When most people envision traveling, they picture something easy and relaxing with cocktails and picture perfect scenery. Yet before you envision all this, there has to be a plan and a budget. Although you have to remember that you do not need a big budget to go for luxurious trips, here is how.

Cheap Destinations

Yes, it is a thing. You can actually find so many travel destinations that will not drain your savings. When you go through through Google, a number of countries in Africa and islands on the Pacific and Atlantic ocean have lodgings that can go as low as $50.

Discounted Packages

Before you jump for everything, try scouting the internet for discounted packages that are always popping on travel websites. These packages usually have lower rates compared that cater to; transportation, food, accommodation and activities meaning you will pay once and relax your way through the holiday.

To Fly Or Not To

It is not a must that when you are traveling over the border you have to take a flight. Did you know that instead of spending over $300 for flight to and from one of the neighboring countries, you could just take a bus that will cost you as low as $60? Mind you, lately bus companies have luxurious coaches with leg room, wifi and charging pots for you on your trips.

Peak Season

It might seem like everyone is traveling during this season but it is the best time to travel since almost every hotel has a huge campaign they are pushing to fill up rooms. You will find good hotels with a 50% discount for a room you could barely afford before that.

Drive Yourself

It can be quite tiring when you have drive from Kampala to Mbale on your own but if you plan to switch with a passenger, it can be a fun road trip. Driving your own car saves you money used to hire a driver or even a van when moving with a huge group. Use this money to book a spa day because you deserve it.

Travel Campaigns

Since 2015, there have been more than five major travel campaigns initiated online by companies and individuals. An example would be Khoi Khoi, Ug Travel Month and Intimania where you pay a minimal amount of 250, 000/- and spend a weekend away. The trips always involve a big group of people headed to places like national parks for a weekend and most of them sleep in tents. The amount paid usually caters for everything; music, food, accommodation and alcohol.

Bed & Breakfast

You do not have to sleep in an expensive hotel hotel to get a feel of luxury, thanks to technology you can now stay in a beautiful and less costly place called a B&B. They are usually rooms in someone’s home that are rented out and you can search online for many of them in your travel destination.

Budget Airlines

A number of airlines, offer cheap flights through the African continent that can go as low as $200. You can look through travel advisors and booking websites to compare and contrast some of  the prices before you rush to book.

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