Blog (April 2019) - Staytripper

23^rd April is a special day for book lovers, one because it is World Book Night where free books are left on public transport, in parks and other public places for you to grab and two because it would have been William Shakespeare’s birthday. It’s also St George’s Day. So, a day for celebration all round!

VisitEngland’s ‘Trip Tracker’ survey shows that 7.4 million Brits are definitely planning an overnight holiday trip in the UK this Easter weekend, bringing an estimated £1.8 billion boost to the economy. 

With everyone getting excited about the imminent arrival of a new Royal (we’re very excited about what names Harry and Meghan are going to choose!) we thought we’d jump on the Royal bandwagon and tell you some of the best attractions associated with the house of Windsor for you to explore.

This Easter, why not enjoy the traditional Easter treats in the regions that they originated? Everyone has their own traditions when it comes to the Easter bank holiday, whether they celebrate the religious aspects or not and many of them involve food, so here are a few of our favourite Easter treats and where they can be found!

We’ve been promised brighter weather, the lambs are frolicking in the fields, daffodils are sprouting everywhere and it’s the Easter holidays! If that wasn’t enough, the Easter bank holiday is just around the corner, so naturally, you’re going to need things to fill your time and that is where we come in.

With Earth Day approaching on 22^nd April, figures have been released revealing the UK’s top destinations for anyone looking for an eco-friendly holiday. Tourism business across the UK are working hard to reduce their carbon footprint and with more and more people becoming aware of how their actions are affecting the environment, there are new ‘green’ options appearing all the time for holiday makers

Literary characters and figures are some of Britain’s greatest exports and the UK’s love of reading is showcased yearly across the country at literary festivals and events, with everything from full on conventions to writer’s workshops.

Cheltenham Music Festival is celebrating it’s 75^th anniversary this year, so why not head to the city and join the celebration from 5^th – 14^th July, tickets went on sale on 3^rd April 2019.