Confabulations

I was thinking the other day about the credit crunch and how it’s affecting our lives. Some people are being made redundant, others are finding their household bills going up. Most of us will probably spend less this Xmas but most importantly, we’ll be cutting back on big expenditures like new televisions and holidays abroad.

The UK holiday market will see a boom next year as those expensive flights abroad look less attractive. Hotels will also suffer unless they can offer a good deal. Holiday parks on the other hand and rental villas will do well because they’re a cheaper option. Self-catering holidays mean you don’t have to spend money eating out every night, and if you’re in a holiday park, even if it’s in some far away place like Orlando, you can pick and choose activities each day instead of spending money travelling around the country.

The humble caravan will make a comeback, and those of us who might have gone abroad will now consider spending a week in The Lakes using a chemical toilet. None of us will be tanned next year, but at least a week cooped up in a caravan while it rains will make a change from a week cooped up in an office while it’s sunny outside.