Believing that a holiday closer to home will cost less, thousands of Britons are choosing a “staycation” option this year, heading to destinations in the UK.
Holidaymakers are under the impression that daily costs in Britain will be lower than in popular foreign hotspots.
A survey is suggesting, however, that this may not be true. It has [...]

Popular holiday destinations across Britain are reporting significantly-increased booking levels for the summer as more families choose to stay closer to home in the recession.
Many Brits have tightened their belts and decided to spend their summer holiday in Cornwall instead of travelling to the Caribbean – and are finding that their domestic choice is booked [...]

Drivers will face more than 900 miles of roadworks on UK motorways this summer, with the number of domestic tourists expected to be higher than usual as the recession sees more Britons taking holidays closer to home.
For August alone, planned roadworks involve over 300 miles of north-west England motorways, with 190 projects in areas including [...]

Fans of Harry Potter films will be able to add a bit of movie magic to their summer holidays this year thanks to a new map that highlights the locations used during filming.
The map, produced by Visit Cotswolds, indicates the locations where the latest Harry Potter film - Harry Potter And The Half Blood Prince [...]

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As domestic holidaymakers choose to take summer breaks in the UK rather than travelling abroad, holiday parks and hotels throughout Britain are expecting a bumper season.
Operators in North Wales are reporting that booking levels are much higher than in recent years. For example, Pontin’s in Prestatyn is seeing a rise in bookings of 30 per [...]