At the same time, however, many people don’t want to venture too far away.
Luckily in Scotland we have no shortage of interesting and beautiful places to visit without stepping on a plane.
And for those seeking something a bit different for their staycation there are also plenty of unusual holiday accommodation options, with everything from lighthouses to railway carriage and treehouses on offer.
Here we have collected a selection of snazzy waterborne premises guaranteed to float your boat – and you don’t even need to be a sailor.
There’s a luxury longboat moored in the heart of Scotland’s capital city or a converted fishing boat on the Caledonian Canal near Loch Ness.
Or perhaps you would prefer to stay on a converted ferry, a classic tall ship or even a former lifeboat, each offering a unique base for exploring Argyll and the west coast.
All these floating properties are available to book, from around £200 a night, through QuirkyAccom.com.
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5. Highland Lassie, dining
The onboard Oakwood Restaurant, serving a select menu of locally sourced Scottish delights, can be reserved in advance. Photo: Highland Lassie
6. St Hilda Sea Adventures, Dunstaffnage - ketch St Hilda
St Hilda, a 54ft wooden ketch, is a former Tall Ship with an impressive Scottish lineage. She was built in 1973 at the internationally famous Millers boatyard in Fife and has competed in several Tall Ship races. Accommodation comprises a double cabin with en-suite, plus two twin cabins, one with en-suite and the other with a washbasin. Shared toilet and shower facilities are also close by. There is a roomy saloon for socialising, as well as outdoor decks for relaxing and making the most of the sea views. The yacht is one of three unique 'small ships' available from St Hilda Sea Adventures, all berthed in Dunstaffnage Marina, just three miles north of Oban. Photo: St Hilda Sea Adventures
7. St Hilda Sea Adventures, Dunnstaffnage - Gemini Explorer
Gemini Explorer is a converted Clyde class cruising lifeboat that can claim to have saved at least 44 lives during active service, including a rescue mission to aid vessels caught in a major storm that hit the 1979 Fastnet yacht race. Parts of the vessel's interior have been kept in their original state, providing a glimpse into the important role she once played. Cabins are warm and comfortable with two double, two twins and a twin en-suite and single cabin, some with en-suite facilities. There is a deck saloon for dining and relaxing as well as an upper viewing deck. The former lifeboat is one of three unique 'small ships' available from St Hilda Sea Adventures, all berthed in Dunstaffnage Marina, just three miles north of Oban. Photo: St Hilda Sea Adventures
8. St Hilda Sea Adventures, Dunstaffnage - Seahorse II
This former ferry once roamed the Norwegian fjords and makes an excellent base for groups of up to 11 guests seeking the best of Scotland's west coast. There are two double or twin cabins with en-suite shower, toilet and wasbasin, two twins with toilet and washbasin, two regular singles and a large single or small double, all with washbasins. Guests can eat either in the deck saloon or on the open-air aft deck. The former ferry is one of three unique 'small ships' available from St Hilda Sea Adventures, all berthed in Dunstaffnage Marina, just three miles north of Oban. Photo: St Hilda Sea Adventures