£148 million lottery winners jet off on budget holiday with Easyjet
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A couple who won £148 million on the lottery are celebrating by going on holiday - with budget airline Easyjet.
Adrian and Gillian Bayford have enough money to charter a private jet to a five-star destination anywhere in the world - but instead they've opted to pay an estimated £130 for flights with the budget airline.
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The down-to-earth couple, from Haverhill in Suffolk, have treated their children aged six and four to the break too.
Although they wanted to keep their holiday destination a secret, the Daily Mail reports that the family is staying at the Barry Downs campsite in Carnoustie, Angus. This is believed to be where Gillian's parents live.
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However, they did take an Air Harrods helicopter to get to Stansted Airport, which was paid for by lottery organiser Camelot.
The couple is now 516th on the Sunday Times rich list.
At a press conference, they said they want to share their wealth and "put a smile on the faces of friends and family".
"If we hadn't won it, we'd have continued to live a normal life. And we'll continue to live that until we've thought about it... we need to speak to friends and family," said Gillian at the press conference.
The couple clearly needs time to adjust to their new riches. "It was mind-blowing. We never thought we were going to win," said Adrian.
Where would you go if you won the lottery? Leave your comments below!
Where the uber-rich go on holiday
- Ibiza<p> Ibiza's not just a clubber's haven and a haunt for celebrities. After French billionaire and retail tycoon Francois Pinault's son, Francois-Henri Pinault, was spotted holidaying on a yacht off its coast with his then-girlfriend <b>Salma Hayek</b>, the island became fit for billionaires too. Russian businessman <b>Roman Abramovich</b> and Italian magnate Flavio Briatore are also fans and park their yachts off the beautiful Salines Beach and enjoy the butler service of the <a href="http://www.bluemarlinibiza.com/">Blue Marlin</a> beach club, before heading into Ibiza Town for dinner and partying in the VIP lounge at trendy Pacha. Those wanting privacy, tranquillity and discreet service stay in villas in the north of the island.</p>
- Monaco<p> One of the world's most famous playrounds of the rich, Monaco's billionaire residents include retail tycoon <b>Sir Philip Green</b>, Daily Telegraph owners Sir David and Fredrick Barclay and easyJet founder <b>Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou</b>, who love taking advantage of it as a tax-free residence and Monaco is the place to go if you want to holiday like the rich. With casinos, yachts and Formula 1 racers driving around, it's the epitome of glamour with some of its top hotels including the <a href="http://www.metropole.com/">Hotel Metropole</a> and the <a href="http://en.hoteldeparismontecarlo.com/">Hôtel de Paris</a>, which have some top Michelin-star restaurants too!</p>
- Dubai<p> As the land of possibilities, it's no wonder Dubai is on every jet-setting billionaire's list. It's where you can go skiing in the desert, watch the Dubai World Cup (the world's richest horse race) and eat at world-class celebrity chef-run restaurants, like Rhodes Mezzanine Restaurant and Verre Restaurant by <b>Gordon RamsayM</b>. It's also being home to some of the world's top hotels, including the <a href="http://www.armanihotels.com/en/index.html ">Armani Hotel</a>. With amazing nightlife and property investment opportunities too, it's no surprise that the rich and famous head to Dubai for a luxury break. <a href="http://travel.aol.co.uk/2011/02/04/city-guide-dubai/">Don't miss our insider's guide to Dubai!</a></p>
- Greenland<p> If you're one of the richest men in the world and can afford any hotel suite on earth, where do you choose to holiday? West Greenland if you're <b>Bill Gates</b>. The Microsoft co-founder heads to the hilly, remote town of Maniitsoq where he can enjoy skiing on empty slopes and a great outdoorsy break without the glitz and glamour of the world"s celebrity hotspots. Some of the fun things to do in the area include catching Arctic charr fish, kayaking and heli-skiing.</p>
- St Barts<p> This Caribbean islandattracts fashionable celebrities and billionaires to its pristine beaches and exclusivity during the winter months. Chelsea Football Club owner, <b>Roman Abromovich</b>has a £58 million home near Gouverneurs Beach on the island and other fans include Jimmy Choo boss <b>Tamara Mellon</b>, <b>Alicia Keys</b> and <b>Mariah Carey</b>. The 21-square kilometre island is a haven for wealthy yacht owners and is discreet enough for A-listers to get the privacy they can't at home. It's so exclusive that there are only a handful of hotels on the island, including the ultra-luxe <a href="http://www.edenrockhotel.com/">Eden Rock</a>, so if you're thinking of mingling with the rich you may want to book well in advance.</p>
- Private Safari<p> How can you make a safari more luxurious and more exclusive...by exploring Africa's untamed wilderness aboard a private jet of course. Abercrombie & Kent are inviting 40 guests to join them on a 5000-mile, 19-day African odyssey, from one edge of the continent to the other. Departing from St Regis in Rome and heading to the Ethiopian churches of Lalibela, Uganda's gorillas, the plains of the Serengeti and the mighty Victoria Falls, the small jet will be able to take you closer to Africa's wildlife than a tourist-laden jeep ever could. So, what price a once-in-a-lifetime experience? About £55,000 per person.</p>
- The Maldives<p>Sir Philip Green once flew 100 guests in two private jets to the <a href="http://www.fourseasons.com/maldiveslg/">Four Seasons Resort at Landaa Giraavaru</a> for his 55th birthday. The stunning resort is located on its own private island in the Maldives, giving guests utter luxury, seclusion, idyllic beaches and turquoise waters - just about everything paradise has to offer! The stunning islands are known for attracting the jet-setting elite with fans including <b>Naomi Campbell</b> and her Russian billionaire boyfriend Vladislav Doronian, as well as being a top spot for honeymooners. <a href="http://travel.aol.co.uk/2011/02/11/the-maldives-are-marvellous-especially-when-you-stay-here/">Don't miss our review of the five-star W Hotel</a>, where <b>Kate Moss</b> has been glimpsed chilling out.</p>
- HvarIt's been labelled the new St Tropez of Europe with the mega-rich flocking to its glorious Mediterranean coastline and crystal waters with their yachts, and Hvar in Croatia is the place everyone's talking about, attracting the likes of <b>Bill Gates</b>, <b>Steven Spielberg</b> and <b>Eva Longoria</b>. The party town has a lot to offer with waterfront clubs, lounge bars and private dinners on top of a historic Spanish fortress, making it the place to be seen. The luxurious <a href="http://www.suncanihvar.com/adriana-hvar-spa-hotel.html">Adriana</a> and <a href="http://www.suncanihvar.com/riva-hvar-yacht-harbour-hotel.html">Riva </a> hotels have great bars for the super-stylish and drinks are affordable enough for everyone to spend the night relaxing with the harbour in view. Just off the coast of Hvar, the Pakleni archipelago is a must-visit with its islets and coves, and it can be visited by yacht - or chartered boat for those who don't own one!
- Las Vegas<p> The ultra-rich who have money to burn head to Vegas for drinking, gambling and revelling in Sin City's extravagant hotels and casinos. The four-mile Las Vegas Boulevard, or The Strip as it's known, is home to 13 of the world's 20 largest hotels, including the <a href="http://www.mgmgrand.com">MGM Grand</a>, which has 5,044 rooms and the <a href="http://www.wynnlasvegas.com/">Wynn</a> with its 4,750 rooms. The Wynn is considered to be one of the finest hotels in the world and has received a five-star and five-diamond rating. It has Michelin-star restaurants, shopping boutiques, theatre shows, nightclubs, a golf club and more. Being branded the entertainment capital of the world, there's plenty for wealthy tourists to spend their millions on in Vegas. <a href="http://travel.aol.co.uk/2011/02/08/things-to-do-in-las-vegas/">Don't miss our guide to Las Vegas!</a></p>
