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.
9. Mexico
Lockdown was a bitter blow for Rob Hall, who was has to cancel two-year-old plans to get married in Mexico. Pictured is the city of Cancun. | Other 3rd Party Photo: Dronepicr (Wikimedia Commons - labelled for reuse)
10. Asia
Jess White was supposed to be taking a 10th wedding anniversary trip to Asia. Pictured is Singapore. | JPIMedia Photo: Elise Tel
11. Bali, Indonesia
Jackie Binnington was supposed to be going to Bali for a wedding. Pictured is the Tanah Lot temple | Other 3rd Party Photo: DEZALB (Pixabay - labelled for reuse)
12. Houston, Texas, USA
Nicola Spiers was supposed to be heading here this week. | Other 3rd Party Photo: eflon (WikiMedia Commons - labelled for reuse)