Originally Posted by
sophialite
Thank you
It seems like France would open up around June 18? That's when I was thinking I'd go down to Provence. It's day by day and I'm in constant communication with the property.
I could switch it around I suppose, but I think one factor in France's favor is that there might be an exemption for France arrivals from the UK 14-day quarantine (or, potentially, an exemption if arriving by rail).
For Italy, was actually thinking of doing the JK Place Capri and also exploring Naples. I wanted to avoid Italy from June-August this year, but seems like with fewer tourists it might be positively pleasant.
Afaik that UK exemption will be removed and, coincidence or not, it happened shortly after this kind of announcement from France:
https://www.connexionfrance.com/Fren...n-is-announced
Things can change of course but looks like France is not planning to have any kind of non-domestic travel this summer. And regarding the UK exemption:
https://www.bbc.com/news/business-52...eporting-story
I fully agree with your assessment regarding Italy but that's the rule of thumb during NORMAL times. Even when Italy announces to "reopen" for EU/Schengen travel we will still have to see what kind of T&C's (if any) they would impose and I do think that any kind of crowdedness is not expected in June (at least).
Just my thoughts:
- Capri/Amalfi and some other regions in Italy are truly crazy expensive in July and August and given demand (in the past years) they were even able to extend those crazy rates in June and early September. The high demand though is not necessarily linked to EU demand but mainly to long haul demand (USA, Asia, ...).
- If Italy would only allow EU tourists I bet they will not be able to maintain those crazy daily rates.
- When it comes down to June: keep in mind that many/most EU travellers are still under some sort of curfew and are not able to leave the country for non-essential travel. Belgium for example: June 8. Germany: June 15. Etc. Also keep in mind that Austria is planning to reopen borders for non-essential travel but is still leaving Italy out.
- For this and many other reasons, if you are allowed to travel, I do think that Italy really makes sense in June. It will not be too crowded and you will most probably be able to grab a good deal compared to the usual June rates.