Which? verdict Offering five-star value for money, HF Holidays is the cheapest WRP for escorted tours. Despite this, people’s commitment to their holidays, and their confidence in travel, remain strong.”

Mark Tanzer, the Abta chief executive, said: “Over the past 12 months, household budgets have continued to be stretched by the rising cost of living while travel has been hit by a variety of challenges – including wildfires and an unprecedented air traffic control outage. The final step is to calculate the total distance that the light has traveled within the time. You can calculate this answer using the speed of light formula: You might think escorted tour providers are much of a muchness, but our survey of more than 8,000 holidaymakers found big differences between the best and worst companies. The UK's top-scoring providers, Ramblers Walking Holidays and HF Holidays, are both hiking specialists offering great customer service and exceptional value for money. And both are Which? Recommended Providers (WRP), too. Exodus is also a WRP and offers a wider range of holidays, from culture and art led city tours to rafting, canyoning and zip-lining.With this speed of light calculator, we aim to help you calculate the distance light can travel in a fixed time. As the speed of light is the fastest speed in the universe, it would be fascinating to know just how far it can travel in a short amount of time.

Which? verdict Whether you're heading for jungle, mountain or glacier, the knowledgeable advisors at Exodus will make sure your adventure goes off without a hitch. The best escorted tour companies offer a hassle-free experience, knowledgeable tour leaders and seamless itineraries, as well as top-notch customer service when things go wrong.Exodus is an escorted tour provider that specialises in adventure and activity holidays, promising sustainable travel in small groups. Aside from the cost of living, Abta said sustainable travel was a factor in how people were choosing holidays – but there was a significant gap between what people said they would do and what they booked.