Where are you going on holiday this year?

With the expected heat wave this summer, people are being encouraged to stay in the UK as many beaches have been awarded a blue flag for being clean.

We want to know where you are going on holiday this year.

Are you staying at home or are you going abroad?

Have you ever holidayed in the UK and do you think the beaches are just as good as elsewhere?

E-mail and tell us what you're up to!

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Your Comments

We went to Ireland and there was lovely clear blue seas and beautiful weather. I hope I go again soon.

Sorcha, 9, London

I am going to England to a town called Ipswich to see my nana.

Alex, 12, USA

I have only been on holiday in the UK and have never been abroad and I think that most of the beaches are fine but some need to be paid more attention to.

Natalie, 11, Shepton Mallet

I'm not going on a proper holiday this year, but next year I'm hoping to go to Canada for a month. Instead if taking me on a holiday, my mum's taking me to Dublin for 2 days, and on the second day I will be going to a Marilyn Manson concert. I can't wait!

Lara, 12, Nottingham

This year I'm going to Butlins in a caravan with all my mum's side of the family - I can't wait!!!

Abigail, 10, Wrexham

Me and my family are going on holiday to the Isle of Wright in July for the fifth time.

Megan, 11, Dagenham

I am going to Lanzarote this year, we only go to England in the half term. In summer I want to spend my time somewhere different! Change of scenery.

Kat, 14, Voorschoten

I am going to the Lake District, South of France and South Wales. The beaches in the UK are horrid!!

Laura, 13, Northallerton

I have just been to Tunisia and I believe that the beaches abroad are much nicer and cleaner than the UK. Also they aren't as busy as the UK's beaches are in the summertime.

Poppy, 13, Launceston

I'm not going anywhere this year, but I reckon if you want a good holiday then come to Scotland! The weather's not great but it's a lovely country, really beautiful!

Sophie, 14, Fife

I am going to Cornwall for my holiday and it is a long way for us as we are in Scotland.

Lauren, 9, Turriff

I think we're going to California, but I won't know for a little while. We may also go to Dubai... I want to stay here to go to the festivals this summer, but I'll probably end up in Italy visiting my cousin as well.

Claire, 15, Cheshire

I don't really like going on holiday in Great Britain, as there is no where really nice, with beautiful beaches. Also, Britain doesn't get that good weather!!!!

Beckie, 13, Scotland

I'm going to the south of France this year!!

Chloe, 12, London

We're going to Australia this year, but we usually go to Northumberland, in the North of England and the beaches are really lovely there.

Amy, 12. Hastings

I am going on holiday to Ibiza this year in August - not far now!

Rosie, 9, Peterborough

I'm going to Florida this year with my school then when I get back me and my family are off to Australia - can't wait.

Becki, 15, Grimsby

I am supposed to be of on a Trip with France I hope we go I went To East Barmby but that was out of date

Sophie, 12, Bridlington

I live in the south of France so it's really hot and the beach is 10 mins away, so it's like I'm already on my hols! This year I'm going to Center Parks, and next Wednesday to Disneyland!

Ruby, 10, Sauvian

I have just come back from Italy (Rome). I loved it and loved the sites and food! I am going to go to India later on in the year!

Jobhan, 13, Birmingham

I am going to France with my school at the beginning of July for 10 days. Then I'm going to Spain with my family for 2 weeks.

Marie, 12, Derby

Already been to Gambia in West Africa it peaked between 36-47C degrees!! That was in march and the food was real cheap!!

Thomas, 12, Sheffield

I'm going to Cyprus! It's so much better than England and also the food is amazing!

Annie, 12, Rickmansworth

This year my family are going Scotland. I can't wait I've been waiting along time to go to Scotland and now we are going.

Amy, 12, Swindon

I'm going to Canada where we're moving around the country just ahead of my favourite band. It's not fair, I wanted to see them. The holiday will be fun though!!

Zoe, 11, Trowbridge,

I not going anywhere 'coz I have already been to Pontins with my friend and skiing in Italy with my school. But I really want to go to India again.

Saiesha, 13, Bedfordshire

I'm going to Italy to visit my family, it should be fun. I love Italian food!

Noliga, 12, London

I'm going to Kuwait. A whole summer of sun, sea, shopping and being lazy. Bliss!!

Hannan, 14, Newcastle

I'm going to Portugal! I love it there, the beaches are amazing and your never board! The local cuisine is yummy and I love doing water-sports.

Annie, 12, London

Well, in February I went to Spain with school, in April to Devon, but I now have two weeks of France to look forward to! I've been to most places in the UK, some beaches are better than others.

Jules, 14, Sheffield

I've just got back from Portugal and I'm going to Torquay in July.

Rosie, 15, Didcot/CPS:NAME>

I'm going to go to India as I go there nearly every summer and all my family live there. It's so much fun!

Anju, 12, Cardiff

I'm going to Greece with my family and it's gonna be lovely.

Dorothy, 12, Kensington

I'm going to Devon which is quite far down in England. The beaches there are really nice when it's hot and it usually is warm with only 1-2 days of rain if we're unlucky.

Kaz, 11, Scotland

I am going to Costa Blanca to escape the dull weather of Scotland.

Heather, 13, Aberdeenshire

I am going to Scotland. I am a scuba diver and I will be doing some diving there.

Andrea, 12, London

Well this year is going to be so much fun for me. Firstly I'm going to Barcelona, in Spain, then I'm going to Paris, it's gonna be wicked, I can't wait!

Nosheen, 12, Accrington

I've just came back from Crete and it was brilliant! I'm going back there for certain!

Emily, 13, Bristol

My family are going to Wales. I'm going to go riding almost every day, which I'm very pleased about!

Anna, 14, Essex

I'm going to Abersoch in Wales because I like the rougher seas for body boarding.

Edward, 13, Frodsham

Yeah that's true. I'm going to Italy and I know the good beaches are going to be packed so why bother going to the beach?

Beth, 9, Redditch

I think this year we are going to the South of France. Last year we went to Thailand which was amazing, but this year we are going somewhere more local as my younger sisters can't handle another 14 hour flight! I know people are being encouraged to stay in the UK but I'm here all year long and once a year I want to go away somewhere different.

Vadz, 14, Walsall

I am going to Egypt in the summer. The beaches here are always full.

Sophie, Liverpool

I'm not going on holiday this year, but we might go for day trips down to Brighton.

Polly, 14, Teddington

I'm going to Scotland to stay with some family people I don't actually know, and they're we're having a few days camping somewhere which I am looking forward to.

Abbie, 15, Dereham

I'm going to Spain. I think beaches here are ok but whenever it's warm, they're always packed.

Sam, 12, York