Do you want to go on vacation without breaking the bank in 2018? You are in the right place. Even if experts predict that travel prices will increase this year, with in particular the prices of air tickets which will increase by 3.5%, and hotel nights by 3.7%, it is still possible to leave traveling for cheap in 2018 ... If you know where to go.
We have taken advice from professionals to find the best affordable travel destinations around the globe. From a captivating Italian city that gave birth to pizza, to a wonderful alternative to Bora Bora, here are the most breathtaking (and cheapest) places to add to your bucket-list. Good reading !
If you're looking for an affordable, sunny vacation, the Algarve region in southern Portugal may be for you. The city of Albufeira has an excellent climate, beautiful beaches, affordable apartments, and is perfectly located in the center of the region. You will find there over a hundred different restaurants, bars and nightclubs, as well as a beautiful old town, with very picturesque streets and squares. Food and wine are not expensive, you should take the opportunity to do some tastings there. Summer is obviously the most tourist season, but I love going there at the end of spring: the weather is mild and sunny, with a lot less people and overnight stays in hotels are much more affordable. Albufeira is also well connected to neighboring towns, such as Loulé, famous for its market and its authenticity. I also advise you to rent a car to go see the church of São Lourenço in Almancil, well known for its magnificent blue tiles. North of Lagos, you will finally find Ponta da Piedade, with its slender and reddish rock formations above the ocean. You can also play a round of golf on one of the Algarve's many courses. The best place to sleep is at the Epic Sana Algarve, above Praia de Falésia, where you can soak up the sun by one of the five outdoor pools before relaxing in the spa.
Zanzibar may have a reputation as a honeymoon destination for busy budgets, but according to this lonely adventurer, it is much cheaper than you think. And above all, it’s really beautiful. The ferry between Tanzania and Zanzibar costs only € 30 (€ 40 for a VIP seat), and flights are generally less than € 80. There are certainly many luxury resorts there such as Tulia Zanzibar and Melia Zanzibar, which you should try if you can afford it (Tulia has a river in the middle of the jungle, and inflatable islands ... Need I say more?). But there are also more affordable options. For example, I found an Airbnb, the Surf Escape, at only € 33 a night, by the beach and a surf, paddle and windsurf school.
You may say to yourself "But Saint Martin (or Sint Maarten) had not been destroyed? ". Indeed, this Caribbean jewel, half of which is French, and the other Dutch, was devastated by Hurricane Irma. But the island is under reconstruction. The famous Princess Juliana International Airport reopened in late October 2017. Electricity is back on almost the entire island, and many bars, restaurants, shops and beaches are once again accessible. Due to the lack of enthusiasm of tourists, many hotels have greatly reduced their rates (such as the Mercure hotel, at only € 139 per night), as well as many Airbnb, with nights from € 40. Everyone wins: not only will you save, but you will also spend on businesses and people who really need help.
Naples is the gateway to many tourist destinations, such as the Amalfi Coast, Capri and Pompeii, and is finally receiving the attention it deserves from travelers of all stripes, who now hurry to get there. . Naples is one of the oldest cities in Europe, and is full of monuments to admire, from coastal castles to underground catacombs, baroque architecture and contemporary works of art. It is also home to one of the best food in the world, and is particularly known for giving birth to pizza. You can take it for only € 4, admiring the Bay of Naples and Mount Vesuvius. The manufacture of Neapolitan pizza has just been recognized by UNESCO as part of the Intangible Heritage of Humanity, so this is the best time to visit the city, enjoy its energy and its wonderful dishes.
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