{"id":645334,"date":"2025-12-21T01:51:21","date_gmt":"2025-12-21T01:51:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/645334\/"},"modified":"2025-12-21T01:51:21","modified_gmt":"2025-12-21T01:51:21","slug":"5-top-destinations-belfast-holidaymakers-are-choosing-this-christmas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/645334\/","title":{"rendered":"5 top destinations Belfast holidaymakers are choosing this Christmas"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Topping the must-visit lists this winter<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/1_tenerife-1jpeg.jpg\" alt=\"The top selling destinations for travel across the Christmas period in Northern Ireland includes Tenerife\" loading=\"eager\"  \/>The top selling destinations for travel across the Christmas period in Northern Ireland includes Tenerife<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Following a wet winter, Barrhead Travel has revealed sunshine is top of the priority list this <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.belfastlive.co.uk\/all-about\/christmas\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" rel=\"follow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\">Christmas<\/a> for Belfast holidaymakers, with Tenerife and Lanzarote and Egypt emerging as the top three most popular destinations this Christmas, as people look to swap grey skies for guaranteed sun.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Paris follows closely behind, proving that Christmas travel isn\u2019t all about sunshine, as <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.belfastlive.co.uk\/all-about\/family\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" rel=\"follow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\">families<\/a> are keen to experience the magical Christmas parades at Disneyland Paris.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">With some incredible deals on the market, Christmas offers the perfect chance to make the most out of annual leave.<\/p>\n<p>READ MORE: <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.belfastlive.co.uk\/news\/northern-ireland\/northern-ireland-travel-agent-reveals-32558786\" data-tmdatatrack=\"read-more\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"32558786\" data-tmdatatrack-source=\"editorial\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Northern Ireland travel agent reveals 6 popular destinations for October sunshine break<\/a>READ MORE: <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.belfastlive.co.uk\/news\/northern-ireland\/travel-agents-top-four-holiday-32228415\" data-tmdatatrack=\"read-more\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"32228415\" data-tmdatatrack-source=\"editorial\" tabindex=\"0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Travel agent&#8217;s top four holiday hotspots this summer as Northern Ireland expansion continues<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">According to Barrhead Travel sales data, the top selling destinations for travel across the Christmas period in <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.belfastlive.co.uk\/all-about\/northern-ireland\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" rel=\"follow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\">Northern Ireland<\/a> include:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"UnorderedList_unordered-list__gzblI\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"unordered-list\">\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Tenerife<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Lanzarote<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Egypt<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Paris<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Fuerteventura\/Tunisia<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">While the Christmas break itself remains the most popular time to <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.belfastlive.co.uk\/all-about\/travel\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" rel=\"follow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\">travel<\/a> in December, Barrhead Travel has also seen a significant rise in short pre-Christmas getaways. A large number of customers are booking three and four-night breaks to enjoy some winter sun before the festive rush, with many of these bookings being driven directly through Barrhead Travel\u2019s social media channels and eye-catching store window displays.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Further afield, Orlando is the number one destination for long haul travel with families heading for Florida sunshine and fun in the theme-parks.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/0_Lisa-HamillJPG.jpg\" alt=\"Lisa Hamill, Northern Ireland Regional Sales Manager at Barrhead Travel\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>Lisa Hamill, Northern Ireland Regional Sales Manager at Barrhead Travel<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Lisa Hamill, Barrhead Travel\u2019s Regional Sales Manager for Northern Ireland, said: \u201cIn 2025, <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.belfastlive.co.uk\/all-about\/holidays\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" rel=\"follow noopener\" tabindex=\"0\">holidays<\/a> have been a big priority for people in Belfast and there is no sign of that slowing down over Christmas. Whether it\u2019s a sunshine escape or a festive family experience in a European city, customers in Belfast are looking for trips that offer real value and something a little bit special.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">\u201cA strong Christmas travel period signals that 2026 will be yet another year where travel is prized and prioritised by many. There are still some good options for affordable, last-minute getaways this Christmas. Visiting your local travel agent, such as Barrhead Travel, is the best way to find deals that suit your budget, enjoy great value for money, and ensure guaranteed financial protection, and to help deliver the magical Christmas you are after!\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\">Barrhead Travel\u2019s retail network is open seven days a week until late as well as offering evening support through their online service, call centres and social media channels. 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