Posts Tagged“UK”

Awesome Places For a UK Break

The United Kingdom’s tourism levels have rocketed in recent years as more and more people look to take a vacation on their own doorstep. Weekend breaks in particular have seen huge rises in the last 3 years alone and recent surveys from many holiday companies have shown that far more Brits would prefer to spend their money exploring their own country than heading off to other European hotspots. There are many reasons for this shift in allegiance and whilst heading off to a foreign land is still the most popular option for tourists, it is nice to see that Brits…

Best UK Spots For a Cottage Break

Somewhat surprisingly, each year there are less and less Brits who are taking vacations in Britain itself and preferring to take their vacation time in foreign lands. Tourism numbers did peak somewhat shortly after the financial crisis of 2008 as many were watching their pennies but things have since returned to normal. This is surprising because of the sheer beauty which many Brits can find on their own doorstep and by far and away the best way to see it is with a cottage stay in the UK. If you’d like to take a vacation in your own front yard…

Family Days Out in the Manchester Area

Summer is almost here, and before we know it, the school holidays will be upon us, so now is the time to start planning those family activities to keep the kids amused. Here, we have come up with four ideas for great family days out that will not cost the earth and will appeal to parents as much as the kids. Best of all, each one is within easy reach of Manchester City Centre. Why not make it a day out for everyone, and have a real family adventure by going by bus or taxi in Manchester as it has…

New Trends on Tourism in Britain Revealed

A UK based online travel agency has been conducting an ongoing piece of research in the habits of British holiday makers. They have now extended their research to look specifically at trends on tourism in Britain. Inbound tourism has been found to be a major economic driver. The UK economy appears to be more reliant on tourism than many people had previously realized. This according to UK based online travel agency https://www.sunshine.co.uk, who have been recently expanded the reach of their ongoing survey into the habits of British holiday makers. Now, they are also considering the impact of inbound tourism…