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Five Affordable World Travel Destinations
Locations That Offer More But Cost Less
So you want to travel the world but you have a tight budget?
Are you tired of reading about everyone else's exotic adventures and ready to have some of your own?
Have you always wanted to take an international vacation but thought you couldn't afford it?
There are numerous travel destinations across the world that are both exciting and affordable.
Five of them are described here to give you ideas and get you started planning your own getaway.
There are two ways to approach affordable vacations to distant destinations.
Either you will save money getting there or the savings will occur once
you arrive at your selected spot. If you want the trip there to be affordable,
many travel consolidators recommend choosing well-known destinations that are served by numerous airlines and
receive millions of travelers each year. The competition for customers usually drives costs down for everything from lodging
to tour packages.
Airfares between major hubs tend to be more affordable and there are often plenty of discounts and last minute travel deals.
London
In Europe, London is a top pick for affordable vacation destinations, for these
exact reasons. Not only do you have more flights to choose from, they are cheaper
than if you flew to a more remote location. On average, staying in London may be a
bit more expensive than other European destinations, but the seemingly endless choices in hotels, restaurants, transportation, tours, and
other travel essentials gives travels opportunities to mold their vacation to fit
their budgets. And you can use London as your home base to set out on day trips to other more exotic locations
or buy a Eurorail pass and see those more remote countries without the expense of flying there.
Playa del Carmen, Mexico
This theory also works well for traveling in the Caribbean.
Belize is an appealing destination, with wonderful Caribbean beaches and
a lush tropic setting, but since it has only recently emerged as a popular
travel destination, it is more expensive than Cancun, Jamaica or other
well-traveled locations along the Mayan Riviera.
With fewer flights, getting there is more expensive, and there are few
moderate lodging options. Development
of larger luxury resorts have begun to boom, but the only real alternative for
those on a budget is staying in local facilities that may be hard to locate from
home and may be more rustic than most travelers are willing to try.
Althoughthere are many options for affordable vacations in the Caribbean, an excellent
pick is Playa del Carmen, Mexico.
Accessible via flights to Cancun, which are often some of the cheapest in the region, Playa
is just a half hour away.
It is filled with a multitude of lodging choices, from expansive luxury resorts on the
ocean to quaint but clean hotels downtown.
From Playa, travelers can branch out and visit Tulum and other locations
on the Mayan Riviera or take the ferry across to the island of Cozumel where
snorkeling is prime and the attractions are many.
For Asian destinations, travelers often do better to focus on saving money once they
get to their destination. Depending on your country of origin, getting to just about any spot in Asia is going to be
a sizable chunk of your travel budget. The difference will come from the cost of lodging, food, entertainment and other
travel expenditures once you arrive. By choosing destinations where you get the most for your money, you can save a
great deal on your international vacation.
A drink or dinner in Tokyo will cost you many times more than what it would in Saigon. The key here is to
go where your dollars buy you more and where the local cost of living is low.
Tioman Island
An affordable yet exotic choice for Asia is Malaysia and specifically Tioman Island,
knows as the mythical 'Bali Hai' from the film 'South Pacific.'
Tioman Island is located at the southern end of the east coast of Malaysia on the South China Sea.
Its sandy beaches, bordered by lush jungles and
stunning mountains make it a relaxing yet intriguing destination, ideal for sun
lovers, snorkelers and divers. The
island also has many villages for exploring and shopping.
English is widely spoken and the
rates are amazingly affordable, with a two night lodging package for a suite at
a lovely oceanside resort averaging around 100 U.S. dollars.
Typically visitors reach the island via the speed ferry from the
mainland. Although the trip can
take over two hours, it is enjoyable and provides opportunities for dolphin
watching along the way.
Buenos Aires
South America also has many destinations that are affordable because of the savings
once you arrive. Locales like Rio de Janeiro in Brazil, the areas top destination,
are coming down in price but are still more expensive than cities such as Buenos Aires
in Argentina, where the rates are lower and the U.S. dollar goes further.
A huge metropolis that is more European than South American, the city has much to
offer including cultural events, thriving nightlife, shopping, local sports, and
a host of tours and excursions.
La Boca, with its street performers, shops, and unique architecture is a big
tourist draw.
The large number of choices for lodging, restaurants, and activities provides opportunities for
budget travel and savings. Airfare to the city is relatively reasonable for an
international destination, with discount fares from the U.S. averaging around
$500 round trip.
Buenos Aires might not be one of the most exotic or inspiring destinations in South America, but it
is a city that everyone should see at least once, and with some of the most
affordable rates and fares around, it makes the list as a top South American
destination.
Las Vegas
The list would not be complete without a North American destination, and the champ
of all affordable locales is Las Vegas.
It too is a city that should be seen at least once, and many world travelers return
again and again for the gaming, art, shows and people watching that just can't
be found anywhere else.
Close enough to other top U.S. attractions like the Grand Canyon, Vegas provides other
options for those who have had their fill of casinos.
The city has long been known for its cheap vacation packages with hotels and resorts
that offer discount rates for rooms, meals and entertainment in hopes of
attracting people to their gaming tables.
Airfare rates into Vegas are some of the most reasonable in the United States, no matter
the origination destination.
And with more than 100,000 hotel rooms to choose from, there is sure to be a lodging
choice that fits your budget.
The world provides hundreds of affordable travel destinations. With all the options available, there is no excuse to put off that
life-long desire to travel to exotic places at the far ends of the earth. Destinations can be researched on the Internet or your
travel consolidator can make recommendations and help with locating cheap international airfare and lodging rates that fit your budget.
So what are you waiting for?
Get out there and explore the world.
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