A SEASIDE town in Dorset has been named as the number one top trending destination to visit this summer.
Lyme Regis and Swanage are tipped to see a surge in visitors this summer according to a study by marketplace for the world's largest selection of holiday rentals HomeToGo.
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Using search and survey insight, the survey brings to light the ways in which British holidaymakers plan to travel during the upcoming high season, with Lyme Regis appearing on the list in 1st place, with a 321 per cent year-on-year search increase.
Swanage, in fourth place, is another Dorset town shining as one of summer's star staycation spots - with a 218 per cent uplift in searches.
Dr. Patrick Andrae, CEO at HomeToGo, said: "Over the past two years while restrictions have been in place due to Covid-19, we’ve seen the demand for travel during the high seasons manifest as surges in domestic tourism, with holidaymakers seeking out rentals in rural destinations for summer stays.
"Now, as international trips and city breaks regain momentum, holiday rentals remain a top choice of accommodation for many travellers, seamlessly suited to 'workations' and getaways with friends and family - two types of trips we expect to see define the 2022 peak season."
The list sees Lyme Regis is first, Hunstanton, Norfolk in second (249 per cent), Bamburgh, Northumberland third (248 per cent), Swanage istting fourth and Sidmouth, Devon in making up the final top-five spot (203 per cent).
Lyme Regis being named the top trending destination to visit this summer follows the town being declared the tenth best seaside destination in the United Kingdom, according to consumer experts ‘Which?’.
Lyme Regis made into the top 10 with a ‘destination score’ of 80% and received five stars for both the seafront/pier as well as scenery.
According to Dr Andrae, domestic travel intent remains strong. 50 per cent of British participants in HomeToGo's survey stated that they plan to visit UK destinations for trips in 2022, with another 12 per cent choosing to stay hyper-local and holiday within their region of residence.
The destinations in the list's top five are all coastal spots.
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