Barrhead Travel has revealed the top destinations for the town’s holidaymakers this winter as one of the wettest summers on record comes to an end.

The leading travel agency has reported significant demand for breaks during the colder months with the Canary Islands, Florida and cruising top of the must-visit list.

Around one third of new bookings with the firm is for winter 2023 departures, with some of the main destinations for Barrhead customers including Tenerife, Barbados, Orlando, Lanzarote and Caribbean cruises.

The group reports that October is currently the number one booking month as families get ready to make the most of the half-term break.

Angela Gemmell from Barrhead Travel said: “In recent weeks, our bookings for winter getaways have risen.

“People are eager to get away to spend quality time with their families throughout the October break, and the value-for-money provided by all-inclusive resorts and cruise holidays, for example, continues to be attractive for many customers.

“One third of our new bookings are for departures throughout the winter period.

“It’s a clear indication that people are keen to make up for lost holidays and escape some of the wet weather we’ve been seeing in the UK over the summer months.”

Barrhead Travel’s experts say that all-inclusive remain the most popular type of holiday as it provides the perfect getaway for those looking to manage spending.

The firm also recently announced that it had recorded a record-breaking summer of bookings, with summer departures 56% higher than last year, and 26% higher compared with 2019 figures, its last reported record-breaking year.

The firm is already booking for summer 2024 departures and says demand is proving strong.

Following the pandemic, industry levels have returned to normal, with the travel agency reporting eight consecutive record-breaking months since the beginning of 2023.

“If you are still to book, we would recommend doing so sooner rather than later to secure preferred dates and locations, like the ever-popular Canaries and family-friendly long-haul destinations like Orlando,” added Angela.