Is the Mett Replacing the Med?

According to one travel agent, the Mediterranean, which for so long has been the most popular place for tourists looking for cheap flights, could soon be replaced by the cluster of nations known as the Mett.

This group of holiday destinations includes Tunisia, Egypt, Turkey and Morocco and they are enjoying increasing numbers of holidaymakers on their shores.

Much of this has been put down to greater accessibility to resorts along the coasts of these countries with some magical locations to discover. However, it could also have something to do with the fact that these destinations don’t use the Euro, which invariably means that visitors on cheap flights will be able to get more value for their money.

Cosmopolitan Cultures

Visits to Mediterranean resorts have dropped by 12% this year whilst bookings in Mett destinations have almost doubled. If these trends continue at this pace it is thought that there will be a big shift in booking patterns by the end of 2011.

It isn’t hard to see why these countries are growing in popularity because of their promise of soaring sunshine, beautiful beaches, all complemented by a variety of things to do and see. Many of the major resorts in these destinations, like Marmaris in Turkey, Sharm el Sheikh in Egypt and Sousse in Tunisia also offer cosmopolitan cultures.