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Going away on holiday is one of the highlights of the year for most, it’s the time when we dip into the coffers and treat ourselves. But booking a trip away and knowing you’re getting especially good value makes those pre-dinner cocktails all the more enjoyable. Some research and maybe some flexibility as to your destination can keep more of those pounds – or dollars, euros or appropriate currency – in your pocket.
What makes for a cheap getaway?
Supply and demand – the popularity of a destination clearly matters, and can fluctuate depending on a whole host of factors. For example, after the loss of the Russian plane in Egypt’s Sinai peninsula in October 2015 and the resultant ban on flights to Sharm el-Sheikh where the flight departed from, approved destinations in Egypt became extremely good value with confidence in visiting the country at a low point.
On the other hand, trips to Prague – last year’s best value destination – are pricier this year now that people want to ‘get in on the act’. It’s still good value, just not as good as it was.
Currency – if the pound is strong against a certain country’s currency, then it will be cheaper to holiday there as your money will go further.
Take a close interest in your destination’s currency, adopting the sort of rigour displayed by forex investors with IG.
In the last year the pound has strengthened significantly against currencies such as the the Turkish lira, the South African rand, the Australian and New Zealand dollars and the Norwegian krone. Those factors inspire big investments for traders and could, equally, help to decide where you go on holiday.
Value for money holiday destinations
The Eurozone – the combination of relatively close proximity, sunshine and generally well priced holidays make European holiday destinations like Greece, Italy and Spain very popular. Some seven in ten Brits spent their holidays in the Eurozone in 2015.
The popular Algarve region in Portugal is a top pick this year with prices falling by some 19%.
Cape Town, South Africa – if you fancy something more long haul, this makes for a good value trip with the pound worth 28% more than it was just one year ago.
Bulgaria – second only to the Algarve for value as it competes to attract the financially savvy tourist.
Spain – the perennial holiday favourite offers excellent value along with the convenience of being only a couple of hours away for some summer sun.
Turkey – the popular resort of Marmaris offers good value although unrest elsewhere in the country may be a concern.
Hungary – the capital Budapest offers an attractively priced trip whether for a full holiday or city break.
Bali, Indonesia – the idyllic images of swaying palms and white sand may well be within your budget. It’s not quite the best long haul value this year but still very affordable.
Cyprus – Pathos represents a good deal this summer although it gets very hot in high season so only go if you can handle the temperatures.
Corfu – another favourite from the Eurozone, this popular holiday island is likely to attract its usual hordes with the promise of sun and excellent value.
Bon voyage
A little research – easily achieved online – and some flexibility is all you need to secure a good value trip away. As the above shows, there’s plenty of choice for the UK tourist to make their money go further.
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