Affordable holidaying with cheap Turkey and Egypt hotels

February 24, 2010 · Filed Under Hotels · Comment 

Holidaymakers from the UK have been looking for alternatives to some of their favourite European destinations this year as budgets have tightened and the Euro currency has gained in strength. Happily, there are affordable options not too far from home in the shape of popular destinations, with plenty of hotels in Turkey and Egypt. Favourable exchange rates alongside the cheap Turkey and Egypt hotels are proving a desirable combination for holidaymakers considering these two locations just outside the Eurozone.

Travellers wanting to save some cash would do well to head to Turkey on holiday. An enticing blend of low day to day living costs and some fantastic deals on good quality but still cheap Turkey hotels is luring visitors of all types. Turkey has been causing a buzz in the holiday charts this winter as a hot pick. Its currency – the Lira – has played a major role in it becoming a best buy location destination recently. The country still has a number of years to go before it can join the EU and consider swapping its Lira for the Euro. Thanks to an exchange rate of around 2.4 Lira to the Pound, UK visitors can expect a bit more for their cash, particularly compared with some of Turkey’s European neighbours. Cheap deals on accommodation offer another bonus for holidaymakers. All inclusive hotels in Turkey can be found for as low as £10 per person per night this winter.

Across the water in North Africa, there are more cheap hotels to be found in Egypt. In terms of day to day affordability, the country follows hot on the heels of Turkey in the low cost of living stakes. Meanwhile, deals on all inclusive hotels in Egypt offer further value for holidaymakers who decide to choose the land of the Pharaohs for their next getaway. Two people can enjoy a seven night all inclusive stay for just over £18 per person per night this winter. Whichever destination travellers decide to visit in the end, a trip just outside the Eurozone is an excellent choice for affordable holidaying.