the Travel Enthusiast
- 14 Mar
itachan in Travel Planning | 1 COMMENTTop 5 luxury destinations that you can actually afford
Dubai
We all like to flip through travel brochures and dream of where we would travel if we only had unlimited funds in our bank account…but not many people know that some travel destinations that seem to be fit only for Hollywood stars are actually affordable for regular people as well.
Five star hotel are surely off-limits for many travelers, but there are some cheaper alternatives too in places that seem to be the favorite holiday spot of the rich and famous. So if you want to feel like royalty without emptying your wallet, here are the top 5 luxury destinations that you can actually afford!
Dubai
Dubai is one of those unbelievably luxurious metropolises that you read about in magazines, but many people don’t even check the price of a holiday in Dubai because it is legendary for its excesses and big spenders. However, Dubai has lots of activities that don’t require you to spend much at all, even if it has plenty of glitzy places that are very expensive.
You don’t actually have to buy stuff in order to feel good – you can just window shop at those elegant shopping malls, and head to the local markets (souks) for cheaper alternatives. Plus, you can get away from the commercial centers and spend some time on the lovely public beaches for free!
Cook Islands
Cook Islands have a reputation for being very exclusive, but the truth is that travelers with any kind of budget can find something to keep them entertained here. Instead of staying at a top hotel, you can find accommodation at an equally pleasant vacation houses that you can rent.Instead of going out to restaurants, you can fish for you dinner (no kidding!) and buy fresh produce at the Saturday market, and have picnics at the beach, while you’re reading all those books you couldn’t find time for last year.
Istanbul
Istanbul can be insanely expensive, but it is a haggler’s paradise too. There are few other places on earth where you can negotiate for so many things. At the Grand Bazaar, you can haggle for the price of food, goods and even services! You can stop for tea and coffee at a small cafe for an authentic experience, see great cultural and historical landmarks like Hagia Sophia and take self-guided tours.
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Barbados has all the best features of the Caribbean: beautiful beaches, great hiking trails, and snorkeling spots. The beaches are free and the island can be explored without paying for expensive tours. Plus, in addition to beaches and nature walks, there are tons of other free or cheap attractions: botanical gardens, the Arbib Nature and Heritage Trail, a wildlife reserve and more.Ecuador
Ecuador is the budget traveler’s paradise, and it is so beautiful that it’s hard to imagine that most of its attractions are free: World Heritage sites, the amazing Amazon, picturesque cities and mysterious volcanoes. Ecuador is not very large, so there’s a lot of the country you can see during one trip!You might also like
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Its worth spending some money to explore Istanbul and its culture.