Yet another report has been published to tell us that we would be better off money wise holidaying in Bulgaria then in Brighton!  Other hotspots such as Cyprus and Turkey work out cheaper then Brighton for a family of four.

The report is compiled by Tesco Travel Money.  Whilst we have not checked this, they claim that a week in Sofia would cost around £1,250; the cost in Brighton would be over £2,000.  Turkey, Cyprus, Budapest and Warsaw were also cheaper then Brighton.

We would welcome feedback from our community.

The time is about right for travelling to the Caribbean; winter is over, the kids have gone back to school and the rainy season has yet to come, warm days and empty beaches. Perfect!  No So!  With confidence returning in the travel trade, it seems that does not apply to the Caribbean.  Bookings to Jamaica have dropped sharply not only for the recession but also because of the gun battles reported in the news recently (2010). 

This has had an impact on the entire area as people cannot differentiate islands and the Caribbean.   As well as the Americans staying away, reports from Barbados, a firm British favourite, suggest empty resorts as well. 

Does this mean bargains?  Of course!   

The most exciting place to visit in USA for holidays has to be Florida. It is well known by the name ‘sunshine state’, as it has sun shining over it all round the year. Florida is considered a very good place for cheap holidays and occasional trips, be it trip with children, honeymoon or just a friends holidays. It is very popular for its sub-tropical climate and beautiful beaches.

Here are a few places you must see in Florida:

The very first place you must visit is Tampa. The Busch Gardens attraction here is a theme park based on African themes. It features amusing and beautiful water rides, fountains and nice scenic views. The feel that remains after a thrilling visit to the Busch Gardens is an exciting experience with loads of memories. The family rides and animal exhibits are a complete treat.

In case you are looking forward to some more destinations where there is a presence of animals. You must come to Lowry Park zoo. Here you can catch a glance of almost 2,000 animals.

The Florida Aquarium is a fresh and nice way to see the fascinating world of water. This aquarium has as many as ten thousand sea plants on display and you can even have a dive with the dolphins and sharks too.

Not forgetting the beaches in Florida, they are so well maintained and the north beach has loads of tourists hovering by it. It is one of the best swimming areas, a day is worth spending at the beach sunbathing and relaxing.

Orlando with its numerous theme parks and attractions is too big to do justice without an article of its own, so keep an eye out for that one soon.

Planning a holiday to Munich? If yes, then it would be advisable to learn more about the place before going there for a holiday. To begin with, Munich is the third largest city in Germany. The architecture of Munich is a blend of old and traditional designs. Nymphenburg and Oberschleiheim are two of the royal palaces placed in the city. Parts of the palaces are now used as museums today.

Places to visit in Munich

There are many places that you can visit in Munich. If you love theatrical performances, then you should not miss the theatre, opera and music of Munich. You can witness many classical and modern plays at Residenztheater in Munich.

You can go for a tour through the museums, galleries and memorials of Munich. One of the world’s largest technical museums, Deutsches Museum is in Munich. There is a BMW museum which is a must visit place if you are a car lover.

If you want to relax, then you can visit the parks and gardens in Munich where you can go for a walk. One of the biggest zoo’s in the world is in Munich. Animals move around in their natural habitat. There are markets and shopping centers from where you can buy some things for friends and family back home.

Munich is a city that you can visit any time of the year. There are a lot of things you can do in Munich. Hence, the next time you plan a holiday, consider planning a holiday to Munich. A holiday in Munich will surely add to your list of favourite memories.

Italy, one of the most popular tourist destinations, is all set to attract tourists via its enticing city of Naples. Tourists visiting Naples for their holidays can now enjoy Italy’s rich culture even more in the city.

Naples, which is already well known for its art, culture and music, has entered into an agreement with the Chinese city of Wenzhau. The southern Italian city hopes to boost its tourism sector with the deal with Wenzhau in the Zhejiang district. The deal is expected to boost the tourism industry in both these areas.

According to China Hospitality News reports, it is also expected that this particular move will improve the relationships between the two countries and will also benefit the tourists staying in Hotel Napoli.

March 2009 marked the existence of Naples and Wenzhau as twinned cities. However, the major aim of this move remains the same, which is to improve their tourism industries. It also aims to encourage the establishment of tourism based programmes and involve students of relevant majors in the exchange programmes. They also hope to encourage the privately owned institutions to invest in the various tourism projects.

Naples is the third most populated city in the Italian country and the largest in the southern region of the Mediterranean country.

Before winter fully embraces everyone, tourists are expected to visit beautiful beaches these winter holidays. Recent reports have suggested an increase in the number of tourists visiting Cyprus. The increase has been particularly witnessed with respect to North Cyprus. It is one of the immensely popular holiday destinations well known for its winter sun.

Various tourism officials have urged the tourists to book the tickets well in advance to avoid any disappointment. Many companies are also providing Euro-free trips to entice the customers. Experts suggest that North Cyprus is certainly one of the popular tourist spots among UK tourists at this time. It is also a viable winter destination.

It is well known for its historic landmarks, coupled with beautiful sandy beaches. Moreover, it is ideal for winter because Northern Cyprus offers an average 300 days of uninterrupted sunshine. Kyrenia and Famagusta are some of the most popular resorts in Cyprus.

It is the third largest island in the Mediterranean Sea. Cyprus is already famous for its historical museums and galleries. Tombs of the kings and Archbishop’s Palace are some of the popular historical sites.

Tourists should hurry up with the booking process to avoid missing out on an exciting opportunity.

According to several estimates provided by The Travel Association, ABTA, about 3 million British people are said to be travelling abroad during the Christmas season from 17th December to 3rd January. Following the heavy snow that Europe has experienced, the ski season is said to have started early this year.

Over the coming weeks, Geneva is expected to be one of the many famous gateways that will be luring winter sports enthusiasts. Other cities like New York, Paris, Dublin and Amsterdam are also among the popular places to travel to during the festive season.

However, the ABTA did reveal that a majority of people are being motivated by the winter sun. This has led to hotspots like the Caribbean, Egypt and Tenerife to become the top-most holiday destinations this Christmas. Chief executive of ABTA, Mark Tanzer said that holidays, particularly during this time of the year, can offer people happy lifelong memories. It also gives people the chance to spend quality time with friends and family.

He added that even as passengers booked to fly with British Airways are relieved that they can enjoy their long planned holidays, the Association feels sympathetic to those affected by Globespan collapsing. Over the Christmas period, it is estimated that the busiest UK gateway will be Heathrow Airport with about 1.5 million people who will be using the hub.

Nowadays, a massive number of tourists are booking holiday packages for Egypt. This has ultimately helped in boosting the figures of the tourism industry in the Middle East country, according to the Egypt’s tourism minister, Zoheir Garranah.

He also explained that Egypt was one of the first countries to take action, once the economic downturn emerged.

He further stated that this is shown because they have been offering lower packages with the tour operators. In addition to this, they also started marketing campaigns to promote tourism in Egypt. They will work harder to maintain their market share in future too.

The tourism minister, Zoheir Garranah, also said that more tourists from Britain were booking flights to Egypt and the growth is 20% up on last year. He also said that they are expecting further growth in the coming year. This is because of the uphill trend of holidaying in the non-euro countries. This is one of the main reasons why Turkey’s tourism market is also growing every day.

The American Express Global Foreign Exchange Services Currency Index stated current figures which revealed that there is a 60% increase in demand for Egyptian currency, if compared to the last year. The company also said that, they are expecting that Egypt will be a hotspot for the next year at least.

The economic crisis over the last year caused a dent to the travel plans of several tourists. This is the reason why several countries adopted new schemes to entice the customers.

Thailand, the South East Asian country, is well-known for offering tourists good value for their invested money. According to the Tourist Authority of Thailand (TAT), Thailand will help such tourists who are looking for an affordable holiday.

Thailand’s tourism board had thus launched two campaigns namely Amazing Thailand and Amazing Value to lure the tourists. According to the tourism board, these two campaigns resulted in a 46 percent increase in the tourist bookings during the autumn holidays. Chris Lee, marketing advisor for Thailand’s Tourism Board, feels that Thailand has always proved to be an affordable destination to the visitors. They wish to highlight this feature via the tourist campaign. Chris Lee cited the example of the low prices of the beer and meals to support his statement.

Moreover, tourists can also experience the local Thailand culture along with the beaches and exotic food at cheaper rates. Mr. Lee said that Thailand is now expecting around 75,000 tourists from the UK. It has now become a mainstream destination. Thailand is indeed a viable choice for holidaymakers looking for a credit crunch holiday.

The Cyprus Tourism Organisation has asked for a review of its approximate £10 million media and advertising accounts all over Europe. The advertising for the organisation, which is currently being handled by Team Saatchi, has its media buying and planning managed by a Cyprus based firm, Epistle.

The regions that are included in the review consist of the UK, where the Cyprus tourist board spends around £3 million, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Greece, Germany, Finland and the UAE, Lebanon and Bahrain. Prior to the appointment of Epistle, the organisation’s representative in the UK was OMD.

Last year, the account for the pitch went up and OMD refused to re-pitch. Since, then Carat has also handled the media buying for the organisation on a one-off TV project. Team Saatchi, who has worked on the organisation’s account for the last three years, recently launched a TV campaign.

The TV campaign features a series of holiday vignettes which displays a woman walking along the shore, a family gathering to have an alfresco dinner and a few people cycling through the woods. A heart appears at the end of every vignette. The Cyprus Tourism Organisation has the position of a semi-governmental organisation and is the official organisation for tourism in the South of Cyprus.