HSBC UK survey finds holidaymakers spend an extra £250 on "extras" during a week-long vacation.

A new HSBC UK survey reveals that holidaymakers spend an additional £250 on "extras" during a week-long vacation compared to their usual expenses at home. Dining out, attending live events, buying clothes, and transportation are common areas of overspending. Behavioral psychologist Jo Hemmings attributes this to factors such as being out of the daily routine, associating holidays with special occasions and escapism, and feeling less inhibited while on vacation.

June 26, 2024
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