The Spanish islands of Majorca and Tenerife along with resorts in Turkey are the leading destinations for UK holidaymakers planning a summer trip abroad.
The UK's biggest tour operator TUI is preparing for a bumper post payday weekend with a range of holiday savings available for customers.
Katie McAlister, chief marketing officer for TUI UK & Ireland, said: “Overseas travel is officially back on the map with renewed confidence releasing pent up demand for sunshine holidays.