Still recovering from an expensive period of the year, most of the country will want to save their pennies during these first few months of 2025, yet still have their eyes on a holiday.
It’s a good idea to swap popular, high-demand holiday spots for up-and-coming regions, or take advantage of places where currencies are weak.
Fortunately, there are quite a few options to choose from if you want to save money without compromising on sunshine or the quality of experiences.
Here we look at how to escape the price hikes with budget-friendly destinations.
1. Best for beaches: El Gouna, Egypt
Far cheaper than the Canary Islands but with even higher temperatures and more hours of sunshine, this purpose-built Red Sea beach destination has undergone a large amount of development since the first marinas and artificial islands were constructed in the early 1990s.
Now there are 18 hotels and resorts and more than 100 restaurants and bars lining the 10km of coastline. Recently renovated, the five-star Steigenberger Golf Resort has rooms from £67 per person per night with breakfast – a bargain compared to most winter sun resorts. Due to favourable exchange rates, cocktails cost less than £2 while a meal for two is just over a tenner.
How to do it
A five-night inn break at the Captain’s Inn costs from £403 per person including return flights from London. Departs 19 March. Visit lastminute.com.
Read more: The best flight-free holiday destinations from the UK
2. Best for adventure: Albania
Whether strolling through cobbled streets, gazing up at mountain peaks or swimming in sparkly blue waters, it’s easy to mistake Albania for its chic neighbour across the Adriatic Sea. But compared to Italy, the beaches are quieter, hidden spots are more plentiful, and the prices are significantly cheaper.
Specialising in trips for 18-35-year-olds, Contiki is the first youth tour operator to offer an escorted journey across the Balkan country. Learn about the past through capital city Tirana’s Ottoman, Fascist and Soviet architecture, hike trails in Valbonë National Park and relax on the golden beaches of the Albanian Riviera.
How to do it
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