08/02/2021
STAYCATION:
According to the Cambridge Dictionary, it means vacations that you take at home or near your home rather than traveling to another place.
Staycation isn’t just a vacation model for students or low-budget travellers (though it may be a concept a large share of these audiences decides to adopt), it is also a sustainable touristic movement with many benefits
A staycation is a form of alternative tourism that is fully in line with the slow tourism trend. Slow tourism invites you to live in the present moment.
It encourages you to take your time, discover nearby landscapes, reconnect and spend more time outdoors in nature with the people you enjoy being around.
There are no fully-booked days, you do what you feel like doing (with proactivity and without constantly falling into temptations such as Netflix) and there is no rush to go from one activity to another just to stay busy all the time. Hence, provided you stimulate your curious mind and push yourself to find out new tracks and new things to do, here are some of the benefits of a staycation:
• Staycation limits the stress related with organizing a trip: from finding accommodation to preparing multiple suitcases filled with clothes that many times aren’t even used;
• It allows carrying out activities that you never do because of a busy schedule during the year – such as visiting the permanent collections of museums, taking advantage of the good weather to (finally) practice some sports in the nearby parks;
• Staycation also promotes the local economy. You can take advantage of vacations to take a tour on the local markets, go to the farm to pick fruits and vegetables, take part in the seasonal sports or artistic courses; or even to spend a night in an interesting hotel nearby;
• Discovering or rediscovering the beauty of your city or region, which we often forget to notice due to stress and the power of habit is another potential benefit of staycation;
• Last but not least: staycation allows you to learn how to take advantage of the present moment.
Given the multiple advantages of local tourism, you no longer have a reason to be embarrassed at the coffee machine at work when you are asked where you are going on vacation this year. On the contrary, not going to the other corner of the world like everyone else to visit “instagramable” beaches, but instead to discover your region is an eco-friendly and economical choice you should be proud of.
Why choose a UK staycation?
When it comes to going on holiday, there are lots of reasons why a UK break is the best choice. We’ve rounded up just a few of them.
• Save time travelling
• Don’t waste time queuing up in airports waiting to board - just pack your bags, jump in the car and set off towards the sun.
• Great value
• Use all the money you could have spent on plane tickets, airport snacks and currency and either set it aside or spend it on making your staycation stunning
• Protect the environment - Your carbon footprint is much smaller when you travel by car, and with many resorts accessible by train, you could cut back on even more fuel.
• Bring your dog - It’s hard to take your dog on a plane, but it’s super easy to take it to one of our many dog friendly holiday parks.
• Book last minute - A last minute staycation is easy - no luggage charges, no passports, no visas, no airports, no fuss! Just pack your bags and jump in the car.
• Wide range of accommodation - From great value caravans and camping pitches through to the most luxurious of lodges, there's something for every budget with hundreds of accommodation types to choose from
• Explore the UK - The UK is home to so much fantastic countryside, coastline, architecture, history and lots more just waiting to be discovered.
From spectacular beaches and iconic landmarks to ancient castles and kid's fun parks, there's something for every age to enjoy on a UK staycation.
Over the next few weeks, we will be sharing some UK staycation offers.
