Bournemouth voted staycation capital of UK
Bournemouth has been voted staycation capital of the UK for 2009
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Monday, 12, Oct 2009 03:01
Caravan owners looking for somewhere to spend a late-season break may be interested to hear that Bournemouth has been voted the staycation capital of the UK.
A recent survey conducted by Virgin Money Travel Insurance looked at 66 of the country's favourite holiday destinations and found the seaside resort to be the best.
Weather, price and quality of attractions were all taken into consideration and the Dorset coastal town scored highest, beating off competition from Brighton, Scarborough and London.
British Resorts and Destinations Association director Peter Hampton explained that the town has a lot to offer, with shows, theatres and other entertainment, as well as a seven-mile long sandy beach.
"There's stuff for granny to do and there's also stuff for the toddlers and stuff for the teenagers, because that's what the UK holiday market's about - it's about providing what the customer wants," he said.
Of the 66 destinations covered by the survey, Loch Ness came lowest, followed by the Shetland Islands, Southwold and Portrush.
Chris Malone