Surge in bookings for summer staycations as restrictions likely to lift

Staycations are the most likely holiday options for Irish people this year who may end up sunning themselves on beaches like Inchydoney in Co Cork, above. Picture: Dan Linehan

With growing optimism that the country is on track for an easing of restrictions, and the sun shining this weekend, thoughts are turning to staycations and road trips along the Wild Atlantic Way.

But if you’re a cautious customer who is yet to take a punt on a summer booking, you could have some difficulty in securing a staycation in some of Munster’s tourist hotspots — despite the fact most owners have no idea when they will be allowed re-open their doors.