Posts tagged holidays-direct
Late bookings increase according to latest poll
Sep 3rd
Late bookings for summer holidays abroad have seen a sudden surge due to the poor UK weather, according to a poll by a popular airliner.
The online survey asked visitors if UK weather had an impact on their holiday plans for the summer, nearly half the respondents confirming a late overseas holiday would be booked, whilst 23% of people said the bad British weather had impacted on their holiday choices, but would not be booking any holiday breaks until next year.
The remaining respondents said that UK weather had very little impact on their holiday decisions.
Liz Savage, Managing Director of the popular airliner said, “The results of the poll clearly indicate however that a huge number of holidaymakers who have holidayed in the UK this summer are now planning to travel overseas to take advantage of some fantastic late deals and guarantee themselves some sunshine before the grey winter months set in.”
Holidays-Direct recently reported an increase of holidays in Turkey over summer 2009, and bookings to European destinations and tropical holiday resorts also saw a rise due to poor UK weather.
Source: TravelMole
It‚s a Flip flop offence in Spain
Jul 1st
Tourists need to take precautionary measures when driving abroad and research rules of the road before getting comfy in the hire car.
Holidaymakers must ensure they have a correct driving licence to drive abroad, use a reputable company if hiring a car and wear sensible footwear when driving abroad.
Flip flops worn in Spain whilst driving may cause you unnecessary delays if the local police pull you over due to the dangers of it slipping off etc.
Holidays-Direct warn holidaymakers to ensure their safety when travelling abroad and to avoid any unnecessary risks that may arise.
www.holidays-direct.co.uk most popular all inclusive Spanish resorts are; Alicante, Benidorm, Marbella, Torremolinos and Costa del Sol.
Holidays-Direct consumers: Good weather factor important when booking holidays
Jun 10th
The latest survey by Holidays-Direct has revealed which factors holidaymakers consider when booking holidays. Guaranteed good weather is an essential must for many holidaymakers, as well as cost, and reviews.
The Canary Islands are a perennial favourite due to year round sun and good temperatures, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote and Tenerife are the most popular and cater for all type of holidaymaker, whether it‚s a family holiday, a couple‚s holiday or a group holiday.
The top 10 reasons for picking a holiday as reported by www.holidays-direct.co.uk customers are as follows: –
1. Good climate guaranteed sun
2. Customer reviews of hotel /area
3. Cost
4. Things to see / excursions
5. Lively nightlife
6. Good beach
7. Can fly from local airport
8. Good food
9. Easy to get to from airport
10. Child-friendly resort.
All inclusive holidays are often chosen by couples and families, with child friendly resorts being an important factor when considering an all-inclusive over half board and self-catering.