Summer is calling — and it\u2019s time you answered by planning your next vacation. While booking a ticket to paradise sounds ideal, it can also be quite expensive.<\/p>\n
That’s why we rounded up 10 amazing summer destinations that are perfect for the traveler on a budget. So what are you waiting for? Get ready to book your next trip!<\/p>\n
Naples, Italy<\/strong> Saint Martin<\/strong> Nice, France<\/strong> Valletta, Malta<\/strong> Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States<\/strong> Panama City, Florida, United States<\/strong> Uzbekistan<\/strong> Albufeira, Portugal<\/strong> Vancouver, Canada<\/strong> Monterey, California, United States<\/strong> xx, The FabFitFun Team<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":"Summer is calling -- and it\u2019s time you answered by planning your next vacation. While ...","author":7532780,"featured_media":120762,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[54,260],"tags":[],"thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/11094916\/la-so-512424-unsplash.jpg","thumbnail_url_middle_card":"https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/11094916\/la-so-512424-unsplash-386x200.jpg","formated_date":"May 11, 2018","category_name":"Life","category_icon":"https:\/\/d3vodd1ws13xud.cloudfront.net\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/10113832\/entertainment.svg","author_name":"Stephanie Taylor","trending":false,"sponsored":false,"random_color":"#cbfcab","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/120754"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/7532780"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=120754"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/120754\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/120762"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=120754"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=120754"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=120754"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\nWhen most tourists travel to Italy, they book tickets for the sunny island of Sicily or big cities like Rome or Milan. But if you look in southern continental Italy, you’ll find the hidden, affordable gem of Naples, also known as the home of pizza! You can find food at low prices and easy access to nearby Italian must-sees like the Amalfi Coast, Capri, and Pompeii.<\/p>\n
\nThe Caribbean island has been on the mend since Hurricane Irma in 2017<\/a>. Today, the island is beginning to thrive again with many bars, restaurants, and beaches open to the public. You can find flights and accommodations for discounts since tourists are warming up to the idea of visiting. Lead the pack and travel to this gorgeous island on the cheap!<\/p>\n
\nWith the average cost<\/a> of accommodations at just 125 pounds, you can\u2019t find a better place to visit that mixes culture, arts, and beautiful beaches than Nice. The capital city of the Alpes-Maritimes department on the French Riviera, the city has shown its resilience since the 2016 attacks, and the economy is bolstering with tourism. For a taste of the glamorous life at a discounted rate, give Nice a try.<\/p>\n
\nIf you blink, then you\u2019ll miss it! Bustling with museums, palaces, and grand churches, Valletta is the pint-sized capital of the Mediterranean island of Malta. Malta is swimming with deals for the savvy traveler — with constant sun and t-shirt ready weather, there’s always something to do<\/a> or see for little to no money.<\/p>\n
\nThe good \u2018ol USA has a number of summer destinations you can travel to on a budget. Sante Fe, New Mexico<\/a> is full of culture, creativity, and history with 250 restaurants, more than 300 art galleries, ample boutique shops, and several year-round festivals and fairs. Santa Fe also has an average of 300 sunny days a year!<\/p>\n
\nGo off the beaten path, and visit Panama City this summer. The quiet and less-touristy neighbor of Panama Beach has fewer crowds and party-goers and offers affordable options for hotels and Airbnbs right in the city.<\/p>\n
\nThe Central Asian country offers adventure, culture, and breathtaking scenery. Since most people cannot locate it on a map, you\u2019ll find yourself spending less money than you would on a big tourist destination. Most hotel stays are under $100, and the country is super accessible with shared taxis and buses, connecting the major cities of the historical Silk Road<\/a>: Uzbekistan. Khiva, and Bukhara.<\/p>\n
\nWith its southern Portugal location, Albufeira offers a beautiful climate, luxurious beaches, and budget-friendly hotels and accommodations. Albufeira also offers a plethora of restaurants, bars, and nightclubs with super affordable food and drinks.<\/p>\n
\nLovers of nature and culture will find the best of both worlds in Canada with its waterfalls, rivers, and the beautiful Pacific Rim. Be sure to check out the historic, cobbled streets of Gastown’s neighborhood and get some shopping in while you’re there.<\/p>\n
\nMonterey is packed with outdoor beauty, vibrant aquatic life, and fabulous beaches. See all of this at a discounted rate by ditching the car and biking along the Monterey Bay Coastal Recreational Trail, then stay the night at the dainty and charming local inns. Don\u2019t forget to see Pebble Beach while you’re there!<\/p>\n