More and more people are choosing not to go abroad for their holidays this year, instead preferring to avoid the cost and stress of travelling by staying at home. The credit crunch has hit a lot of people hard and many are finding that they are short of money to spend on luxuries such as holidays. Combine the recession with the current strength of the euro against the pound, and it’s not surprising that the number of UK holidaymakers choosing to visit traditionally popular European destinations like Spain and Portugal has fallen.

In fact, according to recent figures released by the European Commission 48 per cent of Europeans intend to spend their holidays in their own countries this year, a figure which i five per cent higher than in 2008. Those still planning to go abroad are spending much more time shopping around for the cheapest deals, and booking in advance on the internet to save on cost.

The credit crunch may mean bad news for tourism in Spain, but for UK destinations like Wales it could be just the boost they’ve been waiting for. Not only are a lot of UK holidaymakers looking closer to home for this year’s destination, but the weak pound could bring in more visitors from abroad as well.

Wales is the perfect destination in the UK with a huge variety of things to see and do and places to stay, from hotels to camping to rented flats and holiday cottages. The scenery is stunning, from the world famous Welsh mountains and valleys to the beautiful coastline which has been awarded with no less than 43 blue flag awards for water quality, cleanliness and safety. There is no shortage of options for walking, exploring or activity holidays, including abseiling, water sports and ‘coasteering’ right along the stunning coast. So if you’re looking for a UK destination this summer whether you’re planning a family holiday, romantic getaway or a short break Wales could be the choice for you.