Russians prefer costly vacation

The number of Russians who can afford a holiday abroad, has increased. In June 2006 statistics, the number of calls to travel agencies in the same period last year 63.8% and the number of tourists for whom the company has booked a trip more - 76% depending on the "Financial News". Simultaneously increases the choice of the directions. Traditional way of Egypt, Tunisia, Morocco and France have lost a number of tourists from Russia. And reduced the number of people who want to relax in Turkey, despite falling prices in this country. The increase in Croatia, Bulgaria, Spain, Greece and Cyprus. And the biggest increase in applications compared to June last year, is seen in Russia - 450%. The average cost of visits to Russia, Tunisia, Turkey and the UAE have fallen, the lowest price booked the trip was 9741 rubles. In general, in June, the "average" visitor permits 19,270 rubles, or 7.8% more than last year paid. Significant increase in the prices of holidays in Italy, Croatia and Greece. 32 278 rubles, the average maximum was observed in the Italian tanks. Among the reasons for the increase is the fact that tourists opt for more expensive hotels and travel. Travel.ru