Great And Cheap Vacation Spots

Online, January 24, 2013 (Newswire.com) - Recently there are lots of discussions on internet talking about great vacation destinations, although Paris was electing as a consecutive favorite tourist destination, but traveler would want to seek a new atmosphere and experience in other countries. As people know traveling is a part of our life style and sometime it is changing.

Trend traveling in this year also was change; people more like visit natural and unique places such as old city, beautiful beach and historic sites. The attractiveness of a place will not make it as a high traffic due to cheap vacation to the place is the priority for most people. These places are not new. But, the easy routes and the increased growth of tourism facilities make it easy to vacation in there. The following are estimated as popular place because it has own unique and cheap.

LOIRE VALLEY, FRANCE

LoireValley is really different spot in this country. It is conjures up all sorts of images for Brits starved of sun and gastronomies. Winding its way along the centre of France, the Loire follows the course of the eponymous river and it is a large region in central France that is very popular destination with boast spectacular scenery, more than 300 castles that are all worth visiting along with historic towns and churches. People will want to be able to drive to the various vineyards-the fertile land is home to the regions of Sancerre and Pouilly-Fume, as well as Muscadet. Add to the fact that there are hundreds of small country inns, charming B&Bs, and chateaux-turned-hotels here, ranging from as low as $70 a night.

July and August are the high season, so suggested aiming for spring and fall. The weather is still warm here in September, and the rolling hills take on a gorgeous golden hue. Great place to stay is the supremely charming, family-run Hotel Diderot in Chinon was once an aristocratic house from the 17th century, and its 27 rooms have of course been modernized, though the interior decor still hints at its noble past the spiral staircase is from the 18th century and the fireplace in the breakfast room is from the 15th century. The beds are antiques, and exposed beams and hardwood floors throughout the home complete the overall grand vibe. Breakfast is served on the terrace in the warmer months, and includes over two dozen homemade preserves to slather onto fresh baked breads (4 Rue de Buffon, Chinon, doubles from $67).

KO PHI PHI, THAILAND

Just a short 45-minute journey from Phuket will transport visitor to the tropical paradise and famous islands of Koh Phi Phi. With a Kodak moment with every view, it's the ultimate tropical getaway in Thailand. Fine, white sandy beaches and breathtaking rock formations rising from the vivid turquoise waters that surround the islands will instantly confirm visitor have arrived in paradise. Exploring Phi Phi couldn't be more fun, with scuba diving, snorkeling, kayaking or rock climbing being the most popular methods, when taking a break from the silky soft sands, Ko Phi Phi was on the rise as a holiday destination when it was devastated by the tsunami of 2004. Eight years and a rigorous rebuilding effort later, it's now well on its way to becoming a luxury tourist spot. Because of its high tourist concentration and the construction of plush new resorts such as the Outrigger Phi Phi Island Resort and Spa, Ko Phi Phi can be somewhat expensive by Thai standards. This year, however, hotel rates have dropped by 27 percent to an average of $151 per night, compared with a 13 percent increase in nearby Phuket.

NORTHERN IRELAND

Northern Ireland has been a bit, well, troubled for the better part of the 20th century, thanks to the bloody religious conflict known as The Troubles. Peace has since been restored, but that didn't immediately skyrocket Northern Ireland to the top of travelers' bucket lists. Northern Ireland's second city and the first ever U.K. City of Culture. The 6th-century walled city beat out finalists Birmingham, Norwich, and Sheffield, and will spend $25 million in new cultural programs designed to bring in tourism, including performances from the Royal Ballet and the London Symphony Orchestra, a new punk musical, and the premiere of a Sam Shepard play. The city itself has also gotten a makeover. Ebrington Square, former military parade grounds, reopened in 2012 as a new public space for outdoor concerts and festivals, and it also saw the opening of the PeaceBridge, which links the predominantly Catholic and Protestant sides of the city. Best of all, Northern Ireland is now easier and cheaper to get to: Beginning in fall 2012, EasyJet and Aer Lingus added more flights between Belfast and London, which is expected to increase competition with British Airways and thus further lower airline prices.

The UK City of Culture program will run throughout 2013, but late March is a particularly rich period. On March 18, the London Symphony Orchestra will present the works of John Williams, with excerpts from JurassicPark, Jaws, and Raiders of the Lost Ark. And on March 30-31, the Royal Ballet will perform for the first time in Northern Ireland in two decades.

The Beech Hill Country House Hotel, a Georgian estate set among lush woodlands two miles from Londonderry, is filled with period antiques. The property once housed U.S. Marines during World War II (32 Ardmore Rd., Londonderry, double from $87).

BORACAY ISLAND, THE PHILIPPINES

Boracay is first ranking island destination in the world as the most beautiful island holiday. The award is conferred by the travel magazine "Travel+Leisure", which conducted a survey to their readers. It is a tropical island with white sand beaches, which is not only offers a high class hotel but also cheap lodging and many activities to do. The wave in here is not really big because located in the middle of many other islands, but in certain seasons, winds make this place very suitable as a location for windsurfing or kiteboarding. Boracay also known as a museum for all the beauty of Philippine marine life that was already famous in the world, a paradise for snorkeling and diving lovers, and perfect place to relax. Now there are more than 300 resorts and hotels for visitors to choose from on this thin speck of prime oceanfront real estate less than a mile wide and less than four miles long and last year the area saw more than 900,000 visitors. Regional airlines like Airphil Express make the hour-long flight from Manila to Boracay's new airport for less than $25 round-trip.

Crown Regency Resort and Convention Center in Boracay offers upscale rooms with kitchenettes, a pool, onsite restaurants, and easy beach access (Boat Station 2, Boracay, double from $110).

SCOTLAND, UNITED KINGDOM

Glen Etive has lined mountains look beautiful. Visitors are free to trekking in the mountains here. Get ready to be mesmerized by the view of the mist, brown soil and green grass. Prepare also a thick jacket because the air here is pretty cool.

In addition, Scotland has a variety of exciting events in 2013. There's The Dumfires & Galloway Wildlife Festival 2013 (March 29-April 14 2013) for nature lovers and environment, Heb Celt Music festival 2013 (17-20 July 2013), Scottish Food and Drink Fortnight (7 to 22 September 2013), and The Open Championship Golf Tournament (July 14 to 21).

Scotland state totally, 750 km in length, can be traced on foot. Now there is a new track called Gore-Tex Scottish National Trail. The line was stretched from the Scottish-English border to Cape Wrath. Travelers will pass watery lakes super clear, with many route choices like the West Highland Way and Rob Roy Way.

Rabbat, Morocco

The next place to visit is Rabbat city in Morocco, parts of North Africa. The city was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in July 2012. One reason Rabbat become a UNESCO World Heritage Site is a blend of east and west, ancient and modern in one city. Many travelers said, Rabbat is a combination of the ancient city of Muslims with western modernity. Hassan Mosque and the Medina still indulge Muslim traveler with traditional markets, as well as it directly overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.

In addition, there are areas with French architecture. visitor can relax and enjoy the city atmosphere of cozy cafes. New tram lines have been built to Sale, which has a new airport. It is certainly easier traveler to come there.

KOSICE, SLOVAKIA

KosiceCity in eastern Slovakia is a paradise for lovers of European cultural traveler. This year, this city was chosen as the European Capital of Culture, along with MarseilleCity in France. There are 300 cultural performances during the year 2013 in this city. The opening ceremony ECOC (European Capital of Culture) will start on January 19 to 20. Later, the event will take place spread across the city, ranging from theater, main roads, to restaurants and cafes. Music festival, theater, and cultural performances Hungary and Slovakia can enjoy during the year.

Cultural arts performances will be held throughout the city, from the State Theater to Hlavna Road, few clubs and restaurants. Travelers can enjoy cultural performances while walking on the Pedestrian. Passing the Gothic cathedral St Elisabeth and tasting Kosice Gold. It is a typical cocktail of Kosice.

SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA

For the adventurous nature jungle, do not miss the sub-Saharan Africa in 2013. Visitor can adventure to the mainland Tanzania and meet wild animals, trekking up Mount Kilimanjaro, or playing to the white sand beaches in Mombasa, Kenya.

In 2013, the airline named Fastjet will allow visitor to explore the African trip. Fastjet is a budget airline for flights to other African regions. Fastjet based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, is now flying to the bottom of Mount Kilimanjaro and Mwanza to the south famous VictoriaLake. This year, Fastjet also scheduled to fly to Ghana and Luanda, Angola, to Entebbe in Uganda and Zanzibar beach resort in Tanzania and Mombasa in Kenya. The airline will also establish a new base in Nairobi earlier this year.