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More than 1.2 million passengers jetted out to the country from Glasgow, Edinburgh and Aberdeen airports in 2008, their operator BAA Scotland said.

This was twice as many as the Netherlands, which was second, while Ireland was third.

France and Germany overtook the USA, rising to fourth and fifth.

Norway also entered the top 10 for the first time.

Four of Spain’s airports - Alicante, Malaga, Tenerife and Palma - were among the top 10 destinations flown to by Scottish travellers.

It seems that Spain is as popular now with Scots as it has ever been Donald Morrison BAA Scotland

The most popular single destination was Amsterdam, with 530,000 Scots travelling there.

The Dutch capital is a popular tourist city in its own right - but is also a major international hub for onward connections.

Dublin was the second most visited city, with Paris jumping from sixth place last year to third place this year, with its numbers being boosted by new services from Glasgow.

BAA Scotland spokesman Donald Morrison said: “It seems that Spain is as popular now with Scots as it has ever been, and with the top three most popular countries unchanged from last year, you could argue that we are becoming creatures of habit.

“However, with France and Germany knocking the US - traditionally one of our most popular tourist markets - into sixth place, and Norway entering the top ten for the first time, perhaps tastes are beginning to change.”

Newark airport in New York was the most popular long haul destination, followed by Dubai, Orlando Sanford and Toronto.

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The Egyptian resort of Sharm El Sheikh entered the top five for the first time, while New York’s JFK airport and the Caribbean resort of Puerto Plata made their first appearance in the top 10.

Airport operator BAA Scotland said it aimed to defy the credit crunch by increasing capacity in 2009, despite the economic slowdown which has seen worldwide airline cuts.

Almost half a million extra seats will be on sale from its three Scottish airports, with new services to Norway, Canada, the Caribbean and other destinations.

Mr Morrison said: “There is no doubt that 2008 was a challenging year for the airline industry in Scotland, and 2009 will be no less difficult.

“With demand falling, and airlines around the world reducing capacity, Scotland is not immune to the current economic decline.

“However, with almost half a million new seats on sale in 2009, we have shown that it is possible to attract new business, offering more choice for Scottish holidaymakers and boosting inbound tourism.”

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While Marbella is seen by many as Europe’s get-away spot for the rich and famous, Puerto Banus is just as desirable a destination - not just for the famous but also for holidaymakers ranging from high-flying business men and women to families just looking for a relaxing time away, with plenty of sunshine.

Puerto Banus is a relatively recent travel destination however, as it has only opened it’s doors to the general holidaymaker in the last 10 years or so; previous to that it was a very exclusive spot, known only to the locals and filmstars!

Puerto Banus is only a few kilometres west of Marbella, and being under the Municipality of Marbella shares many characteristics of the Costa del Sol’s most well known resort. Famous for it’s picturesque marina filled with multi-million dollar yachts, Puerto Banus also boasts a beach that stretches for one kilometre - the golden sands are a major attraction to this town that was once a traditional Spanish fishing village decades ago.

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As with any resort associated with the rich and famous, Puerto Banus has more than it’s fair share of pubs, clubs, restaurants, world-class shopping and casino facilities. Designer names can be found on all the main streets, but if you prefer to browse smaller, more traditional Spanish shops and boutiques then there are plenty of these too.  Notably the premier Spanish department store El Corte Ingles with it’s five stories, and the Marina Banus Shopping Centre are two of the most popular locations that shoppers head for.  Alternatively, a visit to the weekly market held in the bullring each Saturday morning is a great way to buy both local products and holiday souvenirs!

Puerto Banus nightlife is as good as it gets and holds a world-class reputation. It can carry on until dawn if you want it to, or if you prefer something a bit more sedate then you can settle for a quiet drink and tapa in any one of the countless local bars spread throughout the town. If you do get the urge to have a taste of Tinsel Town, there are numerous cocktail and wine bars spread around the Marina and seafront areas, known as the Muelle Rivera - incidentally these are great areas for doing a bit of ’star spotting’!

The surrounding areas of Puerto Banus are also to be explored and enjoyed. The Sierra Bermeja Mountains rise up to the north of the town, and numerous golf courses are scattered within a 10 kilometre radius of Puerto Banus. Needless to say, the golf courses are some of the best in Europe and go towards making Puerto Banus one of the world’s top golfing holiday destinations.

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As with Marbella, Puerto Banus enjoys it’s own micro-climate and boasts over 300 days of sunshine each year, with a year round average temperature of 19 degrees. While the summer months may get a little hectic, May and September are probably two of the best months to visit this resort.

You can find a selection of highly recommended hotels at discount rates on our Marbella Hotels page.  Alternatively take a look at our Puerto Banus Villas page and our Puerto Banus Apartments page.

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