Top Ten Holiday Destinations

October 22, 2009 | Leave a Comment

It is always hard deciding where to go on holiday, so many people will give you their recommendations you will find it hard to make a decision. Looking on the internet for the best prices is always a good start, then if you need anymore advice you can always see a travel agent. One of the best places to find information out is the World Tourism Organisation.

Every year The World Tourism Organisation send out facts and figures representing which countries have the most tourists. This is very helpful to travel agents when selling holidays to the public.

Europe is one of the most popular travel destinations, with Italy being the most popular followed by France, Spain, UK the Germany. 18% of all holidaymakers decide to choose Europe each year, mainly because of the history and culture.

Some other destinations that are very popular with travellers are South Africa, Tunisia and Morocco – Travelling outside of Europe normally guarantees hot weather which is always great when holidaying.

Asia is starting to become very popular with travellers – places like China, Japan and Thailand are highly visited. One reason for this growth is down to the Olympics and Para Olympics taking place in China. Japan and Thailand are hugely popular due to their totally unique way of living.

Another place other than the World Tourism Organisation is the Independent Tour Operators. They list the top holiday destinations for that year. Below is their latest list.

Tresco, Isles of Scilly ” This is situated of the west coast of England and is going to be a favourite because of the new built luxury development of holiday homes on it.

Naples in Italy has always been a firm favourite with travellers. Naples has some of the best restaurants and shops around. Other reasons it attracts visitors is due to the fact it is very close to the attractions of Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius.

France is becoming very popular due to the fact of how easy it is to get to. Since the Eurostar launched millions of travellers make a quick getaway to France within hours.

Angkor Wat in Cambodia is currently a favourite with some holiday makes, as the World Heritage site is a beautiful place to see.

Western Iceland ” This is a place where if you are looking for seclusion when on holiday is ideal. Throughout your time the chances of you being disturbed are almost zero so being able to relax and unwind wont be a problem.

Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico is popular due to the fact that its food is second to none. There are plenty of Spanish and French cuisines to choose from.

Cook Islands in the South Pacific is a fantastic place to be if you are a sun seeker, you will also revel in the fact that the UK pound is a lot stronger than the New Zealand dollar.

Monte Carlo is a fantastic place to be, the sun shines and the people are nice. The one thing about Monte Carlo is that it is very expensive so plenty of money is needed. One great time to go is when the Grand Prix is on.

Zambia is becoming ever so popular with tourists due to the fact that it is very cheap. Safari is a common attraction with lots of wildlife to see. Large tribal homes are a great way to spend your holiday.

Togo and Benin is a great place to holiday is you are looking to see another view of Africa. This country does not get many visits but it is still worth visiting.

Adflyer the free classifieds site has a fantastic holiday homes category. Whatever holiday destination you are looking for, you can find it on Adflyer.

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