Turkey has soared in popularity as a destination for British tourists and now boasts a "thriving" holiday home market, according to one travel expert.

A recent Daily Mail article examined some of the features that made the country such a hit with visitors from the UK.

Spokesperson for overseas agents Properties Away Angela Campbell explained how the country's Turquoise Coast region had attracted

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The coast of Majorca has been revealed as a favourite travel destination for celebrities in a new top ten guide.

Cheapflights explored some of the world's most glamorous beaches and scrutinised them to see what attracts the stars to their shores.

Majorca made a strong showing on the list, as it has has played host to a number of celebrities including Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta Jones, who

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Majorca has been named as an ideal destination for European and American cyclists looking to brush up on their bike skills while enjoying beautiful scenery.

Managing director of leisure airline Monarch Tim Jeans explained the increasing popularity of Majorca as a winter travel haven, noting its low traffic volumes and excellent road conditions.

He said: "Majorca is a great destination for winter

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Rome, has been nominated as a great holiday destination in a guide to some of Europe's best cities to visit.

In a Suite 101 article, travel writer Ben Cluse gave his picks of some of Europe's best city breaks and the Italian capital was high on the list.

He promoted the attractions of Rome, which has the added benefit of the historic nation of the Vatican City within its borders.

In addition to

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The happiest tourist destinations are those furthest away, according to a new study conducted by Skyscanner.

Australia, Canada and South Africa were found to be the most popular destinations by the poll, which surveyed over 1,000 UK residents.

Spain, Turkey and Germany also had a strong showing, but the research indicated that long-haul destinations were the "happiest".

Psychologist Cliff Arn

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Florida's beaches are "clean and clear" according to a spokesman from the state's tourism board.

Speaking to Reuters, Will Seccombe commented on the region's increased tourism numbers in 2010's second quarter.

"One hundred per cent of [Florida] beaches are open for business. They are clean and clear," he said.

With over 80 million visitors a year, tourism is the state's largest industry and it

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