Plenty of people are turning their attention to taking a holiday within their own country this year. Flights and accommodation seems to have gone through the roof abroad lately, and the old fashioned package holiday is nothing like as good a deal as it was about 15 years ago.

Whether you favour a hiking holiday in the Highlands of Scotland, or maybe Cumbria Golf Holidays, there is no end of destinations to visit and every conceivable type of activity to keep you entertained.

This year, more than any other, the tourist industry of the UK really needs to be supported. Why head abroad and channel money into foreign economies when charity can begin at home, for once, and we can do something to get our own nation back on its feet?

This country is very diverse and should offer everything you could possibly want. There are numerous seaside resorts that can easily rival anything you are likely to find on the Spanish costas. There are mountains and lakes and some of our cities attract tourists from all over the world - so why not make the most of them yourself.

We also have some of the best theme parks in Europe - trust me, the ones on the continent do not usually come close to the likes of Alton Towers or Thorpe Park. Plus you have Blackpool Pleasure Beach which is a dream for the young and young at heart. So staying in the UK this year could prove to be one of your best holidays in ages!