Egypt, Jamaica and Dubai recommended for Brits
20 January 2010
The strengthening of the pound over the past 12 months will make Jamaica, Egypt and Dubai some of the most affordable destinations for Brits this year, according to the latest travel money report from the Post Office.
UK holidaymakers will have 'the most extra cash in their pocket' in these locations as a result of the British pound buying 21% more Jamaican dollars, 14% more Egyptian pounds and 12.6% more United Arab Emirates dirhams than last year.
While Turkey was the 'big winner' in 2009, it has fallen down the Post Office's affordability list this year following an increase in the cost of meals, drinks and other holiday items.
The eurozone is expected to make a comeback, with Spain found to be the cheapest country in the region.
Sarah Munro, head of Post Office Travel Money, said: 'Judging by the price rises recorded in our latest cost comparison survey, Turkey is unlikely to be the cheap destination that it was just a couple of years ago when the Post Office barometer identified the country as a best buy.
'For 2010, our shopping basket of eight tourist staples indicates that Turkey is now 68% more expensive than Spain.'
The company surveyed 25 destinations and found that 17 will be cheaper for British tourists this year, led by Bulgaria, Mexico, Mauritius and Barbados.