A Staycation in the UK is becoming a cheap and popular alternative to the drawn-out process required to ferry yourself and a family abroad. Theres plenty of sun to be had in the UK, and theres oodles of other advantages too. For starters, you have much less to worry about with money. With the pound in freefall recently against both the euro and the dollar, its been a case of getting more fizzle than bang for your buck when holidaying in popular destinations abroad. No need to worry about getting stung on currency exchange rates, and no worry about plastic either as all your UK credit cards will be accepted and not leave you with a nasty unexpected fee when you get your statement.
Then there is the journey itself. You can reach almost anywhere in the UK in a few hours, by road, rail or air. You may think that a flight to Europe is only a few hours, but dont forget the extra time written off by checking in two hours ahead, waiting in departure lounges, security checks and boarding gates, before having to do it all over again on the way back home. Every part of the trip there and back will essentially cost you a day in waiting, stress and wrangling your way through the airport.
In the worst case scenario, nothing is more expensive or depressing than being stranded abroad, away from your family and friends. During the volcanic ash disruption this year, many found themselves preyed upon by hoteliers charging astronomical rates for extended stays, needing to apply for credit card limit extensions, having already placed a majority of holiday costs on card. Tour operators are no longer safe either, several large companies reporting trouble and others folding completely, leaving holidaymakers stranded.
The UK has some exciting and fabulous places to see. Everything from beach holidays to mountain climbing, and there isnt much in the way of holiday activities that you cant enjoy at the fraction of the cost and effort right here on your own doorstep. Whether its narrow-boating in the Norfolk Broads or bungee-jumping in the Welsh Valleys, give your credit card a quick trip to some of the UKs gorgeous locations.
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