UK Ferry Tickets

Although we have only just reached the end of the 2008 holiday season, many people would normally be thinking about their holidays next year. Where they will go, how much it will cost and whether it will suit the whole family or not will be playing on their minds. After all, we all look forward to a holiday every year. At least we did until the credit crunch began to hit us all hard. Now we’ll be lucky if a weekend break at a B&B is within our price range.

Never fear though because you could still book a week away for you and the family if you go on a self drive break. Self drive holidays are most definitely the way forward if you give them a chance. If you go on self drive holidays regularly then all of the six reasons to choose one in 2009 below many strike a chord with you. If you have never been on one before then take note:

1. A self drive holiday is much cheaper than a package holiday overall. The flights are heavily taxed and the prices look set to rise as well with fuel going up. As a result, you would pay infinitely more than you would for the ferry over to the Continent.
2. You can choose where to stay on a self drive break so you could wind up with cheap bed and breakfasts off the beaten track. This is often more of an experience too.
3. Self drive holidays are better for the environment as a result of the lack of pollution of a plane. Aeroplanes are far less eco-friendly than cars or ferries so you can do your bit for the environment.
4. The deals on ferries are extremely competitive so a late deal is infinitely possible. With so many providers and so much space on board you can literally book the day before if necessary.
5. You can mould your self drive break into whatever kind of holiday you want. You can camp, explore the local area and see much more than you ever would at a resort.
6. You can easily control the finances of your holiday because you determine where you stay, the places you visit and the transport you take. As a result, you can literally get away from the UK for a few days on a shoestring budget.  

All of the above reasons are excellent for considering a self drive holiday in 2009. With the economy the way it is, things will get worse before they get better and many families, couples and individuals will be priced out of a holiday. The self drive holiday is a viable option and one you can control financially as well as in terms of your itinerary. If you do want to consider it then start planning now. Look at how much money you can save and how much you will need. Remember, everyone needs a break sometimes and a self drive week or weekend break will certainly help you financially and mentally in 2009.

Guest Article by Louise Crowley

Tuesday, September 30th, 2008