Easter and all the rest

The Easter break is soon upon us and with the news that airlines will be under-staffed there is panic and concern over severe delays for those travelling on the busy bank holiday weekend. It is questionable whether going away for a long weekend is really the best thing. However it doesn’t seem to have deterred the thousands hitting the road, tracks and the skies this Easter.
Today Heathrow and other airports have expressed concerns over UK Border Agency Staff shortages which will in turn cause delays for passengers. With 200,000 people expected to pass through Gatwick and 370,000 departing from Heathrow, the increase in demand over these busy periods will put extra strain on travel operators.

Forecasted snow, airline gridlock, strikes, rail closures and busy bank-holiday roads; is it just scaremongering? It is certainly a terrifying prospect for the long weekend as half the country travel from one end to the other in order to visit family and friends or make the most of a few extra days off.

The weather reports are not helping matters. The horror at what might happen over Easter if it snows and the effect this will have on travel is immeasurable. The snow that has already hit Scotland and North- East England causing road closures and power cuts in 40,000 homes, is reportedly heading south. The fact that the country experienced the hottest recorded days of March only a week ago makes it all seem slightly mad.

The only way to avoid the inevitable jams and delays, miserable weather and irate passengers is to stay at home and enjoy a quiet relaxing break. There are plenty of other activities to engage in over Easter; why not visit a city farm, take a stroll to Hampstead Heath, finish that book you’ve been reading for the past 3 months….

What ever it is you plan to do here are some excellent tips in keeping the stress of Easter break to a minimum.

Have a wonderful Holiday!



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