STAYCATION 2022: 9 MUST-HAVE ITEMS FOR YOUR HOLIDAY AT HOME THIS YEAR
With record-breaking warm weather gracing our usually blustery shores, and widespread travel chaos at the airports and ferry ports, more and more Brits are opting for a summer staycation this year.
Holidaying in the UK is a continually growing trend. According to latest data from holiday let agency Sykes’ annual Staycation Index*, 77% of Brits will holiday in the UK in 2022.
And it should come as no surprise, because whether it’s camping in Scotland or a beach holiday in Cornwall, staycations can be just as fun and relaxing as a holiday abroad.
However, the key to ensuring the best experience possible is by making sure that everything you need is packed up and ready to go!
That’s why online marketplace OnBuy.com has compiled a list of their top ten items to take with you on your UK staycation this year.
Car Roof Box
If you’re staycationing this year, then the likelihood is you’ll be taking on a fairly lengthy car journey.
And whether it’s a short trip out of the city, or a voyage up to the Highlands, having extra storage is always handy.
Ensure your trip is made as easy as possible and give yourself all the space in the world with this handy car roof box.
Car Roof Bag Cargo Top Box, £34.97 – buy from OnBuy
Car Roof Rack
If you’re taking a roof box with you on your holidays this summer, then you’re going to need something to attach it to!
While some cars come with roof rails fitted, the majority of new vehicles nowadays do not, which is why attachable roof racks like this are so useful.
Affordable and lightweight, it’s the perfect option for travellers on a budget!
Lockable Aluminium Car Roof Rack, £46.19 – buy from OnBuy
Cool Bag
A picnic on the beach is the pinnacle of a great British holiday. However, there is nothing worse than hot drinks and stale sarnies.
Ensure that your picnic makes all others at the seaside envious with this 30-litre cool bag, purposefully designed to keep your lunch chilled and ready to eat.
Goodbye expensive drinks from the cafe and hello ice cold home-bought refreshments.
Large 30L Insulated Cool Bag | Picnic Bag Cooler, £13.99 – buy from OnBuy
E-Reader
There’s nothing more relaxing than lying in the sun, reading a great book.
However, when it comes to reading on holiday, space can be a real issue… How am I going to fit all these books in my luggage?!
That’s why e-readers are so handy – have the works of Shakespeare, Dickens (and pretty much anyone else!) at your fingertips.
Onyx Boox Poke 3 6″ 2GB RAM 32GB Android 10 Ebook Reader Black, £179.99 – buy from OnBuy
Travel Towel
How many times have you shoved a wet towel into your beach bag, only to pull it back a few days later stale and smelly?
Avoid that familiar holiday nightmare by purchasing one of these pocket-size travel towels, which dry you off in seconds and then dry themselves off in minutes!
Microfibre Camping Sports Travel Towel & Carrybag, £8.54 – buy from OnBuy
Reusable Thermal Water Bottle
With the temperature heating up, it is more important than ever to ensure you stay hydrated. However, continuously buying plastic water bottles from the shop is costly and bad for the environment.
That’s why you should make the switch to a reusable metal bottle this summer!
Hydro Flask 2.0 Water Bottle with Straw Lid, £13.15 – buy from OnBuy
Portable Barbecue
There’s nothing better than the smell of a barbecue in the summer. Whether you’re cooking sausages and burgers or barbecuing corn on the cob, there’s something for everyone.
But why should they be limited to your home? This handy portable barbecue means that you can enjoy all your favourite summer snacks wherever you go.
Outsunny Portable Charcoal Barbecue, £42.99 – buy from OnBuy
Foldable Camping Chair
This brightly coloured foldable chair is the perfect traveling companion. Not only does it fold down to easily fit in your car but it is also ideal for setting up camp on a beach or in the wild.
just be… Purple Beach & Garden Folding Sun Chair Lounger, £19.99 – buy from OnBuy
Film Camera
Have you ever looked back at snaps from the good old days and thought… ‘It’s a shame we don’t have photos like this anymore?’
Well, you still can! This Kodak film camera will capture all those iconic staycation memories.
And in a striking mint green colour, you don’t need to worry about losing it!
(Green) Kodak Film Camera M35, £32.45 – buy from OnBuy
