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Rich Holiday Poor Holiday S06E04
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00:01Woohoo!
00:02Rich holidays...
00:03Look at that!
00:04I can't imagine waking up to that every morning!
00:06...are the stuff of dreams...
00:08Oh my God!
00:09We've got our own plunge pool size!
00:12...but can cheap getaways...
00:14...be just as fun?
00:16I'm having a good time!
00:18I'm not getting in that!
00:19...for the first time, wealthy jet-setters...
00:22This is the life!
00:23...and hard-up holiday-makers...
00:25They do look really pushed.
00:28...travel together...
00:29...on two wildly different trips...
00:32Do you guys drink alcohol?
00:33No.
00:34At all?
00:34No.
00:35...to experience each other's idea of the perfect break...
00:39The universe is really powerful.
00:40If only positivity could pay the bills!
00:42...can the rich rough it...
00:44There is no way on God's green earth...
00:46...that you or me are going in this!
00:48...can the less wealthy stomach lavish luxury...
00:51I'm gonna be sick!
00:52I hate that you made me touch seafood, how about that?
00:55...and at the end...
00:58...134,000!
00:59You could buy my house and landscape my garden!
01:02Will one family's holiday heaven...
01:04Give me off, give me off, give me off, give me off!
01:06...be another's holiday hell?
01:08Let's get mashed up!
01:09Absolutely not!
01:10This is possibly going to be the worst holiday I've ever been on!
01:18Middlesbrough, home to former care workers Mel...
01:22Dream work is the dream work!
01:24...and best mate Karen...
01:26Ready?
01:27One, two, three...
01:28...who are such good friends...
01:30...they even help each other out with the housework!
01:33Together being Karen, alone in an Arctic!
01:35How are we doing?
01:36Oh!
01:37I'm gonna kill her!
01:39He's hilarious!
01:41You never know what's gonna come out of a gob!
01:43My love's dribbled!
01:44Because he's weak as hell!
01:46How are you?
01:48Health issues mean Mel gave up her career in care four years ago...
01:52...whilst Karen now looks after her son...
01:55...who has additional needs full-time!
01:57It's lovely isn't it?
01:59Both now get by on Universal Credit...
02:02I do make quite a lot of sacrifices each month like...
02:05I have to rob Peter to pay Paul some month...
02:07I have to do my own eyebrows!
02:12Pinching the pennies...
02:13...the pair of just enough for budget breaks at holiday camps...
02:17The cheapest holiday we have ever been on cost us £49 for four days...
02:22...and when we got there with it being December it was freezing!
02:26No fancy restaurants!
02:28It's self-catering all the way for these teasiders!
02:31Right, come on!
02:32Get your breakfast!
02:33Thank you!
02:34Karen does a coconut order!
02:36Karen Oliver!
02:38Look at them sausages!
02:39Fantastic!
02:41She gets her recipes off TikTok so...
02:44I wonder what posh people love for breakfast cos...
02:47Salmon!
02:48That could be a problem on the posh holes...
02:50...because the DIY diners are fancy fish phobic!
02:54We would expect oysters but we've had them from Whitney...
02:58...we don't like them!
03:02And how do they feel about sharing luxury with a couple of well-heeled strangers?
03:07We went all through our phone book and we haven't got one posh friend in it at all have we?
03:11I know that they're rich but I'm open they don't wear...
03:15Yeah!
03:15...and they like us!
03:17Yeah!
03:17But there's one thing the Teesside 2 have in abundance...
03:21I've got six tattoos!
03:23Yeah I love them all!
03:24We've got enough in our budget so we're going to get a friendship tattoo...
03:27...and the rich people could get a tattoo!
03:29But will they be up for it?
03:33300 miles away in East Sussex...
03:36...a 12 acre 2 million pound estate...
03:40...is home to successful lawyer and fitness fanatic...
03:43...Paul Britton!
03:44That's it Sophie you can do it!
03:47I did one more push-up!
03:49...where he likes nothing more than to put close friend and fellow solicitor Sophie through her paces...
03:55...see how many bicep curls you can do...
03:57...I think you described me as a firework once so I blew up...
04:01...I'd describe me more as a storm so...
04:04It's not that bad!
04:05It can be like that!
04:06Paul should know as Sophie works for him as a director at his Mayfair law firm...
04:11If I had to prescribe Paul in one word I would say determined...
04:17That's not bad I'll take that!
04:18Exactly it's nice!
04:19Yeah it's good!
04:20Paul is a classic high achiever...
04:23...in just six years he's built a central London legal practice with over 50 staff...
04:28...turning over millions a year!
04:32As long as I get 5, 6, 7 hours sleep I can do 15, 16, 17 hour days!
04:39Paul might be Sophie's boss...
04:41...but these loaded lawyers love to splurge the cash together on luxury holidays!
04:46Sophie and I have been on so many holidays together!
04:49Mexico City!
04:50I miss those shoes they broke on the dance floor!
04:53It's always a fun time when you go on holiday with Paul!
04:56The Bahamas was quite extravagant and we had our own butler...
04:59...and I totted it all up! It was around £45,000 to £55,000!
05:04Paul and Sophie expect nothing but the best on their high-end breaks!
05:08There's not a gym somewhere to work out! That would be a problem!
05:12And also having to share with other people!
05:14I stayed in a hostel once and I did not enjoy it!
05:19Despite a taste for luxury, Paul thinks he's got what it takes to brave the budget break!
05:24It takes a lot to push me out of my comfort zone!
05:28But as for Sophie...
05:30I am apprehensive! If I don't like the hotel or if I don't like the activity we're doing, I will
05:37find it very hard to hold my tongue!
05:41It's the moment of truth! Their holiday destination is about to be revealed!
05:47Am I doing it?
05:49Go then!
05:49Okay, right!
05:50The pairs will be finding out how different a break in the same city can be on opposite sides of
05:56the wealth divide!
05:57Let's see where we're going!
06:00First up, a cup-price stay, Mel and Karen style!
06:04Where are we going, Paul?
06:05Are you ready?
06:06Lisbon!
06:07Portugal!
06:08DIY fans, so maybe no budget at all!
06:10Art will be amazing!
06:11We never have any frozen, we shall always do sandals!
06:14Yeah!
06:16Lisbon, the coastal crown of Portugal, famous for its stunning hilltop views.
06:22It's one of the priciest capitals in Europe, but can be enjoyed on a budget too.
06:28For the first half of the week, they'll be staying at a budget hostel.
06:32Shared dorms and bathrooms and a ball pit to play in that will make getting to know you a bit
06:38easier.
06:40Shared facilities.
06:41If we're bunk beds.
06:42Is that a problem for you?
06:43You're a bottom.
06:44I am struggling to think what we could be doing on the budget side of things.
06:49This will be the best holiday we've ever had to cast.
06:52Yeah, it will be.
06:53Not too sure what the DIY is going to be.
06:56If we get some good steps in, there we go.
07:00It's day one of the budget side of the holiday.
07:03That's it!
07:05Lisbonie, we can!
07:08Paul!
07:09Sophie!
07:09Are you ready?
07:11I am just coming.
07:12We're going!
07:13Okay, I'm on my way down.
07:15So how exciting?
07:17Are you looking forward to this?
07:18How excited?
07:20Can't wait for the sun.
07:21Yeah.
07:22Sunshine, nice tan.
07:23It's a two and a half hour flight to Lisbon.
07:29And a rare trip overseas for the Teesside too.
07:32It looks like the Transparter Bridge.
07:34Can't take water out of you, girl.
07:37How much do you think the daily budget's going to be?
07:40Lower than what we are used to.
07:43The pairs will meet for the first time at their low-cost hostel.
07:47Is this it?
07:48This is, er, colourful.
07:51Looks like beautiful.
07:53Very artistic.
07:55And now it looks alright, doesn't it?
07:57Yeah.
07:58It's a snip at just 28 euros a night, but they'll be roughing it with shared dorms and toilets.
08:05Well, there's the boys' bathroom, Paul.
08:07Okay.
08:07Growing up, Sophie enjoyed summers at her family's holiday home in France.
08:12Ooh.
08:13Where's the nights?
08:15And bunks didn't feature.
08:18Er...
08:19See, it could have made them really higher.
08:22Right, which...
08:22I'm the one that's going to have to climb up, not you.
08:26Would I ever imagine staying in bunk beds with my boss?
08:29No.
08:30Ah.
08:31Ah, it's lovely.
08:32Ah, it is.
08:32It's nice and bright.
08:34I know.
08:34Water towels, beds.
08:36But Mel and Karen are right at home.
08:39For a budget-ology, I think this is spot on, mate.
08:41Spot on.
08:42Absolutely.
08:43It's the moment everyone has been waiting for.
08:46I'm looking forward to seeing how they're rich.
08:49And how long they've been rich.
08:51They might give us a few tips.
08:53Exactly, Kaz.
08:54Yeah.
08:55Two pairs from opposite sides of the wealth divide...
08:58Hi.
08:59..are coming face-to-face for the first time.
09:02Hi.
09:03I'm Mel.
09:04Hi.
09:05I'm Paul.
09:05Nice to meet you.
09:06Hi.
09:07Hi, I'm Paul.
09:08Nice to meet you.
09:09Aw.
09:11First impressions was, wow, they're posh.
09:13What do you just do for a living then?
09:15We've been down to another family, Karen.
09:18So we're both solicitors and we're both directors.
09:22Oh, great.
09:23Sophie's really, really posh.
09:25I feel well out of my comfort zone.
09:27And yourselves?
09:28What do you guys do?
09:29So, I'm a single mum.
09:31OK.
09:32I did used to work in the care sector.
09:34I'm not working at the minute just because of circumstances.
09:38I have always worked.
09:39Yeah, so how do you feel about your accommodation?
09:42It's been a long time since I've been in a backpacker's hostel.
09:45So, how much do you usually spend when you go on a break, like a holiday?
09:50All of them probably pushed up maybe, for me, probably £40,000, £50,000.
09:54Wow.
09:55But holidaying a la Mel and Karen comes with some house rules.
09:58Just to be positive, have as much fun as you can.
10:02Mm-hm.
10:03Say yes to me.
10:05Makes it easier.
10:06OK, yeah.
10:07Positive, have fun, say yes.
10:09Yeah.
10:09OK.
10:10So, to budget holidays, shared facilities and DIY fun.
10:14Cheers.
10:15Cheers.
10:17Coming up.
10:18Bye!
10:20The holiday starts with a splash.
10:23The journey itself was quite unpleasant.
10:27And hits troubled waters.
10:29Oh, good to be home.
10:30When two worlds collide.
10:32It's not really their thing, is it?
10:37Two hard-up teesiders.
10:39Have to do me all night, bro.
10:41Are showing a couple of well-heeled lawyers.
10:44How much do you think the daily budget's going to be?
10:46Lower than what we are used to.
10:49How to enjoy a budget break in Lisbon.
10:52Positive, have fun, say yes.
10:54Yeah.
10:54OK.
10:58It's the first morning at the Cut Price Hostel.
11:01Self-service, then.
11:03Have you seen this ham over here?
11:05Yeah, I saw that.
11:06I don't know if I fancy it.
11:08There's a fly that fancies it.
11:10I just hope the coffee's good.
11:12It's a world away from Paul and Sophie's usual five-star mod cons.
11:17There's no vanity mirrors in the room.
11:19Would I have preferred my own bathroom?
11:22100%.
11:23It's not just the shared loos they'll be getting used to.
11:26Morning.
11:27Good morning, guys.
11:28How are you?
11:29How are you?
11:29The swanky solicitors will also be surviving on Mel and Karen's usual holiday budget.
11:36Oh, wow.
11:37So...
11:38100...
11:3940...
11:4060...
11:41170 euros a day?
11:42Well, that's for...
11:44No, that's for three days.
11:45No, that's for three days.
11:47I'm not used to a budget.
11:49Even in the last ten years.
11:51Actually, I don't think I've ever had a budget.
11:52Each pair is just 170 euros to cover food and activities for the next four days.
12:00So what will they be up to?
12:01Travel well, please.
12:03Okay.
12:05We've got...
12:06All aboard the hippo bus.
12:08Flea market bargain hunt.
12:10And pack your own picnic beach day.
12:13Yes.
12:14I'm looking forward to the hippo bus.
12:16I think the longest I can do on a beach is maybe 40 minutes.
12:19I don't like beaches.
12:20I'm not great with beach days sitting in a solitary position all day.
12:26Paul was a student last time he stepped foot in a hostel.
12:30This is the...
12:31This is the ball pit.
12:33The ball pit.
12:34So he and Sophie are seeing what their budget digs has to offer.
12:39It smells musty in here.
12:40It smells disgusting.
12:41It smells grim.
12:43Bye!
12:47You been there all night?
12:49Hey, tell you what.
12:50It's better than the bench.
12:52Hey, Paul.
12:53Get in.
12:53You can't mind yourselves.
12:55We really wanted to get them out of the shell a little bit.
12:59Hey, come on.
13:00Are we going to have a boat?
13:01Are we surrounding?
13:03Where's my head?
13:04I don't think Paul was too impressed when I clonked the ball off his head like.
13:09Right, I'm done for the ball pit.
13:10Come on, Paul.
13:11I'm done, I'm done.
13:12See ya.
13:13You can run, Paul.
13:15But you can't hide.
13:19Next up is a fun-filled tour of Lisbon on the bright yellow hippo bus.
13:24Hello, hello.
13:25Welcome aboard.
13:26Hello, thank you.
13:27I hope it's only going to be half an hour of my life on that bus.
13:31Make that an hour.
13:33And this is no ordinary bus, as there's a big splash of a surprise halfway through.
13:38The journey itself was quite unpleasant.
13:44Surfing time.
13:45Here we go.
13:48Purely because it was extremely bumpy, extremely rattly.
13:52The tour costs just 30 euros and takes in some of Lisbon's greatest landmarks.
13:59There you go, my friends.
14:00On the right, the Star Cathedral.
14:02Feel free to sin.
14:04You will be forgiven in every corner.
14:07And now for the big moment.
14:09A dramatic entry into the mouth of the Tagus, the longest river in Portugal.
14:25It was absolutely class.
14:29I loved it.
14:32The Teesside 2 are lapping it on.
14:35So our magnificent Wallen Tower was built in 1515.
14:41It's very fantastic.
14:42Yeah.
14:43Loved you.
14:44What about the luxury-loving lawyers?
14:47Our legs are killing me.
14:49We must be able to stand up.
14:51Can we stand up?
14:52Having now done the hippo bus, I'm all hippo bussed out.
14:57I think Pearl and Sophie, they're joining in, but it's not really their thing, is it?
15:06Day 2.
15:07This afternoon, there's more low-cost challenges at the beach.
15:12But first, a visit to Lisbon's iconic Thieves Flea Market.
15:17So, this is it, I think.
15:19We've arrived.
15:19Oh, it looks nice and busy.
15:21It looks so busy.
15:22It's a Mel and Karen special.
15:25Bargain hunting with just €10 spending money.
15:29I'm gonna go with you, Sophie.
15:31Okay.
15:31I'm gonna go with you, Pearl.
15:32Okay, good.
15:33All right, come on then.
15:34Right.
15:35Yeah.
15:35We'll see you later.
15:37Bye, Sophie.
15:37Got me.
15:42Look at them.
15:46Vanity mirror.
15:47Broken though.
15:49What a shame.
15:50It's a chance for the pairs to get better acquainted.
15:53Four hats.
15:55I hate those, because they also look dirty.
15:58I was a bit apprehensive to start with, because I thought, oh, my God.
16:02She's like Lady Sophie, so posh.
16:05Oh, my God.
16:07See to what we make neat.
16:09What, that massive flamingo?
16:10Yeah.
16:11I'm glad I got to spend the time with Sophie.
16:14Sophie may be more Prada than Primark.
16:17Seven.
16:18Six.
16:19Seven.
16:20Six.
16:20Six.
16:21But driving a hard bargain is a language both she and Mel understand.
16:26Sixer will take it.
16:28Mel clearly is a lot of fun, a lot of high energy.
16:32Five.
16:33Go on.
16:34You know you want to.
16:35Aye, aye.
16:39She gets stuck into activities.
16:42That was really nice to share those moments with her.
16:45Oh, the flamingo is called Portia.
16:48Called Portia.
16:48She's from Portugal.
16:52Paul and Karen are on their own voyage of discovery.
16:56Ten euro.
16:57Ten euro has changed.
17:00It's like 600.
17:02With Paul, I didn't feel uncomfortable chatting to him.
17:05600 pounds for about.
17:07Yeah.
17:08Ah, go on, Sheen.
17:09You get paid for a tenner.
17:10These are about 300 quid.
17:12Obviously, we don't really have very much in common at all.
17:16Let's maybe have to get the catch.
17:17Yeah.
17:18But it was getting stuck in.
17:20Five?
17:21It was ten.
17:22We need to do it for five.
17:23Yeah, shall we get that?
17:24Okay, we'll get that.
17:25It's not always about what you're doing.
17:27It's about the people that you're doing it with.
17:30I need a vanity mirror because mine both smashed.
17:32I need one.
17:33And I think Karen and I really got to know each other a lot more on the flea market.
17:40The foursome and Portia head for a freebie afternoon at the beach.
17:44And they're going by metro.
17:46Do you know what time this tram, train thing's coming?
17:51It's due any time now.
17:53No, no, you and Portia get on.
17:57Sorry.
17:58But it's been a while since Paul pinched the pennies on public transport.
18:03I don't take the metro or the underground even in London.
18:06I'd rather be walking around or even jogging.
18:09Back home, Paul likes to get in 10,000 steps a day.
18:13Oh, I can't wait to go in there, cuz.
18:16So the kilometre-long Caxias Beach could be perfect for him.
18:21I think Mel and Karen will both understand if I want to go for a walk.
18:24All right, let's get your blankets out then and we'll queue up here.
18:28I'm not sure how long I'm going to last on the sand.
18:31Sophie's more used to private cabanas.
18:34I'm not a big fan of sand. The sand wasn't the cleanest.
18:38But it's paradise for Mel and Karen.
18:41This is what we've been working for today.
18:42Yeah, I'm really excited.
18:44Who's going in the water first then?
18:46You, Paul.
18:48Sophie and Paul promise to say yes to everything,
18:51but Portia's the only one paddling with the Teesside too.
18:55Oh, my God, mate, they're going in.
18:57Maybe she'll walk right there and there.
19:01Oh, she's gone over.
19:04She's gone over, she's fallen in.
19:05No.
19:07I was peeing myself laughing when Mel fell in.
19:11I got wet, so I splashed Karen because if I was wet, she was getting wet.
19:15Have fun, yeah?
19:16Good fun.
19:17Yeah, so, Paul, you've stayed longer than 40 minutes.
19:20Have we converted, yeah?
19:21I did say at the beginning we would do everything, didn't we?
19:24And everything includes a strict 50 euro food budget.
19:29A sandwich, thank you.
19:31Which means it's packed lunches all the way.
19:34Get your cup onto there.
19:37And wine that's more Chateau Ambag than Neuf De Pape.
19:41That's a very handy bag.
19:43You're in the sunshine, you've got the nice sea breeze.
19:47Oh, that's gorgeous.
19:48It's a nice free way to spend an afternoon.
19:52Sophie's starting to catch the Mel and Karen holiday book.
19:59It's day three of the budget holiday.
20:02This is the place.
20:04Okay, what is it?
20:05Where are you taking it?
20:07A moment.
20:08And saying yes to everything could be about to land Paul and Sophie in very hot water.
20:13Very cruise, very signed.
20:15Yeah!
20:17Mel and Karen budge it hard to mark their holes with a permanent memento.
20:22And there's still 170 euro left in the combined kitty for something very special.
20:28Are we getting great tattoos?
20:30Yes.
20:31Is it up for it?
20:33I don't know if I get a tattoo.
20:34Yeah, I don't know how I feel about that.
20:36I'll have a look at some design.
20:37Yeah.
20:37I've never understood people's propensity to want to stain or mark their bodies.
20:43All on Mel.
20:44Paul's not up for the holiday ink, but the girls definitely are.
20:50What do you think?
20:51Love it.
20:52I love it Mel.
20:53I'm off the moon with this.
20:55Me and Karen go matching tattoos with a little statement, let them, with a love art.
20:59But what's Sophie up to?
21:02Surely not.
21:04Are you going to get one Sophie?
21:06I might.
21:07I was initially on the fence, I've got tattoos.
21:11But why not when in Rome, or in this case, when in Portugal?
21:16Oh, look at that.
21:17I was very, very surprised, but Sophie actually wanted to get a tattoo.
21:23It's really, really nice.
21:25Love it.
21:25They enjoyed the fact that I joined in as well.
21:28At €50 a pop, there's still €20 left for the final afternoon of the break.
21:39Paul has a last chance to truly embrace cheap holiday life, and the next activity could be just a ticket.
21:46Can we hire the duo parts, please?
21:50On their holds, fun-loving Mel and Karen seek out low-cost trikes and boogies for a playful pedal.
21:57Two of those.
21:58Two of them.
21:59But fitness fanatic Paul has other ideas.
22:03I don't know if they've got the stamina for a long one, but I guess we'll find out shortly.
22:07The weather's great today.
22:08You ready?
22:09So, looking forward to this.
22:11Ready?
22:12Ready.
22:12Go on.
22:14Hold enough to do your life.
22:16Like you steer.
22:17You've got to do a wave like the queen!
22:21Go, go, go.
22:22Right, go.
22:22Go.
22:23I get the sense that Mel and Karen probably aren't as active as we are.
22:27We're going into the run now.
22:28We're going into the run now.
22:32Oh, God, I can't do no more surfing.
22:36I'm knackered.
22:37Even though most of the pedal power is coming from the legal eagles, they want to get up a gear.
22:43Ready?
22:44Ready when you are.
22:45Three, two, one.
22:46Go!
22:48Go, go, go.
22:51Go on, Paul.
22:52Wipe them out!
22:53You've done it, son.
22:56You've done it!
22:57Paul and Sophie enjoyed themselves.
23:00Ooh!
23:03Winning!
23:06I saw them take part and I saw them smile and laugh.
23:09So that was everything.
23:11It was a half hour well spent on a budget.
23:14What do you think of me driving?
23:15I think you're a good driver, save for the 17 near misses, the few curbs.
23:20We have showed, I think, Paul and Sophie, that you don't need to spend loads of money.
23:26I wish I was a bit fitter.
23:27And that you can have a fun activity.
23:30For me, this rate's at the top.
23:33Activity number one.
23:34Yeah, same.
23:40The budget break is almost over.
23:42So what else has come pole position for the holidaymakers?
23:46What have you thought about this?
23:48The flea market was probably a highlight because we got to get to know each other a lot better, didn't
23:52we?
23:52Yeah, I really enjoyed spending some time with you.
23:55Yeah.
23:56I've learned that it is possible to still have fun, enjoy the city without spending, you know, hundreds and hundreds
24:02and hundreds of pounds.
24:04But how much did the budget break set them back?
24:07Wow, okay, so £859.64.
24:14That's brilliant.
24:14That's really good, especially with all the activity.
24:18Take away the materialistic things, that wealth bias you and you can still have fun with nothing.
24:23Time to say ciao to the cheap and find out what's in store for luxury Lisbon.
24:30You are heading for the ultimate in urban refinement at a Bajou luxury five-star hotel in the heart of
24:39the historic city for culture class and something cozy.
24:44Oh, five-star hotel!
24:47Oh wow, there you go.
24:49Yeah!
24:51They're moving just 800 metres across the city, but to a completely different world.
24:57They'll be enjoying five-star luxury at the Montebello Vista Allegri Hotel.
25:04Just one night here costs the same as their entire stay at the Budget Hostel.
25:09Five-star hotel, we might have a butler.
25:14I'm so excited to go on this posh holiday, I can't wait.
25:18You're not going to have to carry your bags to your room.
25:20No.
25:20I'm really looking forward to a toilet in a room, be a shower in the room.
25:26Right, shall we go then?
25:27Yes.
25:28Let's get going.
25:29It's a once in a lifetime opportunity.
25:31Let's just make it as special for them as we can.
25:34Coming on.
25:35Right guys, where do you want to go?
25:38The Teesside 2 get a taste for the high life.
25:41Can you believe this is happening to us?
25:43No, I'm still in shock.
25:44But can they take the pace?
25:46Walking is not my thing at all.
25:48My feet are on fire.
25:54Two loaded lawyers.
25:56I don't think I've ever had a budget.
25:57Have been roughing it on a budget break in Lisbon.
26:00The journey itself was unpleasant.
26:03Now it's their turn to show their hard-up holiday companions.
26:06You are heading for the ultimate in urban refinement.
26:11How to enjoy the luxury side of the city.
26:13Five-star hotel, we might have a butler.
26:19It's day one of the rich holiday.
26:22Right, I think we're here.
26:24This is the place.
26:25Just a short stroll from the hostel.
26:27Go on girls, in you go.
26:30Someone to get the door for you.
26:32This five-star boutique hotel could be in a different world
26:36and much more in Sophie and Paul's comfort zone.
26:39First impressions?
26:40Smells gorgeous.
26:42Is it bougie enough for you?
26:43Yeah, bougie.
26:44That's the word we're looking for.
26:46Yeah, definitely bougie.
26:47When we got to the hotel, it was unreal from the word go.
26:50The smell was unreal.
26:52It was gorgeous.
26:54Oh my God.
26:57Karen.
26:58Wow Kaz.
27:01Oh my God.
27:02Oh, gorgeous.
27:03Oh, this is just the life, isn't it?
27:06Love it.
27:07The room was just perfect.
27:09Everything we needed.
27:10Lovely.
27:11Can you believe this is happening to us?
27:13No, I'm still in shock.
27:14I am absolutely off the moon.
27:16Oh look, we've got some welcome tarts.
27:19Is that port?
27:20Some port.
27:21Oh, I love a Tony port.
27:22This has met every expectation I had.
27:25Let's get unpacked.
27:26Yeah, doing a good job there, Kazza.
27:30Look at this.
27:31Hello, room service.
27:33It's Lady Karen.
27:35Lady Mel from the borough.
27:40What would you like, Karen?
27:42I'll have a glass of champagne, please.
27:45I could definitely get used to staying in this five-star lifestyle.
27:50There's more high living to come, so it's time to meet up.
27:54Girls, what did you think of the rooms?
27:56Oh, they're beautiful.
27:57And the Portuguese tarts.
27:58I've had two of those.
27:59They've had two of those.
28:01And find out what they'll be getting up to on their luxury break.
28:04Welcome to our side of the holiday, if you would like to do the honours.
28:08Oh, are you nervous?
28:09Yeah, I really am.
28:10After three, one, two, three.
28:14History hike with a private guard.
28:17Not too impressed by the hike.
28:18Make sure you bring your best walking shoes.
28:21Yeah, we will.
28:21Lisbon's got seven hills.
28:23And I thought, how the hell am I walking up the hills in this heat?
28:28Michelin's dad, modern Portuguese cuisine.
28:31Oh, very nice.
28:32In a nice restaurant.
28:33Really nice.
28:34Good service.
28:35Yeah.
28:35Look at that.
28:36Luxury sailing yacht experience.
28:38Oh, my God.
28:38We're buzzing.
28:39That's going to be a good one.
28:41Paul and Sophie have a fitness-focused rule for their side of the break.
28:45We're all going to do at least 10,000 steps a day.
28:49Yeah.
28:49Not a problem.
28:50Let's see if we can manage it.
28:53The 10,000 steps, I suppose, was more for Paul and I,
28:58because we do like to stay active, especially on holiday.
29:03To kick off the five-star experience in style...
29:06I wonder what to serve and what to order.
29:10You'll have to help us.
29:11The group are hitting the town...
29:13Good evening.
29:14Hello.
29:15...for Michelin-starred dining.
29:17Two days ago, they were eating five euro sandwiches.
29:20This is 250 euros ahead, more than the whole budget break.
29:24I've never been to a Michelin star review.
29:27No.
29:27I don't know what...
29:28Well, after today, you're going to say you have been.
29:30Mel and Karen are shellfish-phobic, and on the menu,
29:33ten courses of oak cuisine with plenty of seafood.
29:37So, when yous go out for a minute, where do yous go?
29:40Fish restaurants.
29:41In Mayfair, we have some fabulous fish restaurants.
29:43So, Mayfair, is that Dead Pass?
29:46I'm only asking that, because when you play Monopoly,
29:48it's the dearest on the board.
29:50Dearest on the board.
29:52I guess it's probably one of the more expensive suburbs of London, yeah.
29:57Fine Dining is known for its small portions,
30:01and quite a few of them spaced out over a longer period of time.
30:06Mmm.
30:07Not ideal for Mel, who's on meds and needs regular square meals.
30:11First up, it's red pepper and cabbage soup.
30:14You can sip it, Mel.
30:18Down in one.
30:19Mel...
30:20Mel heard shots.
30:22Thank God for Sophie and Paul in the restaurant,
30:25because me and Karen did not have a clue.
30:28Are you still hungry after your soup?
30:31One of the dishes came, and it was just like a prawn
30:36and a little bit of liquid round it.
30:39I was looking at her thinking, what the hell is that?
30:41Where's the rest?
30:42I don't really like seafood.
30:44The food, it just wasn't something that I would eat at home.
30:49I am having a laugh part, but I'm hungry.
30:51Hey!
30:52Over half an hour into the meal,
30:54and they're only on to course three out of seven.
30:57As the courses went on, they may have started to lose interest.
31:01You all right, Mel?
31:02Yeah.
31:02Are you sure?
31:03Yeah.
31:04Are you?
31:05I'm like this, I'm going to sleep.
31:06Mel, she was about ready for bed,
31:09before we even got halfway through.
31:11This might be one of Lisbon's finest restaurants,
31:13but money and Mel aren't mixing.
31:16I'm going to have to leave, yes, I'm so sorry.
31:18It's been a long time, hasn't it?
31:19Yeah.
31:19I had to leave when, because I had some meds out with you,
31:23and I needed to take them.
31:24Have a good night, darling.
31:26Enjoy.
31:26Get some rest.
31:27I'm sorry, I feel a bit like I'm not.
31:28You don't apologise, of course not.
31:30Don't worry.
31:30See you later.
31:31See you later.
31:32See you later.
31:33Bye-bye.
31:35It was a shame they had to go, because I really enjoyed their company.
31:38Right then.
31:39And then there was two.
31:40And then there were two.
31:41I don't think Karen would have eaten this.
31:43Do you not?
31:44No.
31:44I physically just could not sit there any longer and eat any more of that food.
31:49I woke up to Karen eating a McDonald's in bed.
31:57It's day two, seeing the luxury side of Lisbon.
32:01And it can only go uphill from here, literally.
32:04On the budget side, Mel and Karen thought steps were overrated.
32:08But the super fit lawyers are turning the tables.
32:11We're easily going to do 10,000 steps today, and hopefully push up towards 20.
32:16Hi.
32:16Hi.
32:18Welcome to Lisbon.
32:19Igor.
32:20Mel.
32:21Private guide Igor does foot-powered tours for €240,
32:25a month's disposable income for the girls.
32:29Lisbon is famously built on seven historic hills, so it will be tough going.
32:33Walking is not my thing at all.
32:36I would be quite happy to sit in the cocktail bar and just relax.
32:41The cathedral, in terms of sites, is the oldest one that we have in terms of the church cathedral.
32:48It is from 1147.
32:49I've never done a walking tour before.
32:52I didn't even know they existed.
32:53And now gradually up.
32:56This is nothing.
32:58I'm going to make it a race.
32:59Never, Paul.
33:00I was dreading going up the steps.
33:02Yes.
33:03It's 656 steps to the first viewpoint.
33:07Miradoro de Santa Lucia.
33:09I will go just a bit more.
33:11You see, I go slowly with the same velocity.
33:15This is how we learn how to walk in Lisbon.
33:17Ah, well, I'll fit in nicely in Lisbon.
33:20There were a lot of steps.
33:22There were a lot of steep hills.
33:23It's not as bad as I thought.
33:25I'm knackered though.
33:27However, the girls continued to persevere.
33:30They didn't give up.
33:32Karen and Mel dig in and they're still smiling.
33:36Ah, that is lovely.
33:38And this is the heart of Lisbon.
33:39Do they have any council houses here?
33:41I might move over.
33:42You can tell.
33:43I was pleasantly surprised.
33:45Really, really enjoyed it.
33:47And it's not over yet.
33:48Another ten minutes walk uphill is another iconic view at the Miradoro de Graffa.
33:54I'm not struggling and I don't need help.
33:56I'm doing very good.
33:58So you can see almost everything from here.
34:00This literally is the historical part of the entire city.
34:03I'm proud to myself and I'm hard work but worth it.
34:07Thanks for doing this with me.
34:09I hope that you like it.
34:10He was a very happy chap, he wasn't he?
34:11He was lovely.
34:13Oh, thank you.
34:15The girls have gone over our target, our rule of 10,000 by 3,000 steps.
34:21They smashed it.
34:22My feet are on fire.
34:24I know.
34:25And man, I can't wait to go in and get a shower.
34:30But there's no rest for the rich on this hole.
34:33After a quick pit stop, the group head out for their next activity.
34:38Very nice.
34:39Are you ready for this?
34:40We are.
34:41More rich food.
34:42But this time it's a lesson in baking the world famous Portuguese tart pasté de nata.
34:48Lovely.
34:48In a two hour private lesson that cost nearly 300 euros, more than the girls pay for a week's
34:54break back home.
34:55Come on Paul, get your hair net on.
34:57Yeah, well my hair is incredibly perfect.
34:59I think there definitely will be a competition going on here to see who can make the best
35:05custard tart.
35:06Welcome to an atelier.
35:08I'm Joao.
35:09Today we'll make bestel donata class, master class.
35:12The mood was very high.
35:13Everyone was excited about what we were about to do.
35:15You can start mixing with your hands, please.
35:18Pastry chef Joao will be judging the tarts at the end of the lesson.
35:23Helen, you've got to win this.
35:24Do not tamper with the scales.
35:27Cheat.
35:28You ruin this and you'll be wearing it.
35:32The original recipe of baked vanilla custard in a flaky pastry was created by the monks of
35:38Lisbon's Geronimo's Monastery over 200 years ago.
35:42It won't come off my fingers.
35:44I know.
35:45We'll start pressing and folding it to need it.
35:47Pretend it's your head, Paul.
35:51So the cooking class was all about fun.
35:54It wasn't difficult.
35:55It wasn't serious.
35:56It was like torn-taking.
35:58I've donated my dough to Mel because she was struggling with a bit of the need.
36:02Just a kind of good, all-around kind of guy.
36:07This is just going from bad to worse.
36:09There's now a hole in it.
36:10Stick your thumbs off.
36:11It was just an opportunity for us to all bond.
36:14Oh, my gosh.
36:15A little bit less next.
36:16But that's good.
36:17There we are.
36:17After 10 minutes in the oven at 250 degrees.
36:21Are you ready?
36:23The creations are ready.
36:24The moment of truth.
36:26Yes.
36:26The moment of truth.
36:27Mmm.
36:30Nice.
36:31Mmm.
36:33Nice and tasty.
36:34Do you think they taste better because we made them?
36:36Yeah.
36:37Made with love.
36:38Mmm.
36:39It's Master Baker's certificates all round, but who has been crowned top of the class?
36:43Mel, you didn't start to the right foot, but I think you got the...
36:57I think Mel had the best time because she was awarded Star Baker.
37:02And she did take mine down.
37:05Sophie and Paul, two posh people.
37:08They're no different to us at all.
37:10It's proved it on this holiday.
37:12We've got on like a house on fire.
37:14Coming up.
37:15Full time, guys.
37:17The group get a millionaire's eye view of Lisbon.
37:20What?
37:21Day on the yacht.
37:22But the cost of the five-star break comes as a shock.
37:25Oh, my God.
37:26Yeah.
37:32The last day of the luxury break.
37:34And one final activity.
37:37A sail aboard a £1.5 million private yacht.
37:42The weather's lovely, isn't it?
37:44Yep.
37:45Save for that breeze.
37:46The hippo water bus from the budget break is moored nearby.
37:50But this boat trip is ten times the price at €800 an hour.
37:55Compared to the hippo bus, this should hopefully be, fingers crossed, a little bit more smooth and luxurious.
38:03Looking forward to getting on that yacht.
38:05Sunbathing.
38:06Nice drink in my hand.
38:08Ooh, look at this, Mel.
38:11For the brave, there's even a chance to take the helm and be the skipper.
38:15Hello.
38:15Hello, everyone.
38:16How are you?
38:17Good, thanks to me.
38:19How are you?
38:19My name's Sebastian.
38:20Nice to meet you.
38:21This is Tomas.
38:22We'll be your crew for the next two hours.
38:24Paul and Sophie have sailed a private yacht before, but it's a first for the Teesside, too.
38:29When we went on the yacht, I felt amazing.
38:35Come on.
38:37I felt like this is something that I would never, ever get to do ever again.
38:42How much would it cost to rent this for a week?
38:45This boat with a crew would cost about €8,000.
38:49It's really nice to see them enjoying themselves, especially as, you know, this is something that they've never done before.
38:57So, welcome to the Tagus River.
38:59In Portuguese, we call it Tejo.
39:01T-E-J-O.
39:02I'm just getting a bit of sun.
39:04I was gonna say, you've got the perfect spot there.
39:07But Karen's getting her money's worth and taking up the challenge of being captain.
39:12Ooh, shiver me timbers.
39:14This is just like a car.
39:15Nice.
39:16If you turn the helm left, it'll go left.
39:19Mm-hmm.
39:20Right, it'll go right.
39:21Right, guys.
39:22Where do you want to go?
39:24Take us to the USA.
39:27It's that way, Karen.
39:28It's just straight ahead.
39:30It's all right.
39:30The other side.
39:31Turn it around.
39:32Turn it around.
39:33The other way.
39:33Ooh, what am I doing?
39:36I loved, loved, loved it.
39:38If I was a millionaire, I would be on a yacht every week.
39:41Do you want to have a go, Mel?
39:42Yeah.
39:43Come on, then.
39:46Full tank, guys.
39:48You're all right.
39:49You're all in, sir, Phantom.
39:50Good driver.
39:51And at one point, I was gonna steal the yacht.
39:55And bring it back to Borough and dock it at the tea stocks.
39:58Wow, Mel.
40:02I have to melt in the house.
40:09So, in terms of value for money, compared to the meal last night,
40:13which was around 1,000, 1,200 euros.
40:16That's this or that.
40:17Do you think this is much more?
40:18Yeah.
40:19Perfect.
40:20I'd starve and come on this.
40:22Please.
40:22Starve and come on this.
40:24I was just so happy, and I was just loving it, relaxing on there.
40:28Cheers, girls.
40:30Cheers.
40:35So, it was lovely to see how Paul and Sophie all did.
40:38What did you think?
40:40Yeah, I thought the same.
40:41They were dead relaxed, weren't they?
40:43Absolutely.
40:44They gave us an amazing time.
40:46I'm so thankful.
40:52It's the final evening in Lisbon, and the group head up to the hotel's roof terrace.
40:58Stunning view.
41:00Gorgeous.
41:01For a chance to reflect.
41:03Cheers.
41:04Cheers.
41:05On two very different holidays.
41:07I don't want it to end.
41:09I don't want to go.
41:10I have made the best memories.
41:14I'll never, ever forget it.
41:15And with you, Sophie, I feel like I've made a best friend.
41:19Me too.
41:20I feel the same.
41:21Love you both so much.
41:23Aw, thank you.
41:24Thank you, Sophie.
41:24We love you.
41:25And you, Paul.
41:26Just love you.
41:29I really enjoyed the cooking class, mate.
41:33Oh, that was good, wasn't it?
41:34I had fabla.
41:34You had a good fun.
41:35The walk-in tour, you did really well.
41:37I think you totally smashed that.
41:38So, the biggest surprise for me on this holiday was Sophie getting a tattoo.
41:43I loved it.
41:44Yes, go, Lady Sophie.
41:46It was a surprise for me as well.
41:48I'm glad we all got tattoos together.
41:50We have had the best time ever.
41:52Yeah, and it's the company that's made it.
41:54It is who you're with, 100%.
41:57And now, for the final big reveal.
41:59How much did the luxury side of the holiday cost?
42:02Drum roll, please.
42:05The total cost of your holiday is £10,289.
42:13Oh, my God.
42:14Yeah.
42:15That could pay a full year of my living cost.
42:20So, what would you rather then?
42:22The last few days that we've had at that cost, or your bills paid for over a year?
42:29I'm sorry, but I'll have to take the three days.
42:31I've loved every minute of it.
42:34That's the right answer.
42:36Have a rule breaker, not a rule breaker.
42:38That's the right answer.
42:39Lady Mel.
42:40No.
42:45It's checkout time.
42:47Right, are you ready?
42:48Yeah.
42:49Let's get back to the borough.
42:50Come on, lass.
42:51Come on.
42:52And there's just one thing left to do.
42:55Say their fond farewells.
42:57We've got your little something to remember us by.
43:00I'm sure we'll never forget us.
43:02And anyway, it's always so goodbye and see you later.
43:05Until next time.
43:07Oh, I love it.
43:08There's always a little fidget bag there.
43:10Oh, that's lovely.
43:11You're welcome.
43:12That's a good one as well.
43:13I would like to invite you both to one of my obstacle course races that I was telling you about.
43:19It's just something that will help you continue with your steps.
43:22Oh, lovely.
43:22And it gives you a goal to train for.
43:24And I'll pay for an overnight accommodation if you want it.
43:26And then either the same day or the next day, we'll have a nice meal.
43:29Oh, thank you.
43:31You didn't have to do all that.
43:32That just makes sure we'll see each other again.
43:36Do you know what?
43:37I'm looking forward to it.
43:38Yeah, it's something different.
43:39I bet you it'll be a good life.
43:40It will.
43:41Fun.
43:41We're in.
43:42Yeah, we're all in.
43:43Yes.
43:43And we'll see you soon.
43:44And we'll see you in the UK.
43:46Absolutely.
43:46All right.
43:46See you soon.
43:52Back home in the UK.
43:54Hi.
43:55Hi.
43:56Back to reality.
43:58Loved Mel and Karen.
43:59You know, we've made friends for life.
44:01Missing Paul and Sophie.
44:02They'll definitely be a big part of our lives.
44:05In terms of the experience, I'm really, really glad I did it.
44:09I loved the experience.
44:10I would do it all over again.
44:12Me too.
44:14Where am I going?
44:16Next time.
44:18Where's the rest?
44:18I'm missing part of the dish.
44:21I've done this wrong already, haven't I?
44:23It's not cooked.
44:24You've got to f***ing them up.
44:26Do you think it would be cheeky if we take these home with us?
44:28This is so out of my comfort zone.
44:59You've got to f***ing them up.
45:01You've got to f***ing them up.
45:02You've got to f***ing them up.
45:02You've got to f***ing them up.
45:02You've got to f***ing them up.
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