Time to get booking that holiday now, your running out of time and will miss the offers around? Many People immediately think of those European countries, that have easy access, somewhere like Portugal or Turkey? Don’t you think you should try something different this time, how about something new and exciting.

Well the world offers these holidays on a platter just for you, all you need to do is pick one of the locations that you feel excited about. So why do I suggest a Tropical holiday, what is so special about it? Well that’s what I am here to try and divulge!

Sri Lanka is a relatively new idea for many tourists. This is where the Civil war was raging on, and has now subsided, so now Tourists are welcome to visit. This country has received a lot of hype purely for its natural beauty, of which it greatly deserves. This place has been referred to as the tear drop of God because of its geographical shape and the amount of Forest and lakes across it. Prices are coming down fast and bookings going up, you should definitely visit this place if you want to see something different to a “normal” life!

St Lucia is a small island in the Caribbean, and is the favourite holiday destination in the Caribbean for celebrities. This small island packs a big punch for its tourists, with two distinct holiday features, one is a spa treatment and the other is a safari. Probably the most contrast in holidays in such a small space. This island is also populated with a dense forest, which holds many different animals inside. Then for something completely different yet still in the same country there is a Spa at practically every hotel in St Lucia.

There are hundreds more, even some that offer Scuba Diving holidays, just like St Lucia does, and others are better for seeing animals like Maldives Diving, but there are so many more Luxury holidays around!  Even Egypt holidays or Cuba holidays!

There do seem to be a lot of celebrities that love their spa breaks but are there reasons for this or do they go on them because they can?

Money

Well this is obviously the top the reason that celebrities go into some of the most expensive spa locations in the world. Many of them will go on private European spa holidays and Egypt spa holidays to get away from it all and you can understand why to a certain extent. Keeping sane is very important when it comes to being a celebrity which is one of the reasons they often need to get away. Having money means you can pay for privacy and although it would be possible for people to get in, reporters will not because even a picture is sometimes not worth that much.

Stress

Many celebrities although having a lot of money do actually have very stressful lives and this is because of their filming schedules, they are pretty hard work. Going for a spa treatment on the odd occasion works just the same as it does for everyone else.

For You

If you are thinking about going away on one of those spa holidays then do not be pushed away by pricing. A Spa break is not just for rich people and there are so many places that you can go to get away from the stress of life without paying out a small fortune. This is something that is very useful because you will go back to work feeling alive and fresh.

so get pampered like a celebrity and go on a spa break I can gurentee it will relax you almost instantly.

And so the holidays are here again. Several different holiday research companies have announced that vacation bookings have already risen since last year by 1.6%. Although this isn’t a huge number, this is an increase that hasn’t been expected this early, holidays were expected to carry on decreasing.

A retail firm in New York has released information that they predict an increase in holiday sales next year to be even more. Shopper Trak is a Retail research company that has predicted rises in holiday bookings in the next holiday season. Bookings for holidays next year, started as early as August, and have been increasing right through into October. Because this year has been bad for holiday bookings, it is expected that next year bookings will rise. Bookings to locations around the world are expected to increase, however those to North America and locations on the Equator are on the rise.

Although the overall amount of searches for holidays has come down, people have been a little more adventurous with what they spend there money on. The sign that we are booking yet even more holidays must mean that we are slowly getting rid of our money problems.

The most popular holidays are; Egypt holidays, America holidays, and strangely Cuba holidays. These three places seem to be getting the highest level of enquiries. In England more than 160,000 people a month (Albeit some the same each month) enquire only about Egypt holidays.

When looking at some of the holidays being booked it becomes clear that Caribbean holidays, Indian Ocean holidays and Africa holidays are going to be among the most popular in the future. These all together receive the most amounts of enquiries than any other holiday. Other Tour Operators have speculated that the Dominican Republic will be the place to holiday, probably due to the refurbishment of the islands image that the Government is attempting to clean up.Holidays to locations around the world, are on the rise, now we need to keep them increasing as well.

When people think of Egypt holidays their minds turn immediately to the majestic pyramids, Sphinx and other ancient monuments. Egypt presents a picture of humanity’s development in the most dramatic visual way.  Again and again it widens the eyes and unlocks the imaginations of those who visit for far flung locations around the world.

But there is more than one fascinating world waiting to be discovered when travellers head away on their Egypt holidays. Just beyond the sun-baked desert lies another impossibly beautiful world underwater in the shape of the crystal clear Red Sea.

Egypt provides one of the most stimulating, colourful and accessible areas for diving anywhere in the world. Hardened scuba divers will enjoy exploring wrecks off the north coast, but it’s in the sparkling waters of the Red Sea where the greatest treasures are to be found – both natural and man-made.

A large number of well-preserved wrecks can be explored in the straits of Tiran and Marsa Alam. Indeed there are many other vessels who have met their demise in this body of water that are still yet to be discovered.

A particular bonus for divers is the close proximity of the coral reefs to the shoreline. At Sharm al Sheikh it extends only ten metres away from the land at a depth of only one metre, before plunging deep towards the sea bed, sometimes down for an incredible 800 metres. Around 200 reef species are supported by the Red Sea offering huge variety.

Divers here are treated to the full spectrum of colours from some amazingly bright, patterned fish. Amongst the thousands of breeds to be seen is the giant puffer fish, the blue spotted ray and the ever-popular clown fish. The climate also means that Egypt holidays are an all year round possibility.

Egypt is within easy reach for most travellers with direct flights from many UK city airports to several destinations throughout the country. There is also an overwhelming selection of accommodation available, from budget to luxurious, offering comfort to all types of holiday-maker. Whether you’re looking for excitement above or below sea level, Egypt provides magical opportunities to explore just a few clicks away.

I embarked on my first ever holiday to Egypt this year. It was a truly brilliant experience. I hadn’t been on a holiday in about 6 years, mainly because of cost, but now that prices had come down, I was able to take some time off and head off to Egypt.

I originally wanted to go to Cairo; however I recently read another blog post on a holiday to Luxor. I had heard so much about this place that I just had to go and see it for myself. The city of Luxor used to be known as the city of Thebes. This means that when you arrive, you arrive in a city of history. So I arrived there and I was staying in my hotel the Steigenberger Nile Palace Hotel, a fantastic 5 star hotel with a stunning architecture and great room service, which kept me very happy. Egypt holidays were looking good already.

However I wasn’t there for the room service, I wanted to do touristy things, so I headed out on a tour to the Valley of the Kings. All 63 chambers that have been discovered here, have only been discovered recently and it is where all the famous pharaohs were buried along with powerful nobles. As it got darker, i was looking at one of the tombs and all of sudden realised i was on my own, my group had gone, so i caught up with another one. I realised then i was in a completely different group. Definitely not good. So I was on my way to tell the guide I was lost when all of a sudden this thing in white rags touched me on the shoulder, I recoiled in fear and I may have screamed a little bit like what I could only describe as a little girl.

It turned out I had stumbled into a private scare tour. They were in the area because they were going to two weddings abroad. I decided I would enjoy this luxury holidays thing back at the hotel, the room service sounded like a good idea at that point.

Although they are different they do have a similarity. Although these countries are very different, but they both hold something unique to each other in history terms. Cuba is a victim of the past being frozen. This is a great area to see the Ancient world. But of these two which is best for a holiday?

Cuba holidays have slowly come into the tourism light. They haven’t been sought after much before the year 2000, mainly because they were considered dangerous. Cuba is set in its own past, old cars and bars still exist and are doing very well, the modernisation of Cuba has come to a bit of a slow stop. Although they have a powerful military control, the streets of Cuba are lined with very old and traditional houses; the roads are pebble stone or concrete. They are also the producers of the most expensive cigars in the world, all hand rolled. Some of the Cigar factories give people the chance to roll their own cigars. Cuba offers some truly great diving locations, covered in coral and very clear blue seas.

Egypt holidays have always been popular with many people. Now these holidays are getting cheaper as well. Egypt is the place to see the oldest civilization in the world. Egypt is huge so in order for you to see everything that is available for tourists in this place means that you will need a long holiday. If anything you must visit the Great Pyramids and the Sphinx; these are some of the most stunning sights anybody will ever be able to lay their eyes on. Not to mention they have been around for thousands of years, amazing. Cairo is a great place to be for all the hustle and bustle of all the people and markets, many people visit this place just for the crazy trading atmosphere. Egypt is home to the oldest civilization known to man, and a library that contains some of the oldest scripts in the world. This place is considered the place for all knowledge.

So there you go now you have two very exciting places to consider for your next holiday, I would recommend either one of them, but for weddings abroad it has to be Cuba.

One place in this world that you must visit before it’s too late is Cuba. This is by far one of the most unique and beautiful countries in the world. This world is considered that of times gone by, people travel to Cuba to see the 60’s over again.

Cuba is stuck in the late 60’s, early 70’s. You wont see many modern cars in Cuba, in-fact you will find some very old ones everywhere. Tourism is becoming a big money spinner in this country. Cuba holidays offer many people all kinds of activities and new experiences. The bars and restaurants are unique and very friendly, and the flamenco dancing is original and good fun. Cuba is a country just stuck back in the place, so visit to see the world of yesterday. This is the location for many diverse cultures and some truly brilliant people. There is a massive amount for any tourist to do.

Now for the holiday maker who likes a bit of sea sun and sand, well you have come to the right place. Cuba is guaranteed to give you all of this. You can see that some of the beaches are amazing, and the hotels keep them clean. Just make sure that you book a stay in one of the hotels that is by the beach and they will give you free access to the private beach. Yo wont be disappointed at the condition of the rooms, the best way to describe them is; luxurious. Everything is very clean and well kept; the general service is prompt and friendly. I think a lot of people get the impression that Cuba is a volatile place; the simple truth is that because we don’t have much press coverage in over here, we are drawn into thinking of it in certain ways.

If you are considering a holiday this year then give Cuba a go, the only other holidays I would recommend are Egypt holidays, this is because they still maintain a very powerful and interesting history.