With King Charles set to be crowned next month, the country is looking forward to an extra Bank Holiday on Monday, May 8.
When the government announced last year that an additional bank holiday would take place to mark the Coronation, savvy shoppers took to the internet to book long weekends away, paying higher prices as the tourism industry cashes in on the bank holiday bonus.
Falling exactly one week after the traditional May Day weekend, some holidaymakers have even been able to combine the traditional May Day weekend with the royal bank holiday to score an impressive 10-day holiday break using just four days of annual leave.
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Travellers who have left it to the last minute to enjoy a short staycation shouldn't be too disheartened though, as there are still good value mini-breaks available at destinations throughout Wales and beyond.
To make the most of the extra day, staycation somewhere closer to home to avoid busy airports and traffic jams, and look for somewhere with plenty to see and do, in case the Great British weather is less than kind on your days off.
We've compiled a round-up of some of the best and most unique destinations that still have availability at the time of writing.
Caravan Holidays
For families looking to throw everything in the car and escape to the countryside, caravan holidays offer accommodation, entertainment and scenic views all rolled into one.
Parkdean Resorts have dedicated Coronation Bank Holiday prices for their Brynowen, Pendine Sands, Carmarthen Bay, Ty Mawr and Trecco Bay holiday parks.
Prices start from £269 for three nights at Brynowen, and all of the parks will be screening the Coronation on Saturday 6 May and the Coronation concert on Sunday 7 May 2023, so guests won't miss a moment of the excitement.
Located close to a beach, most parks also offer indoor pools, entertainment programs and lots of kid-friendly activities to keep everyone amused during their stay.
Guests can choose to upgrade their caravan stay for an additional cost, and weekly rates in May start from £289.
Camp like a King in Wales
A family camping trip makes for unforgettable memories, sleeping underneath the stars in the idyllic Welsh countryside. But, if you are looking for more than just a tent on a campsite, why not give your camping trip a glow-up and go 'glamping' instead?
Pop Up Pembrokeshire offers bell tents with a lake view and barbecue facilities close to Pembroke Castle and each tent can sleep up to four people for £243 over the bank holiday weekend.
Parc Maerdy Glamping Holidays has purpose-built pods near Cardigan and a family pod with a double bed and a bunk bed is available for £30 for a three-night stay.
For a true escape from reality, rent a genuine Mongolian yurt in the Llynfi Valley for £330 for the bank holiday weekend in May.
Stay somewhere different
If you fancy raising a toast to His Majesty somewhere a little different, Wales is littered with intriguing and unique retreats that would be perfect for a short stay
Some of the best we've found include The Old Cow Shed near Cilcennin which sleeps two for £405 for a three-night stay, the colourful and cosy Cwtch with its log burner in Pembrokeshire for £210 for a three-night stay and an idyllic converted Coach House in Haverfordwest for £319 for a three-night stay.
Holidaymakers could go all out and book a three-night stay in a Vintage bus on a farm in the Brecon Beacons, with wild swimming nearby for £410 for two people, or get the whole family together to stay on a working farm for £405.
Holiday cottages in Herefordshire
If you are thinking of crossing the border for a few days, Skyes Cottages has a selection of tranquil abodes in Herefordshire that can be rented for three nights over the bank holiday weekend.
With special prices available for the Kings Coronation weekend, holidaymakers could rent The Old Rectory in Presteigne, Herefordshire which sleeps up to eight people for £549 reduced from £704, while the Lower Venn Granary Apartment 2 near Bodenham, sleeps 5 people for the reduced price of £363.
For holidaymakers looking to head overseas, holiday operator TUI has recently announced an extra 40,000 seats to holiday destinations from Cardiff Airport with deals to be found all year round.
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