It is still possible to find good deals to go away at a low price this summer, provided you target these “good deal” destinations recommended by experts.
Summer holidays are fast approaching, but this year, inflation is having an impact on the French travel budget. However, by being a little flexible and following the wise advice of tourism professionals, it is still possible to treat yourself to great getaways at affordable prices, even just a few days before the big departures.
If travel agencies and budget holiday experts target a few destinations, they start by excluding a certain number. This summer, we forget Paris with the Olympic Games and its flood of American tourists with bigger budgets. For the same reason, there is no question of discovering the United States and in particular New York. “Big Apple” has become inaccessible for a European tourist, because of the rising prices of transatlantic flights but also of accommodation and food. Canada and South America are also to be avoided if you want to keep your budget in check.
Conversely, some destinations are emerging as the stars of the summer. Turkey has been booming since the beginning of the year, a trend already noted in the spring by FTI Voyages for TourMag. Bookings have been on the rise, with excellent value for money. Turkey is also benefiting from the fall of the Turkish lira, making holidays even more affordable.
Other good deals in the Mediterranean basin: Croatia and Albania, which stands out as a less expensive alternative to the Balearic Islands or Greece. “For people looking for good value for money, I would mention certain regions of Spain, such as the Costa Daurada, or Italy on the Adriatic Sea, where you can still find attractive prices,” recommends David Banzi of the Banzi Voyages agency in Geneva, interviewed by the Swiss media Blick.
If you can go a little further, head for Vietnam and especially Zanzibar, THE trendy destination of 2024. The cost of the plane will be offset on site by an almost unbeatable quality-price ratio. Zanzibar attracts many travelers with its dream beaches, its ideal climate and its very competitive prices, with accommodation starting at 6.50 euros per person per night! Egypt and Tunisia are also worth looking at when looking for good deals, especially in the case of an all-inclusive trip. The final good deal, if you accept the idea of a slightly less favorable weather than in winter, the Dominican Republic still offers great prospects if you leave at the end of July.
The departure period is also the last but most important variable. Experts are unanimous on this point. If possible, leave after the flood at the beginning of August. Leaving in the 3rd or 4th week of August already allows you to get nice discounts on accommodation, as on certain flights.