Destinations outside the EU have overtaken traditional favourites such as Lanzarote and Mallorca for the first time this half term break.  According to research recently conducted by Co-operative Travel.  With Sharm El Sheikh in Egypt now occupying the number one slot.
The Co-Ops stats suggest that the seemingly on going depreciation of sterling versus the Euro is now taking its toll on destinations within the EU.  Whilst the cost of holidays in Egypt have fallen sharply over the same period.  As according to online travel brand Last Minute the cost of …

All inclusive breaks now account for over one in five of every holiday taken on Lanzarote. According to data just released by the island government. Which reveals that all inclusives now comprise 22% of the total tourism market. A figure which has risen 6% in the last four years and which is sure to set teeth gnashing amongst the local bar and restaurant community.
All inclusives tend to offer a great deal for the punter – but very little if anything for local businesses. The bulk of the money is spent …