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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Going on holiday could keep the whole family fit and having fun
The media is full of horror stories about obesity and bad health in children caused by lazy lifestyles, lack of exercise or a bad diet. It might seem like we’re just being guilt tripped, like they’re trying to scare us into doing something about it but it’s a very real issue. The problem is it’s difficult to know what to do about it. Most parents would make changes if they could but are often too busy to do anything about it, or simply haven’t noticed that it could apply to their family.
It can be pretty difficult to convince children that something really is in their best interests if it’s not something they want to do, so getting them to exercise when they’d rather be playing computer games or watching TV can be like getting blood out of stone. But it’s far from being impossible. UK Family holidays at leisure resorts like TLH in Torquay offer a huge range of activities and sports for the whole family that are sure to get kids active and enjoying themselves whilst keeping fit. From swimming pools and fully equipped gyms to tennis courts to tenpin bowling and air hockey, there are loads of activities that will give the whole family a break from the TV and computers, and get you all out there having fun and keeping fit.
As well as active sports there are also lots of other activities and entertainments for all ages, including a kids club and TeenZone where children can get some time away from their parents and meet up with others their own age. While the kids are keeping themselves amused adults can relax in a spa, or take on one of the special themed breaks like golf, bowling and dancing holidays, which are sure to be great fun and help you to keep fit too.
A family holiday at a leisure resort is a brilliant way to make the most of the school summer holidays and do something that the whole family will enjoy. And the best part is that it’s not going to break the bank. Since the recession more and more families are choosing to take the ‘staycation’ option rather than travel abroad, and family destinations within the UK are more popular than ever.
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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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