Press release: UK honeymoons

MEDIA RELEASE: 25th August 2009

Honeymooning at home - the rise of the 'staycation-moon'

With the summer wedding season well underway, responsibletravel.com, the world’s leading travel agent for responsible holidays reports an impressive 41% year on year increase in the number of customers enquiring about honeymoons in the UK, and a staggering 448% increase since 2007*.

The responsible holiday company attributes the rise, in what it refers to as 'staycation-moons' to couples tightening their belts during the recession as well as an increased awareness of the environmental impact of flying and a desire to explore closer to home. Justin Francis, managing director, responsibletravel.com:

“The average carbon footprint of a wedding these days is thought to be in the region of 14.5 tonnes**, not to mention the average monetary cost! With all this in mind it's no wonder that many UK couples-to-be are considering options closer to home. We'll certainly be looking to increase our UK honeymoon holiday range to help keep up with this demand. ”

See all responsibletravel.com's honeymoon holidays

See responsibletravel.com's honeymoon giftlist

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Notes to editors

*Stats are for the period 1 Jan - 1 Aug.

**Climate Care: http://www.thersa.org/__data/assets/pdf_file/0011/207929/Getting-Married-at-the-RSA-wont-cost-the-Earth-Press-Release.pdf

About responsibletravel.com:
responsibletravel.com is the world’s leading travel agent for responsible holidays. The site offers over 3,500 richer, deeper and more locally distinctive travel experiences that are better for destinations and local communities.

Whether you’re after an action-packed adventure, a relaxing beach escape or a charming countryside getaway closer to home, there’s something to suit all tastes and budgets.

Co-founder, Justin Francis had the original idea for the website after meeting Jackson, a village headman in Zambia. He subsequently launched the site with backing from Dame Anita Roddick in 2001. Based in Brighton, England the company also campaigns for positive change in the travel and tourism industry.

www.iknowagreatplace.com is responsibletravel.com’s online travel community website, launched in December 2008. The site offers local travel secrets to travellers throughout the world . Post questions in the travel forums, swap your tips and ideas, upload photos and blogs from your travels and look for companions for your next trip.

Contact:
Krissy Roe
press@responsibletravel.com
07717 348368