Staycation Ideas

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“Warm weather to boost UK tourism”, was the headline we saw in The Guardian yesterday. Forecasters predict perfect staycation conditions as Britain’s tourist attractions gear up for a bumper weekend. Of course staycation ideas should be ones you execute from home, but why not a motorhome home? This was what was announced this week in MotorhomeFreedom.com’s Motorhome Rental section of their website.

Upcoming Britain’s motorhome hire industry can expect a boost this weekend as forecasters predict perfect staycation ideas being formulated in the conditions of balmy weather at home and drizzle in Europe.

Today is forecast to be the warmest day since last summer in many parts of England – and it is going to getting hotter over the weekend. After a chilly spring and cold winter the arrival of summer was heralded by the term “glorious” trending on Twitter in the UK.

The hottest places today and over the weekend will be central and southern England. Meanwhile, much of Europe is shrouded in cloud with rain forecast for many resorts including Rome, Nice and Athens.

Visit England’s chief executive, James Berresford, is hoping for a bumper weekend for English tourist attractions.

“It’s wonderful to hear predictions of ice-cream weather this weekend. With new attractions like Adventure Valley opening in Durham this week, and movies like Robin Hood inspiring people to visit iconic locations associated with the film, the sunshine can only help to get people out and about. What better way to do that but with an ice-cream in your hand?”

The Met Office predicted: “Very warm and humid air will raise temperatures through the rest of the week and weekend.”

Some parts of England could see temperatures as high as 28C over the next few days, levels not seen since a balmy September last year. So if your staycation ideas mean that you stay at home, enjoy yourselves, but for those of us who want to enjoy the UK at it’s best – hire a motorhome and get on the road.

The Met Office chief forecaster, Steve Willington, said: “Many regions will see the high temperatures, which could trigger an isolated thunderstorm inland. Sea breezes will keep coasts much cooler with the chance of mist and low cloud.”