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NJ, Your main concern from the beginning of this pandemic in my view has mainly been focused on the economy, and especially the hospitality industry, who I think most would agree have taken the brunt of the financial loss.
Your post @22.01 more or less validates my post at 21.26. While I believe you do spend your fair share within the UK, on other than hospitality, or very little compared to what you would if you went abroad, is the point I'm trying to make. If you're that concerned / sincere about the hospitality industry within the UK, then with respect, put your money were your mouth is, as they say, and support such when the restrictions are eased. A staycation in the UK is going to be even more valuable in the coming months because there are no doubt going to be thousands less tourists coming to the UK from other countries. So anyone who may have the funds at home for a holiday should look to support the UK economy.
Looking ahead I can't really see holidays abroad getting off the ground this year , and even if they do, it won't be the same as you may have experienced in the past, my feeling is that restrictions all over will be in place for some time to come yet. That sun drenched beach is a long way off, in the real world at the moment.