I detect an element of desperation in their urgency

HAVE they been after you yet?

Over the past week I’ve been bombarded with summer holiday offers and special deals at a rate of three a day.

This is no exaggeration.

My email inbox, Facebook account and Twitter feeds seem to be coming up with fascinating offers to tempt me, from both the big household names to some I’m sure have just been set up in someone’s front room, such as Gr8 Holidays 4 U and Flyjetsunbargains R Us.

In all fairness to them, they are putting their sales and marketing machines to good use and offering deals and destinations that are extremely tempting.

However, I do detect an element of desperation in their urgency at this time.

What are the chances of these holidays actually going ahead in the current pandemic – and even more worrying, what are the chances of getting your money back quickly in the event that they cancel?

I think I’m getting more cynical with age, or am I just wising up?

As I write, the weather is cold and damp with more rain on the way and the thought of a walk along the beach in a warm and sunnier climate is quite appealing as I apply my Deep Heat to my aching joints.

I know we are all desperate for lockdown to end and to have a holiday to look forward to – let me know what you think.