Top 10 Travel Destinations for 2010 for EU Residents

18 Jan 2011 by Olga Brighton

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European travellers have an upbeat outlook on tourism despite the risks involved in aviation travel in the midst of global political uncertainty. In fact, the past two years have shown that the attitudes of Europeans towards travelling have been positive and they prefer to travel and spend their vacation in traditional tourist scenic spots. Although majority of them are conservative in their choice of destination, there is a significant increase in the number of travellers opting for more exotic locations. This means that the activities would vary from one place to another; which makes the issue of security and safety even more pronounced. Travellers are advised to observe safety precautions when travelling to foreign countries. The level of uncertainty when travelling is high and a safety net in the form of travel insurance would provide a peace of mind. This can never be overemphasized especially when scenic spots are calling out and resistance is futile.

Spain Barcelona

If bitten by the pesky travel bug and there just too many choices, the top 10 travel destinations for EU residents would help narrow down the list. It's interesting to note that loyalty seems to be the emerging trend for Europeans as they prefer to travel within Europe. Knowing the most popular destinations would also help you decide which travel insurance coverage to get.

Spain leads the pack boasting of historical and religious sites. On the downside, getting accommodation in Spain could be challenging because of the sheer number of tourists especially during peak season.

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France and Italy follow closely in terms of popularity. The Eiffel Tower and the Leaning Tower of Pisa should be enough to keep tourists booking the next plane out. Language barrier may be an issue so it's good to brush up on French and Italian.

London, UK is a perennial favorite and rightly so because it has all the elements of a perfect travel city. The mix of historical sites and modern architecture is enough to stimulate the senses. It's a must-see city, if you don't mind the overcrowded streets, the rains and the cold weather.

Denmark Copenhagen

Copenhagen, Denmark sits quietly in the list but it offers new ways to enjoy the capital city - biking! The city has comprehensive bicycle paths, with free bikes to boot. Even the gloomy climate won't dampen the spirits of the traveller.

Vietnam, India, and Abu-Dhabi, UAE are the Asian locations that made the list. This shows that EU residents are willing to go to exotic countries to experience new cultures. Knowledge of do's and don'ts will come in handy to avoid unknowingly breaking any sacred rules.

Florida beach

Rounding up the list are Florida, USA and Mexico City, Mexico. Florida beaches are the biggest draw in the city, and come summertime, the sandy shores are packed with beautiful people strutting their stuff. All is well in the Mexican front after the city was embroiled in one crisis after another. Tourists are now back in droves to enjoy some of the best food and resorts the city offers.

The combination of 10 destinations, a sense of adventure and good dose of travel insurance has the makings of a worry-free travel itinerary.

There is a range of travel insurance policies for EU residents for any type of journey and age group (up to 89) available with Globelink International Ltd.

We provide cover for virtually any of your requirements. This includes a list of different types of policies giving you an option to select either a policy with a comprehensive or basic cover; an option to extend your policy to provide an extra cover for hazardous sports/activities, baggage, golfer's cover, excess waiver, event cancellation, wedding cover, and much more.

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