Plan early and avoid debit cards: how to get the most from holiday money
(The Guardian Money News)

As families begin their summer break, here are some tips to help beat the weak poundAs children finish up at school for the summer, the traditional August holiday season will see many families hit the continent, away from the political turmoil at home.But while many may be hoping to escape any discussion of Brexit, it will be impossible to get away from the impact of the 2016 vote on sterling and how many euros they get for their pound. Towards the end of July 2015 - the summer before the Brexit vote - £1 bought EUR1.43. Last week £1 got just EUR1.12. Continue reading...