April 17th, 2009
UK holidays more expensive than abroad - study
A new study released by Thomas Cook, a travel company, revealed that destinations outside Britain are still cheaper than the latter despite the credit crunch and falling value of the pound.
The study titled “The Holiday Cost of Living” revealed the comparative prices of food and drinks that you can easily buy in sixteen popular holiday destinations. Based on the data, a beer purchased in a UK bar is twice as expensive as the others. The same can be said about purchasing a coffee in a restaurant or having a three course meal.
According to Pete Constanti, Thomas Cook CEO, the financial slowdown gives everyone an opportunity to avail of great deals for holidays, considering that the prices have been slashed down. He added that if travelers are on a budget, then it’s best to look for deals that all-inclusive (food, accommodation, drinks and others).
Within Europe, destinations that provide the best deals are Cyprus and Spain.
Constanti suggested that if budget doesn’t fit the desired number of days stay in a tourist destination, then don’t hesitate to shorten it. They are deals that are good for 10 to 11 days instead of 14. It always pays to ask for a rep in the resort and find out the latest discounts and deals available within that time period.
