With the school half term on the horizon at the end of the month and Halloween falling during the same week this year, many Brits are preparing for a busy end to October. So much so that people are looking for a little getaway with the kids.
Research from Booking.com has revealed the top 10 searched-for destinations by Brits this October half term. The list includes a mix of UK and European cities as well as a few destinations further across the map.
When it comes to trending destinations, Morocco tops the list. In particular, Marrakech (124 percent) and Agadir (101 percent) saw a substantial year-on-year increase.
However classic British cities are also rising the ranks this year, with York (44 percent) and Liverpool (31 percent) also seeing a dramatic yearly increase.
Looking at searches, London comes out on top, suggesting many parents are opting for a historic and vibrant staycation away with the kids.
Meanwhile, Dubai falls in second place, for those mourning the summer just gone and searching for some winter sun.
Perhaps more surprisingly, it seems Brits are seeking pleasure at the beach in Blackpool this half term, with the seaside resort coming in at third.
The top 10 searched-for destinations by Brits this October half term:
1. London
2. Dubai
3. Blackpool
4. Paris
5. Edinburgh
6. Marrakech
7. Barcelona
8. York
9. Istanbul
10. Manchester
Booking.com have also revealed the top destinations that have had the biggest year-on-year increases in searches.
The biggest year-on-year increases:
- Marrakech – 124 percent
- Agadir – 101 percent
- Alicante – 86 percent
- Malaga – 50 percent
- York – 44 percent
- Whitby – 42 percent
- Liverpool – 31 percent
- Bath – 30 percent
It comes as research found Brits are keen to tick off their travel bucket list with those in the UK desperate to see Niagara Falls. Research conducted by travel experts at Dubai Tours & Tickets, revealed the most popular bucket list landmarks for Brits and the astonishing cost of ticking off the destinations.
The three waterfalls, spanning across the border of Canada’s Ontario and the state of New York, are over 12,000 years old and attract more than 12 million annual visitors.
The popular attraction is searched for around 160,661 times per month, 1,087 percent more than the average destination on this list (13,535 searches per month).
The falls are free to visit, though the sightseeing tours are ticketed. However, according to Skyscanner, return flights to the closest airport to Niagara Falls from the UK cost a minimum of £1,166 per adult.
