Product Description
UK holidays have long since been a favourite with all age groups. There are thousands of places to visit and attractions worth seeing and with the extensive range of accommodation types available there is something for everyone. Families and individuals alike can choose from caravan holidays, cottage holidays, boating holidays and hotel stays either by the coast or in one of the cities inland. The UK holiday season tends to run in parallel with the school holidays with the high season running from July to September.

Main Players
The big names for UK holidays include Butlins, Haven, Centreparcs and Hoseasons. Butlins and Haven tend to cater for family holidays and offer plenty of entertainment for kids. The main difference between the two is the accommodation on offer with Butlins being chalet based and Haven being caravan based. Centreparcs offer outdoor, adventure packed holiday and Hoseasons offer a variety of holiday options including canal boat hire, cottage hire and adventure holidays.

Pros of UK Holidays

• There are thousands of caravan parks, chalet parks and camping sites to choose from so you have a huge range of possible destinations.
• Travelling to your destination by car is much easier than catching a place, especially with children.
• If you book a week or fortnight out of season you can benefit from some big discounts.
• The big names such as Butlins and Haven have a great selection of children’s activities available so you get some time to yourself as well.

Cons of UK Holidays

• During the peak weeks, which coincide with the school holidays, a week in a family sized caravan or chalet can cost as much as a week abroad.
• The UK weather is very unpredictable and even the summer can be quite chilly.
• Travelling during the peak weeks can be a nightmare, especially if it happens to be a bank holiday.

Things to Consider when Choosing a Provider
Before looking for a provider you need to have an idea of the kind of holiday you want as some are quite restricted in what they offer. The UK holiday providers mentioned above are great for children-orientated and family holidays but they do charge for the convenience. If you want some time to yourself then they are worth considering as you know your kids are going to be in safe hands when they aren’t with you. If you want something cheaper though then you might want to look at private caravan or cottage hire and then make your own entertainment.

If you are going to book with one of the big names then you should take notice of their insurance policies, cancelation policies and any other terms and conditions they have. You should also look to see if they have an discounts on offer during quiet times as these can save you a good chunk of money if you aren’t restricted to going during particular weeks. You should also look for special offers such as free park passes or one child goes free as these can also cut the price of your holiday.

BUYability Summary
UK holidays can be just as exciting and fun filled as a holiday abroad and with the economic climate as it is, they can also be a lot cheaper. We recommend going during the quieter weeks if possible as you can often get your holiday for half its price during the main weeks and because the UK weather is as unpredictable as it is, you might even get the sunshine.