WANTING TO ESCAPE THE UK DURING THE OLYMPICS?
A strong pound and weak demand in the Eurozone offers plenty of last minute deals on the continent Millions of British holidaymakers are expected to escape the country during the Olympics, The Telegraph reports, despite the efforts of the Government and the sponsors of London 2012 to persuade more people to take a holiday at home. Although VisitEngland’s ‘staycation’ campaign encouraged people to enjoy a holiday in their own backyard, research by tour operators and travel agents reveals that the campaign has not had a significant impact on Britons’ travel