Cold Climate Sends Brits Abroad

For us Brits, snow is not a sight we see very often. Rain and grey clouds is what usually awaits us every morning. So, when we all opened our curtains back in November of last year only to be greeted by an abundance of the white stuff, we could not help but cheer and look forward to experiencing a proper winter, the way it should be.

However that first sign of snow seems like a distant memory and our lives since then have been nothing but a constant cycle of closed schools, delayed buses, slippery surfaces and the sudden realisation that you can't remember the last time you left the house not looking like you were about to embark on a mission to the Northpole. And it's a bad sign when even the kids are getting bored.

So with this cold winter-snap showing no sign of vanishing, it is easy to see why so many of us are packing our bags even earlier than planned and looking for cheap holidays in sunnier parts abroad. And this desire to escape these icy-cold conditions is showcasing the huge and enduring popularity that Spain has with us Brits, with so many of us heading there for some much needed heat. Last year, over 3.4 million sun-seeking Brits visited Spain's Balearic Islands, with a massive 2.4 million choosing to go on holiday in Majorca specifically, making it one of the top Spanish and European destinations.

The weather in Majorca regularly tops 27 degrees in July and August, however on a really hot day the temperature can reach as high as 40 degrees, a far cry from the freezing temperatures of -15 degrees parts of Britain have seen these last few months. At this time of year temperatures there can reach as high as 18 degrees.

And it seems that, with the current economic climate, holidaymakers are looking at affordable package holidays as the way to go. Package holidays to Magaluf, the most popular family resort in Majorca, as well as Ibiza and Palma Nova have seen an increase in numbers recently; a sign that people want to save some money, as well as their toes, from the cold economic and meteorlogical British climate. Magaluf is seen as a year-round destination with something for families and older couples, as well as the young and lively. Recent figures show that everyone is looking for holidays to relax, as well as try new things they may not do in their normal day-to-day lives, and Magaluf has a lot to offer. Travel experts predict that, even with the current climate, holidaymakers are booking up more than ever before but predict that package holidays are set to be a growing trend for those wanting to get away from it all in 2010.