I try to budget the expenses based on previous experience - ok, it's nerdy i know, but I can live with it
[ being an auditor these things become habit] anyway...yes, this year has been very difficult,with reports of fresh orange juice being a fiver and meals for two of £50! but Ive based my budget on these area's
Taxi
Airport - mags -
Flight drinks
B'fast - we only eat out for b'fast on the day of return,b'fasts are cheap
Mornings - usually spent poolside,drinks
Lunch - salads in the apartment suit us fine,except if we're on an excursion where we need to eat out
AM - drinks and other misc,like umbrellas at beach
Evenings - roughly costed on two course meal - which can be reduced if necessary - for 3 adults + drinks
Excursions - based on local operator - SST in this case,who seems to have a good name
I know this exercise is not for everyone or that not all people need to consider a budget,but it seems to work ok for us - of course I take back up cards just in case, but you'll be surprised how much a holiday can come to by splitting it like this