We totally disagree with Grant Shapps’ latest; the advice should not be ‘don’t book a holiday,’ but ‘don’t book a holiday unless it has package protection and a 100% Covid refund guarantee.’ We have both.

As the weather warms and vaccinations accelerate, it's likely many of us will be holidaying close to home this year, away from the crowds. Perfect for a Byway! Last year summer staycations sold out in a flash when restrictions lifted, and we're already seeing a similar rush on bookings for summer 2021.