It is possible to have a surprisingly good holiday at home. All is takes is planning and imagination. A certain amount of money will also be needed dependiing on the places you plan to visit and how much you need to eat out. Costs can always be reduced by taking a packed lunch with you. People enjoy picnics and they can be much more fun for families than a meal in an eatery, children can run around and make mess and noise without anyone becoming concerned.
A few pages to help you think about your staycation:
Suggestions for staycations in Britain
Staying at home or renting holiday accommodation
Accommodation bills can be avoided altogether if you stay home and just take trips out. People would be surprised at how successful this can be. It can also be surprising how much there is to see in our own local areas. We have tended to take Britain for granted and just jet off for cheap package tours overseas, however, the cost of these is becoming overly expensive and many people are looking for alternatives closer to home.
Renting a holiday cottage in Britain can be one of the best ways to take the children to a different part of the country. All you pay for is your travel and the accommodation, the rest you supply yourself so that is fully under your control.
We know how all those little snacks and drinks add up during a trip, with a self-catering cottage, you buy your own at the supermarket and hand out to the children as needed. You also have the added bonus of being able to purchase a few beers and wine for when the children have gone to bed. There are lots of features to look out for that would enhance any holiday, perhaps a barbecue in the garden or a swimming pool if you feel extravagant.
Everything is provided in a holiday cottage as it would be in a hotel; bedding and usually towels. It is normal to have to bring your own beach towels.
Take the dog with you
And the other great factor for families is that the dog can go on holiday with you thus eliminating the problem of finding people to look after the dog whilst you are away. Just look for pet-friendly holiday cottages.
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