We asked our readers on Facebook where they were supposed to be travelling before the pandemic and the responses were heartbreaking.
Sun-soaked summer getaways to Hawaii, frosty encounters in the fjords and close-to-home jaunts in the Cornish countryside are among those put on hold until it is safe to travel again.
Here we take a look at the summer that would’ve been – in the hope the plans be resurrected when the time is right.
5. Miami, Florida, USA
Gary Gould, from Portsmouth, was supposed to head to Miami. He said: 'Still, at least BA how given us a voucher.' | Other 3rd Party Photo: Nigel Morris / Miami Skyline (Flickr - labelled for reuse/unedited. Licence: bit.ly/3g1NLiB)
6. Venice, Italy
Sinéad Suibhne and her pals were supposed to go to Venice last week. Pictured is the Rialto Bridge, which spans the Grand Canal. | Other 3rd Party Photo: Shaun Dunmall (Flickr - labelled for reuse. Unedited. Licence: https://bit.ly/3g1NLiB)
7. Oslo, Norway
James Watson was supposed to head to Oslo, the capital of Norway. Pictured is the Aker Brygge neighbourhood. | Other 3rd Party Photo: dconvertini (Flickr - labelled for reuse. Unedited. Licence: https://bit.ly/3g1NLiB)
8. Berlin, Germany
Lyndsay Hall was disappointed as the outbreak meant her trip to Berlin is off. Pictured is an aerial view of the city. | Other 3rd Party Photo: dronepicr (Wikimedia Commons - labelled for reuse)