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When the going gets tough – it’s time to stay at home. With the credit crunch taking hold, some holidaymakers are looking to Great Britain for their summer 2009 break.

Leading worldwide tour operator Page & Moy (0800 043 0234 / www.pageandmoy.com) has increased its UK holiday offering for 2009 to cater for the growing demand for holidays at home.

The UK breaks, both old and new, are showcased in a dedicated ‘Discover the British Isles’ brochure, which launches this month.

'Unsurprisingly, the credit crunch, coupled with concerns about the environmental impact of flying and the introduction of fuel charges, has had an impact on the British holidaymaker who is now thinking about where to go next year,' says Caroline Jack, Head of Media and PR, Page & Moy.

'It’s easy to forget how beautiful, rugged and diverse the British Isles can be but the current economic climate is turning peoples’ attention back to the UK and 2009 could be the year the Brits discover that there really is no place like home.'

The Page & Moy brochure spans the Scottish Highlands right down to the Isles of Scilly and features a number of brand new holidays including ‘Lakeland Steamers’ and ‘Cornish Gardens’.

Scottish Highlands – five days, from £399 per person

This tour provides an unforgettable journey into the heart of the Highlands. Guests will travel along Scotland’s beautiful coast, see stunning architecture, take trips by train to the famous Cairngorm Mountain and delve into Scottish history at Culloden Battlefield. The fascinating trip ends with a visit to Loch Ness after an excursion along the Kyle Line from Inverness to the Kyle of Lochalsh railway.

Prices start from £399 per person and this includes four nights’ accommodation at the three-star Columba Hotel on a half-board basis, five excursions – consisting of three rail journeys and two cruises, and the services of an experienced Page & Moy Tour Guide. Departures are on 17 April, 15 May and 2 October 2009.

New! Lakeland Steamers – five days, from £499 per person

This holiday encompasses the very best of the beloved Lake District including boat trips on Lake Windermere and Coniston Water, scenic journeys aboard steam train from Haverthwaite to Lakeside and time at Brantwood House and Gardens, once the home of John Ruskin. The tour also takes guests to Kendal, famous for its mint cake, and the beautiful Levens Hall and Gardens.

Prices start from £499 per person and this includes four nights’ half-board accommodation at the three-star Grange Hotel, a five-minute walk from the centre of Grange-over-Sands, five excursions and the services of an experienced Page & Moy Tour Guide. Departures are on 27 April and 14 September 2009.

New! Cornish Gardens – five days, from £459 per person

The brand new ‘Cornish Gardens’ break is ideal for budding botanists as it takes guests to some of Cornwall’s most beautiful and diverse gardens. From the ultra-modern glass biomes of the Eden projects to the Victorian splendour of Lanhydrock and Heligan, they’ll be treated to a wonderful array of plants and garden design. There is also an optional excursion to the Isles of Scilly.

Prices start from £459 per person and this includes four nights’ accommodation on a half-board basis at the three-star Penventon Park Hotel near Redruth, four excursions (not including the optional Isles of Scilly excursion) and the services of an experienced Page & Moy Tour Guide. Departures are on 12 April and 27 September 2009.

Page & Moy has been operating escorted tours for more than 40 years. It is the UK’s largest and best known tour operator for Formula One Grand Prix race events. The company is proud of its diverse mix of itineraries and offers its customers flexibility when they book their holidays with a range of add-ons, extensions and pre-booked excursions.

The company is part of the Kaleidoscope Group, which is based in market Harborough.

Page & Moy holidays are booked through the travel trade or via its dedicated call centre.

Page & Moy is a member of ABTA, ITA and ace. It is also affiliated to ATOL.

For further information and to book please call Page & Moy on 0800 043 0234 or visit www.pageandmoy.com

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