Far-flung holiday and second-home destinations that won't break the bank are difficult to find. That once-in-a-lifetime bucket list trip always appears out of reach.
But if you put in the research - it is possible to plan a holiday-home purchase or break away that not only ticks all the boxes, but promises value for money.
Top of the list in a new report is a country known for its sun-drenched beaches, luxury real estate, wines and stunning landscapes - South Africa.
It has regained its position as the best value long-haul holiday destination for UK travellers.
Local price falls and the weakening of the South African rand have brought costs down for UK visitors by 12% since autumn 2023, according to Post Office Travel Money.
Its annual study looks at different factors including the price of a cup of coffee, a glass of wine and three-course meals.
This makes Cape Town the best value out of 32 resorts and cities analysed in the report for the first time since 2018.
Second on the list is Tokyo in Japan, followed by Vietnam's Hoi An, which took top spot last year, and then Bali in Indonesia which remains in fourth position.
Mombasa in Kenya, Delhi in India, and Sharm el-Sheikh in Egypt are next in the table, trailed by the Sri Lankan capital Colombo, Santiago in Chile and Montego Bay in Jamaica.
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