I am glad I didn't have a holiday abroad this year...

We holiday both home (often country cottages) and abroad (villas/hotels/ ski resorts) multiple times a year and I really feel I need and deserve each break. For us it's a must!

With BIL living 500 miles away on a Scottish island only accessible by road and sea (no airport) then a visit to see him counts as a holiday.

I love being here (SE England) in the summer time when the schools are on holiday. It's SO peaceful and it's usually great weather.

I haven't been abroad this year, but I've not even missed it as the weather has been fab this summer!

Your decision not to travel is a personal one based on your immediate needs and desires. So you dont owe an explanation to anyone, You are not harming anyone else by choosing to holiday near home and spend your time (and money) in the UK.

I used to travel solo and extensively but have now lost my taste for travel as my mobility has declined. I hate flying (being close to strangers) and the way you get treated at airports. I also dont drive so more or less get taxis everywhere. My world has now narrowed down to my home and family but thats my decision. I run a small international business so I have plenty to do with my time.

Good for you, OP. Going abroad isn’t compulsory and I’m glad you enjoyed your time off at home. Each to their own.

As for me, I’m off to Italy next week. Everywhere should be much quieter & saner now that August is over and the schools are open again. Can’t wait.

I think that the OP understands this concept. It is her friends who appear not to.

Friends of mine went to Turkey last summer, at the start of August, and they said it was so hot that they couldn't even go on any trips, let alone stay by the pool. And they will never do it again in the peak of the summer when the prices are extortionate. Extreme heat is not fun. And yes, I love the English climate, although I will be buying a portable air conditioner when it comes on sale for the next year, just in case we have a few days of extreme heat (which I believe will be happening due to climate change).

It’s called “people are different and like to do different things”. Novel concept to you, apparently.

Live and let live.

Personally, I would never go on summer holiday in July and August as it's so hot and overcrowded. However, as I am from Dubrovnik, we go there every summer for 3 weeks. We have our own place there. It's so relaxing, the food is fantastic. I love the feel of the safety and the atmosphere. But the only cost to me is the flights.
I just need to add that, after the heatwave we had in DBK in August, I was glad to return to England and the cooler temperatures. Oh, it was bliss.
I remember some nights when the temperature was 30 °C at midnight. air con was on all day and night. English people should appreciate how lucky they are, no extreme temp, no fires...
Personally, I think the best times to go on holiday are May and October half-term.

Holidays abroad with young kids are very stressful, I find - regardless of whether city/beach/all-inclusive/self-catering. No one (except perhaps at the £££££ end of the market) has really cracked the art of de-stressing family holidays with little children.

I’ve travelled all over the globe. Now I’m 58 and this summer we have had 3-4 small trips to North Yorkshire, County Durham and Stoke and that has been perfect.

You can keep packed airports, security, transport to hotels, Brit hating locals and having to listen to crap from other tourists. I’m done with putting up with a load of shit to lay by a pool!

@HullaBulla moves to the beach this year . Best summer weather I can remember in along time. Wanted to spend time in my new area and home and it’s not disappointed .
Nowhere else I’d rather be . (This year ) anyway

YANBU. The whole airport thing is no longer enjoyable for me, and then to roast in a climate where it's too hot to do anything just doesn't appeal. Much prefer holidaying in the UK.
But as others have said, each to their own.

Same. Swapped our usual trek in Europe for camping close to home. It’s been absolutely wonderful. Only a 90 min drive home tomorrow.

I never see the point in going abroad over the summer, when it's arguably the nicest time of year to explore the UK. I do enjoy traveling further afield at other times of year though, either to catch some winter sun, to ski or to go to places where the summer months would be monsoon season.

I strongly disagree that a uk holiday isn't a "proper holiday"

However weve just been away to Spain and it was lovely to get some really warm sun. We've had some gorgeous weather this year but it seemed to cool down as soon as the school holidays started! (We dont go abroad every year)

I'm going on holiday tomorrow- in the UK, because there are things I want to see here. Other times I go abroad. There's lots to see and do in the UK, as well as overseas.

I love my holidays, probably too much so 🙈 we spend all disposable income on holidays! Go away multiple times a year BUT I wouldnt criticise someone who hasn't been away, each to their own! Sounds like you enjoyed your time off chilling so dont worry what other people think!!!

I love going abroad, but we only go once a year due to money. I appreciate we are very lucky to be able to do that.
Currently in mainland Europe in a region where wine costs €3 a glass and coffee at a beachside cafe is €2.50. We also paid less for this holiday than a similar week that we priced up in the UK (we are half board). I just love experiencing a different culture too.

We’ve had a number of years where we have revisited paces we’ve been to before, or to my DPs holiday house on the coast. Many people think this is strange and “not a holiday”. But for DH and I, we have relaxed, coked nice food together, enjoyed outings to places we like. So it’s a holiday.

we’ve had other “holidays” where we’ve been very far flung but it’s been a lot of work as we have brought DD to the world championships of her sport. Which require a lot of support by the families to make it happen. (And usually a lot of small p politics to be managed). And sometime cultural differences to be managed as well as the emotions and physical support of the athletes who are passionate about the event and their rankings.

so sometimes the quieter option really is a holiday!

I love to travel but I also love to stay at home. Neither options are wrong or better, just different and often affected by financial constraints.

Well sure, this year summer was unusually hot and sunny, for most of the summer. So a good year to stay in the UK.

Last year was a very different story.

We sometimes go abroad with family but I suspect if they weren't instigating it then we wouldn't bother. I'm not good with heat which puts me right off a lot of places in summer.

I am glad I didn't have a holiday abroad this year.

I don't think these words will ever come out of my mouth 😆😆 but its great you have enjoyed time at home and im sure you have saved a few pennies!