economy
Micro-staycations: why are people holidaying an hour away from home?
Mindful of steep airfares and global uncertainty, more and more UK holiday-makers are staying close – very close – to home. Does this mean Milton Keynes is the new Malaga?
TL;DR
- UK holidaymakers are embracing "micro-staycations," traveling less than 100 miles from home.
- This trend is driven by steep airfares and global uncertainty.
- The Camping and Caravanning Club reported a 6% increase in members traveling 51-100 miles and a 7% decrease in average travel distance.
- Airbnb also sees a boom in UK staycations, with people heading to unexpected inland destinations.
- Reasons for choosing these closer destinations include budget and being near major cities while offering more space and lower costs.