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| Holidays are 'essential' |
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The economic climate may be less than rosy; however, a majority of consumers still consider holidays in Spain and other foreign destinations as essential, one organisation has claimed.
Dermot Blastland, managing director of TUI Travel UK, suggested that despite the credit crunch, Britons were unwilling to sacrifice their hard-earned holidays, with many consumers vowing to continue travelling abroad
"Over half of our customers agree that even if they had to cut back on spending, their main holiday abroad would be the last thing they would give up," he explained..
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| Online booking growth for holidays |
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The majority of people in the UK book their holidays online, it has been found.
According to figures compiled by the Association of British Travel Agents (Abta), 57 per cent of Britons booked their last trip abroad via the internet..
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| Increase in holidaymakers visiting Marbella |
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The number people enjoying holidays in Spain is on the increase, it has been revealed.
According to fugues from the Andalucian local government, the number of people holidaying in Marbella has increased by 8..
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| 'Top tips' for family holidays in Spain |
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Travelling with children is never easy; however, parents can make their holidays in Spain as relaxing as possible by following a series of 'top tips' compiled by the Rough Guide group.
According to the Rough Guide to Travel with Babies and Young Children, parents can improve their holiday experience by packing clothing that is light and easy to wash and by ensuring that bulky items such as dolls and teddy bears are left at home..
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| Travel insurance is 'vital' |
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Taking out a travel insurance policy before going abroad is "vital", it has been claimed.
John Boyles, account manager at Endsleigh Insurance, said holidaymakers would be foolish to try and save money by cutting back on insurance..
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| Traditional family holidays 'revived' by credit crunch |
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Traditional family holidays in Spain and other popular destinations have been "revived" by the recent credit crunch, according to a new study.
Research carried out by Abbey revealed that the current economic climate has encouraged people to take holidays with their parents and extended family members in order to save money..
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| Travelling without insurance 'is crazy' |
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Taking a holiday without travel insurance is "crazy", one organisation has claimed.
John Boyles, account manager at Endsleigh Insurance, warned that those taking holidays in Spain and other destinations could be putting themselves at risk by travelling without insurance..
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| Holidaymakers told to 'save money and book early' |
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British consumers have been told to save money by booking their 2009 holidays in Spain early.
The Telegraph reported last week that those who plan their holidays early often get the best deals and added extras such as free child places and car hire..
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| Travellers 'not deterred' by credit crunch |
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The number of people choosing to enjoy holidays in Spain and other popular destinations has not been impacted by the credit crunch, according to one travel expert.
Lonely Planet author David Else said that people were downgrading their holidays, as opposed to cancelling them altogether..
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| Britons enjoy winter holidays in Spain |
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Southern Spain is one of the most popular winter sun destinations for British holidaymakers, a new study has found.
Research carried out by Abbey revealed that 15 million Britons are planning to travel abroad over the coming months, with 41 per cent of people planning to visit the southern Spain and the Canary Islands..
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Fashion icon Kate Moss has been treated to an expensive Spanish holiday by millionaire businessman Sir Phillip Green, it has been reported.