A Southampton travel agency branch has revealed the top 10 most booked holiday destinations so far in 2024.
January is typically the most popular month to book a holiday and Barrhead Travel says it is predicting that this month will be one of their busiest on record as customers take advantage of early booking discounts and deals.
Plenty of European destinations have already emerged in the top 10 for travel trends, as the likes of Alicante, Lanzarote and Tenerife are among the most booked.
People are also heading further afield, as Barbados, Dubai, Canada and Turkey also feature in the most booked section.
For those interested as to where people are jetting off to in 2024, here are the top 10 most booked destinations so far.
What are the top 10 most booked holiday spots for 2024 so far?
The top 10 most booked holiday destinations for 2024 so far according to Barrhead Travel Southampton are as follows:
- Tenerife
- Barbados
- Mallorca
- Lanzarote
- Alicante
- Dubai
- Mediterranean cruising from Southampton
- Barcelona
- Canada
- Turkey
Cruises from Southampton to Mediterranean locations were among the top 10 most booked, beating out big spots such as Barcelona.
Jacqueline Dobson, President of Barrhead Travel, said: “This time of year remains the most popular time to book a holiday. Cold weather, dark nights, and the festivities behind us, it’s clear that many people want something to look forward to.
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“There has been a gradual trend of customers booking earlier – both to take advantage of early booking deals and discounts as well as to secure availability for their preferred date and destination.
"Getting the best value-for-money is top priority for people and we’re seeing a move towards all-inclusive breaks as well as cruising and escorted touring which have so much included in the price.
“We know how important holidays are to people, and we are seeing demand for multigenerational holidays continue to rise as people go away as part of a large family group to make the most of spending time together."
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