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This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more Where would you like to head this year? (Image: Getty) Okay, okay we need that the summer holidays have just finished and everyone is pretty much back to normal with their schedules. But as one season goes we look ahead to the next season and as the nights are starting to draw in we can't help but yearn for some winter sun.

Despite, it feeling like ages away many of us are already looking ahead and dare we say Christmas. With the next big break being the festive holidays (whether we’re ready to admit it or not) new research has looked into the travel trends for the end of the year. Booking.



com has searched for data to reveal the top 10 countries Brits have searched for over Christmas. READ MORE: 'Unforgettable' capital named best city for foodies - with UK ranking Australia came eighth on the list (Image: Getty) The top 10 searched countries for this Christmas: 1. Great Britain 2.

Spain 3. Thailand 4. United Arab Emirates 5.

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You can unsubscribe at any time. Read our Privacy Policy It turns out that Brits would rather keep on home soil this year with Great Britain coming out on top. We mean there's no better time to enjoy mild UK temperatures and there are plenty of Christmas markets to explore with the likes of Edinburgh, Manchester and Bath proving popular.

The data has also revealed the most booked flights made by Brits this summer to travel over the Christmas period. Trending The top 10 booked flight destinations by travellers from the UK this Christmas: 1. Thailand 2.

India 3. Australia 4. United Kingdom 5.

Philippines 6. New Zealand 7. South Africa 8.

Vietnam 9. Nigeria 10. Brazil Despite Brits searching for Great Britain more than anywhere else in the world it seems like we can't help but want a bit of winter sun.

You can certainly see why Thailand came top with the southern part of the country enjoying temperatures of 20°C to 23°C and 26°C to 32°C in the northern part. Let's not forget the vibrant nightlife, great food and rich history to be explored. India and Australia rounded up the top three with temperatures yet again much higher than those in the UK.

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