Jamaica 'best destination for currency-savvy Brits'

Jamaica is currently the best destination for British travellers to visit in order to get the most out of their pound, according to research by International Currency Exchange (Ice).

Following recent fluctuations in currency values, the pound has increased by almost 24 per cent in value against the Jamaican dollar, the study found.

Iceland is a close second in terms of affordability for Brits, with the krona losing 23 per cent of its value since the beginning of the year, while Poland's zloty has fallen by 19 per cent against the pound.

Ice's research also found that Hungary, Croatia, the United Arab Emirates and Hong Kong have become more affordable for people travelling from the UK this year.

Andrew Hamilton, head of marketing for the currency exchange firm, said: "Jamaica offers the best of a lot of worlds for holidaymakers - sun, great beaches and fantastic value against the pound.

"But closer to home we're seeing some real holiday hotspots emerge offering fantastic value for money - notably Croatia, Turkey and Bulgaria."

Ice released a study this year revealing the top 20 foreign currencies for Brits, with the euro and the US dollar topping the table and the baht of Thailand in third place.

Posted by Penny, 03 June 2009 16:53

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