Families Face Holiday Premiums Of Up To 92 Per Cent For Winter Sun
* Holiday premiums of up to 92 per cent to some of the most popular winter sun destinations
* Average price of a winter sun family holiday is 39 per cent or £1,287 more expensive during school Christmas holidays
* UK hotels drop prices by up to 27 per cent over the same period
Families planning a holiday during the Christmas break should expect to pay 39 per cent more for travelling in peak season, according to new research from Santander Credit Cards(1).
The findings highlighted premiums of up to 92 per cent for trips to some of the most popular winter sun holiday destinations such as Florida, Egypt and Dubai between the 24th and 31st December – during the peak of the school holidays – as opposed to three weeks earlier (3rd – 10th December) when the school term is still in full swing. This is equivalent to, on average, an extra £1,287 for a family of four.
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