Alternative winter sun: Why surging flight prices have me sticking to short-haul this season
The IndependentHi, I’m Lucy and I’m addicted to winter sun. Capacity is one reason for the surge in prices for top winter sun spots – not every flight link has returned following certain destinations reopening after Covid, meaning less choice and competition. open image in gallery Tenerife is a top budget winter sun option According to Laura Lindsay, a trends and destination expert at Skyscanner, it’s not that flights to everywhere have rocketed; more that I’m an extremely basic traveller who is playing the favourites. “Our data shows those who are flexible on both dates and locations will unlock the best value deals available.” I should say at this point, I’m something of a winter sun purist. Egypt’s Red Sea coast also gets a good browse, but I’ve been and, though the sea was delightful, the resorts felt a bit low quality and identikit for what I want this winter.
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