Family holiday hotspots 2011

Have you started thinking about booking your family summer holiday? As the pound is now stronger against the Euro and almost every other holiday currency than it was a year ago, families travelling overseas will get great value for their money this year in most top destinations.

Whether your kids are keen for watersports in Turkey, beaches in Bulgaria or temples in Thailand, there’s an easy way to have a fantastic family break on a budget.

This year, for the fifth year in a row, Post Office Travel Money has compared the costs that families will face in resorts overseas for its Holiday Costs Barometer. The barometer takes into account a range of different family holiday must-haves including a cup of coffee, a bottle of water and of course the ever-important sun cream. We’ll also explore the top five family holiday destinations in the live show.

The barometer has revealed that destinations all over the Eurozone – except Italy - are cheaper this year. However, beyond Europe only one country – Sri Lanka - makes it into the top five value destinations. Other popular long haul destinations including the USA and Barbados have actually dropped down the list, as their resort prices have shot up.

Sarah Munro, Head of Post Office Travel Money, and travel expert Sarah Tucker join us live online at studiotalk.tv/show/family-holiday-hotspots-2011 on Tuesday 29th March at 1pm to give us their top tips to avoid getting stung when you fly off with your family this year.

For more information visit: postoffice.co.uk/holidaycosts2011