Caravan holidaymakers visiting sites in the UK this summer could find their pitches a little more crowded than usual, as a recent survey shows that the staycation is making a comeback. Research from Haven Holiday found that almost half of the UK population (48 per cent) are seriously considering a holiday within the country this year.
Furthermore, the staycation class of 2010 are likely to take a similar holiday this year, as 79 per cent of those who took their main holiday in the UK last year are planning to do so again in 2011.
British tourist attractions appear to be increasingly tempting, with 41 per cent saying that the staycation has increased in appeal over the past year.
Reasons cited include better accommodation, restaurants and service, as well as the obvious financial savings from not flying abroad or taking a ferry.
Tim Gibson, director of Haven Holidays, said that seaside trips are likely to be particularly popular this year.
“People have been enjoying holidays by the coast since the 18th century and all indications are that this will continue,” he said.
