August 12th, 2009
Britons eyeing other holiday destinations for long-term vacations
In an interesting twist of events, a new study revealed that British vacationers are now eyeing other holiday destinations as perfect spot for long-term vacations.
This was based on the figures released by the American Express Global Foreign Exchange Service Currency Index. According to the data, the British pound is still a popular currency in tourist destinations such as Barbados and Thailand based on the increasing number of visitors every year.
This can only mean that even if there’s lesser vacations as compared in the past, Britons are now preferring seldom yet long-term quality vacations in other countries.
American Express Global Foreign Exchange Services Director of Trading and Business Development Terry Perrin said that they have noticed a gradual decline in currency demands in other European holiday destinations such as Poland and Czech Republic.
Perrin opines that Britons prefer other destinations outside Europe rather than limiting themselves in the countries located within the continent.
The swine flu outbreak earlier this year did not seem to affect the holidaymakers as figures continue to release. Perrin stressed that the demand for Mexican Peso has increased which means that there are still tourists going to Mexico. Britons still enjoy a destination that is hot and sunny where they can lie on the beach in their bikinis & swimming trunks.
