10 Low-Cost Vacation Destinations
Covid restrictions are being lifted after months of lockdowns, and you're more than ready to do some well-earned, restorative traveling. Unfortunately, the pandemic has left you a bit strapped for cash.
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Don't despair! Here are ten low-cost vacation destinations to consider for an unforgettable experience that won't break your wallet.
CAPE VERDE
Located off the coast of Africa, Cape Verde features lush, natural landscapes that are ideal for hiking, swimming, and all manner of outdoor activities. Be sure to visit the resort island of Sal and the beautiful island of Santo Antao.
A vacation to Cape Verde will cost about $70 per day, or around $45 per day if you plan to backpack.
LAOS
Featuring breathtaking landscapes and gorgeous waterfalls, Laos makes for a great low-cost vacation destination. As Laos is over seventy percent forest, it is the perfect destination for kayakers, climbers, hikers, and zipliners.
Backpacking through Laos will run you about $20 a day, and a more comfortable stay should only cost about $40 per day.
INDONESIA
White sand beaches, rainforests, and volcanoes punctuate the natural beauty of Indonesia, making it a great low-cost getaway for lovers of the outdoors. Visitors can even interact with orangutans in the wild.
Indonesia can be enjoyed for around $50 per day, and backpacking there will cost you about half that.
UKRAINE
Tensions and even conflict with Russia in easternmost Ukraine overshadow its desirability as a vacation spot. Cities like Odesa, on the Black Sea, and Lviv, near the Polish border, are perennial tourist favorites.
A vacation to Ukraine will cost about $40 per day, and backpackers should expect to pay about $25 a day.
TURKEY
With a rich culture drawing on Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman influences, Turkey is an excellent low-cost vacation for anyone who appreciates history and architecture. Visit cave-cities and ruins dating back to the Roman Empire.
Backpacking in Turkey will cost you about $30 per day. For a moderately-priced stay, expect to spend about $50 per day.
GUATEMALA
A lake ringed by volcanoes is but one of the dazzling landscapes of Guatemala. Tour its lush jungles and visit the Mayan temple of Tikal for a low-cost vacation you won't soon forget.
A stay in Guatemala will run you about $50 a day. If you plan on backpacking, the cost will be about half that.
MOROCCO
Morocco is a great low-cost vacation destination, and especially if you enjoy backpacking. In fact, hostels are opening across Morocco in order to deal with the area's increasing popularity among campers and hikers.
Backpacking in Morocco will cost you about $40 a day, while a more moderately-priced stay will set you back about $60 per day.
CAMBODIA
Largely undeveloped, Cambodia is a good low-cost vacation idea for nature-lovers and history buffs alike. Enjoy hiking and riverboating, or visit the Angkor Wat, a complex of temples dating back to the Khmer Empire.
A vacation in Cambodia will cost about $45 per day. Backpackers should expect to pay about $25 a day.
COLOMBIA
Featuring Atlantic and Pacific coasts, rainforests, and the Andes Mountains, Colombia is an excellent low-cost vacation destination. Enjoy the beaches and scenic beauty, then experience the bustle of cities like Bogota and Medellin.
An economy stay in Colombia will run you about $50 a day, and backpacking will cost about $35 a day.
BRAZIL
The pandemic has taken a toll on Brazil, but current favorable exchange rates make this always desirable destination even more attractive. Experience the Waterfalls of Iguacu, or view the beautiful Rio De Janeiro Bay from Sugarloaf Mountain, then tour the beach towns of the Baha coast.
Staying in Brazil will cost about $70 per day, though you can backpack there for as little as $40 a day.
So don't despair if Covid has put a crunch on your finances. There are still plenty of beautiful, exciting locals the world over that can be enjoyed for less than $100 a day! Of course, you'll want to check to make sure any vacation destination you choose is open for tourism, as pandemic restrictions are always subject to change.
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