Fly less – holiday at home

Your ultimate summer holiday could be right on your doorstep

Flying abroad is getting more and more costly, both for us as travellers and to the environment. Did you know that just one return flight from London to New York produces a greater carbon footprint than a whole year’s personal allowance needed to keep the climate safe? Not to mention that being stuck inside a metal sausage is a really dull way to spend a day.

We all deserve a good holiday, so what can you do if you decide to stay at home in the UK? Why not try out the city often touted by national newspapers as the best place to live in the UK – Bristol!

It’s packed with great scenery, shopping and a vibrant social scene that make it the ideal place to spend a holiday – just ask all the holidaymakers who come here from elsewhere to enjoy its charms.

Add in a host of fantastic events like the Big Green Week (June), the harbour Festival (July) and the International Balloon Fiesta (August), and you’ve got the recipe for the best summer holiday ever.