Croatia holidays: Brits determined to enjoy some sun

Many British consumers will be arranging trips abroad, such as Croatia sailing holidays, in 2010 to guarantee themselves some time in the sun, according to a travel expert.

In a recent articlein the Daily Mail, Frank Barrett, the newspaper's travel editor, pointed out that there are some major events that could have an influence on overseas tourism this year, namely the football World Cup and the general election.

He pointed out that these high-profile occasions have proved to be the "kiss of death" for holiday bookings in the past.

This year, however, many people will be determined that "nothing is going to stand between them and a sunlounger", according to Mr Barrett, including Gordon Brown, David Cameron and the England football team.

People searching for good weather this summer can arrange a Croatia sailing holiday to visit some of the most popular hotspots on the Adriatic coast, such as the islands of Hvar, Krk and Korcula.

Adriatic cruises also offer the chance to visit cities such as Split and Dubrovnik, which are home to plenty of bars where football fans will be able to keep up with England's progress in the World Cup.