India proves to be a hot spot with Horncastle holidaymakers

When it comes to a taste of India, it appears people in the Horncastle area want the '˜real thing.'
Horncastle Travel Manager Lisette Barnes and Assistant Manager Paul Newton. Picture: John Aron.Horncastle Travel Manager Lisette Barnes and Assistant Manager Paul Newton. Picture: John Aron.
Horncastle Travel Manager Lisette Barnes and Assistant Manager Paul Newton. Picture: John Aron.

While holidays to long-time favourites are still popular, it appears more unusual destinations are increasingly in demand.

According to staff at the town’s Lincolnshire Co-op travel branch, India is the top of many lists.

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They say the popularity of India has continued to grow thanks to TV travel documentaries by stars like Joanna Lumley

An escorted tour to the Golden Triangle - Delhi, Jaipur and Agra - is a fantastic way to see India’s riches, including the Taj Mahal.

Horncastle Travel Branch Manager Lisette Barnes said: “We’re pleased to have helped holidaymakers around Horncastle have fun and make memories across the world, from discovering exciting destinations to revisiting much-loved favourites.

Assistant manager Paul Newton said: “We can help with everything from excursions to travel insurance, car hire and spends for your holiday – you could say we’re a one-stop shop.

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“There’s no better feeling than when a customer pops back in to tell us how much they loved their trip - and show us their holiday snaps to prove it!”

A short-haul holiday is a great way to escape ‘Blighty’ for some hot weather and popular destinations for locals holidaymakers are the Canary Islands, especially Tenerife.

Majorca is still a firm favourite with families – along with Mickey Mouse and pals at Disneyland Paris!

Couples from Horncastle tended to travel in May and September.