Book that summer break, but don’t forget to pack your politics!
- Labour voters prefer Greek sunshine – Conservatives head to Ibiza (Holiday Hypermarket)
- Spanish islands set for bumper season (Kyero.com)
- UKIP voters least likely to holiday in UK (Holiday Hypermarket)
With the dust of the General Election beginning to settle, the UK’s citizens can once more begin to focus on the detail of everyday life and now is the perfect time to book that summer break in the sunshine. But it seems that we can’t quite leave the politics behind just yet, as a recent survey from Holiday Hypermarket has discovered.
The survey of more than 2,000 holidaymakers found a direct link between political preference and holiday destination. Labour voters (17.8%) showed a fondness for breaks in Greece, while UKIP followers were keen to head to Egypt. Oddly, UKIP voters were also the least likely to holiday in the UK.
So with a Conservative government in power, where will we be headed this summer? Ibiza and the Canary Islands, according to the survey. Ibiza is well known as a popular holiday destination with the Cameron household and it seems that the Canaries are also a hit with the party’s supporters.
Both Ibiza and the Canaries enjoy a wealth of good quality rental accommodation. Martin Dell, Director of Kyero.com, which offers property sales, holiday rentals and long-term rentals, explains,
“Ibiza and the Canary Islands are ideal for UK holidaymakers wanting a break in the sun. Easily reachable by plane and with fantastic weather and stunning beaches, both have a lot to offer. Ibiza has a reputation as a popular clubbing destination, but also features some of the most tranquil and beautiful spots in the Mediterranean, making it ideal for families as well as younger groups of friends – it’s a very versatile island.”
Those looking to splash the cash can enjoy a four bedroom, three bathroom villa with pool in Ibiza city for a cool €12,000 per week, while those on a more limited budget can still enjoy a second line apartment just 50-70 km from the sea at Santa Eulalia Del Rio from €800 per week.
The Canary Islands also provide holidaymakers with a whole host of options. Tenerife offers some very affordable options, with a two bedroom apartment with terrace and shared pool available for just €350 per week, while Lanzarote has a plethora of one bedroom apartments with communal pool from €140 per week.
“The link between political allegiance and holiday destination is fascinating,” concludes Kyero’s Martin Dell. “With a Conservative majority government in place in the UK, it looks like the Spanish islands are in for a bumper season this summer!”
For further details on properties to rent and buy across Spain, visit www.kyero.com.