Brexit... Should I Plan a Trip ASAP?
Jun 28, 2016, 6:07 am
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Brexit... Should I Plan a Trip ASAP?
I was thinking of taking my family to London to jump on the cheap Sterling but I was concerned that maybe the political climate might be a bit much. Any advice on if it's a good time to visit?
Jun 28, 2016, 6:09 am
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What do you mean by "the political climate might be a bit much"?
Jun 28, 2016, 7:08 am
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OP - if your concern is over street protests or other political upheaval, that is simply not a reality.
The effects of the vote will be worked on in political back rooms for quite some time. Only if the new government announces unpopular measures might you see political action, but that is some ways away.
I say go, and enjoy yourselves!
The effects of the vote will be worked on in political back rooms for quite some time. Only if the new government announces unpopular measures might you see political action, but that is some ways away.
I say go, and enjoy yourselves!
Jun 28, 2016, 7:57 am
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OP - It is a great time to visit. Not sure what currency you would be using, but if it is strong against the GBP, it will be much cheaper now than in the recent past and likely in the future.
If your concern is that Brexit will result in physical danger, do not let that be a worry. When you read of a breakdown of the government, this has to do with the policy-making apparatus, not with anything having to do with the functioning of the government, including public safety.
If your concern is that Brexit will result in physical danger, do not let that be a worry. When you read of a breakdown of the government, this has to do with the policy-making apparatus, not with anything having to do with the functioning of the government, including public safety.
Jun 28, 2016, 9:48 am
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Street protests may and do happen but dangerous protests or those that impact your travels just aren't a reality. Go and enjoy the exchange rate!
Jun 28, 2016, 10:13 am
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re "Cheap Sterling": You don't have to take the trip now to benefit from the exchange rate. If you think that the Pound Sterling is historically cheap now, but will go up in value later, then buy Sterling in the amount of your vacation budget now to lock in the rate, and actually take the trip sometime down the road once the riots and mayhem in the streets have subsided (j/k).
Jun 28, 2016, 1:34 pm
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I would say it's a better time now than it was a few weeks back.
Jun 28, 2016, 3:27 pm
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