Here's proof that going abroad can Costa lot less
Save your pay and fly away! You might think it’s cheaper to have a staycation but here’s proof that going abroad can cost a lot less
You mIght have thought a trip to Devon or a staycation in the Cotswolds would be a cheap and cheerful way of having a break this year.
In fact, you may be surprised to learn that ‘staycationing’ is now often much more expensive than going abroad, even when you factor in flights and the price of Covid testing.
From the jaunt to Barbados that’s half the cost of a Hampshire retreat, to the European lakeside trip that’s far cheaper than the Lake District, here we compare UK holidays with what’s on offer in sunnier climes — with some eyebrow-raising results…
Sea views
Aeronwy’s View by StayBC
Accommodation: £1,684
Travel: £43 Total: £1,727
Hotel Amalfi
Accommodation: £1,334
Travel: £133 Total: £1,467
Saving: £260
Wales is a fantastic country, but Italy’s Amalfi Coast, considered to be one of the most beautiful places in the world, has almost guaranteed sunshine — and a better chance of finding a decent plate of pasta.
There is a better chance of finding a decent plate of pasta than Swansea, pictured
Italy’s Amalfi Coast, considered to be one of the most beautiful places in the world, has almost guaranteed sunshine
Foodie getaway
The Clarendon Hotel, Deal
Accommodation: £1,440
Travel: £43 Total: £1,483
Hotel Zinema7, San Sebastian
Accommodation: £1,064
Travel: £160 Total: £1,224
Saving: £259
You’ll be aware that San Sebastian in the Basque region of Spain is one of the best places to eat on the planet. Think Basque burnt cheesecake, local sheep’s milk cheese, and whole roasted fresh fish like turbot and sole. And it’s cheaper to go to this gastro paradise at the moment than it is to go to the seaside town of Deal. There are some nice restaurants there, sure, but will you find the world’s finest anchovies?
There are some nice restaurants there in Deal (pictured), sure, but will you find the world’s finest anchovies?
You’ll be aware that San Sebastian in the Basque region of Spain is one of the best places to eat on the planet
Lakeside retreat
Thornbeck Manor, Windermere
Accommodation: £5,111 Travel: £43
Total: £5,154
Adora Luxury Hotel, Lake Bled
Accommodation: £2,501 Travel: £162
Total: £2,663
Saving: £2,491
Yes, the Lake District is lovely, but prices there have become so astronomical that it makes financial sense to check yourself into a luxury hotel in the fairytale-esque setting of Lake Bled in Slovenia instead.
Take a dip in the lake, hire a boat and row to the castle-topped island in the middle and then unwind back at this historic converted villa.
Yes, the Lake District is lovely, but prices there have become so astronomical
It makes financial sense to check yourself into a luxury hotel in the fairytale-esque setting of Lake Bled in Slovenia instead
City break
Holiday Inn Express, central Edinburgh
Accommodation: £1,113
Travel: £43 Total: £1,156
CMG St Antoine/Bastille, Paris
Accommodation: £518
Travel: £287 Total: £805
Saving: £351
Both very beautiful capitals but £351 buys a lot of baguettes, Edinburgh!
Edinburgh
Paris
Cultural escape
Citystay, Vesta Apartments, Cambridge
Accommodation: £1,411
Travel: £43 Total: £1,454
Inn Bruges
Accommodation: £921
Travel: £232 Total: £1,153
Saving: £301
Both set around rivers and with brilliant architecture, there are many similarities between Cambridge and Bruges. But for £300 less, why wouldn’t you want to enjoy Bruges’ famous beer, canals, cobbled streets and medieval buildings?
Here we’ve found a cool and airy apartment with high ceilings and wooden beams from which to enjoy the historic city.
Surfers’ paradise
Croyde Bay Hotel, Devon
Accommodation: £916
Travel: £43 Total: £959
Camy House, Nazaré, Portugal
Accommodation: £280
Travel: £71 Total: £351
Saving: £608
Devon’s Croyde Bay is a renowned surfing beach known for its huge waves. But Nazaré in Portugal is home to the biggest surfable waves on the planet.
With a saving of over £600 and the added bonus of sunshine and great Portuguese food, this is a no-brainer.
Hiking trip
Florence Nightingale Suites at Lea Hurst, Peak District
Accommodation: £2,888
Travel: £43 Total: £2,931
Apartments Kirchbühl, Grindelwald, Switzerland
Accommodation: £1,693
Travel: £357 Total: £2,050
Saving: £881
If you’re into hiking, the Peak District is an obvious choice for your staycation. But you can save nearly £1,000 by going to glorious Grindelwald in Switzerland’s Bernese Oberland instead. With stunning mountains and cosy wooden cabins, it can feel like you’re in a Disney film.
Accommodation: £10,010
Travel: £43 Total: £10,053
St Peter’s Bay Luxury Resort and Residencies, Barbados
Accommodation: £4,365
Travel: £1,106 Total: £5,471
Saving: £4,582
Heart set on relaxing in splendour in a hotel? Then the Four Seasons in Hampshire fits the bill. Set on a spectacular Victorian estate, this five-star hotel promises to deliver. However, you could jet off to Barbados for half the price. Think palm trees, cocktails by the pool, white sand beaches and crystal-blue sea. No argument.
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