From romantic breaks to last-minute getaways, we’ve all been dreaming about that well-earned holiday this summer. Usually, the question of ‘where to?’ would have most of us answering ‘Europe!’ – every year, millions across the nation jet off to distant shores while other holidaymakers will be landing here for their summer breaks.
But this year, thanks to flight cancellations and travel chaos, it’s no surprise that a third of people in the UK are choosing a staycation over a short break overseas.
Well, we’re here to say that the UK has just as much to offer as any European city. So, we’ve teamed up with experts in UK holidays to help the nation get out and explore this summer. The experts in question? European tourists!
With many years of UK breaks under their belts, these cultured explorers have discovered the very best that the UK has to offer. And now, they’ve worked with us to share some fun tips on how to see the UK through the eyes of a tourist!
Summer staycations sorted! A European guide to UK holidays
A European Dispatch: Holiday Guides to the UK
In order to help people plan their perfect UK staycations, we’ve carefully crafted three guides to the UK with the help of our European culture-lovers. Together, they outline all the best places to visit in Great Britain, whether you’re a foodie looking for a new dish, or a history buff searching for an ancient landmark. With so many home-grown attractions, you don’t need to travel abroad to enjoy an unforgettable summer holiday.
Joey Essex: seeing the UK in a new light
Sure, you might be thinking ‘UK getaways can’t compete with holidays in Spain.’
But if you won’t take our word for it, maybe you’ll listen to Joey Essex! He never would have thought days out in the UK could rival a trip to Ibiza – until he experienced one through the eyes of our European expert!
Accompanied by the lovely Andre from France, Joey Essex embarked on a guided tour of UK staycation hotspot Bath to experience the city in a new light. Over the course of the day, he discovered everything from the Frankenstein Museum and Roman Baths to Bath Abbey and paddleboarding down the River Avon – and that there was just as much fun to be had on his doorstep as there is anywhere else in the world!
