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By Julia Barnes
Travel destinations like Barcelona and Italy can be
unattainable this year, even with a shaky economy, uncertain
job security and mounting financial pressures. But that
doesn’t mean Americans have to sacrifice their hard-earned
and much needed trips abroad.
In fact, there are many low-cost holiday destinations
to review your options, if the staycations aren’t
an option this year. You can still have access to fine
dining, a spa service or two, beaches and entertainment
even if it’s not the usual luxury location, says
Concierge Magazine.
Little Corn Island, Nicaragua is a poor man’s Costa
Rica. Its southern neighbor used to be just as inexpensive,
but once rampant industrialization and international
development began taking off, the hotel rates skyrocketed
to over $400/night at the larger resorts.
Traveling Without Paying Over Inflated Prices
By contrast, the most luxurious hotel accommodation
-- the InterContinental in Managua -- costs less than
$150. A beer will cost you $3, while you relax on this
secluded tropical island. If you like snorkeling or
diving, then you will enjoy the same luxuries as travelers
on a Belize vacation, but without the over-inflated
prices.
Forget paying $150 for a dive when you can take the
plunge for $35 in Nicaragua. The colorful Casa Iguana
offers colorful and private beach bungalows for just
$35/night.
A lavish lobster dinner at Paraiso Beach Hotel on Big
Corn Island will set you back about $20. Flights to
destinations like Managua or Big Corn Island cost about
$300 during the low season or $600 during high season.
Take Surfing Lessons In Barbados
Barbados is a poor man’s Hawaii, with its upscale resorts
(like Sandy Lane), its miles of pristine beaches and
its excellent surf. If you’ve never surfed before, then
you can take lessons at Zed’s Surfing Adventures for
$80, including board rental.
Instead of paying $6 or $7 for a beer, you’ll pay $4
for a local Banks beer. Instead of paying $400 or more
for your plush resort accommodations in travel destinations
like Hawaii, stay in the guesthouse village of Bathsheba
for $136.
A Beach Restaurant With An Outdoor Deck
In the evening, a chef will cook dinner for you in
a semi-outdoor patio and you’ll refill your own rum
punch as needed. Dina’s is a nearby beach restaurant
with a fun outdoor deck, fresh flying fish, Bajan hot
sauce and cold beer. American Airlines and Air Jamaica
offer $400 round-trip deals from Atlanta, New York City
and Miami if you plan in advance.
Stretching Your Dollars In Poland
Warsaw, Poland is a poor man’s Prague, Czech Republic.
One of the few European travel destinations not yet
on the Euro is Poland, so your U.S. dollars will stretch
further there. Poland may not have the luxuriant beaches
of Spain, the dramatic history of Germany, or the world-famous
cuisine of Italy, so tourists don’t necessarily flock
there.
You can, however, party with a bunch of people who
love Americans for just $3 a beer (Tyskie or Zwiec,
most likely). Like Germany or the Czech Republic, Warsaw’s
nightlife is diverse, with a mix of gothic clubs, hetero-friendly
gay clubs, dance halls and pubs.
Hotel Rialto is decked out in a Roaring Twenties vibe
and offers rooms for $175/night. Restaurants serving
lamb, duck and wine will cost about $80 for two. For
cheap air travel fares, check out LOT or Czech
Airlines.
Please note: Prices and
packages may change without notice. Please contact travel
agents, airlines, service providers and or websites
for the most current prices and packages.
About the Author:
Julia Barnes is an author of articles on travel, romantic getaways and dating including
Romantic Getaways,
Romantic Inns,
Romantic Cruises,
Elopement Announcements,
Live Webcams,
Dating,
Matchmaking.
Keep a lookout for more articles coming soon.
More Staycation Facts....
How long have people been enjoying staycation?
Technically people have been enjoying
staycations for hundreds of years. Most people simply
called it a day off or a sick day. But the buzz word
has now made its way into commercials so that people
are looking at staying at home in a more appealing
manner.
Just because you are staying
home does not mean you cannot get some rest and relaxation.
If anything, staycations are even more relaxing because
you are in the comfort of your own home. So you can
call the time off anything you wish.
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