Holiday overspend hits the millions

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Overspending on holiday is as much a tradition as buying ugly souvenirs and taking the undrinkable local tipple home - and just as much a bad idea. And a new report reveals that we start wasting cash before we even get on the plane.

Research from Moneycorp shows this summer we will collectively waste €215 million before we travel.