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How to Have an Inexpensive Vacation in Egypt and Spain

But unfortunately, not everyone can afford to spend large sums of money on vacation; most have to stick to a certain budget. How can you have an inexpensive vacation on the sea coast of Egypt or Spain?

Budget Vacation in Egypt

Egypt is very popular with tourists, because a vacation in this country is relatively affordable. Finding an inexpensive tour to Egypt is not that difficult, but you also want the quality of the vacation not to suffer. How can you save money without losing quality? First, you can choose the 'low' season for your trip – winter Egypt is much cheaper. And although there are no frosts there, swimming in the sea during this period is, of course, uncomfortable. An alternative to sea bathing can be the pools in hotels, where the water is specially heated.

But it is not worth saving on the tour by choosing a low-class hotel. The impression of the vacation will probably be spoiled. It is better to stay in a hotel with at least three stars. It is also not recommended to skip meals at the hotel. Buying food on the streets in Egypt is unsafe, and going to decent restaurants on your own will cost much more than eating at the hotel.

Budget Vacation in Spain

Spain is a European country, so a vacation here cannot be called cheap. However, there are also ways to save a lot. The first and most convenient option is to buy last-minute tours to Spain; in this case, the tours will cost a third or even half less. The second option is to organize the trip yourself. In the latter case, a fairly profitable solution might be not to book a hotel room but to rent accommodation. It is not difficult to find rental housing now; there are many online services offering such services.

The option with rented housing is also advantageous because you have the opportunity to cook food yourself, since the tourist has a kitchen with all the necessary equipment. And buying groceries in Spain will be much cheaper than eating in cafes or restaurants.

Another saving item is the correctly chosen travel season. In January, a vacation in Spain can be almost three times cheaper than in July. And if you mainly plan a sightseeing vacation, a winter trip will be no worse than a summer one.

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