Florida bookings 'surge' thanks to strong pound
Bookings for holidays to Florida have seen a rise as Britons take advantage of the strong pound.
According to research by Co-operative Travel, the increasing power of sterling is the reason for the 48 per cent rise in bookings to Florida for June when compared to last year.
The Daily Mail reported retail distribution manager Trevor Davis' prediction that the rise would carry on if the pound continues to gain strength on the dollar and said the reaction to changing exchange rates was "remarkable".
In May the pound was worth $1.48 but now the exchange rate is $1.65.
This shows a jump of more than 11 per cent.
Having comprehensive travel insurance is "essential" for anyone visiting the US, according to the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.
It recommends having travel insurance with medical cover worth at least $1,000,000 that and including treatment and transport back to the UK for medical reasons.
Travellers should make sure that they have travel insurance for any activities they want to carry out.
Direct Travel Insurance offers cheap travel insurance that can cover holidaymakers for a trip to the US and other tourist destinations.
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