Yes I agree we have a beautiful coastline and some lovely scenery here in the Uk- non more so than in Wales where we live. However, a summer holiday to me (and everybody's different I know) is never ending sunshine and although the weather abroad can't be guaranteed, there's a lot more chance of a warm summer there (if you research correctly) than in the UK.
As I live right on the South West coast of Wales, we often travel for days out to the beach etc, so wouldn't see the point of paying for accomodation when I can be home and in my own bed after a good day out. Especially as we can wait and see what the weather's doing before we decide where to go.
I agree that with the way prices have crept up all over Europe, that eating out in the UK isn't the main issue.
I suppose we are fortunate enough to be able to have 3 holidays a year so can go abroad and stay in the UK too. We also live in the heart of the beautiful Suffolk countryside and less than an hour from the coast.
Our pattern of holidays has changed quite a bit. We always holidayed here until the early 90's and then decided to go abroad. It's this last couple of years we have been attracted back to our own shores. Even though we still have one week abroad it is usually somewhere with stunning scenery and quiet - hence Croatia in September!
Pippa
Our pattern of holidays has changed quite a bit. We always holidayed here until the early 90's and then decided to go abroad. It's this last couple of years we have been attracted back to our own shores. Even though we still have one week abroad it is usually somewhere with stunning scenery and quiet - hence Croatia in September!
Pippa
Actually the last couple of times we have been to Cornwall the weather has been lovely.
You can get bad weather abroad too - sun is not always guaranteed.
It doesn't take longer to drive to Cornwall if there are no flights operating or you have some serious delays!!
Pippa
Good for you
Pippa - We'll be round to yours for tea in August as we'll be camping in Suffolk for us, but we will have been on a cruise to the Fjords in June.
We used to really enjoy flying to the sun, but the low cost airline booking process and silly restrictions and charges and the airport experience when it is booked is now so painful it puts us off!
We used to really enjoy flying to the sun, but the low cost airline booking process and silly restrictions and charges and the airport experience when it is booked is now so painful it puts us off!
Where in Suffolk are you camping?
Cruising the Ffjords sound wonderfully relaxing and the scenery will be spectacular.
I agree with you re the whole airport experience. We used to enjoy it too but now find it a bit of a hassle - think it is something to do with getting older!! I also hate the low cost airline free for all boarding procedure - brings out the worst in people. Going to Croatia in September but have booked a package with Thomson - first package holiday for 6 years - I'm sure we will notice some changes!
Pippa
Cruising the Ffjords sound wonderfully relaxing and the scenery will be spectacular.
I agree with you re the whole airport experience. We used to enjoy it too but now find it a bit of a hassle - think it is something to do with getting older!! I also hate the low cost airline free for all boarding procedure - brings out the worst in people. Going to Croatia in September but have booked a package with Thomson - first package holiday for 6 years - I'm sure we will notice some changes!
Pippa
we live near Sherwood Forest right on the Nottinghamshire border with South Yorkshire. We like to explore the North of the country quite alot for short diving trips..but actual holidays tend to be spent abroad. The way the prices have crept up for scuba diving etc in Europe means we are thinking of focussing more on the UK. Ok, the diving is more challenging, the water is colder etc..but the UK is a beautiful country..even more so when the weather is rayt. There is so much of it to explore. We certainly intend to explore it.
I also think financially, the way the £ has fallen against the Euro makes it probably cheaper to stop here these days.
I also think financially, the way the £ has fallen against the Euro makes it probably cheaper to stop here these days.
Aha! A thread dedicated to the question I just posted in another thread.
Just what I was wondering... will more people stay in the UK? I for one am. Went to Ireland last year (by plane), but staying closer to home this time.
Just what I was wondering... will more people stay in the UK? I for one am. Went to Ireland last year (by plane), but staying closer to home this time.
Lol at this thread now!,
Most people have already forgotten about last weeks "event", now the dust has indeed settled and are back and traveling booking and planning trips as normal.
In all honesty does the fact that people still flew after the most tragic, surreal and unbelievable events of 9/11 not give the clue that life goes on ??
Most people have already forgotten about last weeks "event", now the dust has indeed settled and are back and traveling booking and planning trips as normal.
In all honesty does the fact that people still flew after the most tragic, surreal and unbelievable events of 9/11 not give the clue that life goes on ??
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