To wonder who can afford this? What do you spend on your holidays?

[Bridgeofpies]

I was flicking through a travel magazine and having the usual envy of the people enjoying sun drenched beaches, bustling exotic markets and artistic sunsets etc. So I had a look through at all the places to stay.

Almost all the hotels and accommodation (or a large proportion) were from £400 per night for a double room! Some were up to £700. It got me wondering - who actually stays in these hotels? They look amazing and I can imagine doing it for a one- off special occasion like a big anniversary or birthday but are there people who spend this on their “normal” holidays?

We are definitely well-off by most standards but wouldn’t consider this for a holiday! (Especially with 2 kids, it would be insanely expensive). Our last big blow out holiday was around £3500 but that was 2 weeks, all-inclusive, with flights and for all 4 of us!

So, just got me wondering, is it just billionaires and business travellers on expenses who stay in these places?

Yeah, but if you really try you can emotionally blackmail your kids into looking after you when you’re old and you’ve spent all —their inheritance— your money on pricey holidays. That way you get the luxury breaks and sleepless nights. Win win.

2 adults and 3 kids
6- 7k a year prior to dc3 without breaking a sweat
Post dc3 (2 yo ) I have cut my hours and my pay has suffered and also we have childcare costs now so it's more like 3-5 k and we scrimp and save like crazy for it but we all love travel so it is high on our list of priorities