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Next years holidays

tanianott
tanianott Posts: 3 Newbie
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edited 19 May 2025 at 3:44PM in Coronavirus Board
I am in a dilemma I have my holiday from this year to next April and also considering booking to do the lions in South Africa next July,However what if this virus is still going  strong and the vaccine is not yet available where would that leave me insurance wise.  The Same goes for anyone that has changed there holiday to next year.

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  • Sea_Shell
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    At the whim of the insurance industry as to what cover they are prepared to offer and at what price.  As even annual cover already in force will come up for renewal at some point, which is then a new contract, subject to the cover available at the time.

    It's potentially a massive issue.
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  • Life__Goes__On
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    tanianott said:
    I am in a dilemma I have my holiday from this year to next April and also considering booking to do the lions in South Africa next July,However what if this virus is still going  strong and the vaccine is not yet available where would that leave me insurance wise.  The Same goes for anyone that has changed there holiday to next year.
    You won't get any insurance cover for COVID-19 for any rebooking
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  • Thrugelmir
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    Not making any overseas plans until there's clarity on a whole range of issues. Going to be sometime before we return to pre virus days. 


  • What if i paid the deposit on my çredit card would I be able to claim it back from them if there are still travel restrictions next year?
  • DCFC79
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    Id wait until this is all done with.
  • Again that is my dilemma because my partner wants to buy tickets to see the lions next year and is worried that the tour and tickets will sell out 😰
  • Life__Goes__On
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    tanianott said:
    Again that is my dilemma because my partner wants to buy tickets to see the lions next year and is worried that the tour and tickets will sell out 😰
    There will be less tourist going overseas  next year,  some  because of COVID-19, some because they can't afford too.
    Personally I wouldn't be worried about tours  being full and selling out.

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