Weekend travel grows as families explore destinations closer to home
Short domestic trips are becoming popular among travellers seeking affordable breaks.
Families are increasingly choosing short trips to nearby destinations instead of waiting for longer annual holidays.
Tourism operators say weekend travel supports smaller accommodation providers, restaurants and local attractions.
Travellers are looking for destinations that are easy to reach and offer a combination of outdoor activities and comfortable accommodation.
The trend is also encouraging tourism businesses to create shorter and more flexible packages.
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