A major new travel trend has emerged, with residents from East Midlands among the most likely to be planning an ‘Advent-ure’ trip of a lifetime abroad this festive season, with flights to incredible destinations across Europe.
More than 2,000 members of the public across the UK took part in a YouGov poll commissioned by Super Break, of which 1,996 respondents celebrate Christmas*. Of these respondents, nearly half (43 per cent) of those living in the East Midlands confirmed they would most like to spend Christmas Day overseas this year, with Iceland topping the charts as the destination of choice. Germany, Finland and Denmark were the next most popular overseas spots from a selected list in which to celebrate the season.
2018 Christmas Countdown: The Overseas Destinations East Midlands Residents Would Most Like to Celebrate In:
1. Iceland
2. Germany
3. Finland
4. Denmark
5. Sweden
6. Czech Republic
7. Belgium
8. Ireland
Iceland was the most booked destination for Christmas in 2017 Super Break has revealed alongside the research, cementing the ‘Land of Fire and Ice’ as being the number one hotspot for a Christmas holiday for the second year in a row.
To satisfy demand and help East Midlands holidaymakers see more of the country, the short break specialist has expanded its offering of Icelandic seasonal breaks for 2018, with three further Arctic experiences including a Luxury North Iceland Escape, Lake Myvatn Iceland’s Winter Wilderness and Freedom of North Iceland Self Drive. The flight programme takes off from 10th December including unique three or four night Arctic trips from 18 regional aiports across the UK**, including a special departure from East Midlands Airport on 1st February 2019.
Chris Hagan, Head of Product at Super Break commented: “Iceland is a magical country with stunning scenery to explore and incredible experiences on offer for an unforgettable trip. The expanded Iceland programme including a unique departure from East Midlands Airport has been designed to help ‘Advent-ure’ travelers locally to venture off-the-beaten-track.”
For more information and to book, simply visit the Super Break website or call 01904 436 014.
Exclusive North Iceland Arctic Experience – from £699 per person
Indulge in the magic of Christmas with a Northern Lights escorted evening excursion, plus a host of experiences on offer such as a visit to Lake Myvatn, Godafoss Waterfall, the boiling mud pools of Namafjall and a stop at Vogafjos working farm.
PRICE: From £699 per person including three-nights’ accommodation at the Hotel Kea by Keahotels, Lake Myvatn Adventure – Land of Fire and Ice full day escorted excursion, Search for the Northern Lights escorted evening excursion, return airport transfers and return flights from East Midlands Airport. Departs on 1st February 2019.
