10 Cheap But Chic Travel Destinations Where Your Dollars Will Take You FAR

Spring is springing, which means that soon our Instagram feeds will be filled with artfully arranged croissants in Paris, spritzes overlooking the Amalfi Coast, and billowing dresses in Santorini. All of those shots for sure inspire both FOMO and wanderlust, but they also require a sizeable vacation fund. The good news is that stylish travel doesn’t require a lavish budget—all you need is the imagination to explore beyond the obvious and the willingness to wander a bit.

From a centuries-old palace turned boutique hotel in Jaipur to a pastel-painted shophouse in Phuket’s historic district or a serene lakeside ecolodge nestled beneath volcanoes in Guatemala, there are gorgeous and uplifting experiences to be had off the beaten paths of mainstream tourism. And the best thing? These treasures and adventures can be found for sometimes a fraction of the cost of the typical Insta-reel location shot. To uncover lesser-known—and therefore, lower cost—travel gems, we spoke with travel experts around the world.

Mercedes Zach, a travel advisor at ASAP Tickets, emphasizes that Vietnam is “a diverse country with breathtaking landscapes, amazing food scene, and welcoming locals. Continue reading here.