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UK breaks are proving popular

World heritage sites such as Stonehenge (pictured) are a huge attraction for Brits touring their own country

While the number of Brits heading abroad seems to be falling, taking holidays in the UK is proving to be growing ever more popular.

According to Channel Islands Direct head of short-haul Beverley Scarr, the firm has enjoyed a steady rise in bookings.

The business has achieved a 46 per cent year-on-year increase in sales to the UK market and Ms Scarr added that she expects this year to be just as popular.

“The demand is still there and there are some fantastic added value offers also, which represent fantastic savings and value for money, especially for the family markets,” she said.

Meanwhile, Holiday Lettings has also reported a rise in demand of 44 per cent in 2010, helping the business build on 2009’s success, which saw it record an increase of 88 per cent year-on-year.

However, trips abroad appear to be growing less popular, with the Office for National Statistics revealing a 15 per cent year-on-year drop in foreign travel.