The autumn holiday had begun, and families were looking for affordable ways to spend time together. Three experts suggested nine outings costing less than €20 per person as alternatives to expensive amusement parks, where a family day out could cost hundreds of euros. It was also reported that a domestic holiday could be costly. Renting an ordinary holiday home alone could soon cost almost €1,000, with gas, groceries and pancakes adding to the expense. Ways to limit those costs were raised but not detailed.