Even with these increases a holiday in Spain will still represent a great deal but anyone wanting to beat the budget should book before September 1.

Either we Brits don’t want the party to end and intend to carry on celebrating the success of Team GB with a holiday or we are worn out by the emotional extremes of watching the games and need a break.

Desperate to get tickets to events of their choice people have paid over the odds for a ticket and hotel package even if they live right next to the event venue.

Let’s just get on with it and spread the word that the UK is a great place to holiday – whatever the weather!