Holiday Trends - Summer 2014

What inspires people to travel to different places? It could be that they like an adventure, it could be that they are looking to relax and want to visit somewhere that has lots of beaches and sun, or it could be they just want some family fun. Below is our complete guide to hottest holiday destinations this summer and things to do while you are there.

We start this guide by selecting the top 3 destinations for people in search of an adventure:

Thailand

“Land of Smiles” is labelled as the slogan of Thailand and pleasantly it’s very accurate, as it defines the Thai people and the open-hearted nature of their homeland. When visiting Thailand you can choose from a host of outdoor adventures from jungle trekking, elephant riding and exploring the ancient caves to sea kayaking, snorkelling and waterfall abseiling.

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Costa Rica

Located between Nicaragua and Panamá on the Central American strip, Costa Rica is a small, democratic country, recognised for its natural environment as it is one of the most biologically diverse countries on the planet. Explore Costa Rica’s volcanoes, wildlife, rainforests and beaches. This adventure offers a outings sure to get your adrenaline pumping.

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Brazil 

The host country of the World Cup 2014 and the Olympic Games 2016, all eyes are on Brazil at the moment. With its amazing beaches, vast array of wildlife, historical towns and Amazon rainforests there are fewer places in the world that would give Brazil a hard time competing for one of the best holiday destinations of summer 2014.

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Secondly we look at destinations that provide the best beaches

Fiji

Fiji is famous for its absolutely stunning beaches, the white sands, clear waters and beaming sunshine are what attract so many people to the island nation every year. If you love and appreciate beaches, you will not be disappointed by Fiji.

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Dominican Republic

Surrounded by nearly 250 miles of coastline on the north, east and south, the Dominican Republic is home to some of the most tranquil beaches in the world. One of the Dominican Republic’s most famous beaches, the Samaná Peninsula is one of the best places in the world for whale-watching.

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Dubai

Nowhere is quite as interesting as Dubai. In the space of hardly four decades, the city has transformed itself from a modest Arabian trading town into one of the planet’s most talked-about destinations. Please note a lot of the beaches in Dubai are not cheap but you will get the best spots on the beaches, free facilities and the entry price includes food and drink vouchers to spend during the day.   

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Finally we end this guide by choosing the top locations for family fun

Florida

There is no better place on the planet for family entertainment, known as “The Sunshine State” Florida is best known for the theme parks which include, Universal Studios, Disney Land and Sea World. However some of the best attractions are best kept secrets for example, the everglades, South Beach and the Florida Keys.

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Mexico

Just an hour’s drive from Cancun this is an attraction like no other, visitors arrive at Xcaret to absorb the impressive history, relax on the beaches, float down one of two underground rivers, swim with dolphins or walk through jungle covered landscapes. There is also a huge theme park and scuba diving.

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South Africa

From watching the most savage of beasts at the numerous National Parks in South Africa to sampling the subtle bouquet of Shiraz wine, the experiences available in South Africa are as great as the country’s never-ending landscape. The list of things to see in South Africa are endless, including Pilanesberg Game Reserve, Table Mountain National Park and the Kruger National Park.

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So the next time you are searching for cheap holidays in the sun, make sure that you keep the above places in mind. You wouldn’t want to be missing out now, would you?