Half term is the perfect time for a winter sun holiday, and it there are still plenty of last-minute
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depart from Heathrow to Cape Town.
Alternatively, travellers who want to depart from a northern airport can fly from Manchester to Cape town for just £610 return.
Mauritius
The Indian Ocean island nation has been hailed by the Post Office for its exchange rate and the cost of goods for visitors.
Sterling has risen by nearly nine cents against the rupee, meaning holidaymakers can bag almost £40 extra to spend on their holiday.
Though fights to the sun-soaked destination may be considered expensive, dealchecker found some last-minute flights next week for as little as £762 departing from Gatwick.
Manchester also offers a direct flight on the same day, though at the slightly heightened price of February 18.
Turkey
Travellers seeking sun but hoping to stay closer to home should turn their attention to Turkey.
With multiple holiday resorts along its coastline, including the popular Antalya, flights to Turkey are on offer for as little as £282.
London Stansted is offering a flight to Dalaman airport for the low price on February 19, or a direct flight to Antalya for just £385 on February 17.
Meanwhile, Manchester offering flights to Dalaman for £457 on the same day.
When it comes to travel money sterling is worth 19 per cent more against the Turkish lira than a year ago and tourists buying their currency now will get around £80 more in lira on a £500 transaction.
The most recent Post Office cost of living barometer found Turkey is also home to one of the cheapest resorts out of 42 destinations surveyed.
They found Marmaris offers the most bang for your buck.
Rosie Panter, dealchecker’s travel expert, advised: “With the latest figures highlighting the strong exchange rate, February half-term is great opportunity to travel as a family and enjoy your money going that much further on things like meals out when overseas.
“As ever, we also encourage booking flights for peak holiday times well in advance to get your hands on the best fares.”
Additionally, Nick Boden, Head of Post Office Travel Money, the UK’s largest provider of foreign currency, said: “Sterling is now stronger against the vast majority of holiday currencies and that spells great news for holidaymakers.
“UK tourists can do even better by picking a destination where the cost of living is low so they benefit from both the stronger pound and low prices in resort restaurants and shops.”