Welsh couple, bin man Stephan and student nurse Gemma, get an all-expenses paid delayed honeymoon to the Maldives. They're swapping with flash city boys Jeff and Steph who spend big bucks on designer clothes and super cars. These friends think nothing of dropping ten grand on their usual sun-soaked holidays to Ibiza or Dubai so how will they fare sharing a twin room in a budget B&B in Skegness?
Life is full on for Gemma and Stefan. Stefan dreams of becoming a paramedic but for now that's on hold. As well as looking after two children, Gemma is studying to be a nurse and her shift patterns leave little time for romance. Last year the couple got married but with limited funds, they skipped the honeymoon and went on a cheap break to Benidorm with their kids.
The Maldives is a world away from their usual holidays in South Wales. With a private aquavilla overlooking the Indian Ocean, it's like something from a screen saver. As the couple try snorkeling, seafood in a fine dining restaurant, and ariel yoga for the first time will this magical environment allow romance to blossom and ignite their passion to pursue their dreams for a better future?
In Skegness, Jeff and Steph bunk up in a twin room in Julia's budget B&B. Used to extravagant party-fuelled trips to Ibiza and Dubai, the cold temperatures and grey skies are a bit of a shock to the system. By their own admission, they're out of touch with reality and came here to appreciate what they have. With a week packed with activities, from line dancing to go-karting, can these city boys appreciate what Skegness has to offer and find the fun on a British budget break?
