that either, I know some of the Riu hotels are closing for a period. X
I didn't either, we are booked to go out there 4th November but TIU are not chasing us for balance. I'm wondering if this is why and will they open in November?
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They should be open from 1st November. You can check what Lopesan hotels will be closed on lopesan dot com site. |
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"Abora catarina closed while november
Really..didn't know that either, I know some of the Riu hotels are closing for a period. X
I didn't either, we are booked to go out there 4th November but TIU are not chasing us for balance. I'm wondering if this is why and will they open in November?
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We are also due in the caterina on the 4th.
Booked with easyjet holidays
And heard nothing yet.
No news is good news lol |
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By *eartyMan
over a year ago
Bothwell |
I am still thinking of going ..... if it is allowed.
The fun might not be there .... but some sunshine and relaxing is good.
I could stay at home ..... and put my lights on at 7 now !! Woohoo !!!  |
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Hello all, I will be leaving it this year then going next year 2021 instead , I normally go in November for 33 nights and in March 2021 for the first time , I will leave it till the last minute minutes book and I know it will cost more then mass it About , It's a shame this all happened , I got 3 good friends Living in PDI that told me to leave it for a while |
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By *amissCouple
over a year ago
chelmsford |
"Hello all, I will be leaving it this year then going next year 2021 instead , I normally go in November for 33 nights and in March 2021 for the first time , I will leave it till the last minute minutes book and I know it will cost more then mass it About , It's a shame this all happened , I got 3 good friends Living in PDI that told me to leave it for a while "
Morning Eric, hope you are well. Yes we won't go this year either, I hope things pick up for them soon. Take care. |
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"The Canary Islands Government has several test options to carry out on tourists entering and leaving the islands, as has been sent to the central Government in Madrid for approval, although it has a preference for a test that has all the guarantees of reliability, is the fastest on the market giving reliable results in just two minutes, and it only costs 15 euros" |
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By *amissCouple
over a year ago
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""The Canary Islands Government has several test options to carry out on tourists entering and leaving the islands, as has been sent to the central Government in Madrid for approval, although it has a preference for a test that has all the guarantees of reliability, is the fastest on the market giving reliable results in just two minutes, and it only costs 15 euros"
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When will that be ready for use? |
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""The Canary Islands Government has several test options to carry out on tourists entering and leaving the islands, as has been sent to the central Government in Madrid for approval, although it has a preference for a test that has all the guarantees of reliability, is the fastest on the market giving reliable results in just two minutes, and it only costs 15 euros"
When will that be ready for use? "
The article doesn’t say. I think the choice of test has been left to the Canarians but the kit is being bought by Madrid. Here's the rest of the article:
"It is called the DSA Analyzer test, from the Rhogen laboratory, which works as a kind of hand-held breathalyzer and allows giving results from exhaled air.
This test, which was approved by European standards last week, as it meets all the reliability parameters, allows the identification of the different phases of virus infection through exhaled air.
The other option is the rapid detection PCR whose cost is 30 euros, but the time for results is one hour. The advantages of the Rhogen laboratory test are what make it the first option, according to Government sources.
In addition to informing Central Government of these two test options, the document sent by the regional Executive, through the Tourism and Health Ministries, points to two "requirements" of the Canary Islands.
The first is that the tests must be done at airports, which are the responsibility of the State, since other alternatives, such as doing it abroad have logistics and costs that make it very difficult.
The Canary Islands also want all passengers to be included, and not just foreign tourists.
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By (user no longer on site)
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"That's interesting "
There are also stories in the press that Pfizer will have a vaccine approved by the end of October. This might just be rumours to bump up their share prices but they are saying their data is already submitted. |
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By *amissCouple
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"That's interesting
There are also stories in the press that Pfizer will have a vaccine approved by the end of October. This might just be rumours to bump up their share prices but they are saying their data is already submitted. "
Let's hope they get this sorted soon |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Has anyone ever done a one way cruise to or from the Canaries?
I don't think any sea cruises are operating at present, just some small ship river cruises"
I really fancy the idea of flying to GC one way and cruising back after our holiday. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I hear there hardly any people in PDI at present, last drink is 2330 everywhere, then clubs are shut.
Looks like I'll have to consider a different destination  Any ideas?"
The Canaries are desperate to get their Covid-19 numbers down before the winter season starts. So a quiet period prior to October makes good sense. |
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By *amissCouple
over a year ago
chelmsford |
"I hear there hardly any people in PDI at present, last drink is 2330 everywhere, then clubs are shut.
Looks like I'll have to consider a different destination Any ideas?
The Canaries are desperate to get their Covid-19 numbers down before the winter season starts. So a quiet period prior to October makes good sense."
It does actually |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Hello all, I will be leaving it this year then going next year 2021 instead , I normally go in November for 33 nights and in March 2021 for the first time , I will leave it till the last minute minutes book and I know it will cost more then mass it About , It's a shame this all happened , I got 3 good friends Living in PDI that told me to leave it for a while "
We have also been told the same. So sad xxx
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Abora catarina closed while november
Really..didn't know that either, I know some of the Riu hotels are closing for a period. X
I didn't either, we are booked to go out there 4th November but TIU are not chasing us for balance. I'm wondering if this is why and will they open in November?
They should be open from 1st November. You can check what Lopesan hotels will be closed on lopesan dot com site. "
We have been told by an employee that they may not open until December. We're due to go in November and TUI have still not asked us to pay balance. Makes us suspicious. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Abora catarina closed while november
Really..didn't know that either, I know some of the Riu hotels are closing for a period. X
I didn't either, we are booked to go out there 4th November but TIU are not chasing us for balance. I'm wondering if this is why and will they open in November?
Hmm...you would think TUI would let you know, one way or the other..."
We will be chasing TUI so we can make alternative plans
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By *amissCouple
over a year ago
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"Abora catarina closed while november
Really..didn't know that either, I know some of the Riu hotels are closing for a period. X
I didn't either, we are booked to go out there 4th November but TIU are not chasing us for balance. I'm wondering if this is why and will they open in November?
Hmm...you would think TUI would let you know, one way or the other...
We will be chasing TUI so we can make alternative plans
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By (user no longer on site)
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To all those with holiday packages booked recommend you pay your balance on or before due dates. Otherwise you leave yourselves open to loosing your deposit, even if later your holiday company cancelled all holidays for your dates. Might be why TUI are not chasing overdue balances?? They don't have to! Just keep your deposit. Free money for them |
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