Bookings made by partner agents of luxury operator Classic Collection Holidays, have revealed that Spain looks set to be the most popular destination again.
Other hot spots across Greece could enjoy a bumper year, with bookings of holidays showing significant year-on-year growth.
While Spain and Greece are the first and second most popular destinations respectively, destinations across Italy are proving popular this year, with the operator seeing an increased demand for holidays to destinations across the country, such as the Amalfi Coast and the lakes.
Research also shows a dramatic increase in bookings of holidays to the Portuguese island of Madeira. Nicknamed the ?floating garden of the Atlantic', January bookings suggest Madeira could have its best year ever, in terms of the number of British holidaymakers heading to its shores.
Hotly tipped to become a major hot spot amongst British holidaymakers for several years, Croatia completes the top five list of the most popular destinations this year.
Research also reveals that Egypt is set to become a favourite once again this year, with destinations such as Sharm El Sheikh, Hurghada and Marsa Alam, all proving popular among sun-seeking British holidaymakers.
Booking data revealed the destination as an emerging destination for 2020, following the announcement from the FCO in October last year, which saw it lift its restrictions on flights between the UK and the Egyptian resort.
Turkey is named one as another emerging destination, following a troubled few years, along with Malta, Austria and Montenegro.
Long-haul destinations are proving to be popular. Since launching its long-haul programme in January, Classic Collection Holidays has seen strong early demand for its new product. with Sri Lanka and Mauritius named its most popular faraway destinations for 2020.
