Day trips and short getaways are a popular travel option for those with limited time or funds.
From weekend holidays to overnight stays, the abundance of cheap flights to destinations across Europe has made this increasingly simple.
Now, a British couple has shared their ‘extreme’ day trip – where they spent just seven hours in sunny Benidorm in Alicante, before jetting straight back to the UK.
Ryan and Jade, who share their adventures on their TikTok account @Live_TheDash, recently visited the Spanish destination for a speedy stay.
But it did come at a cost – the total price of the trip was £248 per person, around €280.
They wrote: ‘Extreme day trip with Ryanair to Benidorm Spain. Is it worth it?
‘What is an extreme day trip? It’s where you catch an early morning flight to a new destination and return home the same day!’
In the video, the pair start by showing their early wake up. With an 8am flight, the couple are seen at the airport at 6am.
British couple has shared their ‘extreme’ day trip – where they spent just seven hours in sunny Benidorm in Alicante
They also sampled what they called ‘Spain’s cheapest pint’ – at just €1.50 (£1.30), it’s a real bargain
‘If anyone tries to tell you Spain isn’t a day trip from the UK, send them this video immediately. We found really cheap return flights leaving this morning and flying home late tonight.’
Jade said: ‘First up is the Benidorm view point, the perfect way to start our extreme day trip.’
Ryan added: ‘We followed this up with a 45-minute wait for the national dish.’
They enjoyed a paella, before attempting – and failing – to hire a mobility scooter, designed for people aged 55 and up.
They also sampled what they called ‘Spain’s cheapest pint’ – at just €1.50 (£1.30), it’s a real bargain.
Ryan explained that, ‘right now, it is drizzling at home,’ while they are in Spain watching a ‘questionable’ tribute act.
They then headed back to the airport – and Jade showed on her phone timer that they spent seven hours and 13 minutes on their day trip.
Some viewers were impressed by their feat, with many singing their praises. One wrote: ‘Watching your video just makes me want to go to the Ryanair website and buy a plane ticket to Spain.’
Ryan explains that, ‘Right now, it is drizzling at home,’ while they are in Spain
Others, however, were not quite as optimistic – especially given the cost of the trip.
One wrote: ‘That’s very expensive, you could go to an all-inclusive for few days for that price.’
Another said: ‘That’s not cheap at all!!!’
Meanwhile, a third chimed in: ‘£496 in total for you two plus buying food/drink etc… to go to Benidorm for a few hours. How’s that worth it?’
