Club together for a credit crunch holiday

As the recession kicks in, more and more people are choosing to holiday with groups of friends and family, staying at self-catering properties to keep the costs down according to ethical travel company responsibletravel.com.

The website has seen a staggering 81% year on year increase in the number of people enquiring about self catering eco accommodation for groups of up to 10 people.

Justin Francis, co-founder of responsibletravel.com said:

"Clubbing together for a group holiday can be a great money-saving solution, particularly for those with young children - kids will have their friends around them and parents can take turns with the babysitting. You'll also save money on food and can share the cooking. There are now some fantastic eco places to stay - the UK in particular has a wide range of options on offer. Many of these accommodations are situated on working farms and therefore provide a great opportunity to help farmers who are having to diversify into tourism in order to subsidise incomes."

If the thought of a group holiday leaves you longing for some 'me time' then a smaller, self-catering holiday might be just the key. responsibletravel.com has seen a 54% year on year increase in self-catering holidays in general.

"There's no doubt that self-catering holidays can be much cheaper and certainly offer greater flexibility. Plus, you get the chance to scour markets for delicious local produce and explore the nearby area, helping to boost the local economy in the process. Choose from some fantastic old and renovated buildings, full of character and run by people who are passionate about the environment." says Francis.

See responsibletravel.com/selfcateringfor10 for large group options or responsibletravel.com/selfcatering for facilities accommodating from two or more people.