David Brice

Over half a million Poles have entered the UK after their accession to the EU in 2004, but we hear less about the vacation migration in the opposite direction; when the Brits flock to Eastern Europe. The online travel agent,globalholidays discovered the low down on the exodus !

The former communist countries are becoming extremely popular with British holiday makers due to bargain flights, inexpensive accommodation, and most importantly, cheap, high quality beer.

Located on the country's south west coast, it is synonymous with partying and beach holidays, but also has an array of other sights and experiences for travellers. Portuguese traders first landed on the shores of Goa in the 1500s and the area existed as a Portuguese colony for centuries, until it was annexed as part of India in 1961.

Goa has more than 20 delightful stretches of white sand beach down its 101km long coastline, some of which are crowded year round with holidaymakers, while others present secluded palm-fringed paradises for those seeking a quieter break.

The south of Mexico offers the intrepid traveller the best of both the ancient and the modern Central America. Cloaked in thousands of acres of woodland, the Yucatan peninsula contains both jewels of the pre-Hispanic America and the self-contained tourist paradise of Cancun.

Back in the 1950s, Cancun was nothing but a sleepy fishing village on the Mexican Caribbean coast surround by dense jungle.

We booked a bargain holiday on the Greek Island of Zante through the travel agent Global Holidays.

Having got used to the quieter Greek islands, which require a ferry crossing, and therefore tend to discourage families with young children, our coach transfer on Zakynthos, through brightly lit seaside resorts, seeming to consist of little more than tavernas, bars and souvenir shops, left us wondering what on earth we had let ourselves in for.

As the summer season in Spain finishes, and the beaches become deserted there is still plenty of action to be found in the beautiful cities of Spain, and the weather remains warm most of the year. The online hotel retailer Rooms To Stay gives the low down on what the Spanish cities have to offer.

Madrid, the capital, is certainly one of Europe's finest cities.

If you are looking for an exotic location to enjoy a late summer getaway, or perhaps an autumn break, then you could do a lot worse than go to the Dominican Republic in the Caribbean.

The island was named as "hot for 2007" by the Association of British Travel Agents' (ABTA) members, and this year alone, bookings have increased by nine per cent for the destination.

There are several cities in Europe that really do turn on the lights and the festive spirit at Christmas. Every year these cities have Christmas markets, a magical experience that really does put some cheer into that hectic time just before Christmas. Here is a list of the cities that offer great Christmas markets:

Munich

The Christmas market in Munich is between November 24 and December 24.

Crete is the largest of all the Greek islands, and is the fifth largest island in the Mediterranean Sea. It has a population of just under one million, and is one of the most popular tourist destinations that Greece has to offer.

Its boasts a variety of features including mountain villages, long sandy beaches, rocky bays, as well as plenty of exciting nightlife.

Famed for its genial hospitality and warm African sun, Cape Town has something special to offer everyone, from backpackers to luxury holidaymakers. Whether you want to lounge on the renowned beaches of Clifton and Camps Bay or live it up on the vibrant V and A Waterfront, you'll find the magic of the world's most exciting continent served up in style.

If you are already fed up with the build-up to Christmas, which seems to start earlier and earlier each year, you may be looking to get away from it all by going on holiday somewhere a long way from the cold, dark days offered in the UK. Well Jamaica could be just the place to lighten the spirits and kick back for a relaxing break.

One of the best places to stay on this charming Caribbean island is the area known as Ocho Rios.