Best Cheap Travel Destinations
Top 8 Affordable Escapes
Aug 30, 2009 Cecille de la Cruz
When commodity prices are rising, it is immediately presumed that vacation these days is a luxury you need a big budget for. However, you need not wait for years until you've saved enough money to get one excellent vacation experience. Go to the best cheap travel destinations in the world, and you'd be surprised just how much a memorable vacation experience a small budget can give you.
Cheap Travel Destinations in Europe
Romania: Vacation in Romania is a focus on the beautiful landscapes and rich history.Camp or hike in the Carpathian Mountains, visit medieval churches and monasteries in Moldavia, or take photographs of the famous Danube Delta, or see the Medieval Castles of Transylvania. You can get decent hotels and hostels for $7 - $20.
Netherlands: Netherlands is country full of waterways, man-made canals, and beautiful scenery. Amsterdam have beautiful lakes and interesting museums, including the famed Anne Frank House. Hotels start at $17, and you can get a meal for $2.5 to $5.
Cheap Travel Destinations in Latin America
Ecuador: You can get a decent hotel for $17 per night and a decent meal for $2 everywhere around the country. Ecuador is inexpensive, but is packed with points of interests. For $25 - $300, you can get a guided tour to see Ecuador's well-preserved colonial style architecture, rain forests, volcanic landscapes, and more. For $1000 to $5000, you can book a trip to Galapagos Island, most famous for being the place where Charles Darwin spent most of the research that lead to his theories on evolution.
Honduras: The country offers beautiful national parks, historic ruins and Mayan sites, cloud forests, and 18th century cathedrals. Where else can you get hostels for $13 per night or hotel rooms for $14 to 18 per night? Transportation and food are just as reasonably priced. Interested in getting PADI diving certification? You can't get it nowhere as cheap as you would in Utila and Roatan.
Cheap Travel Destinations in Africa
Morocco: Of course this country is really a gem, with its unique food, interesting, art and rich history. 8 of its Roman and Islamic sites have been named UNESCO heritage sites. On the one hand, it is also undeniable that Morocco's cheap food, accommodation, and commodities is also part of its attraction. And since the dirham has been devalued, travelers can get even more value for their money now.
Cheap Travel Destinations in the Middle East
Turkey: Turkey was the capital of Byzantine and Ottoman Empires. Today, travelers visit turkey to see remains of its ancient grandeur. Historical attractions include the Hagia Sophia, Troy, Konya, and the Basilica Cistern. Food in Turkey is another reason for delight – you can get full breakfast at a hotel for just $4, pizza for around $5, coffee or ice cream for about $1.5.
Cheap Travel Destinations in Asia
Thailand: Even if you dine in fancy restaurants, you don't need to spend more than $25 a day to enjoy a variety of Thai cuisine for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. You can get a hotel room for $9 a night. Want to see Thailand's World heritage sites, palaces, Buddhist temples, museums, and archaeological sites? Save on taxi fare and go around in samlor (a three-wheeled transport driven by pedals), tuktuk (motorized version of samlor) or city buses– you'll be amazed how far your money can go.
Vietnam: The country offers more than 500 traditional dishes. You don't need to spend a fortune to sample most, if not all, of them. Pretty much everything in Vietnam is cheap. You can for instance get a bottle of beer for just $0.70. There are hotels you can get for $10-$20. If you want to go around Vietnam, the best and cheapest way is to ride a cyclo (part cart, part bicycle).
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