On the Beach Reveals who's Going Where this Summer

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On the Beach Reveals who's Going Where this

Summer

PR Newswire

MANCHESTER, England, July 11, 2012

MANCHESTER, England

,

July 11, 2012

/PRNewswire/ --

Bristolians' head to Spain while Mancunians jet off to Portugal

Booking data from On the Beach, the UK's leading online travel agent reveals

the favourite holiday destinations for Brits across the country this summer, with

the Spanish Islands proving the most popular this year.

As the pound reaches a four year high against the Euro, coupled with the fact

that there are plenty of bargain holidays still available; regional airports are

swarming with holidaymakers' eager to jet off to hot spots around

Europe

.

Research from On the Beach shows that Bristolians' and Brummies' are

heading to the Canary Islands this summer, accounting for 20% of bookings to

the sun kissed islands. The Canaries are proving ever popular in 2012, with a

significant increase in all-inclusive breaks to Tenerife and self-catering

Fuerteventura trips.

Holidaymakers from

Wales

favour the stunning coastlines and much-loved

beaches that a trip to

Turkey

has to offer this summer. It is no surprise that

holidays to Bodrum and Dalaman have witnessed an increase in bookings this

year, with a plethora of restaurants to suit all tastes, coupled with stretches of

long golden beaches and turquoise blue sea.

Party people from the

Midlands

are enjoying a livelier summer, hitting the bars

and clubs on trips to Ibiza, the clubbing capital of

Europe

. Booking data from On

the Beach shows a massive 32% of its holidaymakers departing from East

Midlands Airport are jetting off to enjoy a holiday in the Balearic Islands.

Those in the North West cities of

Manchester

and

Liverpool

are taking

advantage of the cheap holidays in the Algarve this year, choosing the ever-

popular resorts on the Portuguese coast.

Holidaymakers flying from

London

and the South East are choosing holidays in

Greece

and its breathtaking islands this summer. Businessmen and women

earning the big bucks in the City, are splashing out on luxury all-inclusive

retreats in Santorini, whereas up and coming interns are heading to the popular

clubbing and beauty spot of Zante.

The research also shows that the popular Spanish Costas' have won the hearts

of the Scots this summer, with many booking cheap holidays to the Costa del

Sol to enjoy some much-needed sun.

Alistair Daly, Marketing Director at On the Beach comments; "It's interesting to

witness the clear correlation between a city and its favoured holiday

destination. With

Britain

experiencing another wash out summer, it's no

surprise to see people all over the country escaping the British weather and

heading to sunnier climes."

About On the Beach

Founded in 1995, On the Beach is one of the UK's leading online travel agencies

carrying over 500,000 passengers every year (ABTA K0813). On the Beach

provides value for money flights and hotels in the world's most popular beach

holiday destinations. On the Beach provides consumers with a huge selection of

travel products, from 50 million available seats, more than 30,000 hotels

around the world, insurance and in-resort transfer partners. Customers can

book online at http://www.onthebeach.co.uk or by calling the UK call centre on

0870-606-07-08.

As the expert provider of DIY beach holidays to the UK market, On the Beach is

so confident of its industry leading position, it offers a market leading price

match guarantee for its customers. On the Beach will refund the difference if a

lower price is found for the same product on any UK website*.

*Offer applies to exact product match