Summer 2024, the tourist destinations most searched for by Neapolitans. Here’s where it’s best to travel

“Greece, Albania and Spain still remain the favorite destinations for Neapolitans for the 2023 summer holidays, but the Red Sea has grown a lot, despite the geopolitical turbulence, due to the low cost prices. But you have to be very careful about the quality of the offer. Overall, summer holidays will be more expensive for families, with increases of around 15% compared to 2023 for hotels and transport. How much does a 10-day holiday in August cost for a family of 4? In Italy starting from 5-6 thousand euros. Abroad from 4 thousand”. He has no doubts Cesare Foapresident of Advunite/Aidit campaniathe association of Travel agencies adherent to Federturismo Confindustria.

What are the most requested destinations by Neapolitans this summer?

The most sought after destination, despite the winds of war, is the Red Sea. Followed by Greece, Albania And Spain. There is great demand for tourist locations like Sharm el Sheikh And Marsa Alam, in Egypt, especially for the low prices. But you have to be careful about rates that are too low. In Africa the situation is not the same as in Europe. Sometimes the risk can be having bad food. The invitation is to be wary of those who sell you this destination too cheaply. The Greek islands always do very well. Cyprus It’s already sold out. Me too’Albania It’s going very well this year too, again due to the low prices. An economic destination remains there Croatia with its two direct flights (Split And Dubrovnik). While among the new entries there is Karpathos, in Greece, who enjoys the direct flight from Naples. Israelinstead, with Tel Avivone of the youth tourism destinations, very popular in recent years, especially for the nightlife, is affected by the Middle Eastern conflict.

And in Italy?

This year Sardinia is certainly cheaper than last year. In 2023, there was a big increase in prices.

How much will an average family of 4 spend on a summer vacation in 2024?

In the first place, holidays have dropped from the traditional 2 weeks to 10 days. The latter will cost on average 5-6 thousand euros for the stay for an Italian destination and from 4 thousand euros upwards for abroad. On average, prices this year will be around 15% more expensive. The price increase mainly affects the high-end segments. Today, more 4 and 5 star hotels are opening on the coast than 3 star ones. Luxury prices are rising sharply, they have gone from 800 euros per night for a room in high season to 1,500 euros. But not only.

What else?

Transport costs weigh heavily: planes, trains and ships, which have increased. The costs of charter flights, which remain few and were usually low, have also increased. For Palm tree or Corfu flights have risen to 500-800 euros for the plane ticket alone. It is clear that a young person has difficulty covering these costs. I remember that low cost airlines do not re-protect customers in the event of flight cancellation; if customers purchase a package at a travel agency, they are re-protected. This is a fundamental issue to understand the difference between a do-it-yourself booking and an agency booking. While today there are still delays in confirming charter flight times for the summer.

Any tips for saving?

We have a clientele that we get used to book even 9 months in advance, urging her, even taking the blame. But this way we guarantee better rates. On the other hand, we are witnessing a phenomenon that also sees traditional weekend trips in June and July decreasing. Many people from Campania booked in advance to make their summer holidays easier, but even in this case prices have increased dramatically.