Five Affordable World Travel DestinationsWritten by C.J.Gustafson
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Island, knows as mythical 'Bali Hai' from film 'South Pacific.’ Tioman Island is located at southern end of east coast of Malaysia on South China Sea. Its sandy beaches, bordered by lush jungles and stunning mountains make it a relaxing yet intriguing destination, ideal for sun lovers, snorkelers and divers. The island also has many villages for exploring and shopping. English is widely spoken and rates are amazingly affordable, with a two night lodging package for a suite at a lovely oceanside resort averaging around 100 U.S. dollars. Typically visitors reach island via speed ferry from mainland. Although trip can take over two hours, it is enjoyable and provides opportunities for dolphin watching along way. Buenos Aires South America also has many destinations that are affordable because of savings once you arrive. Locales like Rio de Janeiro in Brazil, areas top destination, are coming down in price but are still more expensive than cities such as Buenos Aires in Argentina, where rates are lower and U.S. dollar goes further. A huge metropolis that is more European than South American, city has much to offer including cultural events, thriving nightlife, shopping, local sports, and a host of tours and excursions. La Boca, with its street performers, shops, and unique architecture is a big tourist draw. The large number of choices for lodging, restaurants, and activities provides opportunities for budget travel and savings. Airfare to city is relatively reasonable for an international destination, with discount fares from U.S. averaging around $500 round trip. Buenos Aires might not be one of most exotic or inspiring destinations in South America, but it is a city that everyone should see at least once, and with some of most affordable rates and fares around, it makes list as a top South American destination. Las Vegas The list would not be complete without a North American destination, and champ of all affordable locales is Las Vegas. It too is a city that should be seen at least once, and many world travelers return again and again for gaming, art, shows and people watching that just can’t be found anywhere else. Close enough to other top U.S. attractions like Grand Canyon, Vegas provides other options for those who have had their fill of casinos. The city has long been known for its cheap vacation packages with hotels and resorts that offer discount rates for rooms, meals and entertainment in hopes of attracting people to their gaming tables. Airfare rates into Vegas are some of most reasonable in United States, no matter origination destination. And with more than 100,000 hotel rooms to choose from, there is sure to be a lodging choice that fits your budget. The world provides hundreds of affordable travel destinations. With all options available, there is no excuse to put off that life-long desire to travel to exotic places at far ends of earth. Destinations can be researched on Internet or your travel consolidator can make recommendations and help with locating cheap international airfare and lodging rates that fit your budget. So what are you waiting for? Get out there and explore world. About Author C.J. Gustafson is a freelance writer and photographer who travels extensively for work and family vacations. A cheapskate by nature and necessity, she is always on lookout for bargain travel deals and affordable vacation destinations. © 2004 1st-in-cheap-vacations.com You may reprint this article on your website only if links are kept intact.
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And then there are numerous wayside stations, bustling centers of busy activity. Often no more than small shacks, these centers of village activity can be refreshingly beautiful, shaded by trees and with small well-tended gardens around them. But even more poignant are isolated rail cabins or outposts that occur, seemingly in midst of wind swept desolation, as a lone railway official holds out a green flag to give each train an all-clear sign as it hurtles by. It’s then that it strikes you how this gigantic organization, Indian Railways, world’s biggest public sector employer, is so critically dependent for its smooth everyday functioning on all various little cogs that keep its wheels turning, right down to guy who covers an allocated distance on foot daily, manually checking screws in fish plates to see that everything is right. A humbling thought really…
Content writer working with www.traveljini.com, a travel portal in India. Keenly interested in wildlife and eco tourism.
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