More and more people are deciding not to go abroad for their holidays this year, but are instead choosing to stay at home and avoid the cost and stress of travelling. The credit crunch has affected a lot of people and many are finding that they are short of money to spend on luxuries such as holidays. The recession combined with the current strength of the euro against the pound, means it’s really not surprising that the number of UK holidaymakers booking their holidays at traditionally popular European destinations like Spain and Portugal has plummeted.
In fact, according to recent figures released by the European Commission 48 per cent of Europeans intend to holiday in their own countries this year, that’s five per cent higher than in 2008. Those who are still planning to go abroad are spending a lot more time shopping around for the cheapest deals, and booking in advance on the internet to save on cost.
The credit crunch may mean bad news for the Spanish tourism industry, but for UK destinations such as Wales it could be just the boost they’ve been waiting for. The obvious choice then is to consider holidays in Wales, with it close proximity and easy of access. Not only are a lot of UK holidaymakers looking at destinations closer to home this year, but the weak pound could attract more visitors from mainland Europe as well.
There are a huge variety of things to see and do and places to stay, from hotels to camping to rented flats and holiday cottages in Wales.The scenery is abolutely stunning, from the world famous mountains and valleys to the beautiful coastline which has been awarded with no less than 43 blue flag awards for water quality, cleanliness and safety. So if you’re looking for a UK destination this summer whether you’re planning a family holiday, you may like to consider some short breaks in Wales as an ideal choice.
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