| At this time of the year, families tend to start | | | | We are used to a bit of rain and a few clouds in |
| thinking about where they're going on holiday. If | | | | the UK, so you can be sure that whatever part |
| you are a family who always travels abroad for | | | | of the country you visit, there will be some all |
| your summer trip, why not consider staying in the | | | | weather attractions to keep everyone |
| UK this year? In this article, we will look at some | | | | entertained. |
| of the reasons you might consider a UK-based | | | | 6. Stunning Countryside |
| holiday. | | | | For those who live in cities and urban |
| 1. The Cost | | | | environments, it is often forgotten how beautiful |
| Money is often one of the biggest reasons people | | | | the British countryside is. Regions like North Devon |
| stay in the UK for their holidays, and this will be | | | | and the Lake District have amazing scenery that |
| especially true in the current financial climate. | | | | makes countryside walks a real pleasure. |
| Holiday parks and self catering accommodation will | | | | 7. Breathtaking Coastline |
| almost always provide a more cost effective | | | | Similarly to the Countryside point, the UK, being |
| holiday than the average holiday abroad. | | | | an island, has plenty of coastline for everyone to |
| 2. Environment | | | | enjoy. |
| Being environmentally conscious is a hot topic | | | | 8. Avoiding air travel |
| these days, and more and more people are | | | | It is quite rare that you find anyone who truly |
| worrying about their carbon footprint. In most | | | | enjoys air travel. The hassle of travelling to the |
| cases a family travelling by car to a UK | | | | airport, finding parking, and then the flight itself |
| destination will be much better for the | | | | does not always create the most enjoyable of |
| environment than travelling abroad by air. | | | | experiences. The beauty of having your holiday in |
| 3. Helping out the UK economy and businesses | | | | the UK is that you can drive or catch the train to |
| By staying in the UK for your holiday, you are | | | | most locations. |
| putting your money back into our economy which | | | | 9. Smaller travel times |
| will help the country's financial recovery. Buying | | | | Surely, a couple of hours sat in the car beats the |
| from small local businesses adds a feel good | | | | hassle of travelling abroad. These days with iPods |
| factor as you know you are helping out the local | | | | and portable dvds players to keep children |
| community, and in turn preserving the holiday | | | | entertained, travelling by car can whiz by. It's |
| destination for future generations. | | | | much faster than taking a boat or aeroplane. |
| 4. Explore your own country | | | | 10. You won't miss an episode of Eastenders |
| Sometimes we are so excited by foreign and | | | | A bit of a jokey last point, but it is true. If you |
| exotic destinations that we don't take the time to | | | | like your British food and your favourite TV |
| explore the UK and discover all it has to offer. | | | | programs, staying in the UK means you won't |
| 5. All weather attractions | | | | miss them one bit. |