With the current bad weather hitting the UK, an increased number of fed up Brits are heading for sunnier shores according to Jet2holidays.com. Statistics released by the tour operator reveal a 48% rise in sales for late summer holidays; with 67% per cent of people are planning last minute breaks during July and August to escape the bad weather.
Independent research from Jet2 also reveals that 40% per cent cited the poor weather as their number one reason for going away - A factor apparently more motivating than either the credit crunch (11%), petrol strikes (2 %) or the thought of watching Big Brother (12%). Mandy Round, General Manager at Jet2holidays.com, said:
“It appears that the British public has finally had enough of the foul weather and are taking advantage of the warmer climates on offer from their doorsteps. I would urge anyone tired of the incessant rain to view what we have to offer and take advantage of the fantastic deals.”
Senior Weather Forecaster Jonathan Powell from long range forecasters, Positive Weather Solutions, said: “Last summer was dreadful and this summer looks equally as unsettled with plenty of rain around, although probably not as much as 2007, any which way, not very positive for British tourism.
“If you’re looking for hot, dry and sunny weather in Europe, my best bet would be Spain, Italy, Greece, Malta or Turkey. Anywhere in Southern Europe should suffice, but be warned that the further south you go the more intense the heat.”
Jet2.com has six UK bases, serving one transatlantic route and 36 European destinations.
