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T hink dream trips have to come with nightmare price tags? Think again – and book again! Some of the world’s most wonderful travel experiences are surprisingly wallet-friendly. We’re talking Japan without the jaw-dropping costs, a Scandinavia less spendy, and New Orleans for next to nothing. Throw in a few lesser-known discoveries and you’ve got a line-up of globe- trotting getaways that will leave you – and your credit card – beaming. Here, then, is the world… at a much more reasonable rate.
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The Land of the Rising Sun is the once-in-a-lifetime trip you can afford. Yes, the airfare might sting (although you can bring it down by flying via Rome or Zurich and travelling outside the New Year and cherry blossom seasons), but once you land, cheap accommodation ranges from city pod-hotels to trad ryokan inns, with mid-range options often under £80 a night. Public transport is cheap, efficient and extensive, from bullet trains (and the rail network’s bargain multi-day passes; jrpass.com ) to 90p tickets on the Tokyo metro. And the food? Steaming bowls of ramen for £5, wrigglingly fresh sushi feasts for £15, and world-beating bento boxes for less than the price of a Tesco meal deal. Entrance to temples and gardens is rarely more than a few pounds, and even Tokyo can be enjoyed on a budget. Maximum culture shock, minimum wallet shock. Want to eat like Diocletian but on a Domino’s budget? You want Bologna, known to Italians as La Grassa (“The Fat One”), and the country’s most authentic and affordable capital of consumption, delivering exceptional pastas, cheeses and meats without the inflated prices of more touristed cities. In backstreet trattorias, a perfect tagliatelle al ragù costs barely £10 ( don’t call it Bolognese or ask for spaghetti), but it gets better. Order a glass of local wine, and the aperitivo often includes a spread generous enough to replace dinner. BEST VALUE FOODIE BREAK BOLOGNA Accommodation in the medieval centre can still be found for under £100 a night (though you’ll pay more in high summer). And with day trips to Modena (for balsamic vinegar) or Parma (for ham and cheese, obviously) costing less than £10 by train, the flavours of Emilia-Romagna open up with minimal expense.
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PRAGUE, VIENNA AND BUDAPEST — JG EXPLORER Nine days from £1,199pp Departing 30 Aug and 13 Sept 2025 This fantastic break combines three of Europe’s finest capitals, with each having its own distinct personality that we explore on our guided tours. Your tour includes ◼ Three nights at the Duo Hotel, Prague with breakfast plus two dinners ◼ Three nights at Simm’s Hotel, Vienna with breakfast plus one dinner ◼ One dinner at a Viennese Heuriger with live music ◼ Excursion to Budapest ◼ Guided city tours of Prague, Vienna and Budapest ◼ En-route visit to Nuremberg ◼ Services of a tour manager
Let your troubles melt away in the relaxing Italian heat on our getaway to the stunning Lake Garda. Soak up the charms of the picturesque peninsula of Sirmione with its unique cobbled streets and medieval village, and explore the labyrinthine lanes and bridges of Venice. Your tour includes ◼ Six nights at the Royal LAKE GARDA AND VENICE SPECTACULAR Nine days from £999pp Departing 30 Aug, 13 and 27 Sept 2025
THE BEAUTIFUL BLACK FOREST Nine days from £899pp Departing 13 and 27 Sept 2025 The landscape is so astounding and inspiring, it’s no wonder the Black Forest is one of the most picturesque regions to visit in Germany! Your tour includes ◼ Six nights at a selected Bären hotel, Oberharmersbach with dinner and breakfast ◼ Welcome drink ◼ Scenic tour of the Black Forest ◼ Excursions to Baden-Baden, Freudenstadt, Schiltach and Gengenbach ◼ En-route visits to Strasbourg and Heidelberg ◼ Optional excursion to Freiburg and Lake Titisee (£16pp)
Hotel, Garda with dinner and breakfast ◼ Excursions to Sirmione and Venice ◼ Scenic tour of Lake Garda ◼ Optional excursion to Verona (£25pp)
TORTELLINI This stuffed pasta is a hit in Bologna
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