History of the UK Holiday Maker (Infographic)

The schools summer break is peaking just around the corner and there’s nothing more tantalising than blazing sunshine, long lazy days and the tweeting of birdsong to get you in the mood for a well-earned trip.

Holidays are, for most, a once yearly event where the kids, other half, dog and kitchen sink are bundled into the car before you bound off into the wide blue yonder. (OK, the dog may not travel with you on an aeroplane and the kitchen sink may just be left at home, but you get the idea).

Holidays take on many different guises. Some are the ‘staycation’ kind where the UK’s very own resorts are the preferred choice while during other times it may be a trip abroad that is called for – long-haul or short-haul. The options are seemingly infinite and all offer unique experiences.

The UK holiday industry has only really been in existence, relatively, for a few hundred years. Before the 1600s and 1700s travel was a means to an end rather than a pleasurable pursuit. It was only a matter of time though before some entrepreneurial individual saw the financial potential of organising holidays for paying customers.

Nowadays travellers can choose to bespoke their own itinerary or, for a more hassle free option, book onto one of the many package deals that are available. Do a quick online search and a multitude of holiday types will appear. All choices have their plus points and depending on circumstance, financial situation, marital status and mood, will ultimately dictate what kind of holiday you plump for.

C4Caravans.com has put together the following infographic to show the timeline of UK holidays and habits throughout history. This visual representation is designed to highlight past trends, what habits are like nowadays and possibly allude to how behaviours will be in the future…

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