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.
13. Havana, Cuba
Zoe Theed is gutted not to be able to take her 14-day beach resort stay in Havana, Cuba. | Other 3rd Party Photo: Pixabay (labelled for reuse)
14. The Norwegian fjords
The pandemic scuppered Kay McFarlane's plans for a journey through the Norwegian fjords. Pictured is Geirangerfjord. | Other 3rd Party Photo: Jetiveri (Pixabay - labelled for reuse)
15. Mauritius
Wendy Mathiot was supposed to be in Mauritius when we launched our Facebook appeal. Pictured are the Seven Coloured Earths in the south-west of the island. | Other 3rd Party Photo: Moongateclimber (WikiMedia Commons - labelled for reuse)
16. Lisbon, Portugal
Alan Jones was supposed to be heading to the Portuguese capital in July. | Other 3rd Party Photo: Pikrepo (labelled for reuse)