Back to basics – why we’re all returning to the holidays if our youth
Due to the ongoing foreign travel restrictions, staycations have seen a surge in bookings this year as UK holidaymakers return to holidays of their youth and shun trips abroad.
Think staycations by the coast, cosy country retreats and ice creams on the beach.
Luxury self-catering company Perfect Stays has put together the top reasons why you should consider the holidays of your childhood for your next getaway.
Guaranteed fun
One of the greatest benefits of returning to a destination is that you know exactly what to expect.
Though some people may get a kick out of exploring the unknown, many just want a holiday experience that’s guaranteed to be perfect. Tried and tested destinations provide that certainty of relaxing predictability.
More than half of Brits agree – with 62 percent choosing to repeat holidays, it’s clear that familiarity and safety are high on UK holidaymakers’ wish lists.
During the pandemic, travelling to foreign lands can feel more daunting than adventurous, so taking comfort in familiar places closer to home is a positive first step to getting back to normal life.
Shifting to sustainable travel
It’s easy to get swept up in wanderlust while scrolling through pictures of far-flung cities and dreamy mountain ranges. However, many fail to consider the wider impact travel hotspots can have on the local community and environment.
By choosing a destination in the UK, not only are you still able to enjoy a summer holiday this year but you’re helping towards a more sustainable way of travel.
Reducing carbon emissions by traveling by car, train or boat instead of a plane, contributing towards local economies and rediscovering the beauty spots of the UK are just some of the benefits of holidaying at home.
Best of all, staycations limit the stress with organising a trip.
Positive for your mental health
After a turbulent year of lockdowns, it’s understandable why many people are turning to the past as a way of remembering better times.
Especially now a
