Holywood, Co.Down -- (SBWIRE) -- 05/27/2010 -- ActivityBreaks, a leading independently operated provider of activity holidays across Europe, have seen a sharp increase in bookings for holidays that don't require customers to board a flight.

There have been a number of specific crises to hit airlines over the last few months, including strikes on major airlines such as British Airways and the more recent impact of the Icelandic volcanic ash cloud which has bullied European air space. As such the general public have decided to place their trust in short breaks and activity holidays local to the United Kingdom.

ActivityBreaks have seen a twenty-five per cent increase in requests for activity holidays which they feel is largely down to the flight chaos, but also by and large due to people's changing holiday habits as they look to get more value out of their breaks.

"You haven't been able to escape news of trouble with the airports lately, whether it's through causes of their own making such as the recent strikes or acts of God such as the ash cloud," comments Dearbhaile Mulholland of ActivityBreaks. "As a trend we've seen people start to ignore flight-based holidays altogether, instead choosing to stay closer to home or attend family-based active breaks. Luckily for those looking for a holiday that's different from the norm we have a large selection of activity holidays and short breaks here at ActivityBreaks, and can cater for every activity from horse riding through to kayaking."

To find out more about ActivityBreaks' activity holidays and their complete range of breaks, go to http://www.activitybreaks.com/ or telephone 028 9039 5705.

An independently operated travel business, ActivityBreaks specialise in delivering great value holiday packages to destinations throughout Europe, including activity holidays, ski breaks, spa breaks, city breaks and weekend breaks. Whatever you want to do they can help you do it!

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Co.Down, N. Ireland -- (SBWIRE) -- 04/29/2010 -- ActivityBreaks, a leading independently operated provider of activity holidays across Europe, have lately seen a rise in enquiries and purchases for activity holidays around countries that aren't members of the European Union which they attribute to the current weakness of the pound.

Activity Breaks are renowned specialists in providing a large range of activity holidays, and can offer customers a huge choice of short breaks away such as spa breaks and golfing holidays. They have recently reported an upturn in people requesting information for activity holidays in and around areas that aren't currently members of the EU, such as Croatia and Turkey. They cite that this is due in part to the continuing uncertainty surrounding the Pound and Euro currencies, feeling that consumers are understandably looking for the best bargains possible during the summer holiday season.

Activity Breaks already have some of the most affordable activity holidays to buy on the market, have seen a lot more enquiries centring on their kayaking active breaks in Croatia, jeep safaris in Turkey and other, more eclectic active holidays.

"We knew that this summer was going to throw up a few surprises in the holiday market, but this one has been really intriguing to say the least. Money has been tight, but to avoid the EU entirely because of currency uncertainty is certainly unexpected," comments Dearbhaile Mulholland of ActivityBreaks. "Fortunately, we have a lot of activity holidays on our website for those wishing to experience countries outside of the European Union too, and we can offer them to customers at some of the most competitive prices on the market this summer season."

To find out more about ActivityBreaks' activity holidays and their complete range of breaks, go to http://www.activitybreaks.com/ or telephone 028 9039 5705.

An independently operated travel business, ActivityBreaks specialise in delivering great value holiday packages to destinations throughout Europe, including activity holidays, ski breaks, spa breaks, city breaks and weekend breaks. Whatever you want to do they can help you do it!

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

County Down, Northern Ireland -- (SBWIRE) -- 03/22/2010 -- ActivityBreaks, a leading independently operated provider of activity holidays across Europe, announce that the first quarter of 2010 has seen their best company performance since they started trading in 2005 - and predict more good times to come!

ActivityBreaks state that their year-on-year sales have increased by 75% which has been helped through increased conversions on their website. ActivityBreaks has spent a lot of time improving their online holiday hub and have seen a more-informed quality of client visiting their online store looking for activity holidays such as ski breaks and family activity holidays. ActivityBreaks have built on their relationships with those within the trade and have been able to offer more flexible deals and better quality breaks.

Ski breaks in Italy and Austria have been their latest most popular performers alongside summer activity holidays, with ActivityBreaks revealing they have seen a surge of advanced bookings for the summer with family activity holidays garnering a lot of interest as the summer holidays approach.

"Our growth has been phenomenal and we put that down to a lot of hard work and an industrious attitude on our part. We've strived to build stronger relationships within the industry and have been tirelessly networking to get the best deals for our clients," comments Dearbhaile Mulholland of ActivityBreaks. "Things look incredibly positive going forward and customers can look forward to better deals than ever before. We also mark our success down to listening to our customers when they give us feedback or complete our surveys. As such, we are looking to offer more flexible ski breaks for winter 2011 and an increased choice of horse riding breaks and other family activity holidays. The home nations are also in high demand and we are pulling out all the stops to offer better deals on breaks in Scotland and Wales."

To find out more about ActivityBreaks' activity holidays and their complete range of breaks, go to http://www.activitybreaks.com/ or telephone 028 9039 5705.

An independently operated travel business, ActivityBreaks specialise in delivering great value holiday packages to destinations throughout Europe, including activity holidays, ski breaks, spa breaks, city breaks and weekend breaks. Whatever you want to do they can help you do it!

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

County Down, Ireland -- (SBWIRE) -- 01/14/2010 -- ActivityBreaks, a leading independently operated provider of action packed short breaks across Europe, have launched some of the best value Andorra Ski breaks available online thanks to their strategic partnership with Andorran giants, Grandvalira.

Clients of the ActivityBreaks website will now be able to get great deals for some of the most sought after skiing spots in Andorra, including areas such as the Soldeu, El Tarter and El Canillo, and Pas de la Casa. Customers will be able to book package deals in apartments, hotels and more, with some packages offering ski passes and access to fitness and spa facilities.

ActivityBreaks are also launching a competition for customers to enter in conjunction with the deal. Entrants will be in with a chance of winning a ski week in Grandvalira, Andorra, staying in AHotels Piolets Park. The prize includes seven nights accommodation in 4* Ahotel Piolets Park, Soldeu, on a half board basis, with a six days ski pass for the entire Grandvalira ski area, which includes Soldeu, Pas de la Casa, El Tarter and Gran Roig.

Ester Serviu of Grandvalira says of the launch: "We've been working with ActivityBreaks to offer our high-quality ski and snowboard breaks and ski holidays to a new type of mass market, available only through ActivityBreaks."

"The success of ActivityBreaks in ski regions across Europe has been phenomenal, more successful than we were prepared for if we're honest. This success has brought learning curves and, more importantly, it has contributed a lot to the bottom line," comments Dearbhaile Mulholland, Commercial Manager of ActivityBreaks. "We have learned a lot from this experience, who our customers are and what they want. If we can replicate this success for the resorts now offered with the Grandvalira relationship then it'll be an excellent ski season for everyone involved, not just ourselves but for customers and service providers on the ground there."

To find out more about ActivityBreaks' Andorra ski breaks and their complete range of holidays, go to http://www.activitybreaks.com or telephone 028 9039 5705.

About Activity Breaks:
An independently operated travel business, ActivityBreaks specialise in delivering great value holiday packages to destinations throughout Europe, including activity holidays, ski breaks, spa breaks, city breaks and weekend breaks. Whatever you want to do they can help you do it!

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm