How to plan a bargain break in 2020 (and where to go) Sterling has strengthened - but that s not all you need to know about booking a budget-friendly holiday this year. At this time of year, many people will be brightening up the dark winter days by booking a getaway they can look forward to. And the good news for UK holidaymakers heading overseas is that some could see their spending money go further this year, as sterling has strengthened against several currencies compared with a year ago. According to research from the Post Office in January, 34 of its 40 bestselling currencies had weakened against sterling compared with a year earlier, including the euro and the US dollar.