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Wellgood
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Surely it makes sense to NOT book any EU holiday during October half term as Brexit deadline is smack bang in the middle of that week. I'm asking my partner to just wait until we know whats happening but they just want to book now. Am i being too cautious?. I am a natural worst case scenario type of person and don't really fancy potentially being delayed at airports, long queues, etc. with the kids. Am i justified in holding off the booking till we know more? I think so but my partner thinks i'm worrying about nothing. Thanks for any opinions of what you'd do in same predicament.
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  • z1a
    z1a Posts: 2,522 Forumite
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    I agree with your partner.
  • daveyjp
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    Not all half terms are the same week in October. Some schools also have two weeks.
  • Caz3121
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    I'd be more worried about the price of a holiday at this late stage with Thomas Cook teetering.
  • Alan_Bowen
    Alan_Bowen Posts: 4,850 Forumite
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    If you don't book now, it will cost more nearer the time, the deal has been agreed even in a no-deal scenario that flights will continue as normal. The only issue will be delays at the borders and I suspect it may be on the way home, trying to get back into the UK rather than arriving or leaving another EU country that you could be waiting longer than now, but frankly no one knows
  • socks_uk
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    Half-term at the school I work at starts Friday 18th October and back at school on Tuesday 29th. I'm so looking forward to our coach trip to Italy with Shearings Coaches! (£429 each all-inclusive!)
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  • mgdavid
    mgdavid Posts: 6,705 Forumite
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    As this is MSE you could use Brexit as an excuse to can the whole idea of any holiday at halfterm and save the money for next time or a rainy day or add to the early retirement fund or whatever....
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  • Westin
    Westin Posts: 5,942 Forumite
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    Listen to your partner.
  • worldtraveller
    worldtraveller Posts: 14,012 Forumite
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    I personally wouldn't worry about it, but I would suggest you still read the DOT advice HERE on EU travel after Brexit.
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  • mattyprice4004
    mattyprice4004 Posts: 7,492 Forumite
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    The doors aren't going to slam shut at midnight, sadly it looks like you've been sucked in by the propaganda.
    Your partner sounds like who you need to listen to :)
  • Ganga
    Ganga Posts: 4,157 Forumite
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    Or you could always holiday in the UK.
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