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UK TOURISTS FLYING OUT ABROAD FOR SUMMER HOLIDAYS ARE BEING ADVISED TO RETHINK THEIR TRADITIONAL DURATION OF STAY ON THE EUROPEAN UNION CONTINENT. 14:37, 21 May 2025 UK tourists flying to
Spain are being warned to stop booking seven, 10 or 14-day stays. UK tourists flying out abroad for summer holidays are being advised to rethink their traditional duration of stay on the
European Union continent. Spain is the most popular travel destination for Brits, with 17.8 million trips made in 2023. France, Italy, Greece and Portugal make up the rest of the top 5
travel destinations for Brits – all of the top 5 are in Europe. But Brits flying out are being told to think outside the box when it comes to their trips. Karen Williams, a travel expert at
Eurocamp, said: "There are lots of holiday providers which don’t have fixed departure or arrival days, so you can have complete flexibility over your travel dates." READ MORE NEW
UK PRIMARY SCHOOL DINNER RULES WITH SOME STAPLES BEING 'BANNED' She added: "Have a play around with the length of your trip by a few nights either way and if you’re flying,
choose a duration that allows you to get the best flight prices." Ms Williams said: "Whether it is putting the family in the car and hitting the motorways for a cross-country road
trip, or opting for rail travel, looking for different modes of transport can get you some serious savings." Article continues below "A great tip is to split the cost of your
accommodation with your mates or nearest and dearest as this can save you a fortune," she went on to say. Ms Williams said:. "Holiday homes are perfect for this, allowing you to
book accommodation for a fixed price, not per person." She also said it could be cheaper to book less traditional stays, and opt away from fortnights, seven days or ten days.
"Looking at earlier or later in the season can help to keep costs down," she said. "For those travelling with children, look for the latter weeks of the school holidays
running up to September which tend to be cheaper than the main part of the school holidays. Article continues below "When travelling during these months, think carefully about the
destinations. If you’re looking for sunshine, southern Europe is slightly hotter than more northern regions so you can enjoy the beautiful outdoors even during off-peak months. "You
don’t need to go out to enjoy a good, filling meal and instead taste some local delicacies from the comfort of your own holiday home. You can even pack and bring your own food to your
holiday home to ensure that the kids have all their favourite snacks. "For the super organised, many travel providers will be bringing out their 2024 holidays over the coming months, so
keeping an eye out for these can also help you save for next year too."