subject: Top Holiday Destinations For British Holiday Makers [print this page] One day 8 hours on a plane is a day wasted but nowhere a pair of hours away is heat enough or so much enough on behalf of me to essentially feel like i'm on holiday. So, where I ask myself is the best holiday destination from London and other components of UK for us Brits?
The ideal flight time on behalf of me is 4-5 hours and looking on the globe map, there are a bunch of heat, luxurious and relaxing destinations within that flying time. Shame, none of the travel companies like Best at Travel, Kuoni, Culture Holidays, Letsgo2 or holiday Hypermarket ever think about that. you finish up searching these sites for hours with a highly confused state of mind. Having been through this, i decided to post slightly analysis for those facing a similar dilemma as me.
So, that are the best holiday destinations for individuals flying from the UK?
This listing can help you notice your next holiday.
First, where do us Brits go most on holiday? I went through some search records on Google and found the following:
Top holiday Destinations (by range of travellers from UK each year)
1. Spain holidays Since Spain is the hottest holiday destination for us Brits with over 1,000,000 searches a month, I've divided Spain into regions to totally calculate its popularity.
Majorca holidays - Majorca or Mallorca is heaven. i have been there myself. With a vibrant nightlife and wonderful scenic views and beaches, this largest of all Spanish island tops Spanish holiday charts with over three hundred,000 monthly searches for Majorca alone. If you're looking for a celebration place or an opportunity to be in the quiet surrounded by nature, Majorca is your best bet.
Tenerife holidays - Tenerife is the largest of the seven canary Islands in the Atlantic ocean. just off the coast of Morocco, Africa, this Spanish territory commands the status of 1 of the foremost popular tourist destinations round the world. As they say, the place where spring never ends, Tenerife is the highest purpose of Spain with its Mount Teide volcano. The temperature averages twenty degrees celcius throughout the year and is taken into account to be the best in the world by several. 320,000 searches on-line each month.
Gran Canaria holidays - additionally one of the seven canary islands, the Gran Canaria is the second largest and second most populated after Tenerife. Volcanic in nature, The Gran Canaria offers a novel natural experience, with fissure vents, different soil and vegetation. The Gran Canaria is famous for its family holidays and is packed with well appointed resorts. 180,000 monthly searches.
Ibiza holidays - Ibiza is a beautiful very little Spanish island located in the Mediterranean ocean that has become vastly popular as a holiday high spot in the last thirty five years. What makes Ibiza special is the extended coast line of sandy beaches, a chilled out way of life and seclusion. As all Spanish holidays, Ibiza town can provide you with a buzzing nightlife and for those searching for peace and quiet, there are plenty of resorts surrounded by nature and tranquility. 135,000 searches per month.
Other notable Spanish holiday destinations - With a a hundred,000 British individuals searching for holiday packages in Benidorm, this can be the fifth hottest Spanish holiday destination followed by Costa del Sol at 60,000 searches and Lanzarote (another beautiful canary island) with 55,000 searches. counseled - Spain holidays
If you haven't nonetheless experienced a Spanish holiday, you haven't nonetheless been on your best holiday. Majorca alone gets a pair of.5 million British holiday makers a year and 2008 was a record high.
2. Cyprus holidays - Cyprus is the range a pair of holiday destination for us Brits. On average, 400,000 of us search for Cyprus holidays on-line each month. Yes! each Month! No marvel i have been to Cyprus twice myself. In Cyprus, hottest spots are Limassol and Pap-hos - Pap-hos is packed with ancient sites as old as 4th century BC, lies in the southwest of Cyprus and is a world heritage website by UNESCO. Limassol is the capital of southern Cyprus and is a popular searching destination.
3. Turkey holidays - With slightly below 400,000 searches on Google alone, Turkey is the third most visited holiday destination for British holiday makers. The ex-Ottoman empire with a taste of Asia within Europe, Turkey is a high holiday destination where you'll find snow-capped mountains and sunny beaches at a number of hours' distance. Istanbul, the largest city is where we flock most to, to live the Sultan size life for a number of relaxing days.
4. Greece holidays - close on the heels of Turkey, Greece holidays are very hip amonst British individuals. With slightly below 400,000 searches on-line a month, we love Greece, particularly the Island of Crete. Crete, as legend goes, was where the Greek God Zeus was born and is the present resting place of Greek Gods. The southern-most of all Greek islands, Crete is the meeting purpose of Africa, Asia and Europe. If you're looking for a busy, choc-a-block resort holiday, Greece is the place for you, where not UK holiday makers, but tourists from all over the globe flock in nice numbers.
5. Egypt holidays - Enter Africa - Egypt is our fifth most visited holiday destination and top-most in Africa. With 320,000 searches each month, we Brits get-away to Egypt usually throughout the winter. The gorgeous clear waters of river Nile, 5000%2B years of history, tourist attractions just {like the} pyramids and cities like the Sharm El Sheikh (the city of Peace) surrounded by the Red ocean and Mount Sinai are high reasons for Egypt being a high holiday destination. i have been to Egypt twice and i'm in love with that place. individuals are friendly and forthcoming.
6. America Holidays
Las Vegas holidays - i might have imagined America to be a lot of higher up in the list of our high holiday destinations, but the long plane journeys and absence of natural beauty are 2 major reasons why most people visit the us for its advancements, not untouched natural places. Las Vegas leads jointly of USA's high holiday destinations. the town hottest for its casinos, gambling and high lifestyle attracts us Brits in giant numbers each year.
New York city breaks -The world's capital city as its popularly known is the center of all action. The list of tourist attractions is longer than London's and if you are expecting to urge away, beware, you are obtaining into the mad rush. big apple is a nice weekend or short keep holiday destination if haven't seen the Statue of Liberty or Madison square Gardens.
Florida holidays - The sunshine state of the US - Fun doesn't finish any time of the year in Florida. With three of the world's best amusement parks - Disneyland, Sea-world and Universal, Florida is also the world's amusement capital. great place for family holidays.
7. Italy holidays - With 240,000 searches a month, Italy comes at range six. Italy is created of 2 islands - Sicily and Sardinia. The mainland region of Italy is where holiday makers go in search of Roman empire history, leaning tower of Pisa, the Colosseum and Rome. Sicily is the largest Mediterranean island. Sardinia or Sardegna is a high holiday destination, famous for its natural beauty and beaches.
8. Caribbean Holidays - Caribbean Islands stand out as holiday destinations for the Americans (because of the proximity and short flights), but Europeans are not so much behind. At a combined two hundred,000 searches per month from UK, The Caribbean is a fast growing holiday destination amongst us. The Caribbean refers to the Caribbean ocean, islands in that ocean and nearby coastal areas. high holiday destinations within the Caribbean are Antigua holidays, St Lucia holidays, Jamaica holidays, Cuba holidays and Barbados holidays. Lying between North and South America, the Caribbean is famous for its holidays - from Golfing to sky-diving, fine dining to clubbing, there's nothing the Caribbean doesn't provide. That, at a time when Britain is freezing! No marvel, with recent media coverage, Caribbean holidays are busier than ever before.
9. Malta holidays - returning to Europe, Malta is a gorgeous island with an English affiliation. after gaining independence from uk in 1964, Malta developed itself as a high holiday destination. With English spoken widely, British individuals face no language barriers and holidays are even additional fun. This Mediterranean island country offers some distinctive features like fishing villages, and a mix of Byzantine, Arab, Phoenician and St John Knights' culture, design and cuisine. 160,000 monthly searches.
10. Dubai holidays - The world's highest simulated structure, world's first under water restaurant, world's first palm housing, world's longest shopping center, world's first indoor ski system and world's highest tennis court are just the tip of the iceberg. Dubai - the town of the world's firsts opened its doors to the new world and we all visited in sizable amount. Today, Dubai is the high holiday destination in the Middle East. With 150,000 searching for Dubai holidays each month, Dubai stands out amongst the seven Emirates in UAE. With desert, beaches and mountains to offer, sunny holidays don;t get much better.
11. Maldives holidays - The paradise islands, as the 1 thousand 200 fascinating Maldives islands are affectionately referred to as, provide crystal clear waters and desert sands in the middle of Indian ocean. With eighty autonomous islands cum resorts, you are never short of natural beauty, peace and tranquility. the top "get aloof from it all" holiday destination Maldives will not disappoint you. 120,000 curious British holiday makers search Maldives holidays each month.
12. Goa holidays - any East, Goa is an English holiday maker's favorite Indian holiday destination. With Churches and Temples co-existing during this city they decision "Tropical Paradise", you'll find miles of gorgeous palm tree beaches and acres of windy paddy fields. Adding to its charm are old fortresses, wide roads and motor cycle hires. The Portuguese were defeated off Goa in 1961 by the Indian army and since then, Goa has grown into the foremost popular holiday destination within India. With an offshore casino, saturday markets by resident British individuals and a rock music culture, Goa can provide you with unforgettable reminiscences. otherwise you would possibly end up in Goa longer than you planned, like several others. 100,000 searches.
13. Thailand holidays - any east from India, welcome to Thailand. Best time to visit is between June and October. The capital city of Thailand - Bangkok boats of some of the world's high 5 star hotels and is famous for its hospitality. Visit Thailand for a crash course in culture diversity and hospitality.100,000 searches.
14. Australia holidays - Melbourne is 22 hours and half-hour aloof from London. You better not plan a weekend break to Australia. a gorgeous country that holiday makers love, Australia is range twenty during this list just for its distance from the united kingdom. Australia has everything from coral beaches, skyscrapers, nightlife, peace and tranquility, nice standards of life, extreme sports - you name it. a good place for an extended holiday, I rate Australia jointly of my high holiday destinations and a must visit. make certain you take out a minimum of one or two of weeks to fancy Australia absolutely.
15. Mauritius holidays - they say the sweetness of Mauritius is its individuals. With clear waters, white sandy beaches and year-round holiday making, Mauritius is Asia's Spain. Tourists from India, China, Japan and other so much east countries keep Mauritius abuzz the year round with traditional dances, customs and delicious seafood. Being close to mainland Africa, in the summer, Mauritius is highly regarded and humid, and thus the best time to visit is July to September (their winter). With British and French history, you will not face several language problems during this Indian ocean holiday destination. 70,000 searches.
16. Bali - the small nonetheless perfect Indonesian island of Bali is the center of all action and one of Indonesia's high holiday destinations. Visit Bali for white sand beaches, awe-aspiring cliffs, nightlife and to submerge into the truly multicultural surroundings. 35,000 monthly searches for Bali holidays.
17. South Africa holidays - once you mention any part of Africa for holidays, wildlife plays a vital role and South Africa is no different. South Africa is UK's high holiday destination in Africa for the British colonial affiliation. Amongst others, Port Elizabeth, Cape town and Durban provide the best natural views and beaches. 30,000 monthly searches.
18. Hong Kong holidays - a number of years ago, Hong Kong was a British territory. now a locality of China, Hong Kong is the most happening place in the so much east. This majorly Buddhist city is a outstanding example of success of Capitalism and offers towering hotels, world's hottest luxuries and one of the foremost popular holiday destination within Hong Kong is Kowloon. for some peace, you can travel to the Sai Kung peninsula. 27,000 monthly searches.
Still unsure where to go? If you don't mind where you go, and you are additional focused on the type of holiday, you'll end up saving substantial sums of cash. My best bet whereas booking a holiday is asking one of my favorite agencies - Best at Travel or Direct line Holidays and just chatting to an adviser relating to what's low-cost this season. I've always found Best at Travel and Direct-line saving me money.
Try searching for Cruises, Luxury Holidays, Spa holidays, Safaris or Honeymoons. this may help you check packages and build your decision-making easier.
Still not clear, or have a matter, post it as a comment below. Either me of 1 of te readers can help you out. Happy Holidays.
