More Brits planning to holiday abroad in 2009

Wednesday January 7th , 2009

The number of people planning holidays abroad is set to increase in 2009, according to a new report.

Research by Travelsupermarket.com found that 1.8 million Brits are planning to travel abroad in 2009, compared to 1.5 million in 2008, which could be good news for people who have property investments abroad.

Some 18 per cent are planning to look for cheaper holiday options in 2009.

The website also named Turkey as one of the most top ten value destinations for Brits to travel to, the only other EU country named in the top ten apart from the UK.

Bob Atkinson, spokesman for Travelsupermarket.com said: "Holidays are seen by many as a necessity rather than luxury, so it’s not surprising that people are still planning to go away."

Recent research by Co-Operative travel found the top holiday destinations for Britons in 2009 include Majorca, Turkey's Lycian Coast and Larnaca in Cyprus.
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