With the Euro rate barely rising above 1.10 Euros to the Pound, many of us are looking to non Euro-Zone countries when arranging our travel plans for summer 2009.
Over the coming weeks the travel industry is expecting a huge surge in demand for late deals and holiday bargains as advance holiday bookings have been slow.
In this post we are listing The Travel Times Free Travel Blog Top 10 non Euro-Zone holiday destinations, their local currency and links to holiday companies featuring these destinations.
1) Turkey - A popular destination with UK holiday makers for many years. The local currency is Turkish Lira and you can expect a rate of around 2.27 Lira to the Pound.
For great holidays to Turkey check out http://www.anatoliansky.co.uk/
2) Bulgaria – A relatively new beach holiday destination for British Tourists. Be careful as some coastal resorts in recent years have been subject to heavy building works as they look to improve tourist areas. The local currency is the Bulgarian Lev and you should get around 2.04 Lev to the Pound.
You will find excellent Bulgarian holiday deals available at http://www.balkanholidays.co.uk/
3) Croatia – A country with beautiful architecture, unspoilt islands and vibrant cities. The local currency is the Croatian Kuna and your can expect around 7.73 Kuna to the pound.
Search for your holiday to Croatia at http://www.holidayoptions.co.uk/
4) The Gambia – Friendly people, rich in culture, excellent beaches and only 5 hours flying time from the UK. The local currency is the Gambian Dalasi and £1 will get you around 40 Dalasi.
Find great deals to the Gambia at http://www.gambia.co.uk/
5) Cape Verde - 10 Islands, all unique and mainly unspoilt. Only in the last few years have there been direct flights from the UK to Cape Verde, making it a new and exciting destination. The currency is the Cape Verde Escudo and can only be purchased on the islands.
To start planning your trip visit http://www.capeverdeexperience.co.uk/
6) Egypt - Culture, Deserts, Beaches, Pyramids, Diving, History, Mummies and the list goes on making Egypt a diverse and fascinating destination. £1 will buy you roughly 7.73 Egyptian Pounds.
Plan your trip to Egypt at http://www.peltours.com/
7) Tunisia – The perfect place to sample a traditional camel ride, take a dessert safari or simply relax on the beach enjoying the Arabian sun. Tunisian Dinar is the local currency and only available to purchase in Tunisia.
Check out some great deals to Tunisia at www.thomascook.com/panorama
8) Morocco – A land of Contrast with where crowded beaches meet the vast Sahara dessert and local markets buzz with activity. £1 gets you roughly 13 Moroccan Durham’s but this can only be purchased in the country itself.
Search for your Moroccan holiday at http://www.cadoganholidays.com/
9) Northern Cyprus – The Turkish side of Cyprus and quickly becoming very popular with UK tourists seeking a historical beach holiday. The currency here is Turkish Lira and the rate is roughly 2.27 to the Pound.
Search for your Northern Cyprus holiday at http://www.anatoliansky.co.uk/
10) Blighty – Remember there are plenty of beautiful and fascinating destinations here in the UK to explore. The experts are predicting a great summer so why not holiday at home?
Be inspired take a look at http://www.visitbritain.co.uk/
I hope this post has been informative and that you enjoy your summer holiday wherever it may be. Most currency rates used in this post were sourced from http://www.travelex.co.uk/
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