Despite the Corona crisis: German Traveller are planning their summer holidays and this year are placing particular emphasis on exclusivity and quality. This applies to both the choice of destination and accommodation. Particularly popular are currently 5-star hotels in classic sun destinations such as Turkey or Greece, but Dubai, the Maldives and Cuba are also in vogue.

 "What we're looking for are destinations with beautiful scenery and wide-open spaces. Of course, this also has to do with the Corona pandemic: After last year's hardships and the long winter lockdown, it stands to reason that travelers want to treat themselves this summer and reward themselves with a dream vacation where they feel safe," explains weg.de Country Manager Gabriela Mendoza.

Here are 7 criteria that travellers will pay particular attention to in 2021.

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First class hotels in Dubai

Hotels with the highest standards of service and hygiene await travellers in Dubai. Taking a temperature and disinfecting luggage are just as much a standard procedure in the star hotels as contactless check-in and free protective masks. Nevertheless, popular facilities such as pool areas and restaurants are open. Here, the providers rely on reduced guest numbers and sufficient distance between the tables and pool loungers.

Resorts with own beach area on the Greek islands

The Greek islands also offer the best conditions for a safe summer holiday. Due to the remoteness of the islands, there have been comparatively low numbers of cases so far. Particularly in demand among holidaymakers are secluded resorts with a private beach area. Those who place a lot of value on privacy will also find numerous accommodations on Crete, Rhodes or Kos that offer hotel rooms with private pools.

Discover insider tips in Turkey

Travelers will also find almost deserted beaches in Turkey. Those looking for peace and idyll should visit the beaches of Gazipasa or Patara. Nature lovers are recommended a hike along the Manavgat River or a day trip through the mountain landscape to Ormana. Holidaymakers can also feel safe in the country's hotel complexes, which follow strict hygiene concepts and implement them in the form of distance rules and disinfection measures.

Well deserved time out with the family in Croatia

Croatia is also particularly popular with families this year. After home office, home schooling and holidays on the balcony, families in particular are longing for a well-deserved break. For those who prefer to avoid crowded sights, Croatia still has plenty of small bays, cosy old towns and idyllic hiking trails for a relaxing family holiday away from the crowds.

Spacious resorts in the middle of fantastic nature in Cuba

Cuba is also currently particularly popular with travellers from Germany. Spacious hotel complexes in the midst of wonderful nature and white sandy beaches with palm trees convince travelers who are drawn to the distance. Distance rules can be easily observed and in the numerous national parks of the island state visitors are almost alone with the plant and animal world. Cuba holidaymakers do not have to do without luxury either. For example, in the north of the island there are numerous first-class resorts at four- and five-star level, which follow a strict hygiene protocol for the safety of all guests.

Secluded coves and hiking trails in Mallorca

The Germans' favourite island has lost some of its popularity this year. Despite current strict entry regulations, the interest in a summer holiday on the island is high among Germans and travellers trust in high-quality accommodation. Nature lovers will also find numerous secluded hiking routes in the interior and even in high season, there are still a number of small bays on Mallorca, which are only sparsely visited.

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