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South Africa, Kenya and Japan among best-value winter break spots – report

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Shead, R. (2026, September 25). South Africa, Kenya and Japan among best-value winter break spots – report. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/south-africa-kenya-japan-cape-town-tobago-b1298467.html

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A report from Post Office Travel Money identifies Cape Town as the best-value destination for tourists during winter breaks, followed by Tokyo and Mombasa. The Winter Sun Holiday Costs Barometer assesses prices for items like meals, drinks, insect repellent, and sunscreen, excluding travel and accommodation costs. Cape Town's cost index fell 9.7% since March, with specific price points listed at £42.78 for Mombasa and £48.50 for Tokyo. The analysis also highlighted other Asian destinations like Penang, Phuket, Colombo, and European spots including the Algarve, Costa del Sol, and Tenerife.

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Post Office Travel Money analyzed 24 popular winter break spots and found that Cape Town has the lowest prices for common tourist goods, followed by Tokyo and Mombasa. The Winter Sun Holiday Costs Barometer considers items like meals, drinks, insect repellent, and sun cream but excludes travel and accommodation costs. Among European resorts surveyed, the Algarve in Portugal, Costa del Sol in Spain, and Tenerife were the cheapest options. Four Asian destinations made it to the top ten: Penang (Malaysia), Phuket (Thailand), Colombo (Sri Lanka), and Tokyo. Cape Town's prices have dropped by 9.7% since March this year, making it an attractive option for budget-conscious travelers.

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Analysis of 24 popular destinations for Post Office Travel Money found Cape Town has the lowest prices for goods commonly bought by tourists, followed by the Japanese capital and the Kenyan coastal city. asserted

Town → find → capital

The Winter Sun Holiday Costs Barometer is based on prices for items such as an evening meal, drinks, insect repellent and sun cream. asserted

Barometer → base → meal

It does not take into account the cost of travel or accommodation. asserted

It → take → travel

The analysis included both short and long haul destinations for the first time and only places that can be reached without using a Middle East airport to get there. asserted

that → include → airport

Cape Town has claimed the number one spot on several occasions as the best-value winter sun destination and prices have fallen there by 9.7% since March this year, Post Office Travel Money said. asserted

Money → claim → March

The Algarve in Portugal, Costa del Sol in Spain and Tenerife in the Canary Islands were the cheapest among eight European resorts that were surveyed. asserted

that → survey → resorts

Of the overall top ten cheapest destinations, four were in Asia – including Penang in Malaysia, Phuket in Thailand, Colombo in Sri Lanka and Tokyo. asserted

four → include → Lanka

Laura Plunkett, head of Post Office Travel Money, said: “Our research again picked up wide variations in the cost of tourist staples, particularly in areas like the Caribbean and in Europe. asserted

research → say → Europe

“This means holidaymakers could save themselves money and cut the cost of their winter sun holiday by doing some basic holiday pricing research before booking.” uncertain

holidaymakers → mean → research

South Africa, Kenya and Japan among best-value winter break spots – report

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