Dunfermline holidaymakers' favourite destinations revealed

Where are Dunfermline holidaymakers most likely to go? <i>(Image: Gareth Fuller/PA Wire)</i>
Where are Dunfermline holidaymakers most likely to go? (Image: Gareth Fuller/PA Wire)
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Barrhead Travel says it has seen a 15 percent increase in last-minute bookings this July, and has revealed the most popular destinations booked by Dunfermline residents.

The most-booked European destinations for Dunfermline holidaymakers are Mallorca, Tenerife, Turkey, Alicante and cruising from Southampton while long-haul favourites include Orlando, Canada, Cancun, New York and Dubai.

All-inclusive holidays remain the most popular option for Dunfermline, accounting for more than 20 percent of new bookings, suggesting budgeting is a key priority for many.

Leigh-Ann Osoria, Store Manager at Barrhead travel Dunfermline said; “Holidays are well and truly top of mind at the minute. Our weather at home has been hit or miss over the last few months so families are looking to get some guaranteed sun and escape everyday life.

"The uplift in last-minute bookings we are seeing shows that demand is still high and people are making spontaneous decisions to take advantage of healthy late deals."

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