What is the British governments' worry about package holidays?

Pupils taken off school during school term.

In the past, working people in Britain only had holidays on ‘holy’ (religious) days...

Right. Holidays included only Sundays, Christmas and Easter.

Is there a second holiday break in winter for British schoolchildren?

Yes, in winter (skiing) and spring (visiting capitals).

What is a holiday resort?

It provides everything for all the family.

Why is Newquay, in Cornwall, a favourite camping area for families and for teenagers?

There are beautiful beaches, good waves and great nightlife.

Why are UK holiday resorts so popular?

Low prices - about 130 pounds for a one week holiday.

What are the most popular holiday locations for Brits?

Spain, France, Greece and the USA

Why is wild camping legal only in some parts of Britain?

Access to private property is regulated as it is in France.

What is a language exchange holiday?

You stay a week or two in a foreign country, then you swap.

When are British school children on summer holiday?

From the end of July to the start of September.

What are package holidays?

It means all included (flights and accommodation).

What can you find in a UK holiday resort?

Indoor swimming pools, silent discos and sport challenges.

Why do the Brits also like to go on holiday in the UK?

There are great theme parks and music festivals in UK.

What are independent holidays?

It's an organised holiday with a specific goal.

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UK Holidays

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1
What is the British governments' worry about package holidays?
The Brits spend 2 weeks relaxing under sun.
Too many people can afford to enjoy it.
The Brits become too happy.
Pupils taken off school during school term.
2
In the past, working people in Britain only had holidays on ‘holy’ (religious) days...
Wrong. The Brits always had four weeks off.
Wrong. They only had holidays when the weather was good.
Right. And one's birthday as well.
Right. Holidays included only Sundays, Christmas and Easter.
3
Is there a second holiday break in winter for British schoolchildren?
Yes, in winter (skiing) and spring (visiting capitals).
No, there isn't.
Yes, they get cheap flights to New Zealand.
No, because they are exiting the European Union.
4
What is a holiday resort?
It provides everything but only for beautiful women.
It provides everything for all the family.
It provides everything but only for rich men.
It provides everything but only for same-sex couples.
5
Why is Newquay, in Cornwall, a favourite camping area for families and for teenagers?
There are beautiful beaches, good waves and great nightlife.
Because it's very close to St. Tropez in France.
You don't need your tent, sleeping bag, food or water.
Because the toilet paper is for free!!!
6
How long is most Brits' holiday nowadays?
Four weeks plus Bank holidays.
It depends on the negotiations with the employer.
Four weeks minus Bank holidays.
Seventeen weeks just like teachers in France.
7
Why are UK holiday resorts so popular?
There are organised speed-dating events for teenagers
They offer shark soup and gorilla wrestling.
Low prices - about 130 pounds for a one week holiday.
There are bars where teens can buy alcohol.
8
What are the most popular holiday locations for Brits?
Landing on the Moon
Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania.
Turkmenistan, Kazakstan and Usbekistan.
Spain, France, Greece and the USA
9
Why is wild camping legal only in some parts of Britain?
It's wrong, actually you can camp everywhere.
Access to private property is regulated as it is in France.
There is no private property in UK, you can camp everywhere.
You can do it everywhere as long as you ask politely.
10
What is a language exchange holiday?
You stay a week or two in a foreign country, then you swap.
You go to a UK holiday resort but you must speak French.
You stay at home but you must speak a foreign language.
You stay in a UK camping but listen to German radio stations
11
When are British school children on summer holiday?
When Harry Potter tells them to.
From the end of August to the beginning of June
From the end of July to the start of September.
From May to October
12
What are package holidays?
It means all included (flights and accommodation).
You get a packed lunch for free.
You can send postcards back home for free.
The travel agency packs your luggage for you.
13
What can you find in a UK holiday resort?
Indoor swimming pools, silent discos and sport challenges.
Schools with very strict teachers.
A fight club.
Nothing at all. It's boring there, a real torture for teens.
14
Why do the Brits also like to go on holiday in the UK?
The weather is much better than in South of France.
There are great theme parks and music festivals in UK.
They can run around naked under cold rain.
At least they speak good English.
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What are independent holidays?
You can only visit independent countries.
Teenagers can choose their destination, government pays.
It's an organised holiday with a specific goal.
All members of a family go to different countries.

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