Staycation BOOM: This UK city is the most popular destination in EUROPE for Britons
STAYCATIONS are having a moment as the most popular place for British holidays, and this surprising UK destination in the most searched for in all of Europe.
Cardiff has emerged as the most popular holiday destination for Brits this summer
Staycation holidays have been having a boom in the recent months.
British holidaymakers opting to stay in the UK has increased since Brexit.
Destinations such as Cornwall have reported a surge in bookings for B&Bs along the coastal towns.
However, one surprising destination in the UK has also reported a huge surge.
Cardiff is one of the most popular destinations for Britons this summer for a staycation, according to KAYAK.co.uk.
The Welsh capital as reported a 223 per cent increase in popularity for the summer.
This makes it the most popular destination in Europe for Britons, beating other popular European cities abroad.
It certainly makes for a surprising destination choice in the UK.
Cardiff has a variety of events on this summer, contributing to its popularity over Europe
It’s great to see that so many Brits want to visit the Welsh capital this summer
Suzanne Perry, travel expert at KAYAK, commented: “At KAYAK we love using our data to spot travel trends, especially when it reveals something unexpected, and this was certainly the case when we found that Cardiff is the European destination trending the most for summer 2017 stays.
“With lots to see and do, good value for money, and of course lots of big events taking place at the city’s large stadium, it’s great to see that so many Brits want to visit the Welsh capital this summer.”
It beat other destinations such as Dublin, Barcelona and Ibiza.
However, for the most popular destinations abroad, Sri Lanka has seen a huge increase in demands for flights, along with Indonesia.
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Britons are opting for staycations this year due to cheaper costs and safer destination choices
Of course, destinations such as Spain and Portugal still remain popular, despite the surprising surges in other destinations.
Staycations are remaining popular due to the cheaper cost and safer destination choice.
Cornwall is always a good choice for families that want beaches and quaint towns.