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Cheapest Countries to Travel

World's Cheapest Countries to Travel

Bangalore: when we think of traveling abroad, the very first thing which we bear in mind is the expenses as such kind of traveling burn our pocket. But, if we take out some time from our busy routine and check for places which offers traveling at low cost then we may find some good place in real bargain. Below listed are some cheapest countries to travel, as listed by Yahoo.

1) Thailand

Magnificent beaches, wildlife, historical places, cultural sites and all-night beach parties make Thailand one of the most attractive places among travelers. Some of the most attractive destinations in Thailand are Luang Prabang, Halong Bay, Pattaya- the resort town, Bangkok and so on. Thailand stood at second for "Best-value destinations for 2010", according to Lonely Planet.

Tourists mainly visit Thailand to take a glimpse of Bangkok, often known as the "city of angels" is the capital city of Thailand. Other reasons to visit this beautiful place are for its glorious beaches and islands.

2) Malaysia

Gorgeous beaches, exotic tropical islands, tropical rainforests, scuba diving, snorkeling and mouth watery street food describes Malaysia at its best. In Malaysia, places like Kuala Lumpur, Langkawi, Kota Kinabalu, Sipadan, and Kuching are best to try range of entertaining activities.

Besides, the capital city of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur has emerged as one of the most popular tourist destination in the world. The city is famous for the Petronas Twin Towers, the tallest tower in the world. Kuala Lumpur offers attractive options to stay and eat at low costs. Adding to it, the place is well known for retail and fashion hub.
3) Argentina

The football crazy nation, Argentina is one of the most sought after destination among travelers due to its budget friendly nature coupled with supreme culture. Buenos Aires, San Carlos de Bariloche, Puerto Iguazu, Mendoza and El Calafate, to name a few, are the popular destinations to visit in Argentina.

Besides, the capital of Argentina, Buenos Aires is the center of healthy tourism, according to the World Travel & Tourism Council. Also, Buenos Aires often called as the "Paris of South America" is the most visited city in South America. The attraction of this place are graceful architecture, exquisite cuisine, fun filled nightlife and trendy shopping. However, traveling to Argentina may not be inexpensive but compared to other countries it is worth visiting.
4) Brazil

Amazon rainforest, exotic beaches, Atlantic forest, waterfalls, elegant architecture, samba and football, is the best way to portray Brazil. Some of the attractive places to visit in Brazil are Rio de Janeiro, Florianopolis, Sao Paulo, Buzios and Bonito are among others. However, Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo are the prime destinations which tourists visit the most for leisure trips.
5) Costa Rica

Dazzling coral reefs, magnificent islands, tropical beaches and volcanoes are the beauty of Costa Rica. There are adventurous activities to try in Costa Rica, such as scuba diving, surfing, horse riding, bungee jumping, sport fishing and hikes to mangroves. Interestingly, most of the beaches have warm water all over the year. Hence, you can visit and enjoy the beauty of this place in any season. Also, Costa Rica is one of the popular nature travel destinations from the late 1980s.
6) Indonesia

Indonesia is also on the list of cheapest destination and it is a tourist's heaven. Indonesia is one of the most sought after destination among travelers. There are many attractive places to visit in Indonesia including Jakarta-the capital city, beach resorts of Bali, beautiful islands of Java and so on. It is one of the best places to spot flora and fauna and is a delightful place for nature lovers.

Besides, Bali is an important island in Indonesia and is often known as "Island of the Gods" or "Island of a Thousand Puras." Pristine beaches, rugged coastlines, impressive volcanoes, picturesque hills and mountains make Bali a paradise on earth. In the year 2010, Travel and Leisure awarded the 'Best Island award' to Bali due to its gorgeous landscape, diverse tourist attractions, excellent food and the friendly behavior of the local people.

7) Morocco

The country Morocco is situated in North Africa. Most of the tourists visit Morocco because of its location, attractions and low price. The inexpensive nature of Morocco is mainly due to the depreciation of the dirham. Some of the exotic locations to visit in Morocco are Marrakech, Tangier and Fes. Also, you can experience the beauty of Sahara, gorgeous beaches and trek to the Atlas Mountains. And, if you are a shopaholic, Morocco is the best place to visit.

8) Portugal

Since Portugal is one of the cheapest euro-zone countries, it is one of the best places to travel. This country offers beautiful diversity of landscape coupled with green mountains in the North, outstanding slopes and falls, amazing beaches and many more.

Some of the hottest destinations in Portugal are Lisbon, Algarve and Madeira. But, the government of Portugal is promoting some other destinations as well to develop the tourism and such destinations are Douro Valley, the island of Porto Santo and Alentejo.

Most Romantic Private Island Getaways 

 

Bangalore: Imagine waking up in the morning to the gentle sound of lapping waves at the beach front! Yes, these privately owned luxury islands are the idyllic places where you can treat your eyes with picturesque scenic beauty and soak in the purity of nature. Below is the list of 10 most beautiful Private Islands in the world.

1) Mustique
Location: West Indies

Mustique is a small private island in West Indies, which is a part of a group of islands called the Grenadines. The island which is owned by Mustique Company has an approximate of 100 private villas and has been a source of attraction to many celebrities such as Amy Winehouse Jeremy Clarkson, Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip.

2) Necker Island
Location: British Virgin Islands

No list of private islands is complete without including British Virgin Islands' Necker Island owned by Sir Richard Branson, founder and chairman of Virgin Group. In the year 1978 Branson bought United Kingdom's Necker Island that spans over 74 acre of outstanding landscape. Although this is his private island, there is also a small private resort. This private island is an ideal place for relax and rejuvenate as the island is surrounded by coral reefs and scenic beaches. Spending one night at this resort will cost you a cool amount of around $50,000.

But this Island caught media attention after the resort on the island caught fire caused by lightning. At the point there were 20 high profile guests staying at the resort including Branson's 90 year old mother who was rescued from the flames by the famous Hollywood actress Kate Winslet.
3) Musha Cay
Location: Bahamas

Musha Cay is a privately owned island in Exuma Chain, in the southern Bahamas which is located 85 miles southeast of Nassau. This amazing island which is located amidst three smaller islands is owned by David Copperfield, a famous magician. Spread over 150 acres of beautiful landscape. Copperfield has converted Musha Cay into an exclusive getaway with staff strength of 30. This island has included 12 bedroom resorts which are given to one person at a time and it ensures a soothing atmosphere coupled with complete privacy to the visitors. The architect behind this marvelous island is Howard Holtzman. Staying at this island you can call celebrities like Nicolas Cage and Eddie Murphy your neighbors who stay in islands close by.
4) Palm Jumeirah
Location: Dubai

Built for a tremendous expenditure of $12 Billion this palm shaped group of islands is one of the most beautiful artificial structures in the world. The Island built on 94 Million cubic meters of sand and 7 million tons of rock has an internal mono rail and an eight lane highway. The most amazing parts of the structure are, the two jet shaped reefs towards the coast which are built upon actual fighter jets sunk into the bay. The island also has 28 dolphins in its dolphin bay to attract guests.

5) Amwaj Islands
Location: Bahrain

Completed in 2006 for a sum of $1.5 Billion, the Amwaj Islands in Bahrain is an exclusive retreat for the rich. Being the only place in the whole kingdom where foreigners can own a property the Islands see a lot of visitors every time of the year. The greatest features of the islands are water boat housing and boat docking.
6) Harbor Island
Location: Seattle

Harbor Islands in Seattle is one of the largest artificial islands in the world. Built in 1909 the island is built over a base of 24 million cubic yards of earth dredged from the Duwamish River. Stretching over 395 Acres of land, the island mostly consists of industries, ports, train stations and some sports stadiums.






7) Floating Island
Location: Mexico

The small island built in the eastern coast of Mexico on top of heaps of plastic bottles and boxes is designed by British Artist Richard Sowa. Richard says, "Floating islands can be all over the globe, on rivers, lakes and in protected oceans. They can provide sustainable habitats for plants, animals and humans, and can even be made on dry ground in potential flood areas such as Bangladesh."
8) Matangi
Location: Fiji

Matangi is one of the most exotic islands located in the northern Fiji Islands. This beautiful horseshoe-shaped island has a resort named Matangi Island Resort, which is the only tree house resort in Fiji that is nestled in the jungle. Matangi Private Island Resort includes around 12 luxury villas along with seaside spa. Pristine white sand beaches surrounded with a lagoon of pure aquamarine makes Matangi an ideal place to spend your holiday. This outstanding tree house resort offer thrill and adventure at its best, which can make your romance ablaze. Matangi Island Resort is a privately owned resort in Fiji that offers unique experiences of nature, blend with water-based activities. Moreover, the major highlight of this scenic island is the Horseshoe Bay.

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