It's time for this week's travel news! Today's topics include autumn's most popular destinations and Swedes' favourite foods on holiday. As usual, we would like to hear your thoughts and reflections on the news!
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Autumn's most popular destinations
According to a press release from Resia, the USA is back on the top list of popular travel destinations, after the summer's dip. Krakow account for the largest increase among cities, with Turkey and Egypt are back as hot travel destinations. Here are the most booked flights departing in October or November 2019:
- Miami
- London
- New York
- Rome
- Malaga
When Swedes book last-minute holidays
According to a new survey by sun holiday specialist eBeach.se, seven out of ten Swedes have booked a last-minute holiday at some point. Here are the most common occasions when Swedes book last minute holidays:
- When a last-minute trip is super cheap
- When the weather is bad at home during a holiday
- When I get extra money (tax refund, bonus, etc.)
- I always book last minute trips, no matter what the circumstances are.
- When I am inspired by friends' photos on social media
Swedes' favourite food on holiday
A new survey from eBeach.se reveals Swedes' food preferences on their sunshine holidays. It turns out that grilled fish and seafood is the big favourite among Swedish travellers. Pizza only comes in sixth place. This is what Swedes prefer to eat on their sun holiday:
- Grilled fish/seafood
- Greek salad
- Tapas
- Pasta
- Souvlaki
Increased interest in cycling tourism
Travelling by bicycle is a growing trend, according to a study by the Swedish National Road and Transport Research Institute (VTI). According to a study by the Swedish National Road and Transport Research Institute (VTI), the report points out the lack of major coherent cycle paths, the need for improved standards and the limited opportunities to take a bicycle on public transport. In Europe, cycling tourism is at its peak in Germany, Austria and Switzerland, and countries like Croatia and Greece is now focusing on developing cycle tourism.
The largest environmental zones in Europe
The Green-Zones portal has compiled the main European environmental zones, based on their north-south and east-west extent. You can read more about Green Zones at Greenzones.eu.
- Lower Austria, Austria (20.6km)2)
- Gironde Bordeaux, France (19.2km)2)
- Isere Grenoble, France (16.5km)2)
- Cote de Or Dijon, France (13.6 km)2)
- Pyrenes Atantiques, France (13.4 km)2)
Where most Swedes need help on summer holiday
In total, almost 6,500 Swedes needed help from SOS International's alarm centre when travelling abroad in June and July. The most common reasons for seeking help are tourist stomach, cystitis and other infections. SOS International emphasises that you should be aware that the blue card is not valid in Turkey. This is where most Swedes have sought help:
- Spain
- Turkey
- Greece
- USA
- Cyprus
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Ann says:
I wouldn't mind being able to book one last minute now that summer is coming to an end 🙂 .
19 August 2019 - 8:31
Helena says:
I'm sure many people will start thinking about travelling after the summer.
20 August 2019 - 22:20
Anna, New York - My Bite of the Big Apple says:
Interesting scouting! I was surprised to see that Turkey and Egypt were strong, that was new to me (and a bit surprising).
Great to see my favourite city New York on the first list! 🙂
19 August 2019 - 12:08
Helena says:
Guess the economy plays a role, the crown is not so strong ... And it's nice that "your" city is popular 🙂 ...
20 August 2019 - 22:21
Ama de casa says:
We have travelled many times at the last minute, but since a few years ago it is more "first minute" that applies. When the low-cost companies release their tickets, it is usually the cheapest. Many who have accommodation / tourists on the Costa Blanca strike directly then. Especially if you are dependent on going on holiday. It usually goes "email terror" (although in a good way 🙂) between friends that now the tickets have been released. We were on that "list", but we are no longer there because we have moved down.
Right now I am in third place there on the list of autumn's most popular destinations. But we are moving on today 🙂
19 August 2019 - 14:10
Helena says:
You are flying and travelling! 🙂 Exciting!
20 August 2019 - 22:22
Ditte says:
Can imagine that Turkey and Egypt have increased in terms of bookings and perhaps because the Swedish krona is so weak. fun that Krakow is increasing because it is a fantastic city that has a lot of most things. Going there in the autumn ....
19 August 2019 - 15:59
Helena says:
How nice that you are going to Krakow! Agree, very nice city! 🙂
20 August 2019 - 22:22
BP says:
I don't really understand why Turkey and Egypt are increasing given the political situation there.
When we were younger, we almost always booked last-minute trips and often ended up in great accommodation.
Grilled fish/seafood, definitely number one here too.
19 August 2019 - 20:54
Helena says:
Guessing that economy plays a role in choosing a destination there. And agree, grilled fish and seafood is very high on the list for us as well 🙂.
20 August 2019 - 22:23