5 Most Economic Holiday Destinations of 2018
“Vacation Time!!” How exciting does that sound? If you are an over-enthusiastic bunny, I understand what does a vacation means to you but vacations are always presumed as a plan that can put a big cut on your pockets. Well, if planned well in advance and you have chosen the right destination, at the right time the myth of vacation being very costly can be very well broken. All you have to do is do your homework well before finalizing the destination. And, to help you a bit on that we have got a list of 5 most economical holiday destinations. Here we go…!
Maldives:
Why Maldives? Because traveling to the most beautiful island does not necessarily have to break your banks! Most of us know Maldives as a very “high profile- for the richies” kind of place but the myth is to be broken, let us call for a reality check! The budget of your trip relies completely on your time of visit. The hotel tariffs, the food price, and other charges completely depend on the visiting season. If you are looking for a really cheap deal, May to October is apt for you. The low seasons always play in your favor. When it comes to booking, I know a hillside waterfall resort is any day wonderful but the local guesthouse around the island is somewhere on the same line though much cheaper. Also to save few extra bucks you can book excursions like snorkeling, diving, surfing, and fishing trips and visits to sandbanks and other nearby islands through your local guest house. These excursions are usually half the price of the very same excursions sold at resorts. Resort guests will often experience the exact same sandbanks and dive sites, as guests staying at a nearby guest house! You can get a guest house at merely INR 1500 per night and the food in the Maldives extremely affordable and will cost you somewhere around 60 to 120 bucks per dish. Scuba diving, Snorkeling, Submarine tour, Male walking tour fall among many things to do in the Maldives. Do you still feel a Maldive trip is expensive at all?
Thailand:
A Thailand trip is a trip that everyone asks for. Are you already done hearing all the Thailand tales by your friends? Well, we have a way out for you. There are a zillion ways to have a budgeted Bangkok trip, allow me to list a few here. The first thing is homework, there are thousands of travel agencies offering you different packages, so make up your mind well in advance and pick up a date, preferably a downtime and book your travel tickets well in advance to get the best deals. Rather than going for a standard 4 or 5-star category, you can choose a 3-star hotel that can save a lot for you. After all, you would be spending most of your time exploring so why spend unnecessarily? A per-day stay will cost you around INR 1200 per day and the food is pretty affordable too. It would cost you around 100 baths that is 200 rupees a plate and the transportation cost is very nominal too! Activities that you can do are Local Shopping (you get amazing clothes and electronics in the market), Floating Market Tour (shopper beware; this place is supremely irresistible), Elephant Tourism, Medical Tourism, Water Sports (a must-do sport), Treks (if you are one of those advents), Night Parties are the major things among many in a Thailand to-do list. An amazing place to relax and have the best time indeed. So no more google-ing economic tours, all that is left to do is prepare for this trip!
Seychelles:
Ever heard of Seychelle before today? Honestly, I recently got to know about this place by a friend and after a thorough study the place turned out as an absolute surprise. Right from being cost-effective to immensely beautiful, this place has everything covered. An integral part of East Africa has these 115 groups of islands called Seychelles. There are plenty of things that one can do here in Seychelles and if you are one amongst them who loves beaches and water sports, this place is just meant for you. Other things that you can do are Nature Tours, Wildlife Tours, Glass Bottom Boat Cruises, Ocean Cruises, Island Exploration, Water Sports, Leisure Tours. The hotel in Seychelles would cost you somewhere under 1000 INR per day and one can get ample food in merely 500 bucks and lastly the transport here is pretty cheap and frequent so there is nothing that you will have to worry about. There are a lot of exquisite islands that you can visit or stay at all you need is a bit study to choose the perfect place. This could be hard because there are innumerable islands and all are equally beautiful so choose wisely. Do research a lot about Seychelles and satisfy your soul and once that is done, you better start stuffing for backpacks because my friend Africa is waiting for you.
Malaysia:
Malaysia is a small city but is one of the most popular tourist destinations for Indians especially known for its budget-friendliness also Malaysia has a lot to offer. It is an ideal location when you think of a family trip or for a nice quality time for couples. From pristine scenarios to its pleasant climate and marvelous beaches, you are never going to get bored here in Malaysia. If booked well in advance, you can get rooms for as cheap as rupees 600 per day. The charges often fluctuate as a result of seasonal changes. If you are looking forward to a budgeted trip, do check your calendar before planning as peak season would drastically fluctuate all the prices. Talking about meals, generally, a proper full-fledged meal will cost you around 300 bucks. Transportation here is a bit pricey but you can always find better alternatives there. There are many fascinating activities that one can do in Malaysia like taking a Cultural Tour, a Leisure Tours, Local Sightseeing, Shopping, Wildlife Tours, Nature Tours, Adventures etc. In Malaysia; Kuala Lumpur, Miri, Petronas Tower, Kangar, Sarawak, Labuan, Pangkor, Langkawi, Redang Island, Mount Kinabalu, Kapas Island, Rantau Abang Island are the places one should go to while in Malaysia. Sounds exciting right? So pack your bags and get ready for a budget-friendly yet amazing vacation.
Philippines:
‘BEWARE’ once you enter this land it would be very difficult for you to leave because this place is one of the most popular tourist destinations for Indians and has the best of people to interact with. The Philippines, known for the wonderful shorelines or beaches and unexplored natural magnificence is making up for a lost time among the travelers at lightning speed. Extraordinary compared to other things, though very underrated, it is one of the least expensive nations to visit from India. The tourism stats of this country deserves a boost for its beauty. Talking about your stay, well hotels are affordable but homestays can help you save more. A homestay would merely cost you around 700 INR per day, isn’t that fantastic for an international tour? Also, a hearty meal will somewhere cost you around 500 bucks including alcohol, indeed a lifesaver it is! Transportation is incredibly cheap here but the ferries might cost you more than others. A ferry ride starts at somewhere around 1200 bucks per person but is indeed worth the money. Activity attraction of Philippines includes Cultural visits, Trekking, Recreational and Leisure tours; Volcano visits, etc. There are a number of places that you can visit in the Philippines so if you have ample time try and make the most of your trip or do your study first, see which place looks the most attractive to you, and finalize your plan. Simple right? So you get beauty, budget, and fun all at the same time! Not a bad deal ha!
These were our top 5 most economical holiday destination of 2018. So if you are planning for a vacation anytime soon do consider the above-listed places since they are all a combination of beauty and budget-friendly trips. There is a number of adventure activities and offbeat places in all these destinations that you can check out so do your homework well. Do try all the famous local delicacies, try and visit local attractions, click thousands of pictures, create a bundle of memories, be very safe, and most importantly, before going to any foreign country to learn about few basic laws and what is prohibited there and lastly if you are carrying any medicines do take your prescription along because nobody would like to fall in trouble on a vacation after all.
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