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Aided by the recent VAT raise announcement in the emergency budget in Britain this week, we must question how it will impact holidays in the united kingdom, both in the main streets of London as well as in the various British beach towns around the nation.

Although the actual VAT increase may well turn away many inbound visitors because of the elevated costs involved with travelling to Britain, it may also lead to many British remaining in the UK in an attempt to conserve some cash, instead of travelling around the globe.

Search engine movements could be the very first to recognise this change of behaviour, as people are going to be searching for Holiday Homes in Devon, instead of Euro Disney deals.

Devon is a very popular holiday destination in the UK. Devon has three major towns Exeter, Plymouth and Torbay and just happens to be the third largest county in England. Devon has been forced to rely on tourism as its main way to sustain the economy of the area for a long time now which is why it is one of the most popular destinations in the UK thanks to it’s great beaches and wonderful cream teas. If you are looking for some where to take a family vacation or a short weekend break then Devon is one of the best choices you can make.

The award winning accommodation in Devon is varied and rich. You can find the right sort of accommodation to suit your needs. The hotels in Devon range from your typical city hotels and motels to the seaside guesthouses and bed and breakfasts to the more luxurious country house hotels and manors. There are also a number of green accommodation providers if you want to help do your bit for the planet.

If you like to enjoy a more relaxed holiday then you might want to try some of Devon’s self catering accommodation. There are a wonderful array of luxurious cottages in Devon that are suitable for couples, large groups and families that want to stay in them. A cottage usually comes complete with a beautiful garden and a kitchen with everything you need to cook. Many holiday cottages also come complete with their own spas, hot tubs or above ground pools which are fantastic when the weather is good. As most of these cottages can be found in the heart of the Devon countryside, you’ll be able to enjoy the peace and quiet whilst also traveling to different attractions.

Those that want to visit Devon in their own caravan or mobile home will be delighted with the excellent campsites that Devon has to offer. You will find campsites located in the countryside as well as close to the Devonshire coast both of which offer stunning views. Those of you that don’t have your own caravan or mobile home you’ll be pleased to hear that there are a number of locations that will rent you one. You can even rent classic Volkswagen camper vans for your holiday.

There are plenty of attractions and things to do in Devon. Popular tourist attractions such as the National Marine Aquarium, theme parks like The Milky Way, Woodlands Leisure Park and Crealy Great Adventure Park and Dartmouth Castle. The beaches in Devon have a number of Blue Flag awards that represent that the beach and sea are clean. The North Devon coast has sandy beaches with sheer cliffs looking over them. The beaches in the South of Devon are a contrast as they are surrounded by red sandstone cliffs and have beaches covered in stones.

There are plenty of places to eat in Devon with a variety of local restaurants offering fine food. Most restaurants in the county source produce from local farmers meaning that fish, dairy products and vegetables are fresh to guarantee the finest cuisine and a true taste of Devon. You can take home your own little taste of Devon by visiting the farmers markets where you will find grow your own vegetables supplies as well as other produce.

With all these great reasons to visit you should make Devon your next destination for a family holiday.