Apparently we’re becoming a nation of camping and caravan enthusiasts, with bookings for this type of trip up 40% on 2008. Brits are going crazy for homegrown holidays, and many are predicting the reemergence of the classic British seaside resort after years in the shadows.
When I’ve compared prices myself, it usually works out about the same price to get a package deal in Greece or Spain as it does to rent a caravan in Devon. Perhaps environmental campaigning is starting to take effect, and we’re all keen to minimise our air miles?
Sadly I fear the reason for this upsurge in caravanning is more pragmatic; the relative strength of the Euro against Sterling is what’s keeping people at home, not a love of campfires and mother earth. Foreign holidays still look cheap to me, but you’ll need about 30 per cent more spending money than in March 2007.
Why do you think more people are risking the British weather for their summer holiday? Please leave comments below…
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Hi,
I am not surprised to read that British people are going to have a holiday ‘at home’, the Pound- Euro scenario is horrific! The UK has beautiful areas to explore, in my opinion the children who are used to Spanish kareokee etc. are missing out in a big way what their own lovely country has to offer.
I noticed the other day in amazement, that Bournemouth and Poole as towns and councils have come together, offering on one site their values, a ‘Welcoming Home’ to British tourist! Those two towns, and I have lived for many years- and still have a home there, they are so close to each other yet have been sworn enemies for ever.
This crisis has brought them together in common sense to make joint business!
What a joy!
Good news in a crisis!
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