Online tour operator Directline Holidays reports that the popularity of eurozone countries for late summer holidays endures, despite their economic struggles. Spain and Portugal in particular are proving popular with British holidaymakers due to competitive pricing and accommodation availability.

“Given the recent history of protests and civil war in several holiday hotspots in North Africa and the Middle East, it is understandable that UK travellers to Turkey may feel a little unsettled by TV and media reports of demonstrations in the country.”

This week is set to be the busiest for booking holidays as Brits attempt to drag themselves out of winter depression by seeking sun solace explains leading online travel agent, Directline Holidays.

Directline Holidays has recorded huge growth in sales to Lake Garda, Italy in June 2012. Sales since mid-June have increased by 275 per cent compared to the previous three week period.

Directline Holidays has seen a 27 percent increase in British travellers booking at least six months ahead.  The online travel expert attributes this shift in its customers’ booking behaviour to its recently-launched low part-deposit payment plan that allows holidaymakers to secure a summer holiday now from just £25 per person

directline holidays (www.directline-holidays.co.uk), the independent online travel agent, today adds TripAdvisor content, officially the world’s largest travel review site with over 35 million reviews and opinions.