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Warning to anyone who has booked holidays to Spain, Turkey and Thailand

UK holidaymakers travelling to Spain, Turkey, the USA or Thailand need to be aware of rising costs.

Falls in the value of sterling against many other currencies and rises in resort prices mean the cost of typical tourist items are higher in four out of five popular resorts, according to Post Office Travel Money.



The annual Holiday Money Report, which surveyed 40 destinations, found that UK holidaymakers are paying more for expenses such as meals, snacks, drinks, suncream and insect repellent in locations such as the Costa del Sol in Spain; Marmaris in Turkey; Orlando in USA; and Phuket in Thailand.

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