British holiday goers are searching for sunshine when they prepare for their holidays, according to research from the budget airline bmibaby.
Holidaymakers are looking to places such as Malaga, Palma and Portugal, for their holidays and these places have been the main hotspots that travellers are looking to go to this year.
The managing director of bmibaby, Crawford Rix said the airline has seen a "huge" number of people searching for flights to holiday hotpots such as Spain.
He said: "With the current economic downturn consumers want to make sure their annual summer holiday guarantees them some sunshine." Other top so far in 2009 destinations include Alicante, Almeria and Majorca.
Holiday hotspots
However, with the economic downturn taking its toll on travellers' finances, Britons are also looking to get the most out of their holidays. Croatia has been noted as a key place, for 'value for money' for travellers.
The country is located in central Europe and has a sticking culture as well as unique culinary cuisines, such as sea food, pastas and stews. These dishes take inspiration from the countries that surround it such as Turkey, Italy, Hungary and Greece.
Meri Matestic, who is the Director of the Croatian National Tourist Office for the UK and Ireland, stated that the country's location out of the eurozone could help it become more popular.
A 'Travel Trends' report published by the Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) and the Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA) in December 2008, shows that more Brits will seek holidays outside of the eurozone this year. Ms Matestic also said that Croatia offers tourists from the UK good value for money.
The money that can be saved on a trip to Croatia could then be spent on a travel insurance policy [http://www.onlyinsurance.com/] which can cover any activities that British holiday goers, wish to take part in during their trip. This comes in line with reports that state, British travellers are becoming more 'adventurous' with their holidays and their choices of destinations according to the travel industry organisation, ABTA.
Frances Tuke, a spokesperson for the firm, explained that as well as looking for new and exciting travel experiences, many holidaymakers are taking advantage of all inclusive deals in exotic locations, which allow Britons to stick to a budget.
She added: "There are certain destinations that we are seeing doing particularly well this summer; Turkey, Egypt, Tunisia and places like Mexico and the Spanish Caribbean, where perceived value for money and a lot of all inclusive offerings mean that you can control your costs."
She concluded by saying: "People know exactly where they are, it's almost like taking out a fixed rate mortgage, it might be a little bit more expensive than the tracker, but you know where you are with it."
The ATBA has picked out Croatia, as a key "holiday hotspot" for 2009. In addition the travel operators, Hayes & Jarvis recently published figures showing that Kenya was the fastest growing destination for tourism in 2009.
According to the firm, holiday bookings for the country made in January and February of this year showed a year-on-year rise of 90 per cent.
Cultures around the world
Distinct cultures and customs will be noticed as travellers go to different countries. In several Greek islands, women bake their food in a communal village oven. While in India, shoes are usually not worn in the kitchen as food can be prepared on the floor.
In Taiwan and Nigeria, eating and drink, while on the streets, is considered as crude; whereas in New Zealand chewing gum in public is considered as rude. Not too far from the New Zealand coast, in Australia, pancakes are eaten for dinner, rather than at Breakfast.
In Ethiopia, both males and females of the Surma tribes shave their heads as a mark of beauty. The women wear lip plates; their lower lips are pierced and stretched as ever-larger plates are inserted over time. The larger the plate, the more appealing the woman.
In Bangladesh, people use their right hand when they eat or hand things to other people. They consider their left hand unclean.
Beware of malaria
However, as holidaymakers are choosing to jet off to exotic destinations this year, there will be travelling to places where malaria is prevalent.
These holiday goers are being offered a number of tips on how to avoid malaria. While following such advice may be a good way of avoiding ill health, Brits may want to make sure their travel insurance policies covers them for any treatment they could need.
According to Malaria Awareness, there are some "basic rules" tourists should follow to make sure they remain disease-free.
Jo Yirrell, the ambassador for Malaria Awareness, said that people should always finish their course of anti-malaria tablets.
As well as this, Brits may want to invest in DEET spray, bed nets and clothing which covers, their bodies adequately. Recent statistics from Malaria Awareness show that more and more Brits are taking holidays to places where malaria is widespread.
Holidaymakers are looking to places such as Malaga, Palma and Portugal, for their holidays and these places have been the main hotspots that travellers are looking to go to this year.
The managing director of bmibaby, Crawford Rix said the airline has seen a "huge" number of people searching for flights to holiday hotpots such as Spain.
He said: "With the current economic downturn consumers want to make sure their annual summer holiday guarantees them some sunshine." Other top so far in 2009 destinations include Alicante, Almeria and Majorca.
Holiday hotspots
However, with the economic downturn taking its toll on travellers' finances, Britons are also looking to get the most out of their holidays. Croatia has been noted as a key place, for 'value for money' for travellers.
The country is located in central Europe and has a sticking culture as well as unique culinary cuisines, such as sea food, pastas and stews. These dishes take inspiration from the countries that surround it such as Turkey, Italy, Hungary and Greece.
Meri Matestic, who is the Director of the Croatian National Tourist Office for the UK and Ireland, stated that the country's location out of the eurozone could help it become more popular.
A 'Travel Trends' report published by the Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) and the Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA) in December 2008, shows that more Brits will seek holidays outside of the eurozone this year. Ms Matestic also said that Croatia offers tourists from the UK good value for money.
The money that can be saved on a trip to Croatia could then be spent on a travel insurance policy [http://www.onlyinsurance.com/] which can cover any activities that British holiday goers, wish to take part in during their trip. This comes in line with reports that state, British travellers are becoming more 'adventurous' with their holidays and their choices of destinations according to the travel industry organisation, ABTA.
Frances Tuke, a spokesperson for the firm, explained that as well as looking for new and exciting travel experiences, many holidaymakers are taking advantage of all inclusive deals in exotic locations, which allow Britons to stick to a budget.
She added: "There are certain destinations that we are seeing doing particularly well this summer; Turkey, Egypt, Tunisia and places like Mexico and the Spanish Caribbean, where perceived value for money and a lot of all inclusive offerings mean that you can control your costs."
She concluded by saying: "People know exactly where they are, it's almost like taking out a fixed rate mortgage, it might be a little bit more expensive than the tracker, but you know where you are with it."
The ATBA has picked out Croatia, as a key "holiday hotspot" for 2009. In addition the travel operators, Hayes & Jarvis recently published figures showing that Kenya was the fastest growing destination for tourism in 2009.
According to the firm, holiday bookings for the country made in January and February of this year showed a year-on-year rise of 90 per cent.
Cultures around the world
Distinct cultures and customs will be noticed as travellers go to different countries. In several Greek islands, women bake their food in a communal village oven. While in India, shoes are usually not worn in the kitchen as food can be prepared on the floor.
In Taiwan and Nigeria, eating and drink, while on the streets, is considered as crude; whereas in New Zealand chewing gum in public is considered as rude. Not too far from the New Zealand coast, in Australia, pancakes are eaten for dinner, rather than at Breakfast.
In Ethiopia, both males and females of the Surma tribes shave their heads as a mark of beauty. The women wear lip plates; their lower lips are pierced and stretched as ever-larger plates are inserted over time. The larger the plate, the more appealing the woman.
In Bangladesh, people use their right hand when they eat or hand things to other people. They consider their left hand unclean.
Beware of malaria
However, as holidaymakers are choosing to jet off to exotic destinations this year, there will be travelling to places where malaria is prevalent.
These holiday goers are being offered a number of tips on how to avoid malaria. While following such advice may be a good way of avoiding ill health, Brits may want to make sure their travel insurance policies covers them for any treatment they could need.
According to Malaria Awareness, there are some "basic rules" tourists should follow to make sure they remain disease-free.
Jo Yirrell, the ambassador for Malaria Awareness, said that people should always finish their course of anti-malaria tablets.
As well as this, Brits may want to invest in DEET spray, bed nets and clothing which covers, their bodies adequately. Recent statistics from Malaria Awareness show that more and more Brits are taking holidays to places where malaria is widespread.
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