Many people prioritise/ live for holidays above all else

It is an interesting question OP, although I'm not sure whether your stance is that you prioritise holidays or not? Think I got confused by your post as saving hard for a holiday / extending mortgage implies that holidays are a big priority for you, but the rest of your post suggests that maybe they are not.... That notwithstanding it is your choice, and maybe that's the point- that everyone is different so some people will prioritise holidays, and others won't.

My current feeling is that I don't wish to prioritise holidays to the extent that my non-holiday time is negatively impacted. I would prefer to live within my means, and do a job that I enjoy but which pays less, than a job I hate but which allows me to save for wonderful holidays.

I am in the process of divorcing. Money will be tight in my future. The divorce was not my choice and I was initially devastated, but a year on I am feeling unexpected joy, freedom and peace compared to married life. My 'ordinary' days seem to offer more potential for simple happiness and I feel the need for holidays less than I did in the past (which is fortunate TBH as money is tight).

I heard a saying recently that sums up my current attitude- "Live a life that you don't need a holiday from".

After savings we use our disposable income for holidays.

We love travelling and seeing the world.

You extended your mortgage for a holiday? 😳

I bloody love a holiday, so I do prioritise that in my budget, but it’s not the only thing that I enjoy outside of work. I spend less on holidays so I can go to the theatre often. I also spend a lot of time volunteering at a sports club and I like that as much as a holiday.

I can't say I massively prioritise holidays. I save as a general rule and I always have money stashed away which would allow me to go on a holiday but I don't spend much time planning. Most years I don't even spend my entire AL entitlement.

Yes, some of us are travel tragics. I just booked a trip to Japan. I haven't even had the leave approved yet!!

But, we never over extend ourselves or borrow for travel. We live frugally all year to pay for holidays.

Tbh I envy people who just enjoy hitting the road in their caravan or going to the beach every year. It's be soooo much easier/cheaper!!

Love my holidays but no way would i be extending any mortgage or putting it on a card if i couldn't pay it straight off

Lots of people do lots of people don’t.
I’d rather do day trips and come home to my own bed.

Also have to say I’d never extend my mortgage for a holiday. I’m happy to use credit cards though.

We definitely spend too much money on holidays but I was just saying to my husband this weekend that I want a break from it. I don’t mean no holiday but something much more scaled back next year to prevent so much of our spare cash going on holidays, holiday insurance, holiday clothes and spending money. Thousands every year.

Saving up yes. But there’s no way I’d incur debt for a holiday. We would rather spend money on holidays and experiences than new things but everyone is different