With jetting off into the sun not an option for many of us at the moment, more and more families are opting for UK holidays this summer.
Sefton's 22 miles of coast, attractions, sandy beaches and nature reserves make Southport the perfect place for a staycation.
But as most of us have had the same idea, the costs of holidays closer to home have soared.
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Cottage owners, campsites and hotels are cashing in on a captive audience as people dash to get some kind of holiday - after spending more than a year at home.
We have taken a look at places to stay in Southport, to see how much a family staycation would cost.
Here are the cheapest and most expensive options, according to a Booking.com search for a family of two adults and two children, staying from Monday August 16 - Saturday August 21.
Most expensive
The Vincent Hotel
For the above dates, a stay at Southport's Vincent Hotel will cost you and your family £2,744.
The V Penthouse, a huge room which overlooks Southport town centre, is currently available for this price.
The room features a balcony, air conditioning, flat-screen TV, sauna, and mini bar.
Booking.com lists the hotel as "one of our top picks in Southport" and describes the Vincent as a "4-star boutique hotel".
The Vincent has two restaurants, as well as its own cocktail bar.
The Lord Street Hotel: BW Signature Collection
For two adults and two kids, you'd need two superior king rooms, costing a total of £1,694 for five nights.
Each of the rooms has an extra large double bed, as well as a satellite TV, refrigerator, coffee maker, and air conditioning.
Like The Vincent, The Lord Street is also one of Booking.com's "top picks" for Southport.
There is a restaurant, 24-hour reception, and room service.
The accommodation also offers a terrace.
Booking.com also says there are "more repeat guests here than most other properties".
The Bold Hotel: BW Signature Collection
Two superior king rooms would comfortably sleep two adults and two children, and would cost a total of £1,622 for five nights.
Each room consists of an extra-large double bed, en suite bathroom, flat screen TV and hairdryer, among other facilities.
Part of the Booking.com listing says: "Full English breakfasts are served in the elegant dining room, and guests can enjoy traditional British cuisine in the open-plan dining area, with a number of specialties, including fresh fish.
"The outside dining area is filled with umbrellas, tables, and chairs for warm days, and has views along bustling Lord Street."
Cheapest
Pontins
For £425, two adults and two children can stay in a chalet with two single beds and a sofa bed at Pontins Southport.
The chalet consists of a bedroom, living room and bathroom.
It is worth mentioning, though, additional items such as bed linen and gas will add more to the cost of your stay.
Booking.com lists Pontins Southport as offering "spacious family accommodation with kitchenettes, lounges, and private bathrooms".
There is also a swimming pool, onsite restaurants and bars, and free parking.
Prince of Wales Hotel
A five-night stay in a family room - which features a single bed, a double bed and a futon - comes in at £435.
A full English breakfast, served every morning, is an additional £12.50 per person.
Booking.com describes the hotel as having "landscaped gardens and Victorian features" and being close to local amenities.
It is also "situated in the best rated area in Southport ".
The Colonial Restaurant serves traditional British dishes, while the hotel's Clubhouse Bar has a golf theme.
The Scarisbrick Hotel
Two double rooms at the Scarisbrick would cost you and your family £610 for five nights.
Each room has a double bed, shower, TV and telephone, as well as a tea and coffee maker.
There is also leisure centre which features a fully equipped gym and indoor swimming pool. Guests can also use a sauna, hot tub and steam room.
The hotel has a restaurant and a cocktail bar, as well as a cafe offering afternoon teas.
Booking.com says there are " repeat guests here than most other properties".
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