Top choices for UK travellers

24 Mar 2015  2038 | World Travel News

LONDON  With summer approaching and UK travellers beginning to research their holidays, hotel search website trivago.co.uk has compiled a list of 10 up-and-coming destinations.
Searches made during 2013 were compared with searches made during 2014, to select 10 destinations with the largest increase in searches and the most likely to figure as up and coming destinations for summer bookings.
The highest ranked Asian destination was Velha, in Goa India with an average price tag of UKP 51 in fourth place and Thailand’s Ban Tao beach in Phuket in fifth place.
The Thai beach destination had an average price tag of a UKP 138, the second highest on the top 10 list.
The other Asian destination to figure in the top 10, was Legian beach in Bali, Indonesia with an average price tag of UKP 65.
Short-haul destinations in Europe dominated the list with Cala Ratjada in Majorca, Spain leading with a daily holiday price tag of just UKP76.
Cuba’s Havana figured in eighth place with a daily price tag of UKP72. Cuba recently opened its doors to US travellers for the first time in decades.
Top 10 Up-And-Coming Overseas Destinations: inside-no-7.1
Data was based on the largest increase of searches made by UK users during 2014 compared to 2013, for overseas destinations with at least 80 hotels. Average price is the average price per night for a standard double room.
1) Cala Ratjada, Majorca, Spain:
Located on the north-east coast of Majorca, Cala Ratjada is a refreshing alternative to popular destinations Palma and Magaluf.
inside no 72) Rabat, Morocco:
Set to rival Casablanca as a coastal destination rich in culture is Rabat, the country’s capital and fourth largest city.
3) Perissa, Santorini, Greece:
Santorini has becoming increasingly popular among British holidaymakers, with most flocking to the capital, Fira. Perissa is a small village located on the opposite side of the island, but boasting the same whitewashed blue-roofed buildings and magnificent Aegean beaches.
4) Velha Goa, India:
While sun-seekers have always flocked to Goa as a beach destination, Velha Goa is a historical city and UNESCO World Heritage Site on the banks of Mandovi River.
5) Bang Tao Beach, Phuket, Thailand:
Visitors previously headed to Patong and Karon on Phuket, but those looking for a little luxury consider Bang Tao Beach, that boasting an 8 km stretch of beach.
6) Desenzano del Garda, Italy
While Italy is famed for its majestic cities and quaint towns, Lake Garda is an often overlooked but diverse region, boasting spas, vineyards, hiking, mountain biking and a variety of water sports.
7) Catania, Sicily
Although not as well-known as Sicily’s capital and largest city, Palermo, Catania is a force to be reckoned with, boasting beaches, a UNESCO-listed historic centre and lively bars and restaurants.
8) Havana, Cuba
Now open to US travel, Cuba is best visited sooner rather than later. Havana is truly a destination like no other, a city on the Caribbean with 500 years of history and the birthplace of salsa.
9) Gros Islet, Saint Lucia
Gros Islet is the newest town on Saint Lucia, having recently been promoted from a village. It thus retains its charm as a traditional fishing village, boasting historic streets, rum shops and fishing shacks.
10) Legian, Bali, Indonesia
With Kuta fast become overcrowded, Legian may present a good alternative. The area offers the same low-priced restaurants and hotels, but has a less chaotic vibe.

sourced:ttrweekly.com 

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