Q Magazine - Summer 2019

16 British Isles Revisited The growing popularity of short breaks in the UK and Ireland T he popularity of taking a holiday in the UK has definitely made a strong comeback in recent years. There are certainly many countries, especially within the Eurozone, where our currency has lost the spending power we once valued. This increase in domestic trip taking also seems to reflect a growing trend at all segments of the UK market for multiple short breaks over the year, certainly at the expense of equivalent short breaks to Europe. It goes without saying that the underlying confusion caused by the protracted Brexit negotiations has added to the mix, especially to those who like to travel on a whim! In hommage to the “staycation” phenomenon this special, extended feature highlights just a few of the very finest hotels from all corners of the Union and also our Irish neighbours. Perhaps, you are looking to find the perfect base from which to explore one of the major cities, a dreamy spa retreat in the heart of the glorious and green countryside, a classic rail journey through the rugged scenery of the Scottish Highlands or a classy hideaway in one of our national parks. What is for sure is that the British Isles has so much that should be enjoyed ...so get planning your special ‘home-grown’ adventures!