Tour operators and flight comparison sites are reporting a spike in interest when the ‘minnows’ take on the big boys in the World Cup being held in the US, Mexico and Canada.
Website impressions for specialist travel firms have soared by as much as 15-fold, notably after Cape Verde held Spain to a 0-0 draw last weekend.
And Skyscanner says lesser-known nations traditionally expect a swell in holiday bookings lasting months after the tournament.
With more than five billion viewers of the last World Cup in Qatar, it’s big business. So here’s our guide to what a post-tournament ‘minnows getaway’ could look like...
Cape Verde, located off the west coast of Africa, is home to picture-postcard beaches like Tarrafal Beach (pictured)
