| Five Affordable World Travel Destinations | | | | more than what it would in Saigon. The key here |
| Locations That Offer More But Cost Less | | | | is to go where you dollars buy you more and |
| So you want to travel the world but you have a | | | | where the local cost of living is low. |
| tight budget? Are you tired of reading about | | | | Tioman Island |
| everyone else's exotic adventures and ready to | | | | An affordable yet exotic choice for Asia is |
| have some of your own? Have you always | | | | Malaysia and specifically Tioman Island, knows as |
| wanted to take an international vacation but | | | | the mythical 'Bali Hai' from the film 'South Pacific.' |
| thought you couldn't afford it? There are | | | | Tioman Island is located at the southern end of |
| numerous travel destinations across the world | | | | the east coast of Malaysia on the South China |
| that are both exciting and affordable. Five of | | | | Sea. It's sandy beaches, bordered by lush jungles |
| them are described here to give you ideas and | | | | and stunning mountains make it a relaxing yet |
| get you started planning your own getaway. | | | | intriguing destination, ideal for sun lovers, |
| There are two ways to approach affordable | | | | snorkelers and divers. The island also has many |
| vacations to distant destinations. Either you will | | | | villages for exploring and shopping. English is widely |
| save money getting there or the savings will | | | | spoken and the rates are amazingly affordable, |
| occur once you arrive at your selected spot. If | | | | with a two night lodging package for a suite at a |
| you want the trip there to be affordable, many | | | | lovely oceanside resort averaging around 100 U.S. |
| travel consolidators recommend choosing | | | | dollars. Typically visitors reach the island via the |
| well-known destinations that are served by | | | | speed ferry from the mainland. Although the trip |
| numerous airlines and receive millions of travelers | | | | can take over two hours, it is enjoyable and |
| each year. The competition for customers usually | | | | provides opportunities for dolphin watching along |
| drives costs down for everything from lodging to | | | | the way. |
| tour packages. Airfares between major hubs tend | | | | Buenos Aires |
| to be more affordable and there are often plenty | | | | South American also has many destinations that |
| of discounts and last minute travel deals. | | | | are affordable because of the savings once you |
| London | | | | arrive. Locales like Rio de Janeiro in Brazil, the |
| In Europe, London is a top pick for affordable | | | | areas top destination, are coming down in price |
| vacation destinations, for these exact reasons. | | | | but are still more expensive than cities such as |
| Not only do you have more flights to choose | | | | Buenos Aires in Argentina, where the rates are |
| from, they are cheaper than if you flew to a | | | | lower and the U.S. dollar goes further. |
| more remote location. On average, staying in | | | | A huge metropolis that is more European than |
| London may be a bit more expensive than other | | | | South American, the city has much to offer |
| European destinations, but the seemingly endless | | | | including cultural events, thriving nightlife, shopping, |
| choices in hotels, restaurants, transportation, | | | | local sports, and a host of tours and excursions. |
| tours, and other travel essentials gives travels | | | | La Boca, with its street performers, shops, and |
| opportunities to mold their vacation to fit their | | | | unique architecture is a big tourist draw. The large |
| budgets. And you can use London as your home | | | | number of choices for lodging, restaurants, and |
| base to set out on day trips to other more | | | | activities provides opportunities for budget travel |
| exotic locations or buy a Eurorail pass and see | | | | and savings. Airfare to the city is relatively |
| those more remote countries without the | | | | reasonable for an international destination, with |
| expense of flying there. | | | | discount fares from the U.S. averaging around |
| Playa del Carmen, Mexico | | | | $500 round trip. Buenos Aires might not be one |
| This theory also works well for traveling in the | | | | of the most exotic or inspiring destinations in |
| Caribbean. Belize is an appealing destination, with | | | | South America, but it is a city that everyone |
| wonderful Caribbean beaches and a lush tropic | | | | should see at least once, and with some of the |
| setting, but since it has only recently emerged as | | | | most affordable rates and fares around, it makes |
| a popular travel destination, it is more expensive | | | | the list as a top South American destination. |
| than Cancun, Jamaica or other well-traveled | | | | Las Vegas |
| locations along the Mayan Riviera. With fewer | | | | The list would not be complete without a North |
| flights, getting there is more expensive, and there | | | | American destination, and the champ of all |
| are few moderate lodging options. Development | | | | affordable locales is Las Vegas. It too is a city |
| of larger luxury resorts have begun to boom, but | | | | that should be seen at least once, and many |
| the only real alternative for those on a budget is | | | | world travelers return again and again for the |
| staying in local facilities that may be hard to locate | | | | gaming, art, shows and people watching that just |
| from home and may be more rustic than most | | | | can't be found anywhere else. Close enough to |
| travelers are willing to try. | | | | other top U.S. attractions like the Grand Canyon, |
| Although there are many options for affordable | | | | Vegas provides other options for those who have |
| vacations in the Caribbean, an excellent pick is | | | | had their fill of casinos. |
| Playa del Carmen, Mexico. Accessible via flights to | | | | The city has long been known for its cheap |
| Cancun, which are often some of the cheapest in | | | | vacation packages with hotels and resorts that |
| the region, Playa is just a half hour away. It is | | | | offer discount rates for rooms, meals and |
| filled with a multitude of lodging choices, from | | | | entertainment in hopes of attracting people to |
| expansive luxury resorts on the ocean to quaint | | | | their gaming tables. Airfare rates into Vegas are |
| but clean hotels downtown. From Playa, travelers | | | | some of the most reasonable in the United |
| can branch out and visit Tulum and other locations | | | | States, no matter the origination destination. And |
| on the Mayan Riviera or take the ferry across to | | | | with more than 100,000 hotel rooms to choose |
| the island of Cozumel where snorkeling is prime | | | | from, there is sure to be a lodging choice that fits |
| and the attractions are many. | | | | your budget. |
| For Asian destinations, travelers often do better | | | | The world provides hundreds of affordable travel |
| to focus on saving money once they get to their | | | | destinations. With all the options available, there is |
| destination. Depending on your country of origin, | | | | no excuse to put off that life-long desire to travel |
| getting to just about any spot in Asia is going to | | | | to exotic places at the far ends of the earth. |
| be a sizable chunk of your travel budget. The | | | | Destinations can be researched on the Internet or |
| difference will come from the cost of lodging, | | | | your travel consolidator can make |
| food, entertainment and other travel expenditures | | | | recommendations and help with locating discount |
| once you arrive. By choosing destinations where | | | | flights and hotel deals that fit your budget. So |
| you get the most for your money, you can save | | | | what are you waiting for? Get out there and |
| a great deal on your international vacation. A drink | | | | explore the world. |
| or dinner in Tokyo will costs you many times | | | | |