5 BUDGET FRIENDLY ISLANDS TO VISIT

Life has become very hectic now-a-days. Just think of your life before this lockdown, you are
sitting at your work with huge bunch of files on your table. After finishing the whole of your
work, frustrated and tired you reaches your home in not in a very happy mood and to cheer
yourself up you decides to watch a good Bollywood movie. As your movie starts, you watch
the hero and his group enjoying his vacation at a beach, somewhere outside India. You get
mesmerized with it and starts dreaming of one such vacation of your own and that’s when
you realise that one such trip can bring your bank balance to zero. This is a life story if
middle-class man whose income always become an obstruction whenever he thinks of
dreams. But if you are thinking of an amazing vacation on an island with rolling waves and
warm sand, then we have good news for you. In this article we are going to tell you about 5
budget friendly islands that can fulfil your dream without bringing your bank balance to zero.

1. Curacao, the Caribbean

The Caribbean Islands are always a delight to visit and why wouldn’t they be. The beaches
and the ocean make them one of the hottest members of family earth. And if you wish to have
a Caribbean vacation this island is for you. This island is a bit more industrialised than others
and not as popular as its neighbours, Aruba and Bonaire.

Curacao has all the featured that you want on an island. Its huge beaches are the centre of
attraction for the tourists, as are the reefs conserving tons of marine life. Its weather is
another amazing thing about this island as it hovers around 80 degrees year-round. Curacao’s
main port, Willemstad was a Dutch colony once and the buildings there will give you the
exact idea of European buildings of Colonial times. But when are looking for rooms at low
price, we prefer you to get out of this main area and visit the Lagun Blou Dive & Beach
Resort, which is about 25 miles outside Willemstad. Such islands are always about beaches
and to your delight, many of the beaches here are free. And, as far as food is concerned,
always go for local for the best deals.

2. Lucia, Eastern Caribbean

Another Caribbean island on this list. This is the island with everything you want and you
don’t have to worry about your budget. The white beaches of this island and turquoise water
makes it an island for adventurous types. St. Lucia has miles of rainforest which have
different type of wildlife. The Piton Mountains will form a great backdrop during your stay.
If you want to appreciate its natural beauty like the waterfalls here and mesmerizing scenery,
you should go for a hike or ride. You can travel here on a horseback and all this won’t dry
you out of money as many of the activities here are free. This is the island where you can rest
and relax as far away from nightlife and party scenes. This island has a huge selection of
affordable resorts with a range between $50 to $150 a night.

3. Dominica, the Caribbean

The third Caribbean island making to our list. This beautiful, mountainous island should be
definitely on your list if you are looking for a budget friendly vacation. “The Nature Island of
the Caribbean” is the perfect place for adventure sports like scuba diving, hiking and
exploring natural landscapes. If you choose to stay here, you will the culture which is the
fusion of British, French and West Indian. You will never get a unique atmosphere that is a
mixture of mountains, volcanos and rainforests. The food here is cheaper at local vendors and
when you are looking for accommodation you will find the small and beautiful inns that will
cost you half as compared to hotels. The average cost per night stay here is estimated to be
$65.

4. Cancun, Mexico
Though it is not an island technically but feels a lot like it because of its location. It is a place
in Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula. This place will give you the same experience as the
Caribbean islands because of its beautiful beaches, weather and the cultural experience. You
can visit Chichen Itza, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, that will give you an amazing
cultural experience. The beaches are the most budget friendly here. As far as accommodation
is concerned, you can get a room in $20 per night if you do some proper research. As for
food, the authentic Mexican cuisine will save you more money.

5. Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic

This place is best known for its big, beautiful beaches and tropical paradise. Though there are
many other places to visit in Dominican Republic, Puerto Plata is more affordable than any
other place here. The packages here include snorkeling, ziplining through the forest or the
horseback riding. With very little money, you can visit many waterfalls and enjoy sunshine.
If you want to enjoy the vacation here at its cheapest, you are recommended to visit this place
in winter. The lodging is cheap her. You can find a room in the range of $80 to $100 a night,
including food and drinks.