People who enjoy traveling but place importance on cheap traveloptions, such as cheapairplane tickets, discount hotel rooms, and cheap vacation packages, tendto often be on the lookout for the travel destinations which offer great deals.
The following are recommendations for affordable traveldomestic and international destinations in 2014, according to Travelzoo:
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Ecuadoris best known for its Galapagos Islands, but also is home to colonial cities,the Andes, and the Amazon. 2014 will bea great time to snare a terrific deal to visit this country. Some recent airfare sales from the UnitedStates to Quito and Guayaquil have approached $399 roundtrip. Many travel experts view Ecuador as an up andcoming destination.
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TheJersey Shore witnessed tourist sales down as much as 40 percent as the regioncontinued to rebuild following Superstorm Sandy. The 127 mile coastline appears poised for arebound this summer. Hotel deals arebeing offered at up to a 45 percent savings. While the Jersey Shores increasing prices in the past resulted in someviewing it as an expensive destination, in 2014 it is going to become much moreaffordable.
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Indiawill be cheaper to visit this year in part because the rupee has dropped byover 20 percent when compared to the U.S. dollar over the past 12 months. Several major hotel chains, including Accor,Carlson Rezidor, Hilton, Hyatt, and the InterContinental Hotel Group areexpanding their properties in India. Although flying to India continues to be expensive, once there touristswill find that hotels, transportation, and attractions offer outstanding values.
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Palm SpringsCalifornia is experiencing a renaissance with new hotels opening and many existinghotels undergoing multimillion dollar renovations. The resort community, which is almost 100miles away from Los Angeles, is looking to reinvent itself and claim a hipperand younger look. Pool parties and highend restaurants abound. Its music sceneis driven by the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival.
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Europesriver cruise lines are expanding. AmaWaterwaysAvalon Waterways, Tauck River Cruises, Uniworld Boutique River Cruises, andViking River Cruises, are all introducing new vessels this year. There is enough new cabin space toaccommodate an additional 200,000 travelers.
This type of increased capacity has resultedin great bargains. The lines are alsoadding amenities such as larger cabins, additional dining options, new stylishtouches, and making shore excursions more exciting.
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