Scuttled,
Completely and utterly agree with your stance. And I for one would not advocate an accompanied overseas tour to anyone unless they were fully aware of all the implications, which includes:
Limited to zero spousal income (LOA not designed to cover this)
Fluctuating LOA/FFR (£52-32 reduction!)
Establishment costs (DA doesn't even come close to covering)
Inability to move all personal belongings (15 cubic m)
Travel costs
Questionable education standards (teachers subject to the above!!)
Etc etc.
There are NO sunshine tours left, and anyone who thinks there are is obviously working for someone else..........!