These
long-haul destinations have constant appeal but one destination
reigns supreme over all others, for the second year running, and that
is the magical islands of the Maldives.
The
Maldives is currently Kuoni's top-selling destination for 2013. It
not only tops the list of the Top 10 Destinations this year, but is
also No. 1 in the Top 10 Honeymoons 2013 (as it was in 2012), and No.
2 for Top Holidays
for Singles.
The
appeal of Maldives holidays is clear: the warm Indian Ocean is home
to some 1,200 idyllic islands that offer the ultimate island
hideaway.
Overall,
the ten top selling destinations for 2013 are the Maldives, Thailand,
Sri Lanka, the USA, UAE, Mauritius, Malaysia, Barbados, Singapore and
St Lucia.
Many
destinations have stayed the same in the annual trends report,
reflecting the constant appeal of the exotic countries and vibrant
cultures of the Far East, the Indian Ocean and Caribbean that absorb
many of these 2013 slots.
The
fact that Thailand occupies the no. 2 slot in the Top 10 Destinations
is no surprise. Thailand holidays offer something for everyone, from
captivating cities such as Bangkok with its floating markets to small
island hideaways to languish in, overlaid with a friendly, open
culture.
The
USA - in no. 4 position - offers a vast range of disparate
experiences within its borders from adventures in Alaska, to
breathtaking road trips, flexible adventures, world-class hotels,
iconic cities, sumptuous spas, value home stays,motor
home experiences, fabulous dining, vineyard
experiences and more.
Caribbean
holidays take up two slots in the Top 10: Barbados holidays are in
8th place while St Lucia is in 10th. With a minimum 80 plus degrees
each day and little rainfall for most of the year, it's no wonder
that British holidaymakers flock to the tropical paradise that is the
Caribbean.
The
Report predicts that Vietnam holidays will rise in popularity and,
although outside the Top 10 Holiday Destinations chart this year, a
greater choice of flights and some exciting new beach options will
help the country reach its potential as a holiday destination.
These
are just some of the top-line results from Kuoni's annual Travel
Trends Report 2013. The Report also tracks the changing preferences
of the holiday-going public, for weddings, honeymoons, family breaks,
top tours, solo travelers and also by emotional need, be it for
families or socialising with friends.
Additionally,
The Report shares the inside track on emerging trends, including
social media, the re-definition of luxury, downgrading and the
increasing popularity of All
Inclusives,
the thirst for experiences, girlfriend power, responsible travel and
the increased demand for higher levels of service.
