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Carlton Meres Holiday Park in Saxmundham will be re-opening on Monday - Credit: Park Holidays/ Mark Chivers Photography Company director Tony Clish said: "I think that what families have all been looking forward to is simply getting away for a proper break where they can enjoy a sense of freedom and a welcome change of surroundings. "Our parks are all located in beautiful regions along the coast, and guests can have a wonderful holiday experience just relaxing in a peaceful, hassle-free environment. "We have worked hard to ensure that comprehensive safety measures are in place to give our guests peace of mind, and there are also specific restrictions in place between April 12 and May 16.
"We're eagerly anticipating it - we want to be as ready as we can be. "We're making it clear that if trips cannot go ahead due to Covid you will get a full refund. "But we are waiting for that date. I suspect, when we get that date, things will skyrocket. "In the meantime, we are using this time to make sure the business is watertight." Alex Tarry, founder of Best of Suffolk, also reported a surge in bookings at his business. Alex Tarry, founder of travel firm Best of Suffolk - Credit: Archant He said: "We're definitely seeing an increase in demand. Yesterday, we took twice as many bookings as the same day last year.
Staycations look set to remain popular this summer - Credit: Archant Suffolk will continue to benefit from people taking "staycations" and holidaying closer to home this year once coronavirus curbs ease, tourism leaders believe. Last year, the industry benefitted greatly from staycations as restrictions put people off from going abroad. Travel and overnight stays away from home, other than with support networks, are currently banned under the third national lockdown. But Harry Embleton - managing director of Air Manage Suffolk, which manages holiday lets across the county - said that many people had enjoyed their first experience of a staycation last year and were looking to try it again once restrictions are eased.