January 26th 2025.
Kristina Coulson was in a bit of a predicament. She needed to travel 270 miles from her house in Cornwall to near Crewe, Greater Manchester to pick up a new car. However, when she looked into train tickets, she was shocked to find out that they would cost a whopping £200. As a thrifty person, Kristina knew she needed to find a more affordable option.
After doing some research, Kristina, who works as a support worker, found out that she could fly from Newquay to Malaga and then back to Manchester for only £54. That's a significant difference from the train ticket price! So, without hesitation, Kristina and her husband Dan (50) booked their flights and off they went.
Their journey began earlier this month as they caught their low-cost flight to the sunny south of Spain. After a day of exploring Malaga, they hopped back on the plane and spent the night in a hotel near the location of their new car. The following day, they picked up their vehicle and began their journey back home.
In total, Kristina and Dan spent only £153 on their flights and hotel, which was significantly less than the train ticket price. Kristina, who is a grandmother from Lansallos, Cornwall, said, "A bit of good came from something bad - the car accident and having to sort out a car - as it sent me in the direction of sunshine on my way to pick up a new car."
The couple enjoyed their day in Malaga, taking in the sights and enjoying the sunshine before catching their flight back to Manchester. Kristina mentioned how everything went smoothly and on time, making their journey a lovely and easy experience. She also appreciated the fact that on a flight, you are guaranteed a seat and don't have to stand for hours like on a train.
The reason for Kristina's trip to pick up a new car was due to a drunk driver who hit her in December. Although she was lucky enough to not sustain any injuries, the whole ordeal made things difficult for her. She explained, "It caused a lot of aggravation that didn't need to be caused. Luckily, I was checked over and nothing was broken, and I went home several hours later."
Despite the challenges, Kristina was able to get her hands on a Skoda Yeti in Crewe. And the best part? Her flight to Malaga only cost her £19, and the return flight to Manchester only cost £35. They even stayed in an airport hotel for only £45. Kristina admitted that it was an out-of-the-box idea, but it made sense for them. She also added, "I once stood up for nearly seven hours, although I paid for a seat, I couldn't actually sit down on. You are guaranteed a seat on the airplane - kill two birds with one stone, and at least you can sit down and relax when you're traveling."
While waiting to pick up their new car, Kristina and Dan made the most of their trip to Malaga. They enjoyed the sun, food, and drinks, making it a little adventure for themselves. Kristina couldn't help but see the positive side of things, saying, "It was quite a little adventure - positive fun which has come from a few weeks of nightmares and phone calls." They even did 11 miles of walking and explored the city during their stay.
In the end, Kristina was happy with their decision to fly to Malaga and pick up their new car. It was a unique and enjoyable experience, and they were able to save a significant amount of money in the process. Who knew a car pick-up could also turn into a mini-vacation?
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