Take a look at the top 10 holiday destinations to travel to if you’re looking for your next trip.
1. Spain
Spain is always a big hit with British holidaymakers and it remains the UK’s number one holiday destination. In particular, the Balearic islands of Mallorca, Ibiza and Menorca are some of the most popular places. For year-round sunshine you can try the Canary Islands including Tenerife and the lesser-known La Gomera and La Palma. The best beach destinations on the mainland include the Costa de la Luz and Catalonia.
2. France
There’s plenty to see in France from sightseeing the famous monuments in Paris to rolling countryside, France has a lot to offer. Alternatively you can hit the French Alps for a ski trip if you’re looking for an active holiday.
3. Greece
Holidays in Greece are all about simplicity. With the whitewashed villas, the friendly tavernas, the hot sun and blue seas, it brings us back year after year. Even Greek food is a masterpiece of simplicity, both traditional and healthy. The Greek islands usually attract the most visitors, with Crete being the largest and arguably the most interesting of the islands.
4. Portugal
Portugal is another favourite of the Brits with its historic cities, great food, countryside, beaches, friendly people and great value for money. The Algarve is a firm favourite destination and Portugal’s islands are also worth exploring with Madeira offering beautiful landscapes, sunny weather and a selection of five-star hotels.
5. Italy
Italy offers ancient culture, great beaches and amazing food. From the wonderful cities of Rome, Florence and Venice to the beautiful Tuscany, there is a place here to suit everyone.
6. Turkey
Turkey is famous for being diverse, with both oriental and European elements to it. It has natural beauty and every city and landscsape is different. Turkey is full of culture with its historical sites whilst also offering visitors some of the finest beaches in Europe.
7. USA
America is the most popular long-haul destination for British holidaymakers. From New York’s buzzing city life to Disneyland in Orlando to Alaska with its eight National Parks, there is somewhere for every kind of traveler.
8. Croatia
Croatia has one of the most beautiful coastlines in the world. You can either stay in one of the gorgeous resorts along the coastline or head out to one of the many islands that lay off the coast. You can also visit the historic city of Dubrovnik which is well known for its distinctive Old Town, encircled with massive stone walls which were completed in the 16th century. It also has great food and serves as a base to take ferry trips to surrounding islands.
9. Thailand
Thailand, the Land of Smiles, continues to be popular with both backpackers and mainstream holiday trips. The appeal is fairly obvious, with its beautiful countryside and beaches, great food, friendly people and low prices. Thailand also has a unique cultrual heritage, infused by Buddhist ideals while the capital of Bangkok offers energy and excitement.
10. The UK
To complete the list we had to include the UK with some of our most popular destinations in England to holiday in being Devon, Cornwall, the Lake District, Peak District and of course there’s Scotland, Wales and Ireland choose from too.
For information on any of the destinations above or to speak with a travel adviser on Now Lets Travel, go to: www.nowletstravelswindon.co.uk or call 01793 297 147
