The Luxury Travel Magazine
The Luxury Travel Magazine
The UK is a great place to go on holiday. This is the case whether you’re visiting from a different country, or you’re a native Brit looking for an affordable and practical way to see a different aspect of your homeland.
For those in the latter category, there are several different staycation options to think about. Let’s assess a few of the more compelling ones.
If getting close to nature, and unplugging from the stresses of everyday life, are priorities for you, then it’s difficult to argue with a camping trip. There are campsites throughout the UK, many of which offer access to some of the country’s most amazing outdoor locations. They’re largely run by the National Trust, as well as a host of smaller private operators. Whether you’d like to pitch a tent beside a mountain, a lake, or a forest, the chances are good that you’ll find a site that provides the amenities you’re looking for. On the other hand, you might seek to embrace the wild, and go camping where there aren’t any facilities to speak of.
For those who’d prefer to retain a few of the comforts that a hotel offers, while still getting close to nature, glamping represents an excellent compromise. You might find yourself staying in a yurt, or a treehouse, or a safari tent. What matters is that you’ll get an experience that’s closer to that of a hotel room – although the precise level of luxury you enjoy can vary wildly, since the term ‘glamping’ covers quite a broad range of options.
If you’d like to be sure of the quality of your site before you place a booking, then you might check out online reviews and recommendations. On the other hand, you might look to services like Canopy and Stars, which provide a curated selection of quality glamp sites.
Motorhome travel has enjoyed something of a boom since the COVID-19 pandemic. The appeal is simple: you’ll invest up-front in a quality vehicle, and enjoy affordable travel to some of the UK’s more remote and beautiful spots. Getting the most from this form of holiday, however, often means investing in the right insurance.
Specialised motorhome insurance tends to be the ideal, as it will protect you against a variety of risks that are particular to this form of holiday. Of course, insurance is also a legal requirement if you’re going to be travelling on public roads in the UK – so make sure that yours is sorted before you set off.
For generations, the Bed & Breakfast has been a national institution. The best of them will enhance your travel experience by providing a slice of the local culture, while putting you in touch with the best local attractions. The building itself might also contribute to your holiday experience – as, of course, will the food.
Accommodation of this kind is available at many different price points, and it’s worth doing your research and finding a good one near the place you’re visiting.
