Two Week Holidays Face Extinction

The traditional two week holiday is dying out, according to a new survey released this week.

Holiday Inn's research reveals that a whopping 52 per cent of Brits will not be taking a two week summer holiday this year, as they are struggling to find enough time and money to spend going away with their nearest and dearest.

Spokesman for Holiday Inn, Chris Hale, said: "Over the past few years, we've seen a huge surge in the number of people booking into Holiday Inns for short breaks.

"Gone are the bad old days when people would save all year for their annual two week summer holiday at the busiest and most expensive period – we're much too savvy nowadays."

According to Holiday Inn, the average family now takes four short breaks per year and spends around £349.11 for a weekend away.

Of the 5,000 people polled, 24 per cent said they had been priced out of taking holidays during the school breaks.

In related news, the Royal College of Midwives has advised pregnant women this week that having a baby on board does not necessarily mean they have to stay grounded during the holiday season.

The college says that each pregnancy should be assessed individually before a decision is made whether or not to take to the skies.