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What Should You Remember for Holidays by Road?
In 2000, there were 56.8 million visits abroad made by UK residents, with an estimated two thirds of these being for holidays. A holiday is viewed as essential by much of the population and is something most people choose not to miss out on. The mode of transport, however, can ensure that said holiday is a large investment, especially if a family chooses to fly.
As well as often being very expensive, a flight can be a difficult event check-in can be a lengthy and frustrating process; there is the possibility of losing baggage; very little space to move around in, and tourists have to rely on reliable connections at both ends. Add to this the negative environmental implications of air travel, and finding an alternative to flying may become an attractive option for some.
Driving may be the solution. With the recent financial climate, and taking into account that airlines are being viewed as less reliable than they once were, British tourists may choose to holiday by car. As well as being better for the environment and usually much cheaper, there are fewer restrictions on families, so a holiday can be more relaxed; with the journey being more than just a means to an end. If they choose, a family can stop where they hadn’t planned, take a different route or get out and move around, and stretch their legs at any number of comfort stops.