Results from a recent survey showed that approximately 46 percent of British holidaymakers were planning a holiday break during May.  A quarter of those surveyed said that they were planning a weekend break, 18 percent said they would take a full week’s holiday and 10 percent were planning just a one day getaway.

The British are also looking to enjoy a variety of activities in May as well.  16 percent of people planned to visit a cultural attraction, 13 percent would be on the beach and 12 percent intend to visit national parks.

You might imagine that we are all happy about having two bank holidays in May, however, the survey asked about Bank Holidays and two thirds of those surveyed said they wanted to see the public holidays spread more evenly throughout the year.

Even those who are planning just a short break, even if they would not be taking flights, should ensure they have travel insurance as you can still experience holiday problems in the UK and be covered.  According to PHA Travel, around 30 percent of travellers are likely to experience holiday problems.

According to the Assocation of Independent Tour Operators, British people are becoming

“much more aware of health issues”

and as such the range of sporting holidays has increased both here in the UK and abroad.  British holidaymakers are becoming increasingly aware that their sedentary lifestyles and fast-food diets are huge contributory factors in increased risk of health problems, such as strokes and heart attacks. (more…)