Top 20 Holiday Destinations for UK Holiday Makers
20. AUSTRALIA - 680,000 visitors
It was no holiday for Victorian convicts, but 680,000 of us were visited Australia last year. A great choice for an adventure holiday or a beach holiday with a difference.
19. NEW YORK - 885,000 visitors
At Number 19, it’s a star from the big and small screen, New York, the Big Apple. More than 800,000 of us chased own movie dream last year. New York is not expensive as you may think. Here at Just Reservations some of our hotel prices are nothing short of amazing!
18. CRUISE - 940,000 visitors
Cruises are not nearly as expensive as they used to be. Nowadays, the average cost of a 7 day break is £1,100, all inclusive, and nearly a million of us booked into these massive floating hotels last year. Here at Just Reservations we bring you the full spectrum of cruises ranging from value cruises to top quality, no expense spared luxury.
17. CARIBBEAN - 1,015,000 visitors
Crystal clear sea and white sandy beaches, and nearly everyone speaks English. No wonder so many of us are dazzled by a holiday the Caribbean.
16. TURKEY – 1,040,000 visitors
A country on the borders of two continents simply crammed with history. An ancient country with more culture than you would think. As well as this, Turkey can also be a great place for a value beach holiday.
15. THE LAKE DISTRICT – 1,100,000
Just beating Turkey is The Lake District. A great place to explore as well as a great place to relax. Book your hotel with Just Reservations and the choice is yours!
14. SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS – 1,150,000
The weather may not be as great as any of our other destinations. But the call of the Highlands is strong enough to bring it in at number 14.
13. FLORIDA - 1,250,000
We are onto our top American destination in this countdown. In fact over half of us flying across the Atlantic are heading here. Of course when I say Florida, I really mean Orlando - as four out of five us go no further than the theme park capital of the world.
12. THE ALGARVE – 1,260,000
Coming in at number twelve is the Algarve which is holiday heaven for us Brits. The average visitor is 43. It's heaven for Golf Players with so many courses to choose from. Book hotels on golf resorts with Just Reservations.
11. CYPRUS – 1,338,000
Many head to Paphos and spend our days sightseeing and relaxing in this beautiful location whilst the younger generation can't find many places better for a lively holiday than Aiya Napa.
10. HOLIDAY CENTRES – 1,463,000
Yes Brits have always loved a holiday camp. There's something about swapping our semi's for chalets that makes us feel completely at home. Whether it's Butlins, Pontins or Center Parcs, nearly 1.5 million of us enjoyed a holiday last year, with Center Parcs the market leader.
9. NORTH WALES - 1,500,000
Wales attracts a whopping 1.5 million holiday makers a year. Wales offers some beautiful beaches. Who needs to go to the Caribbean when there’s the exotic resorts of Rhyl and Prestatyn! Check out Just Reservations fantastic hotel deals at these locations.
8. SOUTH OF FRANCE – 1,850,000
With a cheap short flight taking you to this fantastic summer destination in no time at all it's no wonder over 1,800,000 visited last year. A celebrity favorite without the expense!
7. IRELAND – 2,100,000
The luck of the Irish is working as far as tourism is concerned with over two million of us crossing the Irish sea last year making it number seven in our chart. In Dublin. We’re surrounded by history and beautiful Georgian architecture. And not forgetting those famous Irish bars and the classic Guinness you can only get in Ireland.
6. ITALY – 1,294,000
Italy comes in at number six on our countdown. Full of culture and with some of the best food in the world on offer it's easy to see why Italy draws the british Holiday Makers in such large numbers..
5. GREEK ISLANDS – 2,770,000
Coming in at 5 it’s the Greek Islands. You get so much for your money. Our favorite is Corfu – followed by Crete, then Rhodes. Check out the amazing value for hotels in the Greek Islands - Unbelievable value!
4. BALEARICS - 3,811,000
It's official. Brits simply can't get enough of the Balearics. Whether it's the raves in Ibiza, the waves of Minorca or simply the miles of sand in Majorca, nearly 4 million of us had our holidays here last summer. Majorca's the most popular of the lot - the place is heaving with us! During the summer months, Five Brits arrive there every single minute.
3. THE CANARIES – 4,034,000
The Canary Islands, all 7 of them. Now Lanzarote might be the hottest and Fuerteventura might be where the action is, but it’s Tenerife that wins with us every time.
2. THE COSTAS – 5,877,000
There may well be four Costas, but as with our typical adventurous spirit, there are really only two that count.
The most popular is the Costa del Sol with the most popular part being Toerremolinos. But by far the most popular single destination is in the Costa Blanca – It’s Benidorm. The Big Daddy. Packed with thousands of Brits, making the most of the golden beach.
1. DEVON & CORNWALL- 6,300,000
Last year more than six million of us braved the M5, hours of traffic and the Moto Service Station outside Exeter en route to our Number One favorite destination - Devon and Cornwall. They've got the lot. They're not just about sun, sea and sand - they're about memories. Our own. Of a simpler time, when we went crabbing, fishing in rock pools and buried Auntie Betty up to her neck in sand. And it's all still there. It hasn't changed. No wonder we love it so much.
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