Just been advised by Travel Republic that they cancelled our reservation due to Covid virus. They have decided to hold our money and issue a credit note, no offer of a refund - credit note is only valid for 6 months and goodness knows when normal travel might resume! I contacted the hotel directly and they said they do not get paid by Travel Republic until 90 days after check-out date. Travel Advisors and experts on TV say DO NOT accept a credit note, so now battling it out with TR to get my refund. So far they haven't replied to me. Will go to my credit card provider to reverse the transaction if I don't get a quick reply/refund.