One-week holiday to Majorca is £264 cheaper than Devon… according to Thomas Cook
In response to the popularity of the ‘staycation’, research undertaken by the travel firm Thomas Cook, citerd here has claimed that a one week family holiday in Devon would cost a family £2,300 compared to £2,036 for a similar break in Majorca. According to Thomas Cook, the cost of taking a holiday in the UK is amongst the highest in Europe when taking into account the price of accommodation, food, attractions and petrol. Amid the ‘holiday abroad’ slogan from the travel firm, VisitEngland disputes the research, suggesting that family of four could take a holiday in Devon for as little as £500 all-inclusive. Figures released this week by VisitEngland reveal the number of domestic overnight trips taken in England in September 2011 grew by 22% compared to 2010, while spend increased by 13%. With the Olympics and Paralympic Games and Diamond Jubilee (which includes an extended weekend break on 2 – 5 June), lets hope rural economies benefit from this special year.