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The German word “fernweh” describes a debilitating “longing for distant places” – which avid travellers suffer more than most

But the pandemic, of course, has grounded us and curtailed even the making of future plans to escape. Consequently, many of us are beginning to feel quite sick of home – of the kitchen and cooking, of the television blaring bad news, of the neighbours and their infernal strimming machines and, now that autumn is upon us, leafblowers.

As the vestige of European summertime slips beyond the western horizon, our thoughts traditionally turn towards the prospect of winter sunshine. Perhaps a little Bajan calypso? A touch of shopping in Dubai? And now, mojitos in Havana?

Yet never in recent times has it been so hard to predict what will be available. 

Soon 2020 holiday blues will finally come to an end, there's a faint whiff of optimism in the air that holidays may not be too far away, and everyone is finally crawling out of social hibernation to start the new decade once and for all. Never ones to be left behind, we are already thinking about what 2021 holds. To help your fill your calendar with exotic destinations to daydream about, here are our predictions for the best 2021 holidays to help you craft your "Very Far In Advance Travel Plans"

Double Up on Lions in South Africa 

The Foreign Office (FCO) currently advises against all non-essential travel to every country in the world and this advice runs until April 15, but the travel ban may be extended, so don’t assume travel after this date will go ahead.

However, if it's you who doesn't want to travel abroad this summer, don’t assume you’ll be able to get your money back yet.

Which? Travel editor Rory Boland says: “The best advice we can give at this stage is not to cancel just yet, and wait until the FCO updates its advice against all foreign travel.

Navigating turbulence in the travel industry

Over the last 12 - 18 months, the travel industry has had to contend with the demise of Flybe, Monarch and Thomas Cook, uncertainty around Brexit, flight strikes and now the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is causing turmoil for travel professionals and travellers. 

We’ve all been there – your job is stressing you out, money worries are constantly on your mind and the classic British weather is making your daily outings more like a trek through a monsoon rainforest. Everyday life has a funny way of building up, and before you know it, these little nuisances feel like they are taking over – causing unhelpful tension and anxiety. 

You can’t tackle any of life’s problems, big or small, when you’re worried and worked up. So, the best cure: a spa and wellbeing vacation! 

As dog owners ourselves, we understand how hard it can be to leave your four-legged pal at home while you travel the world. Not only do you worry about their wellbeing while you are away, but you wish that they could enjoy the amazing experience along with you.

Well, despite a popular misconception, you can actually travel with your dog’s fairly easily.

Spending time with the love of your life is always exciting, and there is no better way to celebrate that love than by travelling to the most romantic corners of the world. 

We have put together our top 7 destinations that will make you fall in love all over again… 

Paris, France 

The world has no shortage of breath-taking countries that you can explore, but these 20 destinations are a must for your 2020 bucket list. 

Paris 

Overnight the news broke that tour operator Thomas Cook has gone into administration after rescue talks failed with the government. Thousands of holidaymakers are waking up to the news that their flights and holidays could be affected. It has also triggered the biggest ever peacetime repatriation, aimed at bringing more than 150,000 British holidaymakers home.