Great train fare robbery: As airlines cut fares, rail trips will cost staycationers up to three times more than flying Four in five long journeys in the UK cost considerably more by train than by plane Which? found that the average mark-up for taking the train was 49 per cent CO2 emission from planes are … Read more
Staycationers desperate to get away over Easter are telling holiday lets they will pay in cash, hide their cars and arrive at night in bid to avoid getting caught breaking Covid rules Owners of self-catering accommodation criticised would-be holidaymakers Many have asked to book discrete getaways despite ongoing Covid restrictions Self-catered accommodation will be able to … Read more
Drivers have been warned they face traffic chaos over the Bank Holiday weekend with 18million cars taking to the roads for families’ last chance to enjoy a staycation. The RAC is predicting ‘bumper-to-bumper’ traffic in some areas as Brits head on day trips and last-gasp holidays before many return to the office next week. But … Read more
Cornwall tourism workers say the county has been beset by ‘rudest tourists ever’ after holiday park receptionist slams staycationers for ‘refusing to wear masks, queue jumping and no social distancing’ in open letter Receptionist Beth Richards asked tourists to remember staff are human too She said she was called ‘stupid, idiotic or a b****’ for … Read more
Major roads into Devon and Cornwall have been brought to a standstill as optimistic sunseekers flock to the Britain’s seaside for weekend getaways – despite yellow weather warnings covering vast swathes of the south coast. Torrential rain, multiple car crashes and broken-down vehicles have caused gridlocked traffic – as visitors have been urged to stay away … Read more
Councils are begging staycationers looking to head back to the coast today and soak up the sun to stay away from beaches after record numbers packed the seafront yesterday – with little signs of social distancing. Thousands of sun-seekers flocked to the seaside despite Government warnings on what was the UK’s hottest August day since … Read more
An alfresco August is on the cards for staycationers thanks to drive-in cinemas, a 100mph zip-wire line, mega-mazes and ‘Dark Sky’ forests Drive-in cinemas are set to be the hit of 2020, says Holiday Hero Neil Simpson The ‘mega maize maze’ at Hirsty’s Family Fun park allows for social distancing Farms across the country are … Read more