Finding cheap trips is not all that difficult. There are a number of travel companies that specialize in offering affordable trips for retirees. Following are just a couple of the many affordable trip options that one may want to consider.
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Those living in the United States will find that Mexico is one of the cheapest vacation destinations in the world. There are historical sites, beautiful beaches and opportunities for scuba diving, surfing, scuba diving, swimming, playing golf, enjoying cultural events and local museums and more. One can either take a plane to his or her chosen vacation spot or simply cross the border and drive over. Visas are free and Americans are automatically granted a 30 day tourist visa at any U.S.-Mexican border.
The travel website www.itmco.com specializes in offering low cost trips to various destinations in the U.S., Mexico and the Caribbean. This company is currently offering a vacation package deal for Puerto Vallarta for just a bit under $200. The deal includes a three day hotel stay at a four star hotel, food, beverages, entertainment, activities and more. All tips and taxes are included in the price tag. The cost of an airline ticket to Puerta Vallarta depends on where one travels from and what time of year he or she goes on vacation. However, one can obtain good deals via online ticket websites such as expedia.com and cheaptickets.com.
Montego Bay, Jamaica
It is not easy to find low cost trips to the Caribbean. The cost of an all inclusive hotel stay in Nassau or Aruba often comes to $600 – $900 for a three day package.
Fortunately, cheap trips to Montego Bay, Jamaica, are not hard to come by. For only $215, one can spend three days at a 3.5 star hotel and spend time relaxing at the beach, riding horses, exploring the nearby mountains and countryside, go snorkeling, shopping and more.
Cheap airline tickets can be found online at the above mentioned websites. Expedia.com offers discounted ticket options for those who are over 65 years of age.
One of the joys of retirement is being able to travel and enjoy seeing new places and making new friends. Fortunately, there are a number of ways in which one can take low budgeted trips abroad. Traveling off season and booking trips well in advance are two of the best ways to enjoy cheap trips to exotic destinations abroad. Joining the AARP (American Association of Retired Persons) is also a good idea, as this can enable a person to get discounts on flights, cruises and hotels that would not be obtainable otherwise. With a bit of foresight and planning, any retiree can enjoy visiting different countries over the course of his or her retirement.
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