Blackpool to Benidorm: Tripadvisor ranks the 20 most popular summer holiday spots for Brits in 2023

Tripadvisor reveals the 20 most popular summer holiday destinations for Britons in 2023: BENIDORM is No.1 abroad and at home Blackpool beats Brighton, but London tops the charts

By Ailbhe Macmahon and Ted Thornhill for MailOnline

Published: 06:02 EDT, 11 May 2023 | Updated: 06:11 EDT, 11 May 2023

Tripadvisor has revealed the top 10 most popular overseas summer holiday destinations for Britons this year – and it’s Benidorm in Spain that’s number one.

The Spanish seaside resort is followed by the Turkish city of Antalya in second place and Paris in third.

The rest of the overseas list comprises Barcelona (fourth); Spain’s Costa Adeje (fifth); Amsterdam (sixth); Dubai (seventh); Rome (eighth); New York (ninth) and Albufeira in Portugal (tenth).

Tripadvisor has also produced a ranking of the most popular domestic destinations for a summer getaway, with London topping the podium.

The capital is followed by Edinburgh (second), Blackpool (third), Liverpool (fourth) and Manchester (fifth) in terms of popularity.

Tripadvisor has revealed the top 10 most popular overseas summer holiday destinations for Britons this year – and it’s Benidorm in Spain that’s number one

The Turkish city of Antalya is the second most popular foreign place for Britons to visit this summer

Making up the rest of the domestic top 10 ranking there’s York (sixth); Bournemouth (seventh); Glasgow (eighth); Brighton (ninth) and Newquay (tenth).

The rankings are based on a combination of search and sentiment survey data and are part of Tripadvisor’s Seasonal Travel Index of 2023, which reveals various other insights into Brits’ travel plans this summer.

Two in five Brits (43 per cent) intend to travel more this summer than last, the Tripadvisor study also notes, with 79 per cent planning up to two holidays.

THE 20 MOST POPULAR DESTINATIONS FOR BRITONS FOR SUMMER 2023 – HOME AND ABROAD

MOST POPULAR DOMESTIC DESTINATIONS OVERALL

1. London

2. Edinburgh

3. Blackpool

4. Liverpool

5. Manchester

6. York

7. Bournemouth

8. Glasgow

9. Brighton

10. Newquay

MOST POPULAR FOREIGN DESTINATIONS OVERALL

1. Benidorm, Spain

2. Antalya, Turkey

3. Paris, France

4. Barcelona, Spain

5. Costa Adeje, Spain

6. Amsterdam, The Netherlands

7. Dubai, UAE

8. Rome, Italy

9. New York City, U.S

10. Albufeira, Portugal

Source: Tripadvisor

Paris holds a place in the heart of Britons – it’s the nation’s third most popular summer destination abroad

When it comes to where they are going, over a third (37 per cent) will take both international and domestic trips, while a similar number (32 per cent) will only travel abroad. The remainder (31 per cent) will make the most of the warmer weather at home, says Tripadvisor, holidaying exclusively in the UK.

However, amidst the ongoing cost of living crisis, Brits are slightly more cautious than international travellers when it comes to spend. Less than half (46 per cent) are planning to spend more on travel this summer, almost 10 per cent below the global average.

Affordability is the most important factor for Brits planning trips, with 71 per cent taking spend into consideration above other factors, such as convenience of transport and travel time.

Barcelona ranks as the fourth most popular overseas destination for British holidaymakers. Above is the city’s iconic Sagrada Familia

Costa Adeje on the island of Tenerife is the fifth most popular destination for Britons

Tripadvisor further reveals that only 18 per cent will use social media sites such as TikTok and Instagram for travel recommendations, 45 per cent will opt for review sites, and 46 per cent advice from family and friends.

Around half (42 per cent) of Brits are most excited about tours and activities on their trip.

The most booked experiences for summer 2023 include Buckingham Palace Guard Walking Tour in London, the UK’s No.1 Most Popular Destination, as well as a day trip to Loch Ness and the Scottish Highlands from Edinburgh, the UK’s second most popular city to visit this summer.

London tops the podium as the UK’s most sought-after destination

THE 20 TRENDING DESTINATIONS FOR SUMMER 2023, FROM THE ISLE OF WIGHT TO ALBANIA

Top 10 fastest-growing destinations – domestic (based on year-over-year growth)

1. Bembridge, Isle of Wight

2. Ventnor, Isle of Wight

3. Llangollen, North Wales

4. Balmaha, Stirling

5. Salcombe, Devon

6. Hayling Island, Hampshire

7. Banavie, Scottish Highlands

8. Seahouses, Northumberland

9. Hayle, Cornwall