Coach Holiday News

The soaring rate of the Euro has prompted a boost in domestic bookings for many holiday firms as travellers seek the best-value breaks.

Over-55s specialist Grand UK Holidays is well placed to take advantage of an increase in demand for British tours, because it has a wide domestic portfolio.

Grand UK Holidays sales director Harold Burke said: “Our escorted tours and self-drive holidays across the UK have always represented good value for money. But if people are concerned about the costs of dining and driving abroad, then there are plenty of scenic and historic destinations here on their doorstep which offer affordable holiday options.

“Our customers, being retired, are not tied into peak season or school holidays so they can take breaks when the prices are lower – saving them more money.”
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Under the Sea Change initiative the government has promised £45 million to help regenerate England’s once thriving seaside towns. The first resorts to be allocated funds were announced recently by the Culture Secretary, Andy Burnham. Blackpool, Dover and Torbay will be the first towns to receive up to £4 million of goverment funding through the scheme together with up to 12 other seaside towns who will also receive smaller grants this year.

The Sea Change programme will place culture at the heart of this regeneration by investing in public space, arts, cultural assets and heritage projects to bring a sense of pride, enjoyment and celebration.

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