Brits are feeling more adventurous but are more prepared when it comes to holidays post-Covid.
Travel insurance provider Staysure has conducted research into post-lockdown travel trends this summer.
Their researchers found an interesting shift in where Brits are booking for their summer holidays this year.
While Spain - including the Balearics and Canary Islands - remains in the number one top spot, Turkey has shot up to number two from number six in 2019 and Italy has moved into third place, from fourth in 2019.
It seems British holidaymakers are feeling adventurous post-Covid, with further-flung destinations appearing in the top 10 for the first time, including Canada at number ten and Norway at number seven.
The US has moved up to the fourth most popular destination of summer 2022, up from seventh place in 2019.
More local holiday hotspots such as Ireland have fallen off the list altogether, implying it could be an end to the ‘staycation’ trend that became so popular during the pandemic.
Brits are clearly planning ahead this year though, with sales of insurance policies up a whopping 104% in the week of 6 June, compared to 2019.
The shift is likely fuelled by airport chaos which blighted getaways this half-term and Easter holidays.
There are widespread fears in the industry that further disruptions are set to continue over the summer.
Top 10 destinations: Summer 2022 vs Summer 2019 |
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2019 |
2022 |
|
1 |
Spain(inc Balearics & Canary Is) |
Spain(inc Balearics & Canary Is) |
2 |
Greece |
Turkey |
3 |
France |
Italy |
4 |
Italy |
USA |
5 |
Portugal |
France |
6 |
Turkey |
Portugal |
7 |
USA |
Norway |
8 |
Cyprus |
Greece |
9 |
Ireland |
Cyprus |
10 |
Croatia |
Canada |
Ryan Howsam, CEO and founder of Staysure, said: "These statistics are really promising. It’s great that people are keen to get back to travelling and are looking to try new summer holiday destinations this year.
"Whilst they are obviously delighted to be enjoying the first restriction-free holiday season in two years, travel insurance is high up on their list of priorities.
"Staysure looked after its customers during the pandemic and adapted to work through it, so it’s great to see that travel confidence is again building and more people are seeking a tailored policy with us, so they and their families can enjoy their summer holiday knowing they’re protected."
