Tenerife's sun is welcoming to Britons freezing in sub zero temperatures
As the big freeze grips the country and temperatures continue to drop it comes as no surprise to hear that fewer people are planning a ‘staycation’ in 2011… Sixty-seven per cent of Britons are preparing for at least one holiday in their own country in 2011 compared with 73 per cent in 2010, a survey has found. Holidaying at home became popular during the credit crunch as families tried to cut costs but now it seems Britons are keen to escape damp summers and freezing winters. As many as 36 per cent of Britons think they will spend more on their holidays in 2011 than they did this year, with 14 per cent of those questioned intending to splash out more than £8,000. Two thirds of people are planning at least one long-haul trip abroad, according to the survey by TripAdvisor. But strikes are a concern for travellers – with 31 per cent fearing that union action could upset their plans. 28 per cent said they were ‘concerned’ about the effects of a rise in Air Passenger Duty. Travel companies going into administration and fears of a return of volcanic ash clouds that led to flights being cancelled also concerned holidaymakers. TripAdvisor spokesperson Emma O’Boyle said: ‘Overall, 2011 looks more positive for both travellers and the travel industry. ‘Britons intend to travel more often and will spend more money doing so, but will proceed with caution as the industry emerges slowly from a very difficult year.’ Only 10 per cent of Britons intend to go on more ‘green’ holidays next year – compared with 14 per cent this year. Source: www.dailymail.co.uk
