United Kingdom
United States
Asia Pacific
Strengthening pound puts Asia on the map for cheap holidays
Long haul Asia holidays are kindest to the wallet, the Post Office says, with the pound going furthest.
The latest Post Office Long Haul Holiday Report shows a strong pound and stable prices gives Asia the greatest spending power as a region.
It reviewed the average cost of ten common holiday purchases, including beer, dining out and sun lotion.
The study shows prices have fallen in most destinations it surveyed.
Holidaymakers looking for winter sun will get more bang for their buck in Asia.
Hoi An in Vietnam was the cheapest overall, and down 19.2% since last autumn.
Bali, Delhi and Phuket also ranked highly for affordability. on the Post Office price barometer.
Mombasa in Kenya and Cape Town were also in the top ten.
The UK pound has strengthened on the dollar by over 10% in the past year, making US and Caribbean holidays generally more affordable.
The Post Office says one of the biggest consumer price drops is in Santiago, Chile which is down by 43.9%.
Montego Bay in Jamaica came out cheapest of the Caribbean destinations in the study.
However, some destinations have strengthened against the pound, making trips more expensive, such as Mexico.
Read Full Story
TravelMole Editorial Team
Editor for TravelMole North America and Asia pacific regions. Ray is a highly experienced (15+ years) skilled journalist and editor predominantly in travel, hospitality and lifestyle working with a huge number of major market-leading brands. He has also cover in-depth news, interviews and features in general business, finance, tech and geopolitical issues for a select few major news outlets and publishers.
Tony from Gatto’s Pizza on Columbus’s Unique Pizza Trail
Sophia Hyder Hock on Global Social Inclusion in Tourism
Sustainable Tourism: Don Welsh on Community Values and Global Collaboration
Jane Cunningham: Enhancing European Engagement in Tourism
Kristin Dunne: Navigating Destination Strategy
Revolutionizing Mobile Connectivity: Boris Bijlstra on HUBBY eSIM
Capturing Glasgow’s Vibrancy: An Interview with Susan Deighan, Chief Executive of Glasgow Life
Lebua Hotel & Resorts: Rajan Khurana on Hospitality and Bangkok’s Charms
Sustainable Tourism and Growth: Insights from Chiravadee Khunsub from Tourism Authority of Thailand
Revolutionizing Travel: SmartSIM USA’s Dale Takio Unveils the Power of E Sims
TravelMole Interview with Hishan Singhawansa, Deputy CEO of Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts, Sri Lanka
Unveiling the Essence of Magari Tours: A Dive into Authentic Italian Experiences
EU airports bring back 100ml liquid rule
British Airways passengers endure 11-hour 'flight to nowhere'
CLIA: Anti-cruise demos could cause itinerary changes in Europe
Co-pilot faints, easyJet flight issues ‘red alert’
Gatwick braces for strike