by Charlie
During the blazing hot travel season.
Why don’t you go a little farther to explore a new continent with
Blue sea beaches, ancient cities, exotic flavors ……
We’ve rounded up the best destinations for summer travel abroad.
22 must-see cities in Europe, the Middle East, Asia, Africa and the Caribbean.
Pack your bags and get going!
-Caribbean –
If you’re looking to relax on the beach or at the pool, include the Caribbean in your itinerary plans. Prices for resorts, especially all-inclusive resorts, are also surprisingly low right now. In addition to the beaches, some of the former colonial cities, such as San Juan, are worth exploring.
Montego Bay, Jamaica
Falling into a dream world
Montego Bay, located in the northwest corner of Jamaica, is one of the most popular flight hubs in the Caribbean. With white sandy beaches, clear waters, and fresh ocean breezes, you’ll find everything close to a dream when you arrive here, and more comfortable than expected. Prices at the larger resorts are near a yearly low at this point, and the all-inclusive resorts are among the best deals on the entire list.
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3-star hotels: $81 per night for two people
4-star hotel: $247 per night for two people
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
160 kilometers of world-class beaches
Punta Cana is warm and pleasant in the summer, and the breeze from the ocean makes the days and nights very comfortable. When you come here, the only thing you have to do is to enjoy the sun, the sea, the beach and the coconut groves, drink a glass of the Caribbean’s most popular rum, and feel the romance of the moment in the slightest intoxication.
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3-star hotel: $50 per night for two people
4-star hotel: $150 per night for two people
Cancun, Mexico
A small island surrounded by the Caribbean Sea
Cancun is located in the northern part of the Caribbean and along the Caribbean coastline you can find the 7 word beaches with the legendary best ocean views and it is said that some of the most beautiful hotels in the Caribbean are located here as well. Happily it just happens to be the cheaper month for hotels in this region, so a number of all-inclusive resorts are also at relatively inexpensive price points.
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3-star hotels: $52 per night for two people
4-star hotel: $120 per night for two people
Quito, Ecuador
The Equatorial Capital with Four Seasons
Quito, the capital of Ecuador, is close to the equator but has a pleasant climate due to its high altitude of 2,852 meters, making it an ideal place to escape the summer heat. Tourism and commercialization have not changed Quito too much, and it has always maintained a simple heart and low prices. If you want to travel to South America in the summer, Quito is the best choice.
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3-star hotel: $65 per night for two people
4-star hotel: $86 per night for two people
Cartagena, Colombia
A disappearing World Heritage City
Sodium Cartagena is an ideal cost-effective vacation beach. Due to warming climate and poor technology, Cartagena has become the most vulnerable region in the Caribbean to sea level rise. The famous ancient city of Cartagena Sodium condenses the vicissitudes and silence of the entire city, where the movie “Love in the Time of Cholera” was set.
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3-star hotel: $72 per night for two people
4-star hotel: $91 per night for two people
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
God created the world in six days and Rio de Janeiro on the seventh.
“God created the world in six days and Rio de Janeiro on the seventh.” This is how the people of Rio understand the city. Rio de Janeiro has perfect weather in the summer, with very little rain, the beaches are at the right temperature, and you need a coat to go out at night. It’s still the off-season for hotels here, and you can find great discounts.
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3-star hotels: $75 per night for two people
4-star hotels: $98 per night for two people
-Europe-
For a list of Cost Effective Foreign Travel Tips, most of Europe, especially the northern regions, cannot be missed. Although most Europeans themselves spend a month on vacation in July or August, which puts most tourist cities in the south at peak season hotel rates. Still, we found some destinations for you to include in your itinerary.
Krakow, Poland.
Poland’s earliest royal capital
This is the most crowded time of year in Krakow, so hotel and hostel prices are at their peak, but still offer great value for money compared to the rest of Europe. The best strategy is to book hotels as early as possible, especially during July and August, as you may incur unnecessary spending if you start booking just before your trip.
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3-star hotels: $61 per night for two people
4-star hotels: $80 per night for two people
Sofia, Bulgaria
Location of the movie “He is the Dragon”
The movie “He is the Dragon” takes us to the cave “God’s Eye” located in the capital Sofia, 365 meters deep, which is the longest cave tunnel in Bulgaria. In fact, Bulgaria boasts quite a lot of tourism in the summer, most of which is aimed at the famous Black Sea beaches. To travel in Europe during the high season without high costs, Sofia, surrounded by green hills and mountains, must be written on the list first.
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3-star hotels: $37 per night for two people
4-star hotel: $50 per night for two people
Budapest, Hungary
The romantic “Pearl of the Danube”
If you’re obsessed with the symmetry and color palette of The Grand Budapest Hotel, then your travel plan can’t go wrong with the romantic “Pearl of the Danube”, Budapest. Much like Krakow, Budapest is also known as one of the most cost-effective cities to visit. Although it attracts a lot of tourists in July and August, Budapest is still a good choice compared to London and Paris in the same peak season.
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3-star hotel: $69 per night for two people
4-star hotel: $109 per night for two people
Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain
Has one of the top 10 most stunning beaches in the world
Tenerife is the largest island in the Canary Islands and was formed by a volcano. It’s a favorite destination for most English-speaking travelers, but of course the other islands are also worth seeing. Surrounded by artificial reefs, Tenerife’s stunning beaches are among the top ten most beautiful beaches in the world.
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3-star hotels: $45 per night for two people
4-star hotel: $65 per night for two people
Istanbul, Turkey
The mysterious city across Europe and Asia
Napoleon once said that if there was only one country in the world, it would be her capital. Istanbul straddles Europe and Asia, with mountains and oceans, as well as history and culture, all perfectly blended here. Istanbul is also said to be a city of cats. Sit down on a bench and nine times out of ten, a cat will run over and nestle next to you.
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3-star hotel: $39 per night for two people
4-star hotel: $51 per night for two people
Prague, Czech Republic
Vintage dreamy medieval open-air museums
We often complain about Prague’s intimidating crowds and rising prices, but the city is actually still a relative bargain compared to Berlin or Munich, so it’s still worth considering for a summer trip. Considering the amount of tourists in Prague, why not head out in the morning to visit the famous sights, and in the afternoon go to some of the “stranger” places, such as the Museum of Communism and the Free Market on the Rasinova Embankment.
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3-star hotel: $52 per night for two people
4-star hotel: $83 per night for two people
Lisbon, Portugal
Romantic, lazy, understated beauty
Unlike nearby Madrid, Lisbon stays suitably warm throughout the summer months. Prices in Lisbon aren’t particularly cheap, especially for food and drink, but it’s still a good choice considering average European standards. Even if you don’t usually stay in B&Bs, Lisbon is a place you can start trying, with private rooms here being much cheaper than budget hotel rooms.
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3-star hotel: $81 per night for two people
4-star hotel: $98 per night for two people
Split, Croatia
Croatia’s largest collection of Roman ruins
Split is often called the “City of Separation”, but in fact it is a “fusion city” of history, culture, ancient ruins and modern dynamism. Split is interesting and has a lot to offer. Split is interesting and offers great value for money. In the summer, the peak tourist season, apartments are much more plentiful than traditional hotels and are therefore often a better choice.
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3-star hotel: $97 per night for two people
4-star hotel: $267 per night for two people
Barcelona, Spain
The city of tireless passion
Barcelona is more of a travel plan than any of the other neighboring cities, and while Madrid may turn into a tourist frenzy in the summer, Barcelona and its coastal areas are great for most of the summer. It’s a very popular destination for Europeans, and even Spaniards, during the summer months, so booking early is key.
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3-star hotel: $106 per night for two people
4-star hotel: $137 per night for two people
-Africa-
Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt
Half sea, half desert
Sharm El Sheikh is located on the southern tip of the Sinai Peninsula, bordering the Gulf of Aqaba on the Red Sea, where the two golden coasts of the Gulf of Suez and the Gulf of Aqaba meet. Egypt has had its share of problems in recent years, and not everyone wants to travel here, but Sharm El Sheikh, the “capital of peace”, is always safe, and you’ll get great hotel deals at a great price.
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3-star hotels: $18 per night for two people
4-star hotel: $24 per night for two people
-Asia-
Asia is usually the king of cost-effective destinations in good weather, but in the summer most tropical cities and Beijing and Hong Kong are in the middle of the rainy season. For the adventurous you can start a romantic trip anywhere in Southeast Asia.
Kuta, Bali, Indonesia
Bali’s most beautiful coast
Although Bali is in the tropics, it is quite cool and hotel prices start to rise in July, but most hotels that are not booked online tend to be cheaper and do not raise their prices. Traffic in Bali can be a real headache, so it’s best to minimize overall tourism on the island, rather than just take in the surf at the white beaches of Kuta.
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3-star hotels: $32 per night for two people
4-star hotels: $56 per night for two people
Nha Trang, Vietnam
Vietnam’s Maldives
Located on the southeast coast of Vietnam, Nha Trang has a unique weather pattern with very little rainfall in the summer. With turquoise blue waters on one side and gentle mountains on the other, it’s serene and dreamy. With visibility of up to 30 meters at its best, Nha Trang is also a great place for scuba diving, and with hotels around $10, cheap drinks, and colorful nightlife, it’s definitely a great value for money option.
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3-star hotels: $32 per night for two people
4-star hotel: US$49 per night for two people
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
History meets modernity
Despite its rapid pace of modernization, Kuala Lumpur has retained its quaint historical charm. Kuala Lumpur hotels are more expensive in the summer, but with some of the cheapest five-star hotels in the world, you can have better options in Kuala Lumpur on a three-star budget.
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3-star hotels: $27 per night for two people
4-star hotel: $43 per night for two people
Middle East.
Much of the Middle East is a travel frenzy in the summer, but there are still a few great options.
Beirut, Lebanon
The Little Paris of the Middle East
Beirut is the capital of Lebanon, facing the Mediterranean Sea and backed by the Lebanese mountains, known as the Little Paris of the Middle East because of its unique architecture, and was named the best city to visit by the New York Times in 2009 had year. This is the time of year when Beirut hotels are more expensive, so be sure to book as far in advance as possible.
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3-star hotel: $55 per night for two people
4-star hotel: $62 per night for two people
Tel Aviv, Israel
The city that never sleeps for in-depth tours
Similar to Beirut, Tel Aviv is a popular summer travel destination where you can explore history, walk the beaches, enjoy the old city, find great food and experience the nightlife. Hotel prices are usually very expensive in the summer, so be sure to book early, or consider a bed and breakfast if a hotel is out of your budget. Food prices stay reasonable, so once you find a place to stay, the rest of your trip won’t be difficult.
