Britons booking 'later, closer, shorter' UK breaks

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Britons booking 'later, closer, shorter' UK breaks

« on: August 08, 2025, 07:47:36 »

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c939gx4gqwpo

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UK^▸ holidaymakers are leaving it later to book shorter stays closer to home, travel firms are reporting.

The trend is down to people trying to save money while making the most of hot weather, some of the UK's biggest holiday companies have told the BBC^» .

Booking.com says the number of people searching their site in July for a UK trip in the next six weeks was up 28% on last year, while AirBnB says more Brits are "embracing spontaneous getaways close to home".

Pitchup.com, which advertises around 3,000 UK campsites, says a quarter of this year's bookings were made with just two days notice.

Sykes Holiday Cottages, with 23,000 properties across the UK, say their the gap between booking and travel has fallen by 8% this year.

Airbnb added "all signs point to a summer where guests are again choosing quieter, affordable places".


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Re: Britons booking 'later, closer, shorter' UK breaks

« Reply #1 on: August 08, 2025, 20:16:41 »

I voted No, no different. All my breaks are outside of the UK^▸ . My summer holiday is normally booked about 3 or 4 days before departure whilst my city breaks are normally booked about 7 - 8 weeks before.


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« Reply #2 on: August 08, 2025, 21:59:01 »

My own poll - so perhaps I should stay quiet a little longer so as not to influence any voters ... but I voted "yes" - lots of quite short term bookings because I'm retired, and can without having to book breaks in course schedules any longer. BUT some are booked way ahead / the occasional cruise for example - Summer 2026 already planned and cabin reserved.


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Re: Britons booking 'later, closer, shorter' UK breaks

« Reply #3 on: August 08, 2025, 23:21:03 »

At present I'm looking to be booking a few trips at fairly short notice for myself but that's due to uncertainty of the timing of various commitments and events for the time being.....not least building work. Trouble is, the longer that I've been retired, the more things seem to get in the way of more advanced planning ....and I've still not quite fathomed out why.


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« Reply #4 on: August 08, 2025, 23:53:53 »

I can work out my availability up to a year in advance for trips. I play around on websites like sky scanner with the destination set to explore everywhere and if I spot a bargain for when I’m available to anywhere of interest I’ll book it.


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« Reply #5 on: August 09, 2025, 09:09:06 »

Me being retired, and SWTSMBO^▸ forced by her employer to book leave at least 12 months in advance, our major trips are always booked a long time before the actual event.


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« Reply #6 on: August 09, 2025, 10:44:32 »

... and that condition of employment caused me to raise an eyebrow...

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« Reply #7 on: Yesterday at 18:12:17 »

Ticked 'Yes' because I have hospital appointments and wait until after a visit in case I need further treatment.


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