A travel agency in the United Kingdom explains what is cheaper – to spend the winter in warm countries or to pay bills

A United Kingdom travel agency, Travel Time World, is advising tourists to consider long-term travel as a cost-effective solution to rising energy bills. Euronews reports the agency launched a marketing campaign, “The Heat Is On,” on September 1st, emphasizing the affordability of extended trips. Ešlijs Kvints, a representative for Travel Time World, indicates that destinations like Malta, the south of Spain, and Portugal currently offer the most economical options, with potential costs of around $23 to $29 (23-29 euros) per night for accommodation if a stay lasts at least four weeks.

He notes that warmer destinations, such as the Canary Islands, are likely to be more expensive during the winter months. Kvints explains that while flights to more distant locations are pricier, the overall cost of living and spending money can be reduced by extending the trip duration. The campaign suggests that some travelers are already capitalizing on this strategy.

Adding to the financial pressures, the United Kingdom’s energy and gas market regulator, Ofgem, announced on Friday that energy price caps will increase by 80.06% from October. This will raise the annual cap for consumers without fixed-rate agreements to £3,549 (approximately €4,210), up from the current £1,971 (approximately €2,338). This increase will affect roughly 24 million households in England, Scotland, and Wales and remain in place until December 31st, when it will be reviewed again.

Ofgem attributes the rise in costs to increased global natural gas prices, stemming from the post-pandemic recovery and exacerbated by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Electricity and gas bills in the United Kingdom could potentially reach up to £8,931 (approximately €9,900) annually during the winter period.

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