Here are some of the best ways to have an amazing vacation on the cheap.
Everyone loves the idea of getting away to one of the top hotels for a relaxing luxury vacation. No matter how much you want to spend on your holiday, there are always some ways you can enjoy a champagne travel lifestyle on a lemonade budget. Here are some of the best ways to have an amazing vacation on the cheap.
Travel out of season
One of the easiest ways to take advantage of luxury travel on the cheap is to travel out of season. Summer destinations typically have a season which runs from April to September. If you go over winter, you might be able to grab a deal at one of the top resorts for a fraction of what you might pay in July.
Remember that some places have a boom in winter as Christmas markets begin to open. For example, many people want to visit Edinburgh when they come to Scotland. However, visiting in December is likely to be extremely expensive as there are a busy Christmas market and the build-up to the New Year’s celebration of Hogmanay. It might be better to go somewhere like this in early spring when prices have lulled between the Christmas high and the start of summer again.
Go with a group
Have you always wanted to stay in a big fancy villa with all the amenities you could hope for? Why not see if some of your friends want to come with you! There are many stunning luxury villas for you to take advantage of no matter where you happen to go.
This could be a brilliant choice if you want to get away to a Greek island like Paros. Since they are on one of the most popular islands in the Cyclades, Paros villas can be a little more than you could want to pay if you were travelling by yourself. Instead, it may be worth considering these villas if you travel with a group. They are big enough for everyone to have their own space while still being able to come together when they want to. Booking a villa with three double bedrooms for three couples means that you are splitting the cost of the villa between six. It is a great way to enjoy somewhere truly luxurious without having to pay the full price.
Eat in
While one of the great joys of travelling somewhere new can be the food, you don’t want to blow your budget eating out every night. It might be a lot better for your bank balance if you either stay somewhere all-inclusive or opt for self-catering accommodation.
With all-inclusive, you won’t have to worry about food or drink. While this will be more expensive to book, you might find that the overall cost is worth it since you don’t need to buy food or drink every day. When you go for self-catering, you can take advantages of all the places which locals go to. Head to the local supermarkets or find out when a market is. You will be able to pick up lots of delicious food to try. Save the meal out for a special occasion like the last night of your holiday.
Be your own tour guide
It can be fantastic to head out on a tour of some of the best local sites. However, booking either a private or group tour is going to be quite expensive. Not only will your fee cover the cost of any attraction entrance prices but it will also need to go to petrol for your vehicle if you have one and the salaries of your guide and driver. You also might have to cover the cost of a meal in the middle of the day out.
Unless you can only get into a site as part of a tour group, it is otherwise going to be better for you to act as your own tour guide. You will get to set where you go and decide how long you want to stay in each place. You might even run into adventure as you try to work out the best way to get somewhere. Take the time to plan your holiday itinerary before you leave and you should be able to come up with a great list of things to do when you are away. You might even find some great free hidden secrets to check out.
Travelling can be expensive but there are plenty of ways you can make it slightly cheaper. From booking out of season to taking your days into your own hands, you can easily construct a luxury holiday at a fraction of what someone else is paying. Take a look at some of the options for your ideal destination and work out how you could have a dream holiday there for cheap. It might be easier than you think.
