It used to be easy for British holidaymakers to get away from it all. But now with flight cancellations peaking earlier this year, queues and delays at airports becoming interminable, more and more bureaucracy to navigate and prices rising everywhere, it can feel like leaving the UK for a break is more stress than it’s worth. Yet for all the extra complications, Brits don’t seem to have been put off from heading overseas.
So, are holidays abroad still worth the hassle? Writer and stand-up Ariane Sherine Juniper and travel writers Kash Bhattacharya and Mike MacEacheran give their perspectives.
We live in a crazy era in which it is often cheaper to fly to Rome than take a train to London. The dreamer, the romantic in us, wants us to book that flight.
But with the accommodation, the transfer from the airport (which can be more expensive than the Ryanair flight itself – yes, I am looking at you “Oslo” Torp), activities and food and drink, the total bill for that bargain getaway starts to add up.
However, it is possible to plan a few budget getaways each year. You just need to do your research and master a few key travel hacks that will make sure your holiday budget stretches further. I’ve saved £3,000 in the last year by following a few simple rules of thumb.
