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Turkey is named one of the best value destinations
ANNUAL HOLIDAY MONEY REPORT REVEALS BEST VALUE DESTINATIONS
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The Post Office has published its 16th annual Holiday Money Report which includes the Worldwide Holiday Costs Barometer of prices in 36 holiday destinations. Key findings reveal:
• A battle between Turkey and Bulgaria for the best value rating in the Worldwide Holiday Costs Barometer. The collapse of the Turkish lira helped Marmaris win out with prices there down 37%. However, the signs are that
Bulgaria is winning out when it comes to holiday bookings because the latest currency sales intelligence shows that the Bulgarian lev is well outperforming the
Turkish lira. • Prices are down year-on-year in nine of the ten best value destinations and in half of the 36 destinations surveyed overall. • Thailand is one of the destinations to show a big price fall of almost 12%. It has been tipped as a hotlist destination for 2022 now that Phuket is open to British visitors again. • Orlando has made the top ten destinations for the first time in the 16-year history of the Holiday Money
Report. Prices are down by around 10% year-on-year and over 22% over two years. • Brits are flocking to Mexico – sales of the peso are going through the roof in 2022. To date, 45% more pesos have been bought at the Post Office than in the same period in 2020. Sales of Caribbean currencies are also surging – particularly the Barbados dollar and the East Caribbean dollar, which covers Antigua, St Lucia and Grenada.
Nick Boden, Post Office Head of Travel Money, said: “It will pay dividends to invest time in holiday homework because many people won’t have travelled abroad in the past two years. They need to be aware that prices have risen sharply in some destinations and fallen significantly in others. We advise making a destination shortlist and comparing costs before booking a trip. “To get the most for your money, you should not only pick destinations where sterling is performing well, but also where the cost of meals, drinks and other tourist staples is low. There is plenty of choice: in Europe, Turkey and Bulgaria are best buys but further afield it is worth considering Thailand or Mauritius.”
HOW TO…BE MORE CONFIDENT WHEN TRAVELLING ALONE
Wellness experts at Zeal CBD (zealcbd.co.uk) have pulled together some top tips for feeling more confident about travelling solo, helping you maximise the experience. Get used to your own company: Before you head off on your solo venture, get in the habit of spending time alone so you can control your emotions better and familiarise yourself with your own company. Do your research: The more you prepare, the more confident you will be when you arrive at your destination. Research the local currency and exchange rate, the public transport options and a rough idea of how the city is laid out. Decide where to stay: If you’re hoping to meet like-minded people from all over the world, a hostel is a great place to stay. If you prefer your own space, research the different hotel or apartment options and make sure they are centrally located. Be patient with yourself: This trip is a time to let your hair down and enjoy yourself so remove any pressure you have put on yourself and just go with the flow! On the first day, it is a good idea to find your bearings. Also, avoid making a super strict itinerary as you may find something else that catches your eye or meet new people who you will spend the day with.
