Spain back in fashion!

It looks like some Brits are looking to escape the royal wedding hype and opt for an Easter break in Spain. According to flight comparison site Skyscanner, searches for Tenerife, Malaga and Alicante have all risen significantly compared to the same time last year. According to the site Tenerife has quickly become one of the most sought after destinations, although searches for Malaga and Alicante have also risen compared to this time last year.

The results have also shown that Brits are making the most of only having to take three days off work to have an eleven day break and are opting for a slightly longer break, with mid-haul flights becoming increasingly popular.Most popular Easter destinations 2011 and how they have moved up or down in popularity compared to 2010:

1. Malaga (+1)
2. Tenerife (+21)
3. Alicante (+3)
4. New York (+1)
5. Istanbul (+11)
6. Faro (+7)
7. Amsterdam (-4)
8. Barcelona (-4)
9. Rome (-2)
10. Palma (+1)

A combination of cheap holiday deals and a falling Euro has given the British holidaymakers more for their money. If you are hoping to get away more than once this year an annual travel insurance policy could work out better value for money for you and your family than buying a single trip policy every time you go away.

If you are looking for some fun in the sun in Spain, Travel Insurance is essential. As long as you buy travel insurance before you depart you can be sure to have the maximum protection for your holiday.

Ryanair to cut flights to Alicante

Just as Alicante is growing in popularity with tourists Ryanair has decided to cut the number of flights to Alicante airport from eleven to two, cutting flights from over 600 to less than 200 a week. The reason for this dramatic reduction is due to airport demanding that the airline pay over €2 million for what Ryanair has called ‘unnecessary facilities'.

Flights from Bournemouth and Cork will be cancelled completely with routes from other airports scaled back.

Have a great Easter break!

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