Everyone can find a way to enjoy the summer ☀
The cost of living crisis continues to put pressure on people's finances and many may be scaling back their usual summer plans.
People can opt for a cheaper staycation or plan activities with family and friends that are closer to home.1. Be a tourist in your own town Think like a holiday-maker for a day and visit that castle/museum/gallery/stately home that usually goes by ignored. There can be plenty of surprises around!There doesn't need to be a special event to organise a fun picnic or garden party. Gathering up friends and family to split the costs, get the tune playing and play some party games in the sun for cheap.One of the cheapest ways to take a staycation, camping is a great way to get back to nature and spend time with loved ones.4.
Mid-week theatre tickets tend to be cheaper, and look out for comedians doing ‘work in progress’ gigs at comedy clubs.Hotels and rental properties can be extortionately expensive, especially during the school holidays. A house swap can help secure free accommodation in a new destination by agreeing an exchange with the homeowners.
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