For those who do want to visit one of the prestigiously awarded beaches this summer, Adrian Murdock, co-founder of hoo says the key is setting off as early as possible. This is particularly

true in the coming days when temperatures are expected to hit highs of around 29 degrees Celsius in southern parts of the country. “With the UK finally enjoying some outstanding and

prolonged periods of sunshine, another summer of staycations is suddenly looking like the best plan for what’s been another year of uncertainty surrounding foreign travel," said Mr

Murdock. "Of course, the compromise with a relatively carefree holiday at home is the fact that our beaches are probably going to be rammed.