Royal Wedding Boosts Domestic Travel

Early reports show that the domestic travel industry is likely to receive a boost next April, including lots of people choosing to go away in their caravans and motorhomes. The marriage of Prince William and Kate Middleton was announced on the 16^th of November 2010 and the date has been set, Friday April the 29^rd 2011. It has been declared a national bank holiday, preceding the May Day bank holiday and following the Easter holidays of Good Friday and Easter Monday. By taking just a few additional days off mid week, people are already planning to enjoy an extended break which could last for 11 days.

This has been good news for the travel industry as many people already choose this time to go away within the UK to enjoy the first flourishes of spring. Now the chances are that many people will choose to stay a bit longer and more people will be able to take a long weekend the one after Easter. The Camping and Caravanning Club have reported that they have already started receiving increased bookings for April 2011, and have urged any of their members to book early to avoid disappointment.

Easter is traditionally a time when people take short breaks all across the UK. It is a great time for nature lovers as animals and plants show their colours again after what is set to be a very cold winter across the country. For many this extended break will be a great reward for a hard winter. Plus the Royal Wedding is likely to be a cause for celebration at many communal holiday parks and sites across the country. So many holidaymakers will get an added bonus of impromptu parties and some organised events.

The Camping and Caravanning Club have announced that there are likely to be celebratory events held at many of their sites although they do not yet have final plans as to what these events may be.