A summer vacation at sea is not an expensive pleasure. You can go to the resort and enjoy the snow-white beaches with turquoise water at a reasonable price. We explain how you can save money and have a good experience.
Proper planning is the key to success
You need to prepare for your vacation in advance. If you book plane tickets and hotel several months or even six months in advance, you can choose the most profitable options. The main thing is not to rush and look at all the options. Sometimes it is enough to shift the departure date by one day to save up to 10 thousand rubles.
It is also worth remembering that during the low season, tourists are offered the lowest prices. This is not only profitable, but also allows you to enjoy your holiday in silence without crowds of tourists.
Author's experience: I almost got into trouble with the first point. Having postponed the choice of accommodation, at the last moment I managed to book a comfortable studio with a sea view. If I had waited a couple more weeks, I would have already had to overpay. The same thing happened with plane tickets.
Choosing the right housing
It is not necessary to stay in a five-star all-inclusive hotel. You can choose a less expensive hotel or even a hostel. If you spend time on excursions or on the beach, you won’t notice the difference in service. The main thing is that there is air conditioning and a shower, and that the rooms are not dirty. There is no need to save too much.
It is also worth considering that renting housing from local residents is cheaper than hotels. If you rent a small apartment or studio, you can cook on your own. This is definitely more profitable than going to restaurants, writes the website “Subtleties of Tourism”.
Author's experience: It turned out to be convenient to live in an ordinary house. I had a full kitchen area at my disposal, so I only ate out at the restaurant twice. The main thing is to read the reviews on the booking site so as not to make a mistake with your choice.
We go on foot and don’t pay for excursions
Let's not repeat the well-known joke that economy class passengers arrive at the airport at the same time as business class passengers. But a considerable part of the traveler’s budget goes to transport, especially if you use taxi services. It's convenient, but expensive.
Therefore, it is better to choose public transport, and, if possible, walk. Not a single city can be seen from the window. Only when you walk through its streets yourself will you see all the beauty and remember the trip for a long time.
Modern guidebooks and smartphones will allow you to easily do without paid guides. The main thing is to download offline maps, a translator and other necessary applications to the gadget in advance in case the Internet is too expensive.
Author's experience: In order not to make a mistake with transport, you need to think carefully about your choice of housing. I was lucky, there were two stops right next to my house, so I could go to almost any part of the city. And you could walk to one of the best city beaches.
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