The world has opened its doors once again and everyone’s clamouring to board flights and ferries to far-flung shores. But the ensuing chaos, strikes and crowds at airports, ferry ports and train stations make overseas travel quite stressful. Plus you need to keep up-to-the-minute with the ever-changing Covid rules. In contrast, the UK’s long hours of daylight, warm weather and stunning coastline and countryside to be explored, mean that a staycation is still the best option for a seaside holiday this year. Here’s just a handful of reasons why:
1. Less travel time and less stress
When you choose a staycation you simply have to hop in the car at your leisure and travel a few hours to your holiday destination. No stress, no time pressures, and more time to relax when you get there. Which is a much better scenario than the stress of getting to the airport on time, long security queues and delays (or worse, cancellations), which are all making it difficult to leave the UK right now. Plus, if you choose to holiday at home it’s much easier to book last minute without travel plans and baggage allowances to contend with.
2. The UK’s scenery is world class
The UK really does pack a punch when it comes down to stunning scenery: from award-winning beaches and World Heritage coastlines, to mountain peaks, rolling countryside and wild woodland, we’ve got it all. And in the summer months, you’ve got hours and hours of daylight to enjoy the outdoor life. Get up and see the sunrise, bask in the midday sun and see the embers of the day glitter the horizon at sunset. Strike out on foot, ride the waves or freewheel along trails from the hills to the shoreline. Whatever your pace or preference for a holiday adventure, you don’t have to travel far to find it.
3. It’s better for the environment
The most eco-friendly way to travel to the coast is by electric car, but even a long car journey is better for the environment than hopping on a jet plane to fly abroad. The closer to home to spend your holiday, the more you can reduce your carbon footprint. And let’s face it, you don’t have to travel far to tap into some of the most amazing scenery the UK has to offer. In fact, nowhere in the UK is more than 72 miles from the coast and there are green spaces galore in whichever direction you head from home. Once you’re away, simple measures such as eating local seasonal food, recycling and walking or cycling to explore, all add up to a much greener holiday than going abroad.
4. You’ll save money
Rising flight prices, visas, airport parking, baggage charges, in-flight catering… you name it, there’s a charge for everything you do when you step foot outside the UK. Although the cost of fuel in this country is a worry, once you get to your destination you’re left with much more money to enjoy yourself with. And with so many self-catering properties to choose from, you don’t have to splash out on eating out for every meal. This leaves plenty of change for Champagne, ice creams and all the holiday treats that take your fancy.
5. You can take your pet
There’s no need to find alternative accommodation for Fido as there are lots of dog-friendly holiday cottages by the sea throughout the UK, so you don’t have to leave your pets at home. This doesn’t only mean skipping kennel or dog sitter costs, it means you can enjoy lots of holiday adventures with your hound. With plenty of dog-friendly beaches, attractions and restaurants all around the UK’s coastline, taking your four-legged friend on a seaside holiday couldn’t be easier.
6. You won’t get jet lag
No matter how far or near you travel by plane, it’s tiring, dehydrating and the changing times zones leave you with jet lag to contend with. All-in-all, travelling by plane can be exhausting, often leaving you feel like you need another holiday once you get home. However, with no shifting time zones, much less stress, more leg room and as many pitstops as you like in the car, you’ll feel much more relaxed and rejuvenated when you return from your seaside staycation.
Book a Seaside Staycation
With so many coastal holiday cottages in the UK to choose from, planning a staycation couldn’t be easier. Search our collection and find the perfect seaside property for your staycation this summer.
