The cold British winters drive many Brits to the beaches for their summer holidays. While beaches are a popular holiday destination worldwide, British and other European tourists dominate the tourist trade at many European beach resorts. British traveler looking for sunshine can often be found on the pristine beaches of Portugal and the Spain, whose coastlines are very familiar to many European holiday travelers.
The Canary Islands, off the coast of Africa, are also a popular destination among British tourists on their beach holidays. The Canaries are a particularly popular destination,in fact over 10 million people visit the islands each year. While still politically within the European Union, the canaries are outside the European Union customs territory and VAT area, though there is a local sales tax.
Summer holidays for Brits may also include the stunningly beautiful Mediterranean beaches including the beaches of Greece, Italy, Cyprus, Turkey, and Israel. These beaches cater to tourists and feature luxury accommodations with friendly staff that make any holiday travelers trip more pleasant.
While Brits may have the misfortune to have a rather cold, dreary winter season, the nearby beaches can offer a much needed bit of fun in the sun. Last minute deals to these prime holiday spots are available so anyone who needs some sunshine can enjoy a last minute, impromptu trip to a beach.