subject: Uk Holidays Vs Holidays Abroad [print this page] With everyone counting their pennies these days, the idea of the 'staycation', or taking a holiday at home, is beginning to catch on again. People who don't want to fly any kind of real distances are also drawn to the obvious attractions at hand here in the UK. On the other hand, many of us simply can't do without our fix of foreign sunshine every year, and will brave whatever it takes to get there. So, what works best for you? Let's look at the pros and cons for both.
Holidaying in Britain means no language barriers, and of course you don't have to worry about currency exchange rates or adjusting your watches. Areas like Cornwall have beaches equal to anywhere in Europe, while resorts such as Alton Towers are fully geared up fun factories for kids of all ages. Mind you, we're not always guaranteed the weather, and our road and rail system is archaic compared to our neighbours across the channel. Getting anywhere in the UK always seems more problematical than it does abroad. Hotels can be expensive, especially in big cities, and the cost of living here is daunting enough before folding in all the little extras the offspring will hanker for on their hols.
Going abroad will mean braving the hassle of air travel, taking the Eurostar, or maybe even driving there. The barriers aren't simply physical; you have real frontiers to cross however you get there and that means things like exchanging currency, plus making sure that your travel insurance is up to date and valid. Everything is likely to be different. Main meals are often taken later on the mainland of Europe than back at home, and the social scene is a whole lot different, with many Europeans keeping their kids up far later than we do in the UK.
The plus side is that you are far more likely to get some good weather if you hit the right time of year, and the sheer joy of going somewhere 'different' to your normal surroundings can't be over rated. Different cultures are on offer and that's often an education in itself. Whether you're a home bird or a wanderer, both sets of scenarios offer up oodles of pros and cons. The one sure thing is that wherever you go, it is unlikely to be cheap, especially with the pound versus euro rate. Choose what you want and can afford, and then decide what's best for you. Enjoy!
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by: Ross L Marchant
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