Good weather and the recession keeps British holidaymakers at home for 2009
Almost a third of British holidaymakers will be staying in the UK this summer, according to a survey conducted by Travelodge. The number of people choosing to travel abroad has fallen from 33% in 2008 to 27% in 2009. Meanwhile 32% are opting to holiday at UK destinations instead of jumping on a plane, and it might not be such a bad idea. With the recession in full swing people are finding themselves with less money to spare on luxuries like family holidays and are realising that there is an easier, cheaper alternative right on their doorstep.
Travelling abroad, especially with a whole family in tow, is as stressful as it is costly and it seems the time has come for a more aware public to make a few changes. With the met office predicting that we’re finally going to get that gloriously hot summer the UK is so long overdue, it seems as if 2009 is going to be the year of the ‘staycation’. The South West coast and other seaside destinations are the most popular choice as they offer a large selection of entertainment and activities for tourists of all ages.
And UK holidays don’t have to be about quaint little country cottages and tea, destinations like TLH Leisure Resort in Torquay offer a huge range of entertainment, activities and sports for people of all ages from arcade games and swimming to specialist golf or bowls holidays. The prices are affordable and there are some great package deals for families, with the option of supervised activities for kids and teens when parents need a bit of time to themselves. With a variety of family entertainment in the evenings and the ability to tailor your holiday to your interests from swimming to relaxing in the spa to dancing, holidays in the UK can be as much fun as going abroad, at half the cost.
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Dance is the next big thing, why not try a dancing holiday?
For most people, dancing wouldn’t be the first thing they’d think of when asked what they like to do on holiday. Most people go on holiday to get away for a bit and relax by the pool, not to wear themselves out learning new dance moves. But dancing holidays are increasingly popular, and are a great opportunity to do something a bit different, get a good workout and really enjoy yourself while you’re at it.
Not so long ago a lot of people would never have imagined that they might sign up for dance lessons, but things are beginning to change and dance of all types is becoming more and more popular. This is probably in no small part thanks to ‘Strictly Come Dancing’, one of the most widely watched shows on television over the last few years with thousands of viewers tuning in every week. Watching celebrities start with no more dancing skills than you or I become experts in such a short time has inspired people to take on the challenge themselves and demand for dance lessons has risen significantly.
Learning something new like dancing can also be a great activity for family holidays, with kids becoming more enthusiastic about dance after the high profile success of dance groups like ‘Britain’s Got Talent’ winners Diversity and finalists Flawless. TV shows like these have helped to bring dance back into popular culture, so as a fun family activity it will be great fun for everyone, whatever their age.
Another great thing about specialist activity breaks like dancing holidays is that most of the time they don’t cost too much and they save time and money on travel costs as you don’t have to fly or travel abroad. UK leisure resorts like TLH in Torquay offer a range of great deals on their holiday packages including special dancing, golf and bowls holidays as well as loads of family entertainments, games and activities.
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Piggyback Your Parents to Save you some cash on holiday
It seems that as our banks are getting emptier and the price of everything around us is getting greater, the amount of young adults going for a family holidays being taken is on the rise.
With everyone being a little strapped for cash, many people are having to change their minds on their holiday plans and it seems that a large number of young adults are choosing to go on holiday with their parents this year to save some pennies. Over one in ten young adults can’t stand not seeing some decent sun this year and have decided to join their parents for a family holiday.
Over 28% of young adults have said that they have been on a holiday with their parents where the parents have payed all or the majority of the overall cost. Out of that percentage, over a quarter of young people have admitted that they have been on holidays where the entire thing has been funded by their parents.
It seems that the Boomerang Generation where young adults return home to live with their parents to solve some financial problems has now ended, and we are now have the piggyback generation where young adults take advantage of the kindness of their parents to fork out the cash for them.
Although many young adults are grouping with their parents to make sure they get a bit of the sun, they may have to settle with the British weather as it seems that a uk family holiday is still going to be the cheapest deal out there according to travelsupermarket.com. Saying that, we have had some very good weather recently and if things stay the way they are over the summer, there could be seeing a rise in the number of uk family holidays being taken in an attempt to save some cash while still getting some sun.
It’s always good to know that when times are tight there are always some bargains you can get here in the UK, like bowls holidays for example.
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