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.
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1. Gran Canaria
Danielle Gibson, from Portsmouth, was due to head here for her first wedding anniversary. Pictured is Puerto de Mogán. Photo: FrodeCJ (Pixabay - for reuse)
2. Thailand
Former South Downs college pupil Daz 'Im-ray' was looking forward to heading to Thailand. Picture is the island of Koh Phi Phi. Photo: Elise Tel
3. New York City, USA
A handful of readers were due to head to the Big Apple before the coronavirus outbreak. Photo: Elise Tel
4. Sandy Bay, Devon
Rio Sherwood booked a surprise holiday to Sandy Bay, in Devon, but hopes to go soon. Rio said: 'Family and health is more important than holidays I'm glad all my unit is ok.' Photo: Stephen Williams (Geograph - labelled for reuse)