Affordable off-season destinations for cash-strapped travellers
Spain, Greece, Italy. Rather than following everyone else to the same ol’ seasonal holiday favourites this summer, consider a trip to an off-season gem further afield.
You might have to contend with less-than-perfect weather or adjusted flight schedules, but then again you might not – and in turn you’ll get relatively quiet environs and rates that typically sit well below those charged during high season.
If you needed an excuse to finally book that once-in-a-lifetime trip to the Indian Ocean, then this is it...
The Maldives
May to November in this idyllic Indian Ocean stalwart is technically the wet season – but don’t let that put you off. Showers are typically short and sharp, temperatures are still blissfully warm, and it’s not unknown for entire weeks to pass during you needn’t worry about pesky mosquitos (most private island resorts spray for them) and service is still delivered to an impeccable standard, even if some hotels close at times for seasonal upkeep. If anything, you might get even more pampering as there are fewer guests vying for staff’s attention.
