Almost 70% of people had a holiday abroad cancelled this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a leisure vehicle brand.
A survey conducted by Swift Go found that 65% of people still don’t feel safe travelling abroad.
For many summer getaways for 2020 are set to look a little different to what we’re more commonly used to.
Many of us have unfortunately had our 2020 holidays plans cancelled after a turbulent start to the year, but can we still get that rest and relaxation we crave?
With the hospitality industry, both in the UK and in many abroad destinations, finally getting the green lights when it comes to reopening their doors to the public, the big question has arisen. Staycation or abroad?
A survey conducted by Swift Go, the UK’s No1 leisure vehicle brand, found that almost 70% of participants had unfortunately had an abroad holiday cancelled this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic with more still being cancelled after the latest travel restrictions for Spain.
But a staycation can provide just as much fun.
Most popular staycations 2020:
Over 70% of participants have now considered a UK holiday instead, with the following being their preferred type of staycation:
Countryside cottage (66.8%)
Caravan/motorhome (45.4%)
Camping (35.2%)
Beach holiday (34.2%)
City breaks (27.7%)
Spa break (16.7%)
Park resort (16.4%)
With many rules still in place, linked to the pandemic, holidays that allow for more distance between holidaymakers and offer a self-catered option are preferred.
As well as an increase in a one-off UK holiday, an increase has been found within holiday home ownership. Interest and sales into holiday homes have seen a large increase over the last month, with Park Holidays seeing it double compared to the previous year.