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HOLIDAY: More Brits than ever are visiting Lisbon thanks to Eurovision fever
Excitement is building for this years Eurovision Song Contest, as enquiries for host city Lisbon have risen by 129% for the week surrounding the competition.
TripAdvisor Rentals has seen holiday home bookings rocket between May 8th-12th.
Spain has long been a favourite holiday hotspot for Brits looking for a relaxing beach break.
But it looks as if Portugal could knock it off the top spot this year as Eurovision fever takes over.
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FUN IN THE SUN: Lisbon and the Algarve are two of the most popular travel hotspots
Last year global travel search engine Skyscanner.net saw a staggering 508% increase in searches to Portugal for May 2018 (compared to the year before).
Aside from the stunning city of Lisbon, The Algarve is one of the most popular holiday spots for Brits.
Portugals southernmost region is famous for its Mediterranean beaches and swanky golf resorts.
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Other vibrant cities like Faro are also hugely popular with holidaymakers.
If you want to bag a bargain flight to Portugal, the best time to book is 10 weeks in advance, according to Skyscanner experts
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How to get the cheapest flights?
The cheapest flights from London to Lisbon are currently during the last week of September.
Savvy holidaymakers can pick ups return flights between September 24 and September 29 for just £56 return using skyscanner.net.
The average temperatures in Lisbon during September are still a glorious 23C, so its the perfect destinations for some late-summer sun.
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