SportsDirect.com's Holiday Shop is Here

This week SportsDirect.com have released their holiday shop range, just in time for summer. As the warmer months slowly approach, many people are getting packed for their summer holidays. According to ABTA only 20% of holidaymakers will book last minute this year, meaning there are plenty of travellers eager to fill their cases in time for their holiday. In the new collection, shoppers will find a huge selection of holiday essentials, from clothing and footwear to accessories and beachwear.

With temperatures set to be at record highs this summer in the UK, even those opting for a staycation this year will need to invest in some shorts and sunglasses. In the holiday range there are options for all customers, including a summer on a budget category, filled with holiday must haves including swimwear, canvas shoes, sandals and an array of clothing, at lower discounted prices for those on a tight budget. This collection has a wide variety of products to suit everyone’s needs.

The summer essentials collection does what it says on the tin, the basic holidays needs from sunglasses and swimwear to flip flops and beach bags. For those looking to buy a few holiday items, but not completely revamp their summer wardrobes, this collection has everything they need. Shoppers will also find a selection of summer accessories for a wider range of products including bags and wallets, sunglasses and a large variety of socks and underwear.

In the beach shop there is a fantastic range of flip flops and swimwear, perfect for a lazy day by the sea. Here there is also a large range of earphones, a must have accessory for a chilled out day and of course beach towels for sunbathing. The other sections in the holiday shop include womens dresses, tops, skirts and shorts and mens t shirts, vests, shirts, polo’s and shorts.

Holidaymakers are sure to find everything they need for a fantastic trip with the new holiday shop department at SportsDirect.com and there are some fantastic deals to be had. Many people start going on holiday May to June to avoid peak times during school holidays, so there is no better time for travellers to start filling their summer wardrobes, ready for their holidays.

Visit http://www.sportsdirect.com/mens-holiday-shop and  http://www.sportsdirect.com/womens-holiday-shop for SportsDirect.com’s holiday shop.

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Easter Staycations On The Rise

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Easter is only a few days away and with a four day weekend to look forward to, many families are off on their holidays. Tighter budgets and the economic downturn mean many people have been looking to save some pennies and get a better deal on this years Easter break. This has led to many Brits opting for a staycation and exploring more of what the UK has to offer. Sportsdirect.com takes a look at some of the reasons and statistics people are staying close to home this Easter.

According to Visit England, in 2013, 2.7 million people  took their Easter break in the UK and this year is set to see a similar figure. It is estimated that UK holidays will generate a huge £2 billion to boost the economy. Hotel chain Travelodge,  reported that this year 65% of people are planning to spend their holiday in this country, compared to 41% and 35% from the previous two years. 22% of people say they’re taking more  holidays in the UK and less abroad.

There are many reasons for the boost in UK holidays compared to abroad, predominantly, the economic downturn has a lot to be blamed for. Visit England reported that the main reasons for choosing to stay in the UK were:

• Visiting family and friends
• Cheaper than going abroad
• They like England
• Exploring somewhere new
• Returning to a place they've been before
• Easy to plan a last minute trip
• Easier to holiday in England
• They got a good deal
• Recommended by friends or family

Along with these reasons, there is also a huge variety of locations, attractions and sights to see right here in the UK. When it comes to entertaining children over the Easter holidays there are plenty of day trips and short stay trips for holidaymakers to choose from.

When booking up short breaks there are lots of last minute and special offers to be found. It is easy to pick up all of the essentials whether it's a last minute trip or planned well in advance. For short trips  with the family, holidaymakers can invest a large family suitcase to fit everyone’s belongings in and save some extra room in the car. There are also lots of travel accessories including games for the journey to keep children entertained on the way.

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