As the prospect of international travel takes a back seat, with the new 14-day quarantine rule applied to incoming arrivals, lastminute.com reports a strong rise in domestic accommodation bookings from July, with the majority of the nation hoping restrictions will be eased and travel within the British Isles, a possibility.
The report suggests promising news for what is on the horizon for the British economy, and in particular the British hospitality sector in mid-late summer and into autumn. The hotel booking trend shows a 45% week on week increase for the UK, and in particular for London (+140% compared to last week), Manchester (+300%), Blackpool (+200%) and Bristol (+200%).
Similarly, 33% of Brits intend to stay in the UK this summer and enjoy all that our country has to offer, from the beaches to the lakes, the mountains, highlands and dales, to the quaint villages and bustling cities.
Norfolk is home to the oldest lavender fields in the UK and boasts 100 acres of rows and rows of this beautiful shrub. One can transport themselves to Provence, by sipping on a glass of crisp rose wine as they watch the sea of lilac, violet, mauve and deep purple buds sway in the afternoon sun, before taking a walk along the sweeping North Norfolk beaches and indulging in fresh caught fish.
As far as city breaks go, London has it all - historical charm, culture, diversity, architecture. People can find any cuisine they fancy, and soak up the sun from one of the rooftop bars with a cocktail in hand.
For adventurous spirits, 2020 is the year they need to try one of their own great National Parks - the Cairngorms in the Scottish Highlands, or perhaps the Yorkshire Dales.
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