Kendal in the Lake District has been named as the UK’s fastest growing nanobreak destination. The popular town has seen a 650% rise in searches for one-night stays – or nanobreaks – so far this year compared to the same period last year. Across the UK searches for nanobreaks were up by 46% in the first five months of this year – showing the nanobreak concept has become an increasingly popular type of cheap break as the year has gone on. Scarborough on the East Coast was the next fastest growing nanobreak destination with searches up 200%, followed by Torquay in Devon, (136%), Bath (130%) and the south coast’s Brighton (106%). Other destinations to make the UK nanobreak top ten were Edinburgh (up 70%), Bournemouth (up 57%), Newquay in Cornwall (up 50%),
Llandudno North Wales (up 50%) and Blackpool (up 30%). 10 fastest-growing nanobreak holiday destinations in UK
Destination Growth in searches for nanobreaks year-on-year
Kendal 650%
Scarborough 200%
Torquay 136%
Bath 130%
Brighton 106%
Edinburgh 70%
Bournemouth 57%
Newquay 50%
Llandudno 50%
Blackpool 30%
Alison Couper, Communications Director for Hotels.com, said: It is interesting to see the growing popularity of nanobreaks in the UK. With a great summer forecast and hotel prices in the UK at a record low, now is the time to get out and enjoy what the UK has to offer. A break from your normal routine, however short, can bring enormous benefits. It is with this in mind that we’re launching a new competition to promote the nanobreak concept. Travellers can enter a short nanolog – or miniblog – of their break and be in with the chance of winning a longer break to Rio. Entries to the nanobreak competition can be submitted via Twitter, Flickr or YouTube and the top entry will win a 3-night stay in Rio de Janeiro and return flights with TAP Portugal. For more information go to http://www.hotels.co.uk/hotel-deals/nanobreak.
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