Planning your vacation in advance can greatly reduce your budget. Early booking will help you save on flights and hotels, and we will show you which countries to look for in order to get the most out of your trip at the lowest cost.
The political situation in this North African state has relatively stabilized, and most of the warnings and restrictions for tourists have been removed. Prices for vacations in Tunisia, however, remain tempting to re-attract the same number of guests to the country. Crowds on beaches and overcrowded hotels won't be expected next year, however - you can relax by the sea in a relaxed atmosphere, browse the Star Wars filming locations or explore the Roman ruins that dot the north of the country. Seasonal charters from European airports to Djerba Island will help you save even more on your trip to Tunisia.
Due to currency fluctuations South Africa has become more accessible to travelers than in many previous years. Rather than settling for little in crowded resorts, note that South Africa offers affordable vacations any time of the year. Most tourists will find something to fit their budget here, whether it's a cheap and fun seaside café, affordable wildlife watching on safari, or free admission to many of the country's museums. Come to South Africa in spring or autumn (March to May and September to October) to get comfortable weather and avoid the crowds of tourists.
Shanghai
One of the most famous cities in China, despite its huge population, it remains very affordable for the budget traveler. Prices for no-frills hotels here start at $ 10 per person and continue to delight in more prestigious segments. hospitality... A similar story is with eating out: regular street food will cost a dollar, and large portions in popular restaurants will not be much more. Walking the busy streets to feel the pulse of a rapidly changing metropolis is generally free, but priceless at the same time.
Samoa
Samoa is a beautiful and wild tropical paradise where guests will take advantage of low-cost buses and simple idyllic beaches while staying in huts owned by local families and sharing their simple yet exotic dining experience. The markets of Apia, the capital of Samoa, offer the finest convenience goods, souvenirs and food at penny prices. Getting to these places is not easy, but not so difficult: the best way is to fly via Australia or New Zealand.
Bali
While many once-budget resorts have boosted prices with increasing popularity, Bali has never ceased to delight travelers. The tourist-favorite beach bungalows and other accessible treasures are still here, along with inexpensive food and cheap transportation. And, of course, one cannot fail to recall the famous Balinese spa treatments, which are of higher quality and at the same time much cheaper than in many other places.
While Brazil has been flooded with tourist crowds due to the World Cup, Uruguay has become a more favorable and inexpensive choice for a short excursion to South America. There is something to enjoy in this state: ruddy steaks, calm Montevideo and melancholic beaches that annually tempt new parties of tourists with their sandy coasts. During peak season, most resorts tend to have to plan carefully for costs, while Uruguay remains an undervalued and affordable corner of South America. In the sleepy coastal town of Fray Bentos, in a former meat processing plant, there is an unforgettable museum of the Industrial Revolution, which retains original equipment from the 19th and early 20th centuries, as well as social and cultural artifacts.
Portugal
Regular visitors to the Portuguese Algarve region are no longer surprised low prices compared to other European resort areas... This wonderful region for family vacation and surfing is famous not only nice beaches... Lisbon is as good as Barcelona, \u200b\u200bonly cheaper and fewer tourists. Travel will soon become much more affordable as low-cost Ryanair opens its base in the Portuguese capital. Prices will also get even lower if you step off tourist route and go anywhere else in the country. A lucrative trip around Lisbon for € 2.85 can be taken by tram 28, which passes many of the city's attractions, including the Alfama district, home of the Mirador Santa Luisia.
Taiwan
A trip to Taiwan is beneficial in every way. Everything is much cheaper in Taipei than in Hong Kong, Seoul or Tokyo. Hotel accommodation may not be very cheap, but there is a large abundance of hostels and guest houses, and in many national parks and the forests of the island are equipped with camping sites. Train routes run on new lines and travel fast, and tickets are fairly cheap. Walking to local sights and temples is also inexpensive, and even entrance to major museums is affordable. Food is perhaps the main virtue of Taiwan. Here it is available, ranging from dumplings in a street eatery and ending with dishes high classthat cost much less than comparable cities. A large bottle of Taiwanese beer will set you back about $ 4, or even less if you buy it at the grocery store.
Eastern European countries often appear on the best value lists, but in the case of Romania, this is fully justified. It is now conveniently connected to the rest of Europe via low cost airlines, and accommodation is available in many price points. Bucharest hotels are more likely to accept business travelers, so there are few people here during the holiday season. The surrounding area has old villages, gorgeous castles and the spectacular Danube Delta, which is best explored with inexpensive, albeit slow, ferries. To save money on travel, you can use buses, minibuses and so-called “mini-taxis”.
Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso - a small state in West Africa - remains its rare gem. it little known place, which makes those who have visited it, dream of returning there. Informed people talk about colorful markets, friendly local residents, impressive mountain ranges and the fun-loving city of Ouagadougou, a capital with a difficult to pronounce name and a creative atmosphere. With such affordable prices and diversity wildlife you can hardly find a more enjoyable activity than watching animals in West Africa. You can get around Burkina Faso by air-conditioned buses with a tight schedule and advance ticket sales. There are also taxis that can take you to more remote areas.
In 2015. At the same time, when planning a trip, focus only on weak local currencies, which fell in price synchronously with the ruble, is not worth it. You need to draw up a detailed financial plan for the trip and attend to early booking... It is worth paying attention to Russia and the CIS countries, where prices do not depend on fluctuations in the dollar or euro. In addition, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, India still remain relatively inexpensive directions recreation.
Sabina Khasanova, head of the information and analytical service of the Banki.ru portal:
"The fall of the ruble against the dollar and the euro automatically means its devaluation relative to other currencies. In these conditions, emerging economies are becoming the most affordable holiday options. Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, everyone's familiar Turkey and Egypt, as well as the CIS countries. Although, of course, for different social groups the concept budget vacation may be different. When traveling abroad, it is also important to take into account that when paying with bank cards of international payment systems, an additional commission may be charged when converting money... Therefore, it is better to settle in cash. "
"It is not always necessary that a country whose national currency has fallen" along with the ruble "will not travel unacceptably. Seychelles, which also made it to the list of weak currencies last year. But this does not mean that a trip to Argentina or Madagascar is now cheaper than to countries whose currencies showed the best dynamics. When traveling to distant countries, a substantial part of the costs, in addition to accommodation and various expenses on the spot, falls on expensive tickets. For example, the cost of one ticket from Russia to Argentina (50-60 thousand rubles) may well exceed the cost of a week's vacation in a European country, taking into account tickets, accommodation and meals, even taking into account the increased euro exchange rate, "says Sergey Deineka, an expert at BCS Premier Bank. ...
Therefore, when planning a trip, he recommends paying attention to a combination of factors, in other words, to draw up a detailed financial plan for the trip - by carefully monitoring the prices of tickets and accommodation, as well as planning expenses during the rest (and often this is the most difficult, due to psychological factors), you can seriously save money, even if you are going to a country that has greatly risen in price, for example, in the USA.
Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, the Philippines, etc. are still not very expensive to travel. "Due to the availability of less expensive ticketsthan, for example, in the countries of Latin America, as well as the general low level of prices, the fall of the ruble did not so much affect the cost of recreation in these countries, "the expert notes.
Deineka also draws attention to the psychological effect that is often observed when visiting expensive countries: “When a traveler finds himself in a country with a high price level (even before the last year's fall in the ruble, such countries were Norway, Switzerland, Iceland), he begins to take a more responsible approach to spending and often travels more economically compared to a cheap country, where he is constantly tempted to buy as many inexpensive and often unnecessary things as possible, "the expert says.
"Compared to the prices of air tickets at the beginning of 2014, Sochi has added 20% in price, while Phuket has doubled in price, while Mineral water lost a little more than 12% of the price, so you need to look at each direction separately, the dynamics are very multidirectional and depend not only on economic factors. As for the recommendations - I would advise you to look for tickets now. Transaero is actively on sale, and foreign carriers also have interesting offers. Europe's Riga, Istanbul and Italy are falling especially strongly for Transaero. In addition, low-cost airline Wizz Air keeps prices at pre-crisis levels. At the same time, Budapest (the carrier's base airport) will cost the traveler less than Prague. At the same time, the cities are very similar. "
Elena Zaitseva, Head of Product Management, Travelata Online Hypermarket:
"In the current economic and political situation and the depreciation of the ruble, it is better to choose countries where you do not need to spend additional funds on vacation or spend them at a minimum. These are Turkey and Egypt, where it is better to go to the All Inclusive system. In this case, you do not need will buy a lot of currency to take with him.
"Thailand last year cost from 32-35 thousand rubles per person per week, now at least 40 thousand rubles. The same with Sri Lanka. India cost from 29 thousand rubles. - now 38-40 thousand. rubles per person. However, the relative cheapness of recreation, food and transport in these countries compensates for the high costs of the tour ", - gives examples of Zaitsev.
About exotic countries of South America (Argentina, Chile), the expert says that now long-haul routes are in little demand, and tour operators conclude contracts in dollars and euros, so the local currency rate does not greatly affect the cost of the contract. The exception is the countries popular with Russian tourists, which are very sensitive to the drop in demand from our tourists (Greece, Spain, Turkey, Egypt) and reduce contract prices for tour operators in order to increase demand. Seychelles last year cost from 65 thousand rubles. per person, now from 75 thousand rubles. Everything else is about this level or more.
The expert advises to book tours at least 2-3 months before departure - so the tourist gets a 20-35% discount on the tour cost and fixes the course for his package. Thus, it does not depend on fluctuations in exchange rates when purchasing a package and saves a significant amount.
According to Travelata's forecast, in 2015 Turkey will also be in demand (as a country without alternatives in terms of the quality of rest), Egypt (as a country with a low price tag and a good level of service), China (demand will increase, but not so much with departures from Moscow - more with departures from the regions), Thailand (as the cheapest exotic destination), Bulgaria (as the cheapest European destination).
Its founder Sergey Vinsky presented his forecast of what will happen to tourism in Russia in 2015 at the most popular travel forum on the Russian Internet. Among the budget vacation options, he gives examples of the countries of Vietnam, Bolivia and Zimbabwe.
In his opinion, in 2015 the number of travelers will decrease, since in essence travel is a luxury, and when income falls, a person refuses, first of all, luxury, leaving only the most necessary in priority.
"There will be less travel abroad. Travel in Russia will initially grow, but due to prices, low level of service, security problems, and the short duration of the comfortable season, it will also decrease," the traveler believes.
"There is such a law - the law of communicating vessels: where a little water has disappeared, on the other hand, the balance has been restored. Russian tourists in Thailand do not make the weather. better service, services and by improving the well-being of Thai citizens in the end. As for Turkey, they will leave russian tourists - German and Austrian tourists will come, Russian tourists will leave in Egypt - tourists from Sweden and Italy will come ... A holy place is never empty, "Vinsky predicts.
Every working person looks forward to a vacation. In order to rest comfortably, recuperate, compensate for the psychological costs of work by sea, beaches and simple "doing nothing". And if earlier the most popular question was - where to rest, then in light of the crisis it became more appropriate - where to do it inexpensively.
Inexpensive family vacations abroad in 2015 - countries for cheap family vacations
To begin with, you should pay attention to last minute tours, advance booking (in a few months), on vacation in "family" hotels (you can save a lot), as well as on bus tours (several countries with minimal cost). In a word, there would be a desire, but there will be options.
And now in more detail - where to go in 2015 to be inexpensive and interesting?
- Tunisia
Tempting prices for vacations, more or less stable environment. It is worth seeing the Roman ruins in the north of the country, relaxing by the sea, taking pictures at the Star Wars filming location.
- South Africa
The prices are affordable, and the vacation itself is inexpensive regardless of the season. You can find something for yourself for any budget - visit free museums (there are many of them), plunge into the beauty of wildlife, relax in seaside cafes. Best time rest (minimum of tourists + nice weather) - spring and autumn.
- Shanghai
On a limited budget, this is a great option. Low prices for hotels, cheap food, huge portions for almost pennies, as well as walks in a rapidly changing metropolis and a lot of new experiences.
- Samoa
Minus - not the shortest and easiest road. Pros: tropical paradise, idyllic beaches, accommodation in huts (almost by Robinson Crusoe), cheap food, markets with “cheap” but amazingly beautiful souvenirs.
- Bali
Travelers are offered cheap bungalows, tasty and inexpensive food, low transport costs. There is no need to talk about spa treatments - high quality, cheap, professional.
- Uruguay
Here you can, having significantly saved, enjoy delicious steaks, calm beaches and unforgettable excursions.
- Portugal
In comparison with other resort areas in Europe, here are the lowest prices. Great region (like the Algarve) to enjoy a beach holiday. Will not disappoint Lisbon and Barcelona.
- Taiwan
This trip will save you more money than traveling to Tokyo or Hong Kong. To services of tourists - hostels and guest houses, as well as camping in the forests of the island. Cheap tickets for railway routes, a large wallet for the excursion is also not needed. Delicious food (both in a restaurant and in a street eatery) is cheaper than in Europe, and there are overwhelming positive emotions from the rest.
- Romania
Pros: low cost flights to Europe, choice of a form of residence - for every taste and budget, inexpensive ferries from which you can see castles and old villages, the Danube Delta.
- Burkina Faso
West African gem with friendly people, colorful markets, mountain ranges, a variety of wildlife and more than affordable prices.
- Greece
In this country of olive groves, you will not have to take a thick, thick credit card with you either. Here you can have an inexpensive and very high quality rest, enjoying the beauty of the homeland of the Olympic Games, visiting Mount Athos and monasteries, amazingly delicious national dishes and famous Greek wine.
- Bulgaria
Almost synonymous with cheap vacations. Pluses of the sea: ideal beaches, the benevolence of the close Slavic people, democratic prices "for everything." How to entertain children and adults - in this country there is an abundance.
Family beach holidays in 2015 - where will we go to the sea in crisis?
A crisis is a crisis, and a beach vacation is on schedule.
Where can the whole family jerk off in 2015, taking into account "to make it cheaper"?
- Italy
2 week itinerary with visits to Venice and Rome, Genoa and Florence, unforgettable beach vacation, cozy towns, affordable prices.
- Bus tour of european capitals (5-7 countries)
A short tour with excursions, a lot of impressions. Special attention is paid to the Baltic countries with sandy beaches and medical procedures (Pärnu, Palanga, Druskininkai, Saarema Island, etc.), on the cobbled streets of Latvia and Lithuania, medieval castles, national dishes in taverns.
- Scandinavia
Relaxing and enjoyable tours, ideal for families. From Helsinki to Copenhagen. A lot of entertainment, cozy streets, delicious and high quality food.
- Do not forget about Turkey and Egypt - record holders for inexpensive vacations
Here you have all-inclusive, warm sea, impressions and cost savings.
- Thailand
If you go there with your family in the middle of winter, then all the delights of the country can be appreciated without harming the nervous system (there are few tourists in winter) and for the wallet (winter is the season of discounts).
- India
It attracts tourists like a magnet. Because there is a lot of entertainment, there is no shortage of variety of recreation, prices are low, the beaches are first-class.
- Vietnam
It is also a relatively inexpensive vacation for lovers of sandy beaches, sun, surfing, fantastically delicious (and equally original) cuisine, coral reefs and diving.
Culture
If you are tired of vacationing in the same place, and in 2015 you want to change something, then the list proposed by National Geographic may interest you.
The world famous magazine has selected 20 destinations that will appeal to travelers and simply those who dream of an unforgettable vacation.
The list includes locations from all over the world, as well as a special location chosen by the magazine's readers. We have selected the most interesting destinations that are worth visiting at least once in your life.
Rest in 2015
Tunisia, Tunisia
After a turbulent time, the capital of Tunisia is once again becoming a popular tourist destination. In the thriving area of \u200b\u200bBeers Hill, you can watch a beautiful sunset over the water.
Located on the Mediterranean coast, old city Tunisia is the target World heritagefilled with hundreds of monuments including the Great Mosque or the Zitouna Mosque.
Wakayama Prefecture, Koya-san Mountain, Japan
Many temples and Buddhist monasteries can be found on this mountain. The very first temple here was founded in 819 by the Buddhist monk Kukai. Now, about a hundred monasteries can be found in the valley at an altitude of 800 meters. Famous temples and monasteries can be found on the mountain, such as:
Okuno-in, Kukai's mausoleum
Kompon-daito, a pagoda within the Garan complex
Kongobu-ji, the main temple of the Shingon school.
Sark, Channel Islands Archipelago
You will not find a single car on the island - they are simply prohibited. But you can get around on bicycles and horse carriages. Some residents use tractors.
In general, the use of motorized vehicles is allowed only for pensioners and disabled people.
It should be noted that the island consists of 2 parts - Big and Small Sark. Both parts are connected by a narrow rocky isthmus called La Coupe. A narrow bridge 2 meters wide is laid along its top.
Time passes very slowly here. Usually come here to visit the caves near the sea or swim.
Holidays at sea in 2015
Corsica
Most of the tourists (and about 3 million of them arrive annually) come here for the sake of beautiful beaches and water activities including diving.
Corsica is home to 300,000 people. It is the birthplace of Napoleon Bonaparte and has historical ties to France dating back to 1769.
Other attractions include a visit to Napoleon's house (Casa Buonaparte) and the mountainous regions that have remained untouched.
In the period May-June and September-October people come here to walk, ride horses and bicycles. In July and August it is good to relax on the beaches and do aquatic species sports.
Port Antonio, Jamaica
Tourism is one of the main economic points of this city. Here you can relax on the beaches of the Blue Lagoon (a deep 200-meter burrow filled with water) and Dragon Bay, as well as visit the islet of Navi, where the remains of a British naval base dating back to the 18th century are located.
It should be noted that the island is also famous for the filming, which was carried out here by Hollywood specialists. "Lord of the Flies" is one of the films that was filmed on the island.
Here you can also relax at the Bay View Eco Resort, which is located on a former coconut plantation.
Where to go in summer 2015
Hyderabad, India
This city stands out for the large Mecca Masjid, built in the 18th century after the famous mosque in Mecca. Here you can also see the triumphal Char-Minar gate, also known as the Triumphal Arch of the East.
It is worth noting that Fort Golconda, located on a high hill, became famous for its unique system water supply. He is also known for his light show, accompanied by comments in English,which can be seen every evening.
In Hyderabad, you can visit the cinema, which boasts the world's largest IMAX 3D screen.
Medellin, Colombia
In Medellin is the "city of Botero", which was named after the famous native of the city - the sculptor Fernando Botero.
If you walk around the city, then on an area of \u200b\u200bmore than 30,000 square meters. meters you can find a museum, Botero sculpture park, art galleriesas well as artist studios and recreation areas.
According to the sculptor, the main idea of \u200b\u200bthis project is for Medellin to appear before the world as a cultural and artistic center, thus overshadowing the information that it is the birthplace of the leader of the local cartel Escobar.
In addition, the city is famous for its "Flower Fair" (Feria de las Flores), which takes place once a year and is a great event in its cultural life.
Here you can visit the Science Museum Parque explora with its interactive scientific exhibits, as well as the largest in South America fresh water aquarium Explora Aquarium.
Haida Guai
This archipelago is located off the northwest coast of British Columbia (a province in Canada). It consists of 2 main islands - Graham in the north and Moresby in the south. In addition, the archipelago includes about 150 small islands.
The most fascinating thing about these places is peace and quiet. Here, in the bowels of the earth, scientists have found evidence that people lived on the archipelago 12,000 years ago.
It is best to come here between May and September. It was at this time that you can find a large number of restaurants and cafes open, and you can also take different tours around the island and take part in various cultural events.
It is also worth noting that during the period from October to May it is the surfing season here.
Winter Holidays 2015
Zermatt, Switzerland
This commune in swiss Alps boasts a lack of cars. More than a million tourists visit this place every year, thanks to the incredible views, as well as the opportunity to ski and climb the rocks.
But it is worth noting that the cost of hotel accommodation in this village is the highest in Switzerland.
You can ski here all year round.
April takes place music Festivaland in August a food festival.
Where to spend the New Year
Myei (islands), Myanmar (Burma)
The archipelago includes over 800 islands. Coastline indented by rocks, beaches and mangroves.
Here you can find hundreds of pristine white sand beaches and dense jungle. Klaus Reisinger, one of the directors of the documentary "Burma" s Forbidden Islands, called this place "the last paradise on earth."
Among the fauna, you can find lizards, eagles and cynomolgus macaques here.
The sailing season is from November to April (calm waters, sunny skies). From mid-December to mid-January, it is the peak season, and from March to April, snorkeling is done here (light winds and clearer water).
Faroe islands
The Faroe Islands are a group of islands located in the North Atlantic Ocean, more specifically between Scotland and Iceland.
In total, the archipelago consists of 18 islands - of which 17 are inhabited.
There are several sights:
Fugloy Island (translated as "Island of Birds") - the name speaks for itself - 450-meter cliffs of the island in Eystfelli, as well as 620-meter cliffs in Klubbin, are famous for multimillion-dollar colonies of seabirds.
Tretlkonufingur (translated as "Troll Woman's Finger") is famous for its beautiful sea rock.
Sandoy Island - famous for sand dunes... There are also terraces on which the Noroara-Halsavatn and Heimara-Halsavatn lakes lie. There is also a church here that boasts rich historydating back to the 11th century.
Norurlandahyusi - a structure with a roof covered with peat, plays the role of a theater, conference hall, concert and exhibition hall... In addition, there are numerous exhibitions and expositions. On summer nights, "Faroese evenings for tourists" take place here.
