So
you want to travelworld but you havetight budget? 
Are you tired of reading about everyone else’s exotic adventures and
ready to have some of your own?  Have
you always wanted to takeinternational vacation but thought you couldn’t
afford it?  There are numerous
travel destinations acrossworld that are both exciting and affordable. 
Five of them are described here to give you ideas and get you started
planning your own getaway.

There
are two ways to approach affordable vacations to distant destinations. 
Either you will save money getting there orsavings will occur once
you arrive at your selected spot.  If
you wanttrip there to be affordable, many travel consolidators recommend
choosing well-known destinations that are served by numerous airlines and
receive millions of travelers each year.  The
competition for customers usually drives costs down for everything from lodging
to tour packages.  Airfares between
major hubs tend to be more affordable and there are often plenty of discounts
and last minute travel deals.

In
Europe, London istop pick for affordable vacation destinations, for these
exact reasons.  Not only do you have
more flights to choose from, they are cheaper than if you flew tomore remote
location. On average, staying in
London may bebit more expensive than other European destinations, but the
seemingly endless choices in hotels, restaurants, transportation, tours, and
other travel essentials gives travels opportunities to mold their vacation to
fit their budgets.  And you can use
London as your home base to set out on day trips to other more exotic locations
or buyEurorail pass and see those more remote countries withoutexpense
of flying there.

This
theory also works well for traveling inCaribbean. 
Belize isappealing destination, with wonderful Caribbean beaches and
a lush tropic setting, but since it has only recently emerged aspopular
travel destination, it is more expensive than Cancun, Jamaica or other
well-traveled locations alongMayan Riviera. 
With fewer flights, getting there is more expensive, and there are few
moderate lodging options. Development
of larger luxury resorts have begun to boom, butonly real alternative for
those onbudget is staying in local facilities that may be hard to locate from
home and may be more rustic than most travelers are willing to try.

Although
there are many options for affordable vacations inCaribbean,excellent
pick is Playa del Carmen, Mexico.  Accessible
via flights to Cancun, which are often some ofcheapest inregion, Playa
is justhalf hour away.  It is
filled withmultitude of lodging choices, from expansive luxury resorts on the
ocean to quaint but clean hotels downtown. 
From Playa, travelers can branch out and visit Tulum and other locations
onMayan Riviera or takeferry across toisland of Cozumel where
snorkeling is prime andattractions are many.

For
Asian destinations, travelers often do better to focus on saving money once they
get to their destination. Depending
on your country of origin, getting to just about any spot in Asia is going to be
a sizable chunk of your travel budget.  The
difference will come fromcost of lodging, food, entertainment and other
travel expenditures once you arrive. By
choosing destinations where you getmost for your money, you can save a
great deal on your international vacation. 
A drink or dinner in Tokyo will cost you many times more than what it
would in Saigon. The key here is to
go where your dollars buy you more and wherelocal cost of living is low.

An
affordable yet exotic choice for Asia is Malaysia and specifically Tioman
Island, knows asmythical 'Bali Hai' fromfilm 'South Pacific.’ 
Tioman Island is located atsouthern end ofeast coast of
Malaysia onSouth China Sea. Its sandy beaches, bordered by lush jungles and
stunning mountains make itrelaxing yet intriguing destination, ideal for sun
lovers, snorkelers and divers.  The
island also has many villages for exploring and shopping. 
English is widely spoken and the
rates are amazingly affordable, withtwo night lodging package forsuite at
a lovely oceanside resort averaging around onezerozero U.S. dollars. 
Typically visitors reachisland viaspeed ferry from the
mainland. Althoughtrip can
take over two hours, it is enjoyable and provides opportunities for dolphin
watching alongway.

South
America also has many destinations that are affordable because ofsavings
once you arrive. Locales like Rio
de Janeiro in Brazil,areas top destination, are coming down in price but
are still more expensive than cities such as Buenos Aires in Argentina, where
the rates are lower andU.S. dollar goes further.

A
huge metropolis that is more European than South American,city has much to
offer including cultural events, thriving nightlife, shopping, local sports, and
a host of tours and excursions. La
Boca, with its street performers, shops, and unique architecture isbig
tourist draw.  The large number of
choices for lodging, restaurants, and activities provides opportunities for
budget travel and savings. Airfare tocity is relatively reasonable for an
international destination, with discount fares fromU.S. averaging around
$fivezerozero round trip.  Buenos Aires might
not be one ofmost exotic or inspiring destinations in South America, but it
iscity that everyone should see at least once, and with some ofmost
affordable rates and fares around, it makeslist astop South American
destination.

The
list would not be complete withoutNorth American destination, andchamp
of all affordable locales is Las Vegas.  It
too iscity that should be seen at least once, and many world travelers return
again and again forgaming, art, shows and people watching that just can’t
be found anywhere else. Close
enough to other top U.S. attractions likeGrand Canyon, Vegas provides other
options for those who have had their fill of casinos.

The
city has long been known for its cheap vacation packages with hotels and resorts
that offer discount rates for rooms, meals and entertainment in hopes of
attracting people to their gaming tables. Airfare
rates into Vegas are some ofmost reasonable inUnited States, no matter
the origination destination. And
with more than onezerozero,zerozerozero hotel rooms to choose from, there is sure to belodging
choice that fits your budget.

The
world provides hundreds of affordable travel destinations. With alloptions available, there is no excuse to put off that
life-long desire to travel to exotic places atfar ends ofearth. Destinations can be researched onInternet or your
travel
consolidator can make
recommendations and help with locating cheap
international airfare and
lodging rates that fit your budget.  So
what are you waiting for?  Get out
there and exploreworld.

C.J.
Gustafson isfreelance writer and photographer who travels extensively for
work and family
vacations. 
A cheapskate by nature and necessity, she is always onlookout for
bargain travel deals and affordable vacation destinations. 

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