Disney World bounces back
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bunkcampers.com, will be huge, thanks to the flexibility they offer – especially in Scotland, where you can stay over at beauty spots.
Canal boating is also a great way to side-step the fast pace of life and has the double advantage of including accommodation. See anglowelsh.co.uk for examples.
Hiking and biking
Long-distance hiking trails and bike journeys can be life-affirming. They’re also good for your health, whether you choose to go it alone or in a group.
This year it might be easier to put your trust in an experienced operator, such as hfholidays.co.uk or skedaddle.com, because they will have already secured places to stay.
WALT Disney World is set to reopen its Florida theme parks in July.
The Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom will open on July 11 followed by Hollywood Studios and Epcot on July 15.
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This is going to be the tricky part of this summer’s staycations, especially when it comes to availability.
Given the circumstances it’s fair to say that selfcontained self-catering accommodation will be high up on everyone’s wish list.
That means holiday cottages, of which we have enormous quantities. See holidaycottages.co.uk for some examples of what’s on offer.
It also means well-established campsites that offer mobile homes will be popular, particularly if they are close to the coast.
At the more sophisticated end, these campsites become holiday parks where the accommodation is in mobile homes or lodges. There will usually be a pool and other sporting activities available, attractions, which have been closed since mid-march, will be extremely limited and must be reserved online.
Disney’s local rival Universal Orlando reopened this week and Seaworld will welcome guests from Thursday. with safe enclosed grounds that are good for families, just like on European campsites. To see some examples of what’s on offer, check out hoseasons.co.uk.
If you’re looking for luxury camping or want to try your hand at glamping there are all sorts of treehouses, domes, lodges and glorified huts to hire. To see some of the quirkiest options, take a look at Sawday’s Canopy and Stars collection at canopyandstars.co.uk.
But don’t forget all the hotels, hostels and B&BS that will be on the lookout for customers – the latter is something this country particularly excels at, with great hosts sharing their cherished homes.
Right now, the need for social distancing may dent their popularity a bit but they are so good at what they do, they won’t be out of favour for long. So those are your choices… and you’d better get cracking – there’s lots to see!