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Where I Could Have Gone

What were the Top 10 beach destinations this Summer? We reveal all in this fabulous photo gallery, plus tips on how to get the best deals for 2009.

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What were the Top beach 10 destinations this Summer? We reveal all in this fabulous photo gallery, plus tips on how to get the best deals for 2009.

Sky Travel's Top 10 beach destinations for Summer 2008, counting down to #1.

Top Destination #10 - Gran Canaria, Spain

Get here as cheaply as possible next year

According to Which? Holiday, families could save more than £1,000 if they book their summer 2009 holiday now. Over the following pages, we'll give you 8 reasons why booking so far ahead can work out cheaper.

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Two Free Child Places available on selected Summer 2009 Deals

Top Destination #9 - Cyprus

Reason #1: 1000’s of FREE Child Places

At Sky Travel we try to create plenty of good deals for kids and even FREE places. Look out for our Family Friendly holiday properties, which offer facilities such as kids' clubs and baby-sitting services.

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Two Free Child Places available on selected Summer 2009 Deals

Top Destination #8 - The Maldives

Reason #2: Enjoy A Low Deposit

Book your Summer 2009 holiday now and pay later, quite a lot later! You can secure your summer holiday for as little as £50 deposit per person. Florida and various Long Haul destinations are £75pp.

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Top Destination #7 - Corfu, Greece

Reason #3: Early Booking Discounts

Book early and take advantage of the early booking discounts offered by hoteliers that have been factored into the price of your holiday. Plus you can book your holiday online and save up to an extra 10%.

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Two Free Child Places available on selected Summer 2009 Deals

Top Destination #6 - Menorca

Reason #4: Do You Really Want To Pay For Your Luggage?

Thought not. That’s why Sky Travel offers 20 kilos FREE for early bookers with Cosmos. (Some operators charge an extra £15 per person for luggage weighing over 15 kilos. Not a good start to your holiday!)

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Two Free Child Places available on selected Summer 2009 Deals

Top Destination #5 - The Algarve, Portugal

Reason #5:  Book Early, Buy Right

When booking a family holiday, you might want to make sure everything is done and dusted a.s.a.p. That way nobody gets nagged, nobody has to throw their toys out of the pram, and everyone has a good time.

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Two Free Child Places available on selected Summer 2009 Deals

Top Destination #4 - Tenerife, Spain

Reason #6: A World of Choice

At Sky Travel, we have, quite literally, a world of choice, yet certain types of rooms and some of our better offers will often be sold long before an early booking becomes a last minute holiday. Book early.

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Two Free Child Places available on selected Summer 2009 Deals

Top Destination #3 - Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt

Reason #7: Premium Upgrade from just £99

It’s a long way to the USA, so why not get there in style? If you book early for a holiday to Florida you can enjoy an upgrade to Monarch Premium from just £99 per person return and enjoy great benefits.

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Two Free Child Places available on selected Summer 2009 Deals

Top Destination #2 - Majorca, Spain

Reason #8: "Save Up To £100 per couple"

Booking early means getting the best offers including savings like this! So, don't leave it to the last minute. Booking ahead - well ahead - really can make a difference to your holiday budget.

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Two Free Child Places available on selected Summer 2009 Deals

Top Destination #1: Turkey

Where You Could Have Gone

Don't miss out on the savings for next year. To book for 2009 Search online or call one of the Sky Travel specialists at Cosmos on 0800 093 3910.  Calls to this number are free from BT landlines. 

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Two Free Child Places available on selected Summer 2009 Deals

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