5 getaway inspirations for the bank holiday weekend

You're not in government (so not allowed to defy lockdown rules), but you can still enjoy a 5☆ staycation.

1. The lounge

Grab a book and a brew, and settle down for three days of me-time.

2. The lounge (but you lock your kids in a cupboard)

Me-time got derailed by screaming kids? Thank God you now have time to soundproof the wardrobe. See you tomorrow whippersnappers!

3. The toilet/bar

Fine, so locking your kids up too long is probably illegal. Ooh-ooh, it’s Waikiki time. Hop in the shower with a piña colada – you won’t even notice the tears!

4. An armed robbery

The police are too busy harassing dog walkers with drones to deal with old-world crimes right now. Put down the banana bread and nick a telly!

5. A SAGE meeting

They contain the man who cocked up the Foot and Mouth disease response, a top political advisor remarkably keen on eugenic thoughts, and a philandering lockdown pioneer. SAGE meetings seem like the exciting place to be right now. Just about anyone can join in.