Holidays - where are we all going on a budget ?

[luluj]

Over the last few weeks I have read several posts regarding people just about to jet off to Spain, Italy, France, Mauritis etc etc - while I look forward to my four nights in a tent in the middle of Wiltshire with my husband, my camp stove and box of cheap Country Manor wine (£4 a box!)I was wondering how on an IVA people have been able to get across the sea on holiday????

10 down 50 to go!

[worryhead]

i know what you mean, i cant afford to go anywhere, we just go on a day to the beach and thats about it, i even had to cut into my food shopping just to buy a new top and trousers for work things are really tight, my contingency fund is only £10 per month, maybe after the 5 years is up i can go away but until then i dont see how its done. Still hinting to my friends and family about no hols for 5 years [;)] they might even buy me a tent so i can at least get away from it all. i sometimes feel this is a prison sentance for the debts i got, but i was stupid enough to get credit for other people so i guess i will have to deal, only 56 payments to go[:(]

[plasticdaft]

I shall be holidaying in my sunny back garden!!

[rayb]

I have been saving for about the last 3 years that is why I am managing to go abroad. Been putting the odd spare money away here and there and to be honest although I am in an IVA I should and my kids be able to take a break abroad once in a while

[Viki.W]

From reading all the posts, everyone has either saved really hard, worked tons of overtime for the 50% or has lovely family members treating them.....I think that's a good thing. [8D] X

[Julie]

I agree Ray we're all entitled to a break.

I'm lucky my in laws treat us to go abroad - not sure if I want to go this year.Plus I live by the coast so can spend days at various beaches.

[greeneyes34]

I'm managing two nights away in lovely Glastonbury, courtesy of my fiance, and 3 nights in Bristol paid for by my best friend. Its something to look forward to, and takes my mind off my meeting this Friday!

[Skippy]

We're going to sunny Lyme Regis again this year and I can't wait!

[Shining]

Heacham in MIL's caravan! Home from home really as we're so used to it, but it's a break.

[aguise]

We are off to Devon in a caravan courtesy of sun holidays. Six nights cost £110 and that was with upgrading the caravan and service charges.
Our overtime is what pays for it and fod comes from the wekly budget and supermarket rewards. I take canned drinks and things that cost a lot when away. We take plassy cups and put the coffe sugar and coffee mate in them and take a flask of hot water, saves buying any drinks when out or at the beach (weather permitting). We still have fish and chips and a chinese so I dont cook . Happy holidays everyone.
Ang x

[luluj]

I know people have saved really hard, and their kind families have given them these presents - can't help being jealous though!

Everyone - enjoy your holidays - I can feel another saving pot being start with 20 pieces in - already have one for copper that has helped pay for the camping trip!

[aguise]

Lulu we have had many holidays at home. We havent been abroad since 1987. If we are off for a week, we do things differently I dont cook as much, we buy take away. Try to have a day out somewhere even if you take a nice picnic and sit by a river. Just change your routine for that week. Cut down on the washing and give yourself a break from the usual. I sound daft dont I.
Still get saving those 20p pieces, and watch out for the sun newspaper holidays they really are good and cheap.

Ang xx

[coupleplus1]

we are looking at going to Woolicombe Bay (a bit different to our pre-iva holidays) but its only £140 for a week in a static caravan but theres a spa there so I should be happy!

My dad has given us a little bit of money to treat ourselves which we were going to use to go on a cheapy to Menorca in October but I think we are going to spend that we are going to treat ourselves by buying lots of pots of paint to do the house up!

Looking forward to 4 1/4 years time when I'm planning a long luxury holiday to Italy!

Andrea

[davram1967]

Last year we did a Monday to Friday in Porthcawl for £210 and explored South Wales and fell in love with the place, especially 3 Cliffs Bay. We really want to go back but the same week this year is £360. We worked out that with Travelodge offering family rooms from £19, if you book 21 days in advance, you can do the same week for £116! They aren't £19 every day, some days they are £29 or £39.

[connie]

you can't beat a caravan holiday. i love it.
one of my hubbys relatives has offered to let us go away to spain with then and stay in there villa for a week. we only have to pay flights. i've priced up 2 flights on ryanair for £100. so hopefully were both gonna rake in some overtime and fingers crossed be able to go. if we can't manage it i think it'll have to be a seaside holiday staying at my mothers.