LONDON, December 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --
The Mediterranean is world-renowned for its relaxed way of life,
deliciously healthy cuisine, exquisite beaches and 300 days of
sunshine a year. With these connotations of the Mediterranean
firmly embedded into our consciousnesses, it's hardly surprising
that the Med remains one of the most popular places to holiday in
the world.
Leading travel specialist Thomas
Cook offer quality and affordable holidays to the
Mediterranean and have generated this fantastic overview of just a
few of the reasons why you should consider the Med for your holiday
this year:
Greece
Represented in its flag, Greece's national colours are blue and white -
white representing its beautiful beaches and buildings and blue the
clear seas that surround it. For cheap Greece holidays in
2013 you may want to think about heading to one of Greece's numerous islands, such as Corfu,
Crete, Rhodes or Thassos. These
popular tourist resorts are competitively priced and have plenty to
do and see for all the family.
Turkey
Hot on Greece's tail as a
popular Mediterranean holiday destination is Turkey; a land equally rich in history,
heritage, culture and life.
Turkey's Mediterranean
shoreline, known as the Turquoise Coast, is almost 1,000 kilometres
in length and is scattered with beautiful fine-sand beaches set
within a backdrop of verdurous pine-clad forests.
Thomas Cook can help you find
cheap holidays to Turkey which offer plenty to see and do
and cater for a myriad of tastes and requirements.
Tunisia
Being lapped by the notoriously azure waters of the
Mediterranean yet possessing the intense heat of North Africa, the wondrous sights, smells and
experiences you will find in Tunisia will guarantee you have a holiday with
a difference in 2013.
For those seeking a cultural break, a Tunisia holiday
beckons as this wholly unrivalled country is home to many unique
ancient sites, incredible museums and archaeological marvels.
For those with dreams of sunbathing and relaxing on the beach,
Tunisia is blessed with beautiful
coastlines that will suit you perfectly.
Cyprus
If you're looking for an affordable yet quality holiday in 2013,
cheap holidays to Cyprus are a great option.
Cyprus is the third most
populous island on the Mediterranean Ocean and is one of the most
popular destinations for tourists in Europe. With stunning views, quaint towns and
villages and a nightlife scene that is virtually unrivalled, it's
easy to gauge why this beautiful island is such a popular tourist
hotspot.
SOURCE Thomas Cook