From city to seaside, how best to enjoy staycation

As we face both the cost of living crisis and chaos at airports, have you considered enjoying a wonderful holiday here in the UK?

From the world-renowned wilds of the Highlands to the azure seas off the Cornish coast, Britain has so much going for it: spectacular scenery, unspoilt beaches and vibrant cities.

Here are some ideas that I hope fire your imagination ...

Glamping

If you like the idea of being in the great outdoors but aren’t so enamoured with the idea of roughing it, you could consider glamping.

You can enjoy a little bit of luxury by staying in a beautiful yurt or bell tent with gorgeous furnishings as well as plenty of space and privacy. Often you have access to premium facilities, like hot tubs and Jacuzzis, in stunning locations. Websites like Canopy & Stars, Glamping UK and Love Glamping offer a wide range of UK glamping holi- days.

City breaks

If you want majestic skylines, lively nightlife, cobbled backstreets, fine dining, world- famous museums and galleries, historic monuments, bustling markets and buzzing waterfronts, why go abroad?

From London to Birmingham, Bristol, Belfast, Cardiff, Manchester, Liverpool, York, Newcastle or Edinburgh, our cities are among the best in the world.

Seaside fun

Many of our coastal villages and towns have been gentrified and offer amazing quality food, experiences and accommodation. VisitBritain is a great source of inspiration.

Home from home

If you’re lucky enough to own your own property, you could temporarily swap your home with someone in a different part of the country.

Home swapping is an extremely affordable way to holiday. Look online at Home Exchange, Home Link or Guardian Home Exchange.

Electric campervan

If you want to travel around and enjoy life on the road without maxing out your carbon footprint, you could hire an electric campervan from We Are EV. Alternatively, Yorkshirebased eDub Trips offers the first classic electric-converted 1970s campervan, which means you can plug-in and travel in cool vintage style.

Going slow

One of the greatest green benefits of a British holiday is that you can avoid flying, the most environmentally-destructive mode of transport.

Taking a train instead can reduce your emissions by as much as 90 per cent. If you embrace the experience as part of the holiday, going overland can be joyful.

And you won’t need to worry about terrible airport queues, lost bags, flight cancellations and delays!