| Best Holiday Destinations Post Brexit 10:54 - Jan 8 with 5767 views | Lord_Bony |
The pound is doing badly against the euro at the moment. Took 20 Euros out of an ATM machine in Tenerife last night for a taxi and it cost me almost £24!!
It could get much worse post brexit but there is light at the end of the tunnel. There are still many countries where the pound is strong against the national currencies there . I was in Poland recently and everything was extremely cheap and top quality.
Here's the list of some countries that savvy Brits are looking to holiday in this coming year...
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/news/brexit-two-years-po |  |
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| Best Holiday Destinations Post Brexit on 13:07 - Jan 8 with 3529 views | Bloodyhills |
Tenby. |  |
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| Best Holiday Destinations Post Brexit on 13:17 - Jan 8 with 3512 views | Highjack |
Turkey is cheap since the Lira tanked.
Also get good value for money skiing in Bulgaria. Litre of beer was 4 lev which is about £1.60.
There's also some lovely hotels in Aleppo that have fantastic reviews on Tripadvisor that I believe have come down a lot in price over the last few years.
https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Hotel_Review-g295416-d648330-Reviews-Sheraton_Alep |  |
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| Best Holiday Destinations Post Brexit on 13:18 - Jan 8 with 3509 views | lifelong |
You always get a better rate for sterling out there with cash at certain outlets.
The rate in Gorseinon this morning was 108 which means you should get at least 110 out there, the atm machines out there have always been a rip off. |  | | |
| Best Holiday Destinations Post Brexit on 14:00 - Jan 8 with 3450 views | Flashberryjack |
Agree, Turkey gives you a good deal for your pound, was out there in September and got 9 Lira to the pound, even though we had a great hotel that was all inclusive we tried several restaurants outside the hotel as they were so cheap, with fantastic service.
Same for Egypt, we were there last May and getting 23 Egyptian Pound for our pound, went to some really nice fish restaurants, lobster, crab and all kinds of fish dishes cheap as hell, again with fantastic table service, f*ck rip off Europe. |  |
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| Best Holiday Destinations Post Brexit on 14:31 - Jan 8 with 3428 views | blaenaugwentjack |
| Best Holiday Destinations Post Brexit on 13:07 - Jan 8 by Bloodyhills |
Tenby. |
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| Best Holiday Destinations Post Brexit on 15:04 - Jan 8 with 3393 views | pikeypaul |
Halifax Clarity card with no fees is the way to go.
You get virtually bank spot rate.
€20 costs £18
You’ve paid 33% more than you could /should have.
You probably also fell for the dynamic currency conversion scam,a lot do instantly giving away 10% of their cash. [Post edited 8 Jan 2019 15:18]
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| Best Holiday Destinations Post Brexit on 15:31 - Jan 8 with 3361 views | majorraglan |
| Best Holiday Destinations Post Brexit on 15:04 - Jan 8 by pikeypaul |
Halifax Clarity card with no fees is the way to go.
You get virtually bank spot rate.
€20 costs £18
You’ve paid 33% more than you could /should have.
You probably also fell for the dynamic currency conversion scam,a lot do instantly giving away 10% of their cash. [Post edited 8 Jan 2019 15:18]
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I used this on a recent trip to the US. In terms of purchases it was great, cash was an issue though as I was charged a transaction fee for using ATMs. The rates were excellent though.
Purchasing foreign exchange, I always check on the Money Saving Expert site to see who offers the best rate and I invariably go with them. | | | |
| Best Holiday Destinations Post Brexit on 15:34 - Jan 8 with 3356 views | bermudajack |
The biggest issue is what is going to happen to the likes of Alacante, Benidorm, Tenerife, Ibiza, Corfu and hundreds of other European holiday destinations that heavily relay on British tourists as the pound continues to devalue?
It could be catestrophic initially - until the Brits are replaced by the Germans, Russians et al...
Our holiday destinations will be more non EU focused.
An even higher Increase in destinations such as Turkey, Egypt, Morocco, Thailand, Cambodia - all inclusive deals... |  |
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| Best Holiday Destinations Post Brexit on 15:54 - Jan 8 with 3334 views | pikeypaul |
| Best Holiday Destinations Post Brexit on 15:31 - Jan 8 by majorraglan |
I used this on a recent trip to the US. In terms of purchases it was great, cash was an issue though as I was charged a transaction fee for using ATMs. The rates were excellent though.
Purchasing foreign exchange, I always check on the Money Saving Expert site to see who offers the best rate and I invariably go with them. |
Any transaction fee would be by the operator of the ATM and not Halifax.
If you look around there are ATMs with zero transaction fees allowing you to get virtually bank mid price. | |
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| Best Holiday Destinations Post Brexit on 16:27 - Jan 8 with 3311 views | AnotherJohn |
Some good tips on this thread. I've had a Halifax Clarity card for a while and it worked well in the US last year. ATMs were a bit of a problem, but if the card balance is cleared online quickly the overall cost is very low. Pity about the old Nationwide Flex card deal, which has ended, but was good in its day. The current NW Flexplus account is better than most, but worse than the old card. Using a Santander Select account and ATMs is a low-cost solution in several European countries. For many years I've been visiting SE Asia and China more often than Europe or North America. Unfortunately the exchange rate isn't so great there, and with high foreign ATM charges a local bank account is the best solution. Some people use Metro Bank, which has very low overseas charges, but you need to sign up in London or a couple of other cities. | | | |
| Best Holiday Destinations Post Brexit on 16:37 - Jan 8 with 3303 views | majorraglan |
| Best Holiday Destinations Post Brexit on 15:54 - Jan 8 by pikeypaul |
Any transaction fee would be by the operator of the ATM and not Halifax.
If you look around there are ATMs with zero transaction fees allowing you to get virtually bank mid price. |
You are right re the ATM operators charging the fee and not the Halifax, but it was pretty much a blanket fee everywhere I went and I wa unable to find any ATMs offering a free withdrawal service. The rates though were very good. | | | |
| Best Holiday Destinations Post Brexit on 17:45 - Jan 8 with 3267 views | Lord_Bony |
| Best Holiday Destinations Post Brexit on 15:34 - Jan 8 by bermudajack |
The biggest issue is what is going to happen to the likes of Alacante, Benidorm, Tenerife, Ibiza, Corfu and hundreds of other European holiday destinations that heavily relay on British tourists as the pound continues to devalue?
It could be catestrophic initially - until the Brits are replaced by the Germans, Russians et al...
Our holiday destinations will be more non EU focused.
An even higher Increase in destinations such as Turkey, Egypt, Morocco, Thailand, Cambodia - all inclusive deals... |
Yep. Was talking to some shopkeeper today, basically they are crapping themselves if the British stop coming. Will be a lot of hotels and businesses affected.
The feeling is there is a bubble of over inflated prices about to burst if we start using other destinations outside of the Euro currency...especially Spain.
Post Brexit may or may not be the tipping point. | |
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| Best Holiday Destinations Post Brexit on 17:52 - Jan 8 with 3251 views | ItchySphincter |
Hey, what about Beirut, or Burkina Faso? |  |
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| Best Holiday Destinations Post Brexit on 18:00 - Jan 8 with 3238 views | pikeypaul |
Vietnam. Sapa,Lan Ha bay,Ninh Binh.Doc Let,Hoi an,Da Nang,etc,etc,etc
Feck the European Union countries very happy never to go to any ever again.
Will spend my coin elsewhere. | |
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| Best Holiday Destinations Post Brexit on 01:12 - Jan 9 with 3106 views | Pacemaker |
| Best Holiday Destinations Post Brexit on 16:27 - Jan 8 by AnotherJohn |
Some good tips on this thread. I've had a Halifax Clarity card for a while and it worked well in the US last year. ATMs were a bit of a problem, but if the card balance is cleared online quickly the overall cost is very low. Pity about the old Nationwide Flex card deal, which has ended, but was good in its day. The current NW Flexplus account is better than most, but worse than the old card. Using a Santander Select account and ATMs is a low-cost solution in several European countries. For many years I've been visiting SE Asia and China more often than Europe or North America. Unfortunately the exchange rate isn't so great there, and with high foreign ATM charges a local bank account is the best solution. Some people use Metro Bank, which has very low overseas charges, but you need to sign up in London or a couple of other cities. |
I only use my Santander Zero card and Halifax Clarity card when overseas pay both off immediately and they present a far more cost effective way of spending overseas. These days almost everywhere accepts credit cards so I only ever take a small amount of cash with me for small purchases etc. Even car parking can be paid with tap and go/ pay wave technology.
Just spent 3 weeks overseas and not used cash other than to give to family etc.
Once whatever happens with Brexit is out of the way we will see how the pound stands globally, I took my main summer holiday in the UK last year for the first time ever, the weather helped but we had a great time touring Scotland and the Yorkshire Dales.
It was on par with a European holiday cost wise but far less stressful especially not hanging about airports etc.
It may well be that we all start seeing more of our own country rather than spend our earnings overseas. |  |
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| Best Holiday Destinations Post Brexit on 09:11 - Jan 9 with 3037 views | pikeypaul |
British tourism will thrive with more people spending here .
But that will not make the remoaners happy since they want failure post Brexit. | |
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| Best Holiday Destinations Post Brexit on 10:52 - Jan 9 with 3002 views | controversial_jack |
| Best Holiday Destinations Post Brexit on 09:11 - Jan 9 by pikeypaul |
British tourism will thrive with more people spending here .
But that will not make the remoaners happy since they want failure post Brexit. |
More spending here, at these prices, are you nuts?It's still better value to go overseas although we will get less from our money | | | |
| Best Holiday Destinations Post Brexit on 11:43 - Jan 9 with 2982 views | pikeypaul |
| Best Holiday Destinations Post Brexit on 10:52 - Jan 9 by controversial_jack |
More spending here, at these prices, are you nuts?It's still better value to go overseas although we will get less from our money |
All depends where you go,if you are the Benidorm pint for 2euro brigade fair enough. If you go to any where a little bit more upscale then far more expensive.
Besides its far easier,relaxing and cheaper to pop down to Devon and Cornwall than spending the best part of a day getting to waiting around the airport then flying and repeating the 1st process the other side only to arrive somewhere similar to Blackpool with sun.
Long haul destinations and the experience they bring are another story and I agree worthwhile.
More and more youngsters are now expanding their horizons and heading away from the old run of the mill destinations. | |
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| Best Holiday Destinations Post Brexit on 11:53 - Jan 9 with 2973 views | longlostjack |
| Best Holiday Destinations Post Brexit on 11:43 - Jan 9 by pikeypaul |
All depends where you go,if you are the Benidorm pint for 2euro brigade fair enough. If you go to any where a little bit more upscale then far more expensive.
Besides its far easier,relaxing and cheaper to pop down to Devon and Cornwall than spending the best part of a day getting to waiting around the airport then flying and repeating the 1st process the other side only to arrive somewhere similar to Blackpool with sun.
Long haul destinations and the experience they bring are another story and I agree worthwhile.
More and more youngsters are now expanding their horizons and heading away from the old run of the mill destinations. |
Thailand already is a run of the mill destination. |  |
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| Best Holiday Destinations Post Brexit on 11:59 - Jan 9 with 2968 views | Lord_Bony |
| Best Holiday Destinations Post Brexit on 11:53 - Jan 9 by longlostjack |
Thailand already is a run of the mill destination. |
And the Baht is weak against the pound so good value too.
Probably cheaper to fly there for two weeks than holiday in some places in Europe at this moment. | |
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| Best Holiday Destinations Post Brexit on 13:53 - Jan 9 with 2911 views | controversial_jack |
| Best Holiday Destinations Post Brexit on 11:43 - Jan 9 by pikeypaul |
All depends where you go,if you are the Benidorm pint for 2euro brigade fair enough. If you go to any where a little bit more upscale then far more expensive.
Besides its far easier,relaxing and cheaper to pop down to Devon and Cornwall than spending the best part of a day getting to waiting around the airport then flying and repeating the 1st process the other side only to arrive somewhere similar to Blackpool with sun.
Long haul destinations and the experience they bring are another story and I agree worthwhile.
More and more youngsters are now expanding their horizons and heading away from the old run of the mill destinations. |
There aren't many short hall destinations that are as expensive as this country, plus you usually get better weather.Have you tried the M5 on a busy day?
Longhaul are different, but the thought of 10 hours on an aircraft puts me right of,I would be bored out of my mind | | | |
| Best Holiday Destinations Post Brexit on 14:43 - Jan 9 with 2883 views | Flashberryjack |
| Best Holiday Destinations Post Brexit on 13:53 - Jan 9 by controversial_jack |
There aren't many short hall destinations that are as expensive as this country, plus you usually get better weather.Have you tried the M5 on a busy day?
Longhaul are different, but the thought of 10 hours on an aircraft puts me right of,I would be bored out of my mind |
Just under 3 hrs to Tunisia, nice hotels, lovely warm weather and fantastic value for money.
Used to love it there, sadly we haven't been back since terrorist attack though. | |
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| Best Holiday Destinations Post Brexit on 18:06 - Jan 9 with 2840 views | Lord_Bony |
| Best Holiday Destinations Post Brexit on 14:43 - Jan 9 by Flashberryjack |
Just under 3 hrs to Tunisia, nice hotels, lovely warm weather and fantastic value for money.
Used to love it there, sadly we haven't been back since terrorist attack though. |
More chance of being struck by lightning. | |
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| Best Holiday Destinations Post Brexit on 19:55 - Jan 9 with 2797 views | Flashberryjack |
| Best Holiday Destinations Post Brexit on 18:06 - Jan 9 by Lord_Bony |
More chance of being struck by lightning. |
Terrorism has no borders...you been there Bony ? | |
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| Best Holiday Destinations Post Brexit on 16:12 - Apr 1 with 2406 views | Lord_Bony |
So here I am in Venice today.
The pound has gone up since I wrote the above from 1.09 to 1.17 against the euro and yet these robbing bar stewards are STILL GIVING LESS THAN THEY SHOULD,it's like a conspiracy between the banks and local money changers. Atm machine £100 pounds gets you 70 euros (probably an extra charge the other end too the robin cants).
Best deal with the money changers was 80 euros for £100 I mean come on like.
I am crying in my pizza here please send me some cash brothers.
What has happened to the once great British Pound?
I was in Poland recently and you couldn't get rid of the stuff the exchange was so good against the Zloty.
Avoid the euro if you can is my tip of the day. | |
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