Lancashire coach company Alfa Leisureplex's 48 coaches have sat, unused, in the depot for months.
Now the business's Facebook group is a lifeline for those missing their holidays, as well as a gateway to happy memories. It's the first thing many check each morning. Up the road in Freckleton, Hillary travels solo, but always makes new friends.:"You don't realise how much holidays mean until you can't have one."
Campaigners say government support for coach holidays has been inconsistent and the industry is warning that as many as 40% of operators could go into administration, putting 24,000 jobs at risk. Much of this comes down to their bricks and mortar - the businesses rates on buildings are used to calculate some grants.
"What help we've been given has been too little, too late," he said. "I know it's not glamorous. Coach holidays are perceived as unfashionable. But we should be recognised."The Department for Transport said: "We understand this is a challenging time for the coach industry."
Oh god no
Travelled with these lovely company