With six months of gruelling isolation imposed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic finally coming to an end, many people are deciding to go on a much-needed vacation to unwind. Unfortunately, as many people have been made unemployed, and other’s furloughed, the vacations being booked this year will certainly not be extravagant, to say the least.
Budget-friendly vacations are more needed now than ever, and many people are trawling through the internet trying to find the most economic and budget-friendly destination for them to visit. Whether you are going abroad alone, or with family, this page will offer you six of the most magnificent, budget-friendly places for you to visit this year. It is important to add, ensure you maintain social distancing and PPE usage while abroad. The virus, despite waning, is still present and is still causing serious illness and fatalities.
Here are six magnificent places to visit that are budget-friendly.
New Orleans
New Orleans is a city long associated with magic, drugs, and rock ‘n’ roll. New Orleans, however, is much more than that and is well known for its annual Mardi Gras celebrations. There is a large Hispanic and Haitian community in New Orleans, which is why there is such a diverse culture, and such brilliant food. It is also a destination for which most agencies offer cashback on your holiday, which is more important now than ever. New Orleans is a destination that you can get your money’s worth when it comes to food, enjoyment, and most of all, booze. New Orleans is definitely somewhere that you should consider if you want to have an awesome and cost-effective vacation this year.
London
London often called the most beautiful city in the world, is a city that, despite what is commonly thought, can be very budget-friendly. It is not a holiday destination that is disproportionately expensive and is one that, providing you have a small budget, can easily be afforded, and is well worth it. It is a destination wherein you have an abundance of parks, free-to-enter museums, and art galleries to visit, as well as palaces and castles. London is a destination that can be afforded by most and should be visited at least once during your lifetime. It is unforgettable.
Paris
Paris, like London, is often thought to be an expensive holiday destination that cannot be afforded by most. It is actually, however, quite economic, and offers many free-to-visit galleries, museums, and palaces. The only large cost in both of these destinations is the flights. Flights notwithstanding, you can probably spend a week in Paris and spend less than a hundred euros. Paris is a destination that must be visited at least once in a lifetime and is a destination that offers an abundance of architecture and buildings that must be seen by any art or architecture aficionado.
Rome
Rome, once the centre of the entire world, is an ancient city, and arguably one of the most ancient cities still standing. Rome offers many amenities and sights to see. The Vatican is one of the premier holiday destinations in the entire world, and while it is technically its own state, it is still located in the heart of Rome and can be accessed most days. Rome also offers many ancient monuments, such as the Arch of Constantine and the Colosseum. Rome is a destination you must visit at least once, and one, providing you stay in the outskirts, that you can visit for a very low price.
Manila
Manila, the capital of the island nation the Philippines, once known as the Pearl of the Orient, is a fantastic, cheap, and wonderful place that you must visit at least once in your life. You can visit Manila for a very low cost, find cheap accommodation, and cheap food. It is a place that you will likely want to return to again and again and a place that you can have a totally awesome vacation in, with an abundance of nightlife, places to eat, and tourist destinations for you to go and see.
Sylhet
Sylhet is a city in Bangladesh, a country in Eastern Asia, once part of India. Sylhet is a beautiful city, rich with ancient sites and temples, and has a gorgeous tropical climate. Sylhet is ordinarily very safe, providing you stick to tourist areas, and is a destination you should visit if you are looking for a cheap holiday.
Now, with the help of this page, you know of six budget-friendly destinations you can visit all year round. Be sure to maintain social distancing and wear PPE when visiting any of these, as the COVID-19 virus is ever-present.