FEAR & GREED | Business News The best value for money holidays this year
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Jan 2, 2026 Sammy Turpin, a travel expert from Luxury Escapes, shares insights on budget-friendly vacation options. She highlights the tremendous value of cruises, offering all-inclusive amenities that cater to various traveler types, from families to singles. Sammy emphasizes how cruising can provide access to pricey destinations like Norway and Iceland without breaking the bank. She also contrasts intimate river cruises with larger ships and suggests popular all-inclusive resorts in Bali, Thailand, and the Maldives as great alternatives.
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Cruises Deliver Broad All-Inclusive Value
- Cruises provide an all-inclusive option that bundles travel, accommodation and food into one price, making them strong value for money.
- Ships offer diverse spaces and activities so travellers rarely feel crowded despite thousands onboard.
Host's Conversion: From Skeptic To Cruiser
- Sean Aylmer recounts being anti-cruise until trying one and now plans to keep cruising because the experience surprised him.
- He emphasised discrete areas on big ships that let couples avoid family zones and find the vibe they want.
Access Expensive Destinations Affordably
- Cruising makes expensive destinations like Norway and Iceland more accessible by removing high local costs.
- Ships let travellers sample exclusive places without paying full onshore price tags.