Holiday makers heading for winter sun will find their cash goes up to 11% further, experts found.

Sterling has risen in value against currencies in 10 out of 12 popular destinations compared to the same time last year, Post Office Travel Money said.

Mauritius and Jamaica top the ranking for the biggest currency boosts.

The pound is 11% stronger versus the Mauritian rupee, meaning UK visitors get an extra £59 for every £500 they change.

Jamaica-bound tourists are benefiting from an 8.4% increase.
Pounds will stretch further in Jamaica than this time last year

Nick Boden, head of POTM, said: “Compared with a year ago, UK tourists visiting almost every country
worldwide can expect to get more foreign cash for their pounds.”

Sterling year-on-year

1. Mauritius: +11.0%

2. Jamaica: +8.4%

3. Cyprus: +6.6%

4. Lanzarote: +6.6%

5. Tenerife: +6.6%

6. Sri Lanka: +4.8%

7. Dubai: +4.5%

8. USA: +4.1%

9. St Lucia +3.5%

10. Bali: +0.2%

11. Mexico: -1.3%

12. Thailand: -4.1%