Latest holiday trends
Explore our media and research articles to find out about the latest Devon and Cornwall holiday trends. Discover a number of hidden gems and the latest news, data and trends about Devon holidays. You can also access the latest holiday park industry statistics for UK domestic holidays facts and insights.
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Woolacombe marathon training
With Woolacombe Beach being the longest sandy beach in the UK surrounded by beautiful cliffs and sand dunes, this makes it perfect terrain to push your training for a half or full marathon. This is thanks to the tougher terrain sand...
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Cleanest South West beaches
Did you know that the South West is one of the cleanest areas in the UK when it comes to bathing water quality? Woolacombe Bay Holiday Parks were interested in the data presented by the Government Environment Agency’s...
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Despite rain Brits are still confident
The rain this summer has had a significant impact on holidaymakers' plans up and down the country. It’s a topic that has been on everybody’s minds and has come up in conversation over the dinner table, at work, and even whilst...
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How you can save £50,000 in the UK
It’s true, booking a holiday abroad can be expensive, and many may consider booking a stay in the UK this year. But how much will you save? Recent data shows how much you can save by choosing a holiday based in the UK during...
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Devon's best reviewed beaches
Devon is often ranked within the best places to holiday in the UK and with good reason; the county boasts some of the UK most recognisable and well-reviewed beaches. As we head into the Summer season, we decided to take a look...
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Hidden Gems
Why are 55% of the UK are missing out on Devon and Cornwall beaches? The beaches within the UK have seen a surge in demand over the last few months as we come to the end of one of the hottest summers on record. People have...
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Gran Canaria vs Devon for holidays
Searches for Devon Holidays 27% Higher than Gran Canaria Holidays in 2022. The cost of living squeeze is affecting all areas of the economy in 2022 and many in the UK are looking at ways to save money by not holidaying abroad, this was...
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