TRAVEL ARTICLES
Wednesday, 19 December 2007
Three 18-30 Holiday Hotspots
If you're leaving school or University this year and want one last throw of the dice with your best friends then a summer holiday to the Mediterranean may well be on the cards. Holidays filled with sun, sand, and cold beers are extremely popular with most 18-30 year olds and there are plenty of resorts throughout the Mediterranean that are invaded by British holidaymakers looking for a good time. In many cases, the invasion is strictly British, but there are other places that have a more cosmopolitan atmosphere. Here's a list of three popular destinations that are perfect for people aged 18-30.
Newquay, Devon
The British option is almost always the cheapest, although unfortunately the weather can't always be guaranteed. Particularly popular with school leavers and students, you won't have to break the bank for accommodation or flights, and there's quite a young vibe about the place.
Staying at a campsite is a favourite way to cut costs, while you can spend a lazy day at one of the many beaches, or, if you're feeling a bit more active, rent a surfboard and head for the swells.
Peak season is in late July through August, and you might find it strangely quiet at other times, especially if the weather is poor. Top clubs to look out for are Berties, Tall Trees, and Sailors, with regular sets from international DJs.
Kavos, Corfu
Beware: if you're looking for a holiday with any class at all, then this is not it. Kavos is a fairly dinghy looking resort on the southern tip of Corfu; the main strip resembles a kind of post modern western town with its neon lights and ranks of bars.
Despite this, Kavos is certainly a lot of fun. There's enough to keep you entertained for a week with plenty of bars and clubs, and bus loads of new holiday makers arriving every couple of nights during August.
Lads will probably find themselves gobsmacked at the lack of clothing the ladies care to wear, while there are beach parties that carry on into the morning. Go here if you don't mind disgracing yourself (preferably without being a total hooligan) and you are happy with your holiday seeming like a long, hot blur. Top clubs are Futures and Atlantis, but most of the smaller bars get packed out and flood out onto the street so it can often feel like a street party!
Ibiza, Mediterranean
Nowhere in the Mediterranean comes close to Ibiza when it comes to clubbing. This island is the undisputed house music capital of the world with a massive assortment of bars and clubs, including some super clubs.
If you're not a particular fan of house music, either you will be by the end of a stay here, or you can go to plenty of other bars and not necessarily have to listen to a constant beat. While you're nursing your hangover during the day there are a number of picturesque beaches with very clear water; while taking a scuba dive excursion is particularly recommended alternative day time activity.
Just be warned that Ibiza can get very expensive - sometimes entry for the superclubs is particularly high, with drinks costing 10 Euros minimum, and nights out can run into hundreds of Euros if you're not careful. The atmosphere is quite cosmopolitan, with people travelling here from all over the world.
Meanwhile, there is a massive range of clubs in Ibiza across a number of resorts. The most famous are Amnesia, Eden, Es Paradis, Pacha, Privilege, Space and DC10. See Monarch Airlines for cheap flights to Ibiza.
For more travel information and some of the best deals for holidays on the web, check out UK Travel Zoo, a great source for finding all of the latest bargains that the internet might throw up.
Newquay, Devon
The British option is almost always the cheapest, although unfortunately the weather can't always be guaranteed. Particularly popular with school leavers and students, you won't have to break the bank for accommodation or flights, and there's quite a young vibe about the place.
Staying at a campsite is a favourite way to cut costs, while you can spend a lazy day at one of the many beaches, or, if you're feeling a bit more active, rent a surfboard and head for the swells.
Peak season is in late July through August, and you might find it strangely quiet at other times, especially if the weather is poor. Top clubs to look out for are Berties, Tall Trees, and Sailors, with regular sets from international DJs.
Kavos, Corfu
Beware: if you're looking for a holiday with any class at all, then this is not it. Kavos is a fairly dinghy looking resort on the southern tip of Corfu; the main strip resembles a kind of post modern western town with its neon lights and ranks of bars.
Despite this, Kavos is certainly a lot of fun. There's enough to keep you entertained for a week with plenty of bars and clubs, and bus loads of new holiday makers arriving every couple of nights during August.
Lads will probably find themselves gobsmacked at the lack of clothing the ladies care to wear, while there are beach parties that carry on into the morning. Go here if you don't mind disgracing yourself (preferably without being a total hooligan) and you are happy with your holiday seeming like a long, hot blur. Top clubs are Futures and Atlantis, but most of the smaller bars get packed out and flood out onto the street so it can often feel like a street party!
Ibiza, Mediterranean
Nowhere in the Mediterranean comes close to Ibiza when it comes to clubbing. This island is the undisputed house music capital of the world with a massive assortment of bars and clubs, including some super clubs.
If you're not a particular fan of house music, either you will be by the end of a stay here, or you can go to plenty of other bars and not necessarily have to listen to a constant beat. While you're nursing your hangover during the day there are a number of picturesque beaches with very clear water; while taking a scuba dive excursion is particularly recommended alternative day time activity.
Just be warned that Ibiza can get very expensive - sometimes entry for the superclubs is particularly high, with drinks costing 10 Euros minimum, and nights out can run into hundreds of Euros if you're not careful. The atmosphere is quite cosmopolitan, with people travelling here from all over the world.
Meanwhile, there is a massive range of clubs in Ibiza across a number of resorts. The most famous are Amnesia, Eden, Es Paradis, Pacha, Privilege, Space and DC10. See Monarch Airlines for cheap flights to Ibiza.
For more travel information and some of the best deals for holidays on the web, check out UK Travel Zoo, a great source for finding all of the latest bargains that the internet might throw up.
