''staycation'' Weekends

With the effects of the recession still fresh in many peoples minds

, ''staycations'' in the UK are becoming more popular than ever. Instead of spending vast amounts of money taking a partner or family abroad, people are choosing to save their money for more prudent matters, but still reward themselves with a short break on home soil.

The UK is a diverse place, offering rugged coastlines, rolling hills and cultural cities. Whatever your penchant, there are staycation options for all pockets and tastes. From opulent city breaks to fine dining in some of the UK's finest stately homes, there are a variety of choices to weigh up.

For those who work and play hard, staying in hotels with spas provide a relaxing experience, offering pampering treatments such as hot stone massage, revitalising facials and floats. This sort of break is ideal for those with time or budgetary constraints, as they offer a concentrated stress busting package, set in luxurious surroundings. Ideal for couples or groups of friends, hotels with spa facilities are located across the country in both rural and urban environments.

City breaks in the UK are growing increasingly popular, offering contemporary architecture, cultural delights and exciting nightlife. Bath, Edinburgh, London and Newcastle are always favourites, but watch out for the likes of Brighton, Bournemouth and Portsmouth, providing seaside charms - alongside bustling bars and restaurants. Such cities boast a smrgsbord of music and theatre festivals, as well as enviable shopping experiences guaranteed to satisfy those holiday urges.

Rural staycations offer quaint cottages or grand manor houses to appreciate the charm of the British countryside. Activities such as horse-riding, paragliding, off roading and orienteering are available for those who thrive on adrenalin; whilst country pubs, cream teas and beautiful scenery satisfy those who require some recuperation. The Cotswolds are perhaps the most famous of country break locations, offering small towns and villages cast in cotswold stone, a yellow limestone. Other popular rural locations include the New Forest, South Downs, Yorkshire Dales and Scottish Highlands.

by: Simon Travis

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