2013 Top Holiday Destination
Here are the top 5 destinations booked by our customers in 2013, where will you choose?
Top of this list is Turkey which is split into 4 regions. Antalya known as the Turkish Riviera you will find the delights of the upmarket resorts such as Belek and Lara Beach, most hotels are all inclusive luxury resorts. Dalaman – extremely popular for hotels that offer a wide range of board basis from bed and breakfast through to all inclusive. Here you’ll find bars, clubs and restaurants in the popular resort of Marmaris.
Egypt remains one of the hot spots mainly for value, weather and hospitality. Sharm-el-Sheikh is one of the busiest resorts, with year round sizzling temperatures to work your tan why look anywhere else when it ticks all the boxes. The Red Sea is known to many as the 2nd best diving site in the world if that’s not your fancy, maybe a 60 minute session in the Thai spa will help you unwind? Naama Bay has excellent nightlife which caters for all different age groups, taxis are really cheap and don’t forget to haggle.
Canary Islands just of the North African coast lays 7 inhabited volcanic islands. The flight is around 4 ½ hours. Tenerife is the most popular and the largest of the islands, apparently the Beckhams are fans of the Costa Adeje region on the south coast, with its glamorous 5 star hotels and great shopping venues. Playa De Las Americas is the most popular for nightlife and families with a lot more going on. Lanzarote is known for its stunning volcanic landscape, dramatic coastline, beautiful beaches and striking mountain ranges. Flock to Fuerteventura for the best water sports and beaches around. The Canaries Islands tend to be busy all year round particularly over the festive period. Have you ever dreamt of waking up on Christmas day to the sun and getting pampered?
Balearic Island – Majorca there are many resorts to choose from 18-30 party goers pack their cases for Magaluf to dance the night away on the famous strip, where the families tend to head north and stay in Alcudia, not forgetting about the couples whose retreat is generally Palma Nova or Cala D’or. Ibiza – It’s not just about the dazzling clubs and legendary nightlife the beaches are just as famous. The main resorts people head to year after year are Ibiza Town, Santa Eulalia, Portinatx and San Miguell tucked away from the nightlife centred resorts of San Antonio and Playa d’en Bossa. All the Balearic Islands have the same climate, things start to heat up in May and cool off in October with the least rainfall in July.
Mexico – An all-time favourite and our number one long haul destination. Mexico has everything to offer, history, world class diving sites and 5 star à la carte boutique hotels. Thomson Airways fly the Dreamliner to Cancun on selected flights and to Puerto Vallarta on the Pacific coast. We are sure you’ll find a sun bathing spot on Cancun’s 22 kilometre beach. The wettest month tends to be September whereas the sunniest months are March and April. March time is really with busy especially with Spring Breakers seeking the vibrant nightlife. We recommend you check out Chichén Itzá or take some time to chill at Isla Mujeres, a short boat ride to paradise from Cancun. Our top selling hotels are Riu Palace Peninsula and Sensatori Mexico.
So that was the best 2013 destinations, where are you booking your 2014 holiday? Will you be going for a cheap and cheerful self catering break or are you after a luxury all inclusive deal to escape to.