Beach Barometer 2009*, the latest report by Post Office® has shed new light on the prices UK holiday-makers are likely to be paying for ‘must have’ items this summer. The research shows wild variations in the cost of products, such as beach towels and lilos, from country to country.The research shows that despite the fact that almost half of UK tourists are looking for ways to reduce their holiday costs, families heading to resorts abroad may get stung by hidden costs – and this is something they may be even less prepared for as the pound slowly rises in value.
