Top Countries in Which to Spend a Luxury Holiday

When thinking about a luxury holiday, the first thing that comes to mind is bliss and peace and a memorable and adventurous time. There are many countries where you can go for a luxury holiday, but there are some that are considered to be the ultimate luxury destinations for holidays. The destination that you choose also depends upon the continent that you want to visit and the kind of culture and experience that you are looking for.

If you want to get a taste of the European culture with a blend of the historical aspect, then you should go to Greece, which has it all - a lot of cultural delights, food and drink that is excellent, picturesque islands with azure waters and white sand. There are many wonderful beaches in Greece, and there are around fourteen hundred islands, the most popular of which are Kos, Rhodes, Crete, Mykonos and Corfu. Other options in Europe are Spain, Italy, France and also Cyprus.

Moving towards Asia, there are many superb destinations, especially in the Far East. Malaysia and Thailand are considered to be the ultimate holiday destinations in the Far East. Malaysia has many great resorts and sun kissed beaches along with gorgeous scenery. The resort at Penang and the island of Langkawi have five star hotels, and along with that these places offer spas, golfing and a lot of adventure. Sipidan Island is considered to be the best diving spot in the world.

Thailand has gained a reputation as one of Asia's best luxury destinations. There are deluxe hotels, coastal resorts that shimmer with the sunlight, and spas - along with unique gourmet restaurants and sophisticated nightlife. During a luxury holiday in Thailand, you can also go golfing, elephant trekking, hill tribe visiting and river rafting.

Africa has countries like Egypt, Mauritius and South Africa, which are great for a luxury holiday. In Egypt, the most famous place is Sharm el Sheikh, which is the ultimate diving destination and has five star hotels located on the coast line. South Africa is an exotic destination with diverse culture, wildlife, parks and various beautiful beaches, twenty one of which are blue flag beaches. You can get a myriad of entertainment opportunities in Sun City, which is considerably South Africa's Vegas. If you want to spoil yourself with luxury and great service, you have to go to Mauritius.

When thinking luxury holidays, one cannot miss Dubai, which is the ultimate luxury holiday destination. It has a lot of entertainment opportunities, and great nightlife with all kinds of food. It is also a shopping heaven for those who believe in retail therapy. It also has the seven star hotel, the Burj El Arab, along with many other five star hotels. Dubai is the place where you can experience both the sea and desert in close proximity to each other.

There are also many other luxury holiday destinations, such as those in the Caribbean, and also in the Indian Ocean. The most famous of these are Maldives, Mexico, Barbados and Antigua.

Top Countries in Which to Spend a Luxury Holiday

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Top Holiday Destinations For British Holiday Makers

8 hours on a plane is a day wasted but nowhere 2 hours away is warm enough or far enough for me to really feel like I'm on holiday. So, where I ask myself is the best holiday destination from London and other parts of UK for us Brits?

Top Holiday Destinations For British Holiday Makers

Top Holiday Destinations For British Holiday Makers

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Top Holiday Destinations For British Holiday Makers

Top Holiday Destinations For British Holiday Makers

The ideal flight time for me is 4-5 hours and looking on the world map, there are a host of warm, luxurious and relaxing destinations within that flying time. Shame, none of the travel companies like Best at Travel, Kuoni, Virgin Holidays, Letsgo2 or Holiday Hypermarket ever consider that. You end up searching these sites for hours with a highly confused state of mind. Having been through this, I decided to post a little research for those facing the same dilemma as me.

So, which are the best Holiday destinations for people flying from the UK?

This listing will help you find your next holiday.

First, where do us Brits go most on holiday? I went through some search records on Google and found the following:

Top Holiday Destinations (by number of travellers from UK every year)

1. Spain holidays Since Spain is the most popular holiday destination for us Brits with over a million searches a month, I've divided Spain into regions to fully calculate its popularity.

Majorca holidays - Majorca or Mallorca is heaven. I've been there myself. With a vibrant nightlife and amazing scenic views and beaches, this largest of all Spanish island tops Spanish holiday charts with over 300,000 monthly searches for Majorca alone. If you're looking for a Party place or an opportunity to be in the quiet surrounded by nature, Majorca is your best bet. Tenerife holidays - Tenerife is the largest of the 7 canary Islands in the Atlantic ocean. Just off the coast of Morocco, Africa, this Spanish territory commands the status of one of the most popular tourist destinations around the world. As they say, the place where spring never ends, Tenerife is the highest point of Spain with its Mount Teide volcano. The temperature averages 20 degrees celcius throughout the year and is considered to be the best in the world by many. 320,000 searches online every month. Gran Canaria holidays - Also one of the seven canary islands, the Gran Canaria is the second largest and second most populated after Tenerife. Volcanic in nature, The Gran Canaria offers a unique natural experience, with fissure vents, different soil and vegetation. The Gran Canaria is famous for its family holidays and is full of well appointed resorts. 180,000 monthly searches. Ibiza holidays - Ibiza is a beautiful little Spanish island located in the Mediterranean sea that has become hugely popular as a holiday top spot in the last 35 years. What makes Ibiza special is the extended coast line of sandy beaches, a chilled out way of life and seclusion. As all Spanish holidays, Ibiza town will offer you a buzzing nightlife and for those looking for peace and quiet, there are plenty of resorts surrounded by nature and tranquility. 135,000 searches per month. Other notable Spanish holiday destinations - With a 100,000 British people searching for holiday packages in Benidorm, this is the 5th most popular Spanish holiday destination followed by Costa del Sol at 60,000 searches and Lanzarote (another beautiful canary island) with 55,000 searches. RecomMended - Spain holidays

If you haven't yet experienced a Spanish holiday, you haven't yet been on your best holiday. Majorca alone gets 2.5 million British holiday makers a year and 2008 was a record high.

2. Cyprus holidays - Cyprus is the number 2 holiday destination for us Brits. On average, 400,000 of us search for Cyprus holidays online every month. Yes! Every Month! No wonder I've been to Cyprus twice myself. In Cyprus, most popular spots are Limassol and Paphos - Paphos is full of ancient sites as old as 4th century BC, lies in the southwest of Cyprus and is a world heriTAGe site by UNESCO. Limassol is the capital of southern Cyprus and is a popular shopping destination.

3. Turkey holidays - With just under 400,000 searches on Google alone, Turkey is the third most visited holiday destination for British holiday makers. The ex-Ottoman empire with a taste of Asia within Europe, Turkey is a top holiday destination where you'll find Snow-capped mountains and sunny beaches at a few hours' distance. Istanbul, the largest city is where we flock most to, to live the Sultan size life for a few relaxing days.

4. Greece holidays - Close on the heels of Turkey, Greece holidays are very popular amonst British people. With just under 400,000 searches online a month, we love Greece, especially the Island of Crete. Crete, as legend goes, was where the Greek God Zeus was born and is the present resting place of Greek Gods. The southern-most of all Greek islands, Crete is the meeting point of Africa, Asia and Europe. If you're looking for a busy, choc-a-block resort holiday, Greece is the place for you, where not UK holiday makers, but tourists from all over the world flck in great numbers.

5. Egypt holidays - Enter Africa - Egypt is our 5th most visited holiday destination and top-most in Africa. With 320,000 searches every month, we Brits get-away to Egypt often during the winter. The gorgeous clear waters of river Nile, 5000%2B years of history, tourist attractions like the pyramids and cities like the Sharm El Sheikh (the city of Peace) surrounded by the Red sea and Mount Sinai are top reasons for Egypt being a top holiday destination. I've been to Egypt twice and I'm in love with that place. People are friendly and forthcoming.

6. America Holidays

Las Vegas holidays - I would have imagined America to be much higher up in the list of our top holiday destinations, but the long plane journeys and shorTAGe of natural beauty are two major reasons why most people visit the United States for its advanceMents, not untouched natural places. Las Vegas leads as one of USA's top holiday destinations. The city most popular for its casinos, gambling and high lifestyle attracts us Brits in large numbers every year. New York city breaks -The world's capital city as its popularly known is the centre of all action. The list of tourist attractions is longer than London's and if you're expecting to get away, beware, you're getting back into the mad rush. New York is a great weekend or short stay holiday destination if haven't seen the Statue of Liberty or Madison Square Gardens. Florida holidays - The sunshine state of the US - Fun doesn't end any time of the year in Florida. With 3 of the world's best amusement parks - Disneyland, Seaworld and Universal, Florida is also the world's amusement capital. Great place for family holidays.

7. Italy holidays - With 240,000 searches a month, Italy comes at number 6. Italy is made of two islands - Sicily and Sardinia. The mainland region of Italy is where holiday makers go in search of Roman empire history, leaning tower of Pisa, the Colosseums and Rome. Sicily is the largest Mediterranean island. Sardinia or Sardegna is a top holiday destination, famous for its natural beauty and beaches.

8. Caribbean Holidays - Caribbean Islands stand out as holiday destinations for the Americans (because of the proximity and short flights), but Europeans are not far behind. At a combined 200,000 searches per month from UK, The Caribbean is a Fast growing holiday destination amongst us. The Caribbean refers to the Caribbean sea, islands in that sea and nearby coastal areas. Top holiday destinations within the Caribbean are Antigua holidays, St Lucia holidays, Jamaica holidays, Cuba holidays and Barbados holidays. Lying between North and South America, the Caribbean is famous for its holidays - from Golfing to sky-diving, fine dining to clubbing, there's nothing the Caribbean doesn't offer. That, at a time when Britain is freezing! No wonder, with recent media coverage, Caribbean holidays are busier than ever before.

9. Malta holidays - Coming back to Europe, Malta is a gorgeous island with an English connection. After gaining independence from United Kingdom in 1964, Malta developed itself as a top holiday destination. With English spoken widely, British people face no language barriers and holidays are even more fun. This Mediterranean island country offers some unique features like Fishing villages, and a combination of Byzantine, Arab, Phoenician and St John Knights' culture, architecture and cuisine. 160,000 monthly searches.

10. Dubai holidays - The world's highest man made structure, world's first under water restaurant, world's first palm housing, world's longest shopping mall, world's first indoor ski system and world's highest tennis court are just the tip of the iceberg. Dubai - The city of the world's firsts opened its doors to the new world and we all visited in large number. Today, Dubai is the top holiday destination in the Middle East. With 150,000 searching for Dubai holidays every month, Dubai stands out amongst the 7 Emirates in UAE. With desert, beaches and mountains to offer, sunny holidays don;t get much better.

11. Maldives holidays - The paradise islands, as the 1 thousand two hundred fascinating Maldives islands are affectionately called, offer crystal clear waters and desert sands in the middle of Indian ocean. With 80 self sufficient islands cum resorts, you're never short of natural beauty, peace and tranquility. The top "get away from it all" holiday destination Maldives won't disappoint you. 120,000 curious British holiday makers search Maldives holidays every month.

12. Goa holidays - Further East, Goa is an English holiday maker's favourite Indian holiday destination. With Churches and Temples co-existing in this city they call "Tropical Paradise", you'll find miles of beautiful palm tree beaches and acres of windy paddy fields. Adding to its charm are old fortresses, wide roads and motor cycle hires. The Portuguese were defeated off Goa in 1961 by the Indian army and since then, Goa has grown into the most popular holiday destination within India. With an offshore casino, saturday markets by resident British people and a rock music culture, Goa will give you unforgettable memories. Or you might end up in Goa longer than you planned, like many others. 100,000 searches.

13. Thailand holidays - Further east from India, welcome to Thailand. Best time to visit is between June and October. The capital city of Thailand - Bangkok boats of some of the world's top 5 star hotels and is famous for its hospitality. Visit Thailand for a crash course in culture diversity and hospitality.100,000 searches.

14. Australia holidays - Melbourne is 22 hours and 30 minutes away from London. You better not plan a weekend break to Australia. A gorgeous country that holiday makers love, Australia is number 20 in this list only for its distance from the UK. Australia has everything from coral beaches, skyscrapers, nightlife, peace and tranquility, great standards of life, extreme sports - you name it. A great place for a long holiday, I rate Australia as one of my top holiday destinations and a must visit. Make sure you take out at least a couple of weeks to enjoy Australia fully.

15. Mauritius holidays - They say the beauty of Mauritius is its people. With clear waters, white sandy beaches and year-round holiday making, Mauritius is Asia's Spain. Tourists from India, China, Japan and other far east countries keep Mauritius abuzz the year round with traditional dances, customs and delicious seaFood. Being close to mainland Africa, in the summer, Mauritius can be very hot and humid, and therefore the best time to visit is July to September (their winter). With British and French history, you won't face many language problems in this Indian ocean holiday destination. 70,000 searches.

16. Bali - The tiny yet perfect Indonesian island of Bali is the center of all action and one of Indonesia's top holiday destinations. Visit Bali for white sand beaches, awe-aspiring cliffs, nightlife and to submerge into the truly multicultural environment. 35,000 monthly searches for Bali holidays.

17. South Africa holidays - When you mention any part of Africa for holidays, wildlife plays an important role and South Africa is no different. South Africa is UK's top holiday destination in Africa for the British colonial connection. Amongst others, Port Elizabeth, Cape Town and Durban offer the best natural views and beaches. 30,000 monthly searches.

18. Hong Kong holidays - A few years ago, Hong Kong was a British territory. Now a part of China, Hong Kong is the most happening place in the far east. This majorly Buddhist city is a remarkable example of success of Capitalism and offers towering hotels, world's most modern luxuries and one of the most popular holiday destination within Hong Kong is Kowloon. For some peace, you can travel to the Sai Kung peninsula. 27,000 monthly searches.

Still not sure where to go? If you don't mind where you go, and you're more focused on the kind of holiday, you may end up saving substantial sums of money. My best bet while booking a holiday is calling one of my favourite agencies - Best at Travel or Directline Holidays and just chatting to an advisor regarding what's cheap this season. I've always found Best at Travel and Directline saving me money.

Try looking for Cruises, Luxury Holidays, Spa holidays, Safaris or Honeymoons. This will help you check packages and make your decision-making easier.

Still not clear, or have a question, post it as a comment below. Either me of one of te readers will help you out. Happy Holidays.

Top Holiday Destinations For British Holiday Makers

Mykonos - The Top Hot Destination For Your Greece Holiday

Have you ever thought of place to visit before deciding or planning for your Greece vacations? You always need to be sure which Island in Greece might be suitable to make your Greece luxury vacations memorable. Greece is always known for beautiful landscapes and planning Greece holiday has not always been easy. With so much choice of islands which attracts you in all aspects do make you a bit confused to make a decision on your holidays in Greece.

Hellasclub.de is one web source that provides you details that helps you to decide the best destination for you to enjoy your Greece luxury vacations. One such island in Greece we are talking here about is, Mykonos which is part of Cyclades that will definitely be suitable for your next Greece vacations. This island has been a hot tourism sport for holidays in Greece for worldwide tourists. Although Mykonos is one of the smallest islands in Cyclades group, it is definitely the ultimate treasure of beauty, old history, and cosmopolitan environMent combined with an enjoyable nightlife to make your Greece luxury vacations years to remember.

When you plan your Greece holiday to Mykonos one thing is to be sure is, you will enjoy fine dining, beautiful beaches, dazzling sunset and a wild night life. Often on your Greece luxury holidays you want to club around in Party mood and this gets fulfilled with number of night clubs in line for you in Mykonos. Whenever, you plan your holidays in Greece do talk to your tour operator with details on Greece packages. Some of the Greece packages might include your free visit to night clubs in hotels which might save you some money.

Every year Mykonos is visited by thousands of tourists from around the world. Many celebrities have chosen this island a regular spot for their Greece luxury holidays. Mykonos' beaches are famous all around the world, offering all sorts of entertainMent. Some of the beaches one can find while holidays in Greece are Kalafatis, Ftelia, Houlakia, Agios Stefanos, Ano Mera, Ornos, Psarou, Tourlos and Megali Ammos. On your holidays in Greece you never feel short of hotels to stay. There are hotels for all ranges to make your stay on your Greece vacations comfortable and affordable.

For your Greece luxury holidays when you want a quiet atmosphere, you can book separate villas adjacent to quite beaches. Also you can book charter flights which are available in summer period to make your Greece luxury vacations more comfortable when you wish to move to other surrounding small island around Mykonos. You can even opt for Greece packages for your Greece luxury vacations which will include all the self accommodations and ferrying you around to small islands.

On the economical side, you can plan your Greece holiday with information available in plentiful on websites and book discount flights. That might save you plenty to let you spend that saving amount on your Greece vacations. There are many hotels of all ranges you can book directly which you can exclude from your Greece packages.

When in Mykonos on your holidays in Greece you can opt for rent a bike as well which can be economical for you to move around the island. Besides, you can rent a car as well for more comfortable Greece luxury holidays. There are various resorts and hotels namely, Palladium, San Marco, Cavo TAGoo and many others.

Chora is the island capital town which has narrow whitewashed streets with white cubicle houses. While on your holidays in Greece you can hire a bike and move around the narrow streets to take a glimpse of local lifeline which can be in your memory for a long time. When we look for beautiful beaches in Mykonos, you can plan your Greece holiday in North coast which is less developed but very beautiful with less crowd and quite place for your Greece luxury vacations.

So the next time when you plan your Greece vacations, Mykonos is certainly the place for your perfect Greece holiday. Either you plan your Greece holiday with your family or fiancé', it's the must visit place to make your Greece vacations more enjoyable, enchanting and will make you remember for years to come.

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