Devon Bliss for Dogs and Owners
Rambler’s Retreat (sleeps two, plus one dog), is a stylish studio apartment that that’s perfectly placed for touring South Devon delights such as the South Hams, Dartmoor…
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Rambler’s Retreat (sleeps two, plus one dog), is a stylish studio apartment that that’s perfectly placed for touring South Devon delights such as the South Hams, Dartmoor…
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From 15 July, hotels in Scotland will open their doors to visitors once again and OYO is offering discounts of up to 20% at its independently-owned hotels so that visitors…
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Before the Coronavirus pandemic gripped the UK, Mark Bibby Jackson took the short trip to Suffolk to discover a plethora of things to do in Bury St Edmunds, from drinking…
Following months of lockdown, recent change in legislation in England will now enable us to go on holiday from the 4 July. What better time to appreciate what our glorious…
For an idyllic island escape without needing to pack a passport, Wightlink, the leading provider of cross-Solent travel, is looking forward to transporting tourists…
With many people worried about hopping on a plane or even taking the train overseas, the year 2020 suddenly has become the year of the staycation. Taking a domestic holiday seems a lot more attractive to people in the time of coronavirus, especially as you can take control of your holiday environment while exploring new parts of your country.
Staycation Meaning
If you are wondering what exactly is a staycation you are not alone. Initially it meant a holiday, or vacation to use the American vernacular, where you stayed at home. Typically this would involve a series of day-trips from your home rather than travelling somewhere. However, in more recent times it has taken on a more inclusive meaning to include any holiday that you take in your own country, even if this involves staying a week in a castle in Scotland, or a yurt in Norfolk.
Staycation UK
If you live in the UK, you are fortunate enough to be blessed with numerous opportunities for staycation holidays. If you are planning a London staycation then perhaps you would like to rest up in a luxurious hotel such as The Stafford, or why not rent a UK cottage for your domestic vacation. The New Forest is one of our favourite spots in the UK, as is the Lake District where you can have a very active holiday.
Staycation Ideas
Below you will see a whole series of articles to inspire you to do something more interesting on your domestic holiday, and who knows you might even learn a new skill along the way as well. We also have a whole series of articles inspiring you to explore the UK, from a Cornwall holiday, to visiting Bury St Edmunds in Suffolk, or travelling to North Yorkshire where you could stay in an Edwardian manor house or traipse over Whitby Abbey.