The enlightened Brit moved to an all-inclusive five-star resort abroad. He says it’s cheaper than living in his homeland in the UK.
Josh Kerr, 24, will be staying at the five-star Port River Hotel and Spa in Antalya, Turkey, for 28 days and is paying £950 a month for rent and flat in Manchester. The trip costs £944. .
Plus, the price includes round-trip flights, hotel drinks and meals, and access to five pools in the 20-degree sunshine.
The hotel also has several bars and restaurants, a spa and entertainment area, and is just 300 meters from a popular beach for snorkeling and windsurfing.
Josh announced his move in a TikTok video, telling his 48,000 followers: “I kid you not, I’m paying £950 in rent, bills and council tax.” Breakfast, lunch, dinner, drinks, snacks and gaff are served here. What are we doing in the UK? ”
Josh Kerr has moved to an all-inclusive five-star resort in Turkey, which he says is cheaper than living in Manchester, England.Here he is pictured enjoying the warm weather from poolside
Josh’s video went viral, racking up over 1 million views in 24 hours.
In this video, he showed how he used On the Beach to find a deal for the Zoria Deluxe Resort in Turkey. There, you can live in luxury for a month, eating and drinking everything you want.
Then his boss at the online travel agency contacted him and encouraged him to pack his bags and give it a try.
The hotel in Josh’s original video doesn’t open until March, so he’s staying at the Port River Hotel & Spa on the beach in Antalya instead.
Josh will spend 28 days living in luxury at Antalya’s Port River Hotel and Spa (pictured)
Josh was photographed leaving his Manchester flat.The savvy traveler left for Antalya on Saturday
He checked in on Saturday and spent the weekend lounging by the pool and exploring the area, including the nearby city of Side. He described it as a “beautiful” place “surrounded by ancient ruins”.
“I can’t believe I’m actually doing that,” Josh told MailOnline Travel.
“I’ve always wondered if it would be cheaper to go on an all-inclusive trip abroad than to live at home, and it actually is.”
Comparing Manchester to his previous hotel life, he added: “Everyone is much happier here.” I think it’s because everyone is on vacation. ”
A creative strategist, Josh works from a sunny outdoor resort.
Josh’s meals are included in your 28-day stay and cost less than your rent and bills in Manchester.Photo on the right: Josh’s breakfast at the hotel buffet.
Josh, a creative strategist, said he plans to continue working full-time at the resort, working outside in the sunshine.
This means he can avoid paying the usual supermarket bills, utilities, council tax, rent and bills while continuing to earn income from the hotel. On the Beach will be responsible for these costs.
“I am exercising one of the perks at my workplace that allows me to work abroad,” he said.
“My daily work schedule remains the same. It’s only three hours late in Turkey, so I hope no one calls me at 5pm UK time and 8pm here.”
The hotel is just 300 meters from the beach (pictured), which is popular for snorkeling and windsurfing.
The hotel has five pools, several bars and restaurants, a spa, and entertainment areas.The photo shows the hotel lounge area.
“The hotel has WiFi, which is available almost everywhere in the complex, so if you really feel like it, you can work from your sun lounger by the pool.”
“I have a desk in my room for private calls, but I plan on exercising in the sun.”
“After seeing Josh’s TikTok showing how cheap it is to live in an all-inclusive for a month, I had to give him a shot,” said Zoe Harris, chief customer officer at On the Beach. I thought it had to happen,” he said.
“This is a great idea for people who can work from anywhere.
“If you pack your bags and list your apartment or house on a rental site for a month to cover your mortgage or rent, and instead live somewhere in the sun for a month, you still won’t save money. Masu.”
Anyone who wants to follow Josh’s journey can do so through his TikTok page, where he plans to post regular updates from his life abroad over the next month.
Stay like Josh for a month with all-inclusive hotel discounts
1. Cleopatra Atlas Hotel, Antalya, Türkiye: £682 per person
28 nights, all-inclusive including direct flights from Manchester departing on 28th February.
2. Port River Hotel and Spa, Antalya, Türkiye: £899 per person
28 nights all-inclusive including direct flights from Newcastle departing on 2nd March.
3. Grand Park Lara, Antalya, Türkiye: £1,037 per person
28 nights, all-inclusive including direct flights from Manchester departing on 28th February.
4. Sol Palmanova, Mallorca, Spain: £1,061 per person
28 nights all-inclusive including direct flights from Manchester departing on 4th March.
