DIRECT HOLIDAYS TAKES YOU TO ITS ULTIMATE HOT SPOTS

The UK’s leading direct holiday operator, Direct Holidays has launched a new Hotspots brochure, featuring a round up of customers’ favourite hotels and resorts for you to visit in Summer 2010.

The new brochure is a great companion for those holidaymakers looking for recommendations on where to escape to next Summer. With so many great hotels available in destinations all over the world, Direct Holidays has taken on board customer feedback and shortlisted the top performing and most popular hotels and resorts…so you don’t have to!

To help you get away next Summer, Direct Holidays is offering some amazing deals , such as £100 off every booking, free kids holidays, free, free nights on selected 14 night holidays and even £50 off all holidays departing between 1st November 2010 to 30th April 2011, if you book a summer holiday before the 31st January 2010.

To help you with your summer sun search, here’s some of Direct Holidays customers’ top picks for short and mid-haul destinations next summer.

· Majorca - One of our most popular hotels in Majorca, the 3 star Hotel Sol Mirlos/Tordos in Palma Nova is great for families with a wide range of facilities including four kids clubs, a fun Flintstones theme throughout and a central location.

14 nights at the 3 star Hotel Sol Mirlos/Tordos in Palma Nova costs from £48 per person per night on an all inclusive basis, based on departures from Manchester airport between 1st - 5th May 2010.

· Corfu – Scoring high for location the Andreas Apartments in Corfu are small intimate and very close to the picturesque resort of Kassiopi with all local amenities within walking distance. Ideal for couples looking for a relaxing break.

14 nights at the 3 star Andreas Apartments in Kassiopi costs from £30 per person per night on a self catering basis, based on departures from Manchester airport between 1st - 5th May 2010.

· Tenerife – One of Direct Holidays most popular properties in Tenerife, the Parque Santiago Apartments in Playa de las Americas are perfect for families. With a fantastic beach-front location and one of the largest pool areas in the resort it’s no wonder these apartments scored so high with Direct customers.

14 nights at the 4 star Parque Santiago III Apartments in Playa de Las Americas costs from £31 per person per night on a self catering basis, based on departures from Manchester airport between 1st - 5th May 2010.

· The Algarve – Great value for money accommodation and perfect for families the Paraiso do Albufeira hotel is one of Direct Holidays most popular properties in the Algarve, with a great location and just within walking distance to the beach.

14 nights at the 4 star Paraiso do Albufeira Hotel in Albufeira costs from £52 per person per night on an all inclusive basis, based on departures from Manchester airport between 6th – 12th May 2010

· Costa Dorada – Scoring high overall with Direct Holidays customers the Mediterranean Village is an excellent hotel with a fun and friendly atmosphere and offers fantastic facilities and great entertainment day and night.

14 nights at the 4 star H10 Salauris Palace in Salou costs from £36 per person per night on a half board basis, based on departures from Manchester airport between 1st – 5th May 2010

· Egypt – Brand new for Summer 2010 the Sunrise Tirana Aquapark boosts its own waterpark and enough activities and facilities to keep the whole family entertained, this hotel is set to be huge in 2010.

14 nights at the 4 star Sunrise Tirana Aquapark in Sharm el Sheikh costs from £51 per person per night on an all inclusive basis, based on departures from Manchester airport between 6th – 12th May 2010

· Tunisia – One of the most popular hotels in Tunisia the Iberostar Chich Khan is the perfect all inclusive family hotel, offering great food and the ideal location.

14 nights at the 4 star Iberostar Chich Khan in Yasmine Hammamet costs from £45 per person per night on an all inclusive basis, based on departures from Manchester airport between 1st May – 5th May 2010.

· Bulgaria – The luxurious Victoria Palace in Sunny Beach offers very high standards in a beautiful beachfront location. Direct Holidays customers love the hotels spa and pool and many guests return year after year.

14 nights at the 4 star Victoria Palace Hotel in Sunny Beach costs from £34 per person per night on a half board basis, based on departures from Manchester airport between 6th – 12th May 2010.

· Turkey – Scoring high overall with Direct Holidays customers the Club Excelsior hotel is very popular with families and young couples alike, with its own KidsWORLD club and fantastic facilities its no wonder this hotel scored so high.

14 nights at the 3 star Club Excelsior Hotel in Marmaris costs from £36 per person per night on a self catering basis, based on departures from Manchester airport between 1st – 5th May 2010.

To order a Hotspots brochure, visit www.directholidays.co.uk/brochures, call its dedicated call centres 0844 800 7576 or pop into one of its four high street stores within the UK and Northern Ireland.