More than half of Brits have planned to staycation rather than jet abroad this summer, in a bid to avoid travel chaos. Holidaying is made miserable by flight delays and havoc at airports for a third of Brits, according to a survey by Visit Cornwall. A third also can’t bear the heat when travelling outside of the UK, despite the country experiencing its own hot summers in recent years. And amid the cost of living crisis, the preferred time for staycationing is now between April in June – as Brits battle for lower-cost breaks. Abi Steel, tourism manager at Visit Cornwall, told The Sun that people are also opting instead for trips where they can ‘experience the true character of an area’ rather than simply heading to the beach. Aerial Photograph of Crantock Beach and Pentire Head, Newquay, Cornwall – a popular UK staycation destination The Glenfinnan Viaduct carries the West Highland Railway Line high above Glenfinnan valley beside the lochs and mountains of Scotland – the Highlands are another popular holiday destination ‘There has been a surge of interest in the likes of wildlife tours, learning-based experiences and activities which offer a chance to go behind the scenes,’ she said. ‘It's… Read full this story
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