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To ask teachers if you just accept the inflated holiday prices?

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justoneofthoseyearsagain · 20/08/2024 17:07

Is there any other way to bring costs down? Looking at a UK break at Christmas and it’s £1600 - the following week it is £600. Obviously not much you can do but does sting a bit!

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AllstarFacilier · 20/08/2024 17:20

Yeah, I try to get away at Summer and Easter and I’ve accepted that it costs a lot more. I think I’ll only do it for a few more years as I’d like to be able to go away with more flexibility and less costs, but it’s been useful while the kids were young.

Mayflower18 · 20/08/2024 17:19

Yes, I just accept it and we do whatever fits our budget. This year, that meant we didn’t have a proper holiday - just a few days staying with friends.

I knew this would be the case when I went into teaching the same as I knew holidays would be more expensive once we had children.

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justoneofthoseyearsagain · 20/08/2024 17:19

I know … just ouch!

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CandiedPrincess · 20/08/2024 17:19

It's not just teachers though is it? Anyone who is restricted to school holidays has to suck up the inflated prices ie most parents, even more so that rules changed this week.

User79853257976 · 20/08/2024 17:18

What can we do?

MrsHamlet · 20/08/2024 17:17

Newsenmum · 20/08/2024 17:14

Any good examples of where?

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Kazakhstan was great.
If you're willing to travel on Christmas Day, you can sometimes get reasonable deals to the US.

WonderingWanda · 20/08/2024 17:14

Yes, we have to suck it up or not go on holiday. I did a lot of cheap camping and shabby static caravans when my kids were little and we were skint.

Newsenmum · 20/08/2024 17:14

MrsHamlet · 20/08/2024 17:11

I just go to places other people don't - that helps.

Any good examples of where?

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justoneofthoseyearsagain · 20/08/2024 17:14

We have two under 3 so need to play it safe with destinations! But I can see why that would help in the future.

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hollyjolly12 · 20/08/2024 17:13

Unfortunately yes, as you can't change the term dates and can't request time off for a holiday (understandly would never be allowed).

If it's price that's a priority for you rather than time of year, then look at October or February half terms, or do a weekend break to include an Inset Day as these dates differ between schools/ counties so you might find some cheaper deals. For example, my children's school doesn't return until 9th September this year so some parents I know have booked a late summer break.

MrsHamlet · 20/08/2024 17:11

I just go to places other people don't - that helps.

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justoneofthoseyearsagain · 20/08/2024 17:11

True not needing holiday childcare is an advantage.

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Wafflefudge · 20/08/2024 17:11

They would just have to book the higher costs just like anyone with children in school will do.
I guess it's something to weigh up when you decide on a job.

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justoneofthoseyearsagain · 20/08/2024 17:10

I know - have to admit I didn’t realise by how much.

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EmpressOfTheThread · 20/08/2024 17:10

No choice! It's been the same all my working life.
We just always had to pay if we wanted a holiday.
However, I was always grateful to have the long holidays with my children and not pay for childcare.

Boomer55 · 20/08/2024 17:08

High demand holidays and breaks have always cost a lot more.

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