Italy and Ibiza named this summer’s top travel hotspots for Britons
Category: Ibiza Beaches
Majorca and Ibiza revealed as summer's most popular destinations Bookings to the Balearic Islands up by 68% from summer 2013 Italy also a popular pick for travellers thanks to 'great-value hotel deals' Turkey, Greece, Malta and Morocco proved popular choices as well
By Katie Amey for MailOnline
Published: 06:47 EST, 22 September 2014 | Updated: 08:01 EST, 22 September 2014
When it came to booking an affordable getaway this summer, the Spanish sun was beckoning for many Britons.
Majorca and Ibiza were revealed as the most popular destinations last season, up 68 per cent and 46 per cent from last year, respectively, according to a survey by UK travel organisation Abta.
Celebrity party hotspot, Ibiza attracts high-profile guests (and performers) to its white sand beaches, including girl-group The Saturdays and Made in Chelsea's Cheska Hull.
Ibiza was named one of the most popular summer holiday destination for Britons, says survey from Abta
Bookings to Ibiza were up 46% from last year, while trips to Majorca were up a staggering 68%
Celebrities such as Paris Hilton and Made in Chelsea's Cheska Hull are big fans of the Spanish islands
Located in the Mediterranean Sea, Majorcais the largest island in Spain's Balearic Islands archipelago
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