More and more people are deciding not to holiday abroad this year, instead preferring to stay at home and avoid the cost and stress of travelling. The credit crunch has affected a lot of people and many are finding themselves short of money to spend on luxuries like holidays. Combine the recession with the current strength of the euro against the pound, and it's really not surprising that the number of UK holidaymakers booking their holidays at traditionally popular European destinations like Spain and Portugal has plummeted.

In fact, according to figures released by the European Commission 48 per cent of Europeans are intending to holiday in their own countries this year, that's five per cent higher than in 2008. Those who are still planning to travel abroad are spending much more time shopping around for the cheapest deals, and booking in advance on the internet to save on cost.

The credit crunch may be bad news for the Spanish tourism industry, but for UK destinations like Wales it could be just the boost they've been waiting for. The obvious choice then is to consider holidays in Wales, with it close proximity and easy of access. Not only are a lot of UK holidaymakers looking closer to home for this year's destination, but the weak pound could bring in more visitors from abroad as well.

There are a huge variety of things to see and do and places to stay, from hotels to camping to rented flats and holiday cottages in Wales.The scenery is absolutley stunning, from the world famous Welsh mountains and valleys to the beautiful coastline which has been awarded with no less than 43 blue flag awards for water quality, cleanliness and safety. So if you're looking for a UK destination this summer whether you're planning a family holiday, you may like to consider some weekend breaks in Wales as an ideal choice.