Think British This Year For Your Summer Holiday

The British are a hard-working
crowd putting in long hours and often many commuting long distances making the
working day and week even longer. It’s not surprising then how much we all look
forward to a summer holiday and the opportunity to get away from it all for a
short while.

Yet 2008 has seen a number of
unpleasant changes to the economy that are having an impact on everyone’s cash
flow. UK
households are having to cope with increasing costs of not one, but many,
essentials. Food bills are on the increase, gas and electricity bills keep
rising and petrol costs seem to be spiralling out of control.

To keep up with the cost of living
many will be tightening the purse strings with treats and non-essentials being
cut out to ensure there’s enough money to pay for the week’s groceries. As such
the much looked-forward to overseas holiday may also be under threat.

Since the arrival of cheap
overseas package holidays the promise of two weeks of guaranteed sunshine has
been tempting Brits to pack their summer clothes and hop on a flight. Yet in
2008 these holidays may not been quite as good value as the glossy brochure
promises. Those who booked early are being charged extra by trusted travel
agents to cover the costs put upon them from other parties and the Euro
exchange rate is making things worse.

Add to this the flights and you
have another headache altogether. On top of the environmental impact of flying,
massive fuel surcharges are being added on what seems like an almost daily
basis making long haul flights to destinations such as the USA a very
doubtful option.

Yet a fantastic summer holiday
doesn’t need to be in Spain
or Florida.
The UK
holiday market is alive and well, with a fantastic range of options for
couples, families and groups who will enjoy a great summer break without the
chore of flights.

There are many fantastic and
surprising destinations in small but hugely varied ‘Great’ Britain and in this
uncertain climate the British public should perhaps make the best of what is
essentially on their doorstep. The UK has woken up to the diversity of
scenery, its rich history, traditional food and new standards of accommodation.

From the stunning scenery of the
Lake District and rolling hills of Kent
- the undisputed Garden of England to the buzzing holiday resorts of Blackpool and Great Yarmouth, there is truly a
destination for everyone. Tourism businesses have worked hard to create the
right product for their customers and a summer holiday in the UK now has a
positive association, particularly with holidaymakers getting a feel good
factor thrown in for free – no flights means a lower carbon footprint.

For families a summer holiday at
one of the UK’s
modern holiday parks is a terrific option. The old reputation of ‘Glamorous
Granny’ and ‘Knobbly Knees’ competitions are long gone and instead replaced by
high-quality entertainment, varied facilities for daytime activities and wide
ranging accommodation choices. A great example of a modern holiday park is
Potters Leisure Resort on the Norfolk
coast.

A traditional holiday park, they
have adapted their holidays to cater for a new breed of holidaymaker. They
offer many summer break packages, with children specifically in mind while the
beaches are a just a short distance away along with many other attractions and
places to visit such as Norwich
and the Norfolk Broads.

So despite all of the challenges
of the current economic climate, a summer holiday is still possible if you put
aside your preconceptions and embrace the idea of holidaying in the UK. To find out
more about holidaying at Potters Leisure Resort visit our website.

Potters Leisure Resort on the Norfolk and Suffolk
coast offers a superb range of UK Breaks, adapting
the holidays to cater for all groups and ages. For more information about
Potters Leisure Resort, visit at Pottersholidays.com.

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