| In the past, holidays were seen a necessity, a | | | | them for hours on end can be difficult and |
| way to get away from the stresses and strains | | | | expensive. This is made worse if your flight is |
| of modern day life. However this has all changed | | | | delayed and everyone is getting somewhat |
| and people are thinking twice about their holiday | | | | restless. |
| destination. | | | | These factors can all play on someone's mind that |
| Recent figures released recently show that | | | | leads them to brave the British summer and |
| around 12 million people have opted out of a | | | | travel to one of the great places we have here in |
| holiday abroad. This could be for a number of | | | | the UK. There are plenty of historical and cultural |
| reasons; first and most likely is the strength of | | | | places to visit in the UK, places that many of us |
| the pound against the euro which is very poor so | | | | will have never been. Now is the time to visit |
| we are not getting a great exchange rate by any | | | | them as trips in the UK are cost effective and |
| means. This is probably a huge factor in not going | | | | great fun. |
| abroad. | | | | It is estimated that we will spend £27million |
| Secondly, we are all short of money at the | | | | this year in the UK which is great news for thee |
| moment and booking a flight is just part of the | | | | British economy. These statistics are backed up |
| total cost. You then have accommodation, food | | | | by many of the UK tour operators reporting |
| and drink and don't forget the time at the airport | | | | increases in UK holidays. This could also mean |
| can be expensive as you have to arrive 2 hours | | | | more jobs as the popularity of a UK holiday |
| before (excluding budget airlines where you can | | | | grows, hotels, holiday parks alike are set to be |
| arrive up to half an hour before). This leaves you | | | | popular this year. |
| with a considerable amount if time where you | | | | Try a holiday in the UK this year to experience |
| normally find yourself in duty free buying new | | | | something different and save some money. You |
| fragrances or sunglasses and the costs soon | | | | will pleasantly surprised by what we have to offer |
| mount up. | | | | and what you have been missing right on your |
| The airport can be a stressful time, especially if | | | | doorstep! |
| you are travelling with children as entertaining | | | | |