Nottm, UK -- (SBWire) -- 12/31/2009 -- After the year of the ‘staycation’ Brits are planning to head overseas this summer as they look for guaranteed sunshine and hot temperatures.
Despite promises of a BBQ summer the British weather was as disappointing as ever in 2009 and after a year of cutting costs many Brits are looking to head off to the Mediterranean this year to be assured of some much needed sun.
Amongst the most popular Med destinations is the Costa del Sol, and having already stood the test of time the regions various resorts are likely to be on many holidaymakers consideration list when choosing a destination for their annual holiday. The Costa del Sol covers over 150km’s of beautiful Spanish coast from Gibraltar in the west to Nerja in the East. One of the reasons for the regions popularity is the sheer range of resorts on offer, from one of the world’s finest party scenes in Marbella to a host of quaint traditional white washed Spanish villages.
Despite the unfavourable exchange rates Brits can still enjoy an affordable holiday in the Costa del Sol. The introduction of budget airlines has cut the cost of flights and renting directly from the owner has reduced the cost of renting a holiday home. Such savings mean that it’s now cheaper for holidaymakers to put together their own DIY style holidays rather than choose a package deal.
Costa del villas is one of the leading websites offering Costa del Sol holiday villas and apartments available directly from the owner. Holidaymakers can contact owners of a range of holiday homes across the Costa del Sol in popular resorts such as Marbella, Torrox, Benalmadena, Puerto Banus and Fuengirola.
After a tough financial year, a cold winter and busy Christmas period Costa del villas are expecting a surge in enquires to holiday home owners during the first quarter of 2010. Steve Jones of Costadelvillas.co.uk said “We expect to see an increase in holidaymakers contacting owners to arrange rentals during late January and February as people look to get over the winter blues and start planning for a summer holiday.”
Despite a downturn in Brits holidaying in European destinations last year the Costa del Sol managed to remain fairly resilient with many Brits choosing the region due to its pleasant year round climate, beautiful beaches and lively nightlife.
Although the European holiday market is unlikely to make a full recovery in 2010 many experts predict that it will take an upturn and begin to regain the strength it had in the early part of the ‘noughties’.
Costa del Sol Set to De a Popular Choice for 2010