The UK news has been dominated in 2009 by three words, The Credit Crunch.
Undoubtedly a crisis that has squeezed the pockets of people around the UK.
People are hunting for value prices, there have been clear changes in the spending habits of people here in the UK and drastic action taken by many to try and resolve the problem including canceling holidays.
It is easy to understand why people would cancel holidays, especially when the majority of people would have been planning a trip to Europe where the Euro currency would soon see off your hard earned spending money and offer very little value for money.
However, with winter approaching and people looking to get back on the ski slopes and back to taking holidays you may want to consider a money friendly, great value for money winter holiday to Zakopane, Poland.
 There are three major arguments that should sway you to visit Zakopane; 1, It is a beautiful destination that most people haven't visited and therefore offers the chance to see something new.
2, It offers fantastic skiing and snowboarding opportunities through the winter months and finally the best part, 3, It does not have the Euro currency and the Polish Zloty currently offers superb value for money.
The value for money available generally in Poland and specifically in Zakopane as a ski resort is unbeatable in Europe.
Poland still operates its own currency the Polish Zloty, which allows your money to go a lot further, forget the credit crunch, you can simply enjoy the crunch of the snow beneath your feet this winter.
  The value that is offered with all inclusive ski holidays packages to Zakopane is quite simply unbeatable, a February half term ski holiday for example is available for around £420 including airport transfers, chalet accommodation, ski hire, slope transfers, lift passes and ski lessons.
Compared to a February half term ski holiday in France you are looking at almost double! Choose Poland and you will get more for your money.
The value for money in Poland doesn't stop at the ski and snowboard holiday package prices for Zakopane, both on and off the ski slopes prices of food and drink again offer superb value for money.
 The best examples are the most commonly purchased items, a pint of beer costs around £1.
40 everywhere in Zakopane and an evening meal costs around £6, again this compares favorably with the prices charged in countries with the Euro.
Great value for money, a picturesque setting and some wonderful skiing.
Zakopane, Poland is the ideal destination for a relaxing and affordable holiday this winter.