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Travelling to Croatia is one way to overcome expensive eurozone holidays

26 March 2010

Croatia holidays may be set for a surge in popularity as travellers look to avoid expensive eurozone breaks.

The current state of the pound versus the euro is "bad news" for those planning to take a break on the continent, says Mark Bodega, director at foreign money exchange firm HiFX.

Avoiding the most costly countries could result in many travellers opting for destinations like Croatia, lying outside of the currency's boundary and often significantly cheaper for holidaymakers.

"With the current strong euro, those in search of a cheap holiday are being advised to avoid the eurozone," says the money expert.

While the conversion rate between sterling and the Croatian kuna has fallen slightly from the 8.79 on offer at the turn of the year, travellers to the Adriatic coast can still expect more than eight kunas for every pound they trade - compared with little more than one euro.

Mari Matesic, director at the Croatian National Tourist Office, said this week that Croatia offers visitors good value for money.

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