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 Telegraph.co.uk | Make your holiday money go further Telegraph.co.uk, United Kingdom - The Euro 2008 football tournament means that it's a good time for Britons to travel cheaply. "Expect great bargains throughout June," says a spokesman for ... |
According to the annual Holiday Costs Barometer published by the Post Office (www.postoffice.co.uk), the best destinations for those on tight budgets are Thailand, South Africa and Egypt. Continued123Next pagePost this story to:del.icio.us|Digg|Newsvine|NowPublic|Reddit|Fark YOUR MONEYHouse pricesExperts give their opinion on the housing market.TRAVEL Little black book Francesca Versace reveals her favourite shops and boltholes. Even travel in mainland Europe is noticeably more expensive, due to a strong euro. However, buy dollars now while the exchange rate is so good, rather than just before you go. Most people do not want to sacrifice their hard-earned holiday, so here are 15 money-saving tips. Of the countries in the euro zone, Spain is where your money will go furthest. PROPERTYCut-price CostasA downturn in Spain means there is great value to be had.HEALTHCan I let her die?Lesley Garner advises a man caring for his sick wife. So snap up bargains now rather than wait until the last minute – unless you are prepared to be very flexible and take what is on offer. This means that a family of four going to Florida this summer face paying nearly £900 in fuel supplements alone. Within Europe, Bulgaria (local currency: the lev) and Turkey (the lira) offer good value. Yet those with specific requirements, such as needing to travel on certain dates, will be better booking early," says Jonathan Cudworth of travel website www.expedia.co.uk.
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