Holidaymakers escape, but sales to Cyprus suffer Conversely, other Mediterranean destinations are experiencing an influx of British visitors. Tui, Europe's biggest tour operator, has seen the strongest demand for Easter sun holidays in a decade. It said around 36,000 customers are set to travel this weekend. Hotels.com said searches for overseas accommodation in Corfu and Rhodes soared by 444 per cent and 302 per cent, respectively, since last Easter. It added that searches for hotels in Orlando, Agadir and Cancun had also shot up. Directline Holidays said enquiries were up 15 per cent year-on-year, with Egypt, Cape Verde and the Balearics attracting interest. "This time last year we were enjoying a heat wave," said Maria Whiteman, CEO of Directline Holidays. This week we've seen the bookies slashing the odds on bets for a White Easter so it's unsurprising so many British holidaymakers are seeking solace. Barrhead Travel also reported a late surge in bookings, with Tenerife, Majorca and Florida proving popular. Bookings to Tunisia and Madeira are up 100 per cent compared to the same period last year, the online agent On The Beach claimed.