As the recession deepens, many Brits may be looking to cut spending on holidays. Essential
travel insurance cover aside, there are a number of areas where consumers can cut back.
"Hedonism is out" in the travel sector, says Claudia Parsons in an article for Reuters. She adds that the new age of travel is seeing people focussing on low-cost holidays.
Daniel Levine, a trend-spotter at the Avant-Guide Institute, told the newswire that holidaymakers nowadays are looking for breaks that offer good value and "speak to their heart".
Mr Levine said: "Destinations that are just offering expensive pampering are going to be hurting. The ones that are offering experiences that speak to 'recession chic' values are going to do well."
He commented on a scheme currently being offered by Ritz-Carlton hotels, which gives guests staying at the hotels the chance to spend time volunteering in the place they are visiting.
Backpacker insurance from
InsureandGo can cover those setting off on a gap year of volunteering or any other activity, all for a low-cost.
