Released on: July 10, 2008, 4:10 am

Press Release Author: apt marketing and pr ltd.

Industry: Consumer Services

Press Release Summary: Continually rising oil prices and soaring airfares means late
bookings for summer holidays abroad are out of the question for many families. Many
people will be staying in the UK, abandoning their cars and heading off to beautiful
UK destinations instead.

Press Release Body: To compensate for rising fuel prices, some airlines are adding
fuel surcharges and even charges for window seats and checking in baggage. It's
thought that this added cost for flying is deterring many people from travelling
abroad this summer. This is why British holidays that get rid of the need to buy
fuel are becoming a popular alternative.

Compass Holidays is one UK holiday company that is set to benefit from this trend.
Compass offers walking and cycling breaks and holidays for families and groups of
all sizes that eliminate the need to fill the car with petrol, let alone pay
expensive airfares. These revitalising breaks can be taken in some of the country's
most picturesque areas including, the Cotswolds, Bath, Wiltshire, Cornwall, Cumbria
and Hampshire.

Steve Short, MD of Compass holidays says, "Rising oil prices means families have to
pay a fortune to go abroad this year. People don't realise what beautiful and
relaxing destinations we have right here in the UK that will cost far less than
foreign holidays. Our holiday destinations are all easily reachable by train, so
there's no need to even spend money on petrol. We'll even move luggage between
hotels so guests can simply ride or walk to their next destination."

The finer details of the trip, from cycle hire to route maps are organised by
Compass in advance, to ensure guests have a stress-free holiday. Whether guests
want an easy-going route or something slightly more challenging, Compass will
recommend the most suitable routes for guests.

Special Offer
Compass Holidays is offering free bike hire on all 6 and 7 night Cotswold Classic
cycling breaks this summer, a saving of £70 per person.

Package details
Prices start from £413.00 per person and include:
A 6-night stay in B&B accommodation on Bed and Breakfast basis in the Cotswolds.
Free bicycle hire
Prices based on 2 people sharing
Tour pack including route sheets and map included
Transport to start of first ride every day
Backup if needed.

For further information or to book a break please call Compass Holidays on 01242
250642 or visit www.compass-holidays.com


Web Site: http://www.compass-holidays.co.uk

Contact Details: Hannah Lane
Account executive
apt marketing & pr ltd
(01242) 250 692
hannah@aptmarketing.co.uk