As the economic crisis has really started to take hold this year, it is an absolute fact that most people have far less money to splash out on holidays. The luxurious longhaul flights have literally been forced out of the window and people are looking at cheaper alternatives. We all want a decent break away, but do not really want to compromise on quality. What to do, then, in such circumstances?

First and foremost, it would probably work out far cheaper to remain within the UK this year. This eliminates the need to pay for increasingly expensive flights and also it means that, for once, we are actually supporting the economy of our own country.

Whether you fancy taking a short break in a cosy B and B in Devon or Cornwall, or even Lake District Cottages there is a massive choice of holidays on offer within our own Great British Isles. You may even want to head north and spend some time in the Scottish Highlands - this will prove to you just how beautiful our own country really can get.

Self catering accommodation, especially, seems to be growing in popularity more and more. People seem to love the fact that they can treat the accommodation as their own home away from home for the duration of their holiday. They also realise that it can work out as a far cheaper option than staying in traditional hotels.

Savings can made in both the overall rental price (which works out much cheaper than having to purchase multiple hotel rooms), and also the fact that you are not forced to pay for each and every meal out; you can prepare your own meals within your own private kitchen.