5 Low-Budget Island Trips You Should Take This Year
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When you hear the word “vacation,” do you immediately think “dwindling bank account?” Finding the right deal can be extremely difficult, especially when there is only a small window of time to pounce on an offer. Thankfully, these cheap island trips will give you enough paradise to last a lifetime — without totally killing your budget.
1. South Padre Island, Texas, U.S.
An island just south of the mainland, you can access the beach via Route 100. Other than hosting tons of college kids for its annual spring break fest, the island is actually a great place for couples and families, specifically because it’s accessible and cheap.
2. Phuket, Thailand
Though you’ll pay a decent amount for airfare, Thailand alone is incredibly budget-friendly and you can live like a royal for essentially nothing. Phuket is home to some of the most luxurious resorts and homes in the world, and you can get a top-quality room for under $200 for the week.
3. Corfu, Greece
Since its economy collapsed, Greece has become a tourist haven for anyone wanting an awesome vacation on the cheap. The trick is to book your flight through a smaller regional airline to get the best airfare prices and to look into all-inclusive options, which typically provide the best deals.
4. The Bahamas
This one shouldn’t come as a surprise since the Bahamas are extremely accessible from U.S. cities on the east coast. You can find hotels and attractions for super cheap, and you don’t even have to worry about currency exchange — the Bahamian dollar is pegged to the U.S. dollar.
5. Grenada
Set at the southernmost tip of the Carribean island chain, Grenada is often overlooked, which makes airfare cheap. You’ll feel like you have the island to yourself, especially if you visit in the winter.
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