One third of Brits on holiday despite credit woes

Over one-third of Britons are still going ahead with their summer holidays plans, even though they are feeling the effects of the current state of the UK economy, according to a new poll by the BBC.

The BBC conducted a survey of more than 1000 people from around the UK and found that those least likely to give up their annual summer holidays are Scots, while those most likely to do without are people from the Midlands.

Age-wise, younger respondents appeared less likely to be willing to forego their summer break to save money – particularly those in the 18 to 24 range.

Close to half of all respondents to the BBC survey indicated that the strength of the euro in relation to the pound would not impact their holiday plans – including choice of destination.

The survey results are substantiated by findings published in an Association of British Travel Agents report that shows Spain continuing to be the favourite holiday destination for Brits. Egypt and Turkey have recently seen increased bookings as well.

The Spanish Tourist Board has released figures that show more tourists from the UK have visited the country this, from January through May, than during the same period last year, but that they are spending less.

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