With many of us having been of the opinion that vacationing Brits have "given up" the Spanish Costa's for the dream of summer sun at more attractive and distant destinations, we have been forced to reconsider these destinations impacts on British outbound tourism thanks to a report out today...
This report notes that the most popular destination for Spanish holidays is still the Costa del Sol, with 75,580 enquiries received between January and November 2009; an increase of 45% since 2008. Despite a blighted reputation of late, Britons continue to choose Costa Del Sol as their preferred destination for relaxation and fun for all ages. In fact, the Costa del Sol received over 50% more enquiries than the Greek Islands and Tenerife combined. Regardless of the negative press surrounding the Spanish economy, apartment and villa rentals there are proving increasingly popular for Brits due to the low rental rates and the self catering capabilities...
Booking enquiries for inland properties this year have also increased, with the most popular destinations being the Granada Province, Las Alpujjaras area and inland Costa Del Sol.Away from the main tourist destinations is some amazing countryside dotted with traditional villages in keeping with the ‘real Spain’. The scenery is diverse, with the the lush green Andalucian countryside contrasting with the mountainous landscapes of the Sierra Nevada. People take time to explore on foot, horseback or bike and can often travel for miles without meeting another English speaking person...
Well done to all in the Spanish tourism industry that have proved that the period of decline that we were all shown to be in existence has, in effect, been addressed...
For more on this go to http://www.traveldailynews.com/pages/show_page/34335--Costa-del-Sol-still-no1-holiday-destination-for-Brits
Barticus.
This report notes that the most popular destination for Spanish holidays is still the Costa del Sol, with 75,580 enquiries received between January and November 2009; an increase of 45% since 2008. Despite a blighted reputation of late, Britons continue to choose Costa Del Sol as their preferred destination for relaxation and fun for all ages. In fact, the Costa del Sol received over 50% more enquiries than the Greek Islands and Tenerife combined. Regardless of the negative press surrounding the Spanish economy, apartment and villa rentals there are proving increasingly popular for Brits due to the low rental rates and the self catering capabilities...
Booking enquiries for inland properties this year have also increased, with the most popular destinations being the Granada Province, Las Alpujjaras area and inland Costa Del Sol.Away from the main tourist destinations is some amazing countryside dotted with traditional villages in keeping with the ‘real Spain’. The scenery is diverse, with the the lush green Andalucian countryside contrasting with the mountainous landscapes of the Sierra Nevada. People take time to explore on foot, horseback or bike and can often travel for miles without meeting another English speaking person...
Well done to all in the Spanish tourism industry that have proved that the period of decline that we were all shown to be in existence has, in effect, been addressed...
For more on this go to http://www.traveldailynews.com/pages/show_page/34335--Costa-del-Sol-still-no1-holiday-destination-for-Brits
Barticus.
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