article_snippet.sent: It can actually work out much better value to travel to a festival in mainland Europe than to stay at home,’ Phillips said.
article_snippet.sent: Not only does your cash go further in Central Europe, where food and drink in particular are relatively cheap compared to the UK, but Brits heading to festivals in the Eurozone this summer will enjoy the added bonus of a strengthening pound.
article_snippet.sent: For example, exchanging £300 for spending money this year you’ll get €414, compared to €361 this time last year.
article_snippet.sent: It is worth ordering and picking up your spending money in the UK before you head off to your chosen festival, as cash machines are usually limited and you don’t want to waste hours queuing instead of catching your favourite bands perform,” ’ Phillips said.