Where the fashion was once for most people to jet off on foreign holidays in the sun, there is now a definite trend for more and more people to holiday on home soil in what has become known as a 'staycation'.
It's indisputable that there has been an increase in the amount of people choosing UK holidays, but what is the reason for this? The truth is, there are many reasons for this change.
Firstly, there are financial reasons. The UK, and in fact, most other countries in the world, are currently limping their way out of a recession which has left the average person with a far smaller disposable income.
During the recession, unemployment soared to its highest level in many years, and for many families there were far more important things to spend money on before foreign holidays. UK holidays presented a much cheaper option, and a happy compromise to those who still wanted a break away but without the heavy price tag.
Secondly, during the credit crunch and following recession, many people experienced disastrous foreign holidays when various airlines collapsed due to rising fuel costs and cash-flow problems. Many people were left stranded abroad, and those who had booked their flights independently with any other payment type than a credit card often found they had to make an unwelcome extra financial outlay to get themselves and their families home again. Of course, UK holidays eliminate the worry of this occurrence.
In a similar vein, much travel chaos occurred earlier in the year when a volcanic ash cloud drifted across British skies slap bang in the middle of the Easter holidays, which meant many families completely missed their holidays.
It's not only negative reasons however which have pushed up the popularity of UK holidays, however. Many people are simply realising that they do not have to travel hundreds of miles to reach fantastic beaches and miles of golden sand; the beaches on our doorstep are just as good.
Cornwall and Devon in the South West of England are extremely popular for UK holidays as their boast mile upon mile of unspoilt golden sand, as well as delightful little towns and villages and hidden smugglers' coves which are secluded and steeped in romance.
Other seaside resorts such as Blackpool, Southend on Sea and Skegness offer traditional British seaside fun for all the family, too, at prices that won't break the bank, and so in light of the current economic climate in which everyone still wants to have fun, but on a budget, it's no wonder that UK holidays have soared in popularity.
Alli Jacobs works in the tourism industry and champions UK holidays as an up-and-coming trend that is set to soar in popularity.
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