Comments on: Cheapest travel destinations? Here’s your guidebook

By: Emily Cohen

Emily Cohen — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 14:44:11 +0000

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By: Martins

Martins — Fri, 28 May 2010 11:05:41 +0000

I agree that Hungary is really not that cheap destination, but Hungary many beautiful place where to go.

Thanx Sheila

By: Malaga

Malaga — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 20:47:57 +0000

Thank from me too. As good as always.

By: Virginia Bed And Breakfast

Virginia Bed And Breakfast — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 12:24:53 +0000

First of all I want to say thanks to Sheila because it is the great review and now move to the topic, well I don’t think so that Peru is the cheapest country my friend travel several times and he can’t say me anything about the cheapest destination of Peru.

By: Vlad

Vlad — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 12:26:27 +0000

Romania is getting expensive, so you might wanna hurry:) With this financial crisis, the travel industry go hit pretty badly, so good deals are available, but as you said, I would go for visiting more than one country if traveling all the way to Eastern Europe.

By: Bilety lotnicze

Bilety lotnicze — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 08:09:21 +0000

Hungary is really not that cheap – its a lovely city and has great sites (not to mention the baths), but it more expensive than Cracow or Prague IMO. If you want some cheap cities in eastern europe Id say Kiev, Minsk (if you can get there) and a must see for all (but maybe not too cheap) is St. Petersburg.

By: Chris

Chris — Sun, 17 May 2009 11:01:47 +0000

Great article!thanks for the information and the travel guide

By: Susan

Susan — Wed, 13 May 2009 20:51:53 +0000

Thanks for the great review. Another tip is to look for air passes in far flung destinations. These passes allow you to take multiple flights which are at reduced fixed rates. There are airline passes for travel within Asia, Australia, Europe and South America to name a few. Here’s a link to a site with details about AirPass Programs: http://www.airtimetable.com/airpass.htm

By: Sheila

Sheila — Wed, 13 May 2009 00:31:25 +0000

Thanks for all the great comments, and to Tim for coming by to chat as well.

Iceland is now on the list, Hjortur!

By: Soultravelers3

Soultravelers3 — Tue, 12 May 2009 21:50:00 +0000

Great review, great book, looks right up my alley! Thanks so much for the link love to soultravelers3!

I am always amazed that more people ( especially homeschoolers & work at home types in cold/rainy climates) do not winter in southern Spain. It’s gorgeous, sunny & very cheap in the winter..getting cheaper by the day.

Actually, much of Europe is cheap if you stick to the rural areas ( avoid July & August) and live like a native. Most American’s still don’t know that there is luxury camping everywhere in Europe ( by every site and city) & most have cottages to rent. It is a great way to meet Europeans from all over. There are always nice pools, restaurants, shops, playgrounds included & you can cook your own food & save a bundle.

Apartments are cheap by the week for families, but even cheaper by the month.

Family skiing in Spain is actually really nice too. In march you can swim in the morning near the Alhambra, then go ski, then drive an hour to the Med and dip your toes in the sea ( or swim if you are one of the brave ones). We’ve done it!

Turkey is a fabulous destination that most American families miss. They have the world’s best hospitality & it is easy to book it all on your own. We went in high season and booked nothing ahead. I swear, they all know each other & want to make sure every tourists has the best possible time. Take that sailing vacation you always wanted to do on the glorious Turquoise Coast & let the kids sleep in a 5000 year old luxury cave hotel..both for bargain prices!

You know me, live large on little is my motto, so I’ll have to check out this book!