Discover New Ways to See the UK this Holiday

Thanks to the effect of Covid-19 on the lives of people around the world, many Brits have been forced to look inwards while making their holiday plans. With the popularity of staycations on the rise, many people are looking at holiday experiences they may not have considered before the travel restrictions made route planning difficult. Here are some ideas you may want to look at.

Going Budget – Backpacking Across the UK

Due to the new health and safety guidelines that have been put in place across the UK thanks to the Covid-19 pandemic, many holidaymakers this year will be looking to get away from crowded hotels and busy tourist hubs to see more of the country they live in. A great way to see what the UK has to offer is through backpacking.

Backpacking gives holidaymakers a great opportunity to see the sights on offer in the UK on a budget but it is also a great way to meet likeminded people. Gone are the days where backpacking was something reserved only for broke students looking to see the world during a gap year. Thanks to the growing popularity of the practice, there is a huge range of options for both guided and non-guided backpacking tours of the UK.

Travellers looking to embrace the backpacking lifestyle can choose to stay in a regular hostel while touring the country, or they can opt for a slightly more expensive outing and stay in a four-star hostel such as the SoHostel in London. Alternatively, check out this feature about the 12 best Airbnbs in London for accommodation inspiration.

Take the Road Less Travelled

While the UK may not be considered an adventurous place to ride, motorcycle tours have seen a big boost in popularity among holidaymakers looking to explore the UK’s vast countryside in a new and exciting way.

Some of the popular routes in the UK include the North Coast 500, a must for visitors touring Scotland. The route includes parts of the Highlands and takes riders along the Road to Applecross, or Bealach na Bà as it is called locally, which is considered one of the best riding routes in the country.

For visitors to Northern Ireland, the Antrim Coast Road tour is a popular choice for beginner riders. The route features a route along a 40km section of coastline but also gives riders a taste of the rolling hills and sheer rock faces that make the area so iconic.

With self-guided tours as well as planned rides on offer for all types of rider, from beginner to expert, there is a motorcycle tour available for every taste.

Should the lure of the road prove too strong once the holiday is over, there are several motorcycle dealers in London who can assist riders in choosing their perfect machine. Before spending any money on a new motorcycle, be sure to explore your options at accredited motorcycle dealers like GLM Suzuki, who has almost 50 years’ experience in the industry and who is known for their commitment to high-quality motorcycles at affordable prices.

Take Your Best Friend with You

While people may look forward to the holidays with great excitement, this time of year is often one of the worst for man’s best friend who has to be left at home. However, thanks to a growing number of places now accepting furry guests, pet holidaying is now more convenient than it has ever been.

Some of the most popular pet-friendly areas of the country include Cornwall, home to several pet-friendly accommodation options as well as a range of tourist destinations that are open to dog visitors as long as they are on a leash. Attractions include the Eden Project as well as tours of the iconic Pendennis and Tintagel castles and the Lost Gardens of Heligan.

Whether you choose to take a budget-friendly backpack around the UK or you want to feel the wind in your hair as you explore the countryside on two wheels, be sure that all your bookings are made and confirmed before your departure. No one wants to be stranded in a strange town because their booking fell through at the last minute.