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Here comes the holiday fiesta!

Beach parties were a permanent fixture as thousands streamed into popular public beaches where recreation activities were in plenty. However, things have changed.PHOTO: COURTESY

In the past three years, the holiday destinations for urban-dwelling Kenyans have changed. At first, families would troop to the Coast for the entire Christmas and New Year festive period, with hotel prices and bus and flight fares doubling.

Beach parties were a permanent fixture as thousands streamed into popular public beaches where recreation activities were in plenty. However, things have changed.

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