Holidays if you’re surviving on a salary: Hotel Danieli, Venice, Italy

Recommended by: Cox & King

This is a five star hotel in the heart of Venice, so can hardly be described as slumming it, but as far as high-end European holidays go, it’s relative value for money. One for those who are fans of marble columns, extravagant rugs and big chandeliers.

Cost: £595 per person for three nights including flights and transfer.