And finally… flight of fancy

And finally... flight of fancy

An all-inclusive holiday in Egypt has been advertised as cheaper than living in the UK this winter amid rising bills.

The 28-day ‘Escape the UK’ holiday launched by easyJet holidays is priced at £650 per person per month, which includes travel, accommodation, food and costly outgoings like broadband and gym membership.

With no fuel bills, petrol costs or grocery bills to pay, the holiday comes out £227 cheaper per person than staying in the UK, according to the ONS inflation calculator which was scrutinised by a personal finance expert.

Brits who book a 28-day stay in five-star Stella Gardens Resort in Egypt will enjoy all-inclusive meals at the world-renowned resort restaurant.



On top of a free spa and gym facility, free Wi-Fi and TV streaming services, free snacks and a bottomless supply of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks are also on offer.

easyJet said its cost comparison data had been reviewed by personal finance expert and author Lynn Beattie, founder of Mrs MummyPenny.

Mrs Beattie, an ACMA management accountant, said: “The data collected in this study is incredibly insightful showing just how much the average household in the UK will spend on the most basic of living expenses.

“While escaping abroad does not make all our financial commitments disappear, it’s startling to know that like for like, it’s cheaper to buy an all-inclusive holiday than stay in the UK this winter.

“For consumers who could viably sublet/Airbnb their homes and work abroad, the new package deal by easyJet holidays poses a very attractive offer.”

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