Revealed: Benidorm is the most popular foreign holiday spot for Brits, with Hong Kong catching up fast… while Porthallow in Cornwall is the top trending destination in the UK

• Tripadvisor has revealed the most popular spots at home and abroad for Brits 
• It has produced top 10 rankings as part of its Autumn Travel Index 
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Benidorm is the most popular international destination for Brits to visit this autumn, according to Tripadvisor.

Costa Adeje, another Spanish seaside spot, comes second in a top ten ranking of the most popular international destinations, while Dubai proves to be the third most popular foreign destination for holidaying Brits.

Rounding out the top five is the Turkish resort city Antalya (fourth) and the Italian capital, Rome (fifth).

The ranking forms part of Tripadvisor’s Autumn Travel Index, which provides insight into Brits’ travel plans from September 1 to November 30 by using a combination of search data and a survey of over 2,400 consumers.

The index also names the top 10 trending international destinations – the fastest-growing holiday hotspots year on year in terms of popularity – for Brits. 

Benidorm is the most popular international destination for Brits to visit this autumn, according to Tripadvisor

Taking the top spot is Hong Kong, followed by the Saudi Arabian city of Mecca in second place and New Delhi, India, in third.

Other trending destinations include the Qatari capital, Doha (fourth), and the Spanish resort town of Nerja (fifth).

Also revealed in the index are the 10 most popular domestic destinations for Brits to visit. London claims the top spot in the popularity ranking, followed by Blackpool in second place.

The rest of the top five comprises Edinburgh (third), Liverpool (fourth) and York (fifth).

The top 10 trending domestic destinations for Brits have also been named, with the small Cornish fishing village of Porthallow topping Tripadvisor’s podium.

It’s followed by Hampshire’s Hayling Island in second place and the town of St. Peter Port on the island of Guernsey in third. Other UK destinations that are increasing in popularity include the Guernsey parishes of Castel (fourth) and St Martin (fifth).

TRIPADVISOR REVEALS THE MOST POPULAR AND TOP-TRENDING DESTINATIONS FOR BRITS – BOTH ABROAD AND IN THE UK 

MOST POPULAR INTERNATIONAL DESTINATIONS

1. Benidorm, Spain

2. Costa Adeje, Spain

3. Dubai, UAE

4. Antalya, Turkey

5. Rome, Italy

6. Amsterdam, The Netherlands

7. Paris, France

8. Benalmadena, Spain

9. Barcelona, Spain

10. New York City, U.S

TOP TRENDING INTERNATIONAL DESTINATIONS

1. Hong Kong

2. Mecca, Saudi Arabia

3. New Delhi, India

4. Doha, Qatar

5. Nerja, Spain

6. Krakow, Poland

7. Benalmadena, Spain

8. Copenhagen, Denmark

9. Seville, Spain

10. Torremolinos, Spain

MOST POPULAR DOMESTIC DESTINATIONS

1. London

2. Blackpool

3. Edinburgh

4. Liverpool

5. York

6. Manchester

7. Llandudno

8. Bournemouth

9. Windermere

10. Glasgow

TOP TRENDING DOMESTIC DESTINATIONS

1. Porthallow, Cornwall

2. Hayling Island, Hampshire

3. St. Peter Port, Guernsey

4. Castel, Guernsey

5. St Martin, Guernsey

6. South Queensferry, Scotland

7. Corton, Suffolk

8. Abergele, North Wales

9. Gosforth, Lake District

10. Chard, Somerset 

Source: Tripadvisor  

Tripadvisor has named the top trending international destinations – the fastest-growing holiday hotspots year on year in terms of popularity – for Brits. Hong Kong (above) takes the top spot

The index has found that over three-quarters (77 per cent) of UK travellers are planning to head off on autumn breaks in search of some last-minute sun, and 85 per cent of those are planning one to two trips, which is slightly above the global average of 81 per cent. 

Forty per cent are just planning to travel within the UK, while 60 per cent are plotting an international trip.

Amid rising living costs, 34 per cent of Brits surveyed are looking to take advantage of off-season discounts, with affordability (67 per cent) almost twice as important as other factors when trip planning this period. 

Over a quarter (36 per cent) of Brits said macroeconomic factors will impact their holiday decisions, with millennials and Gen Zers most likely to alter travel plans for financial reasons.

Despite this, almost half (48 per cent) of Brits are planning to travel the same amount as this time last year and two in five (43 per cent) are planning to travel more. Over half (51 per cent) are planning to spend more on autumn travel this year, and another two in five (41 per cent) will match last year’s spend, Tripadvisor reveals.

London is the most popular destination for Brits to visit within the UK this autumn, according to Tripadvisor data

Tripadvisor has revealed the top trending domestic destinations for Brits, with the small Cornish fishing village of Porthallow (above) topping the podium

The biggest influence for Brits when it comes to choosing where to travel is recommendations from family and friends at 37 per cent, followed by online search (32 per cent) and travel review sites (24 per cent) – which are used significantly more by millennials. 

When it comes to picking holiday dates, price (47 per cent) and weather (35 per cent) are bigger motivators than work schedules (30 per cent) and school holidays (30 per cent), Tripadvisor says. 

The most popular holiday type for Brits is a trip themed around culture and sightseeing (32 per cent). Over half (54 per cent) have booked three to five activities on their upcoming holidays, with 41 per cent prioritising cultural tours and excursions.

Commenting on the research, Alice Jong, Research and Insights Senior Analyst at Tripadvisor, said: ‘Summer may be over in the northern hemisphere, but travel demand continues momentum, with three quarters planning trips this autumn and almost half of these travellers planning to travel more than this time last year.

‘With around two in five looking to make the most of seasonal discounts as [the] cost of living continues to rise, the beginning of November is the most affordable time to visit some of the most popular destinations this season. [The] week of November 5 to November 11 is the most budget-friendly for travellers heading to London, Rome and New York City.’

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