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15 Cheapest Places To Travel In 2024

Want to take an affordable vacation in 2024? You’ve come to the right place. Although travel costs are on the rise this year (up 3.1%), it’s still possible to save money in 2024—if you know where to go.

A new travel report from the UK’s Post Office—a British-based mail and financial services companyhas just unveiled some of the most budget-friendly destinations for 2024. And although the annual report is aimed at UK travelers, it’s a helpful list for Americans, too.

By analyzing currency strengths, local prices and essential tourist expenses in 40 popular vacation destinations around the globe,

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MakeMyTrip, Ministry of tourism unveils 600+ travel destinations in India | Company News

MakeMyTrip, an online travel company, in collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism, is showcasing more than 600 destinations within India that are lesser known, according to a release by the company.

The Traveller’s Map of India is a microsite developed by MakeMyTrip which provides an interactive platform for travelers to discover tourism locations within the country based on their travel preferences.

This has been designed as part of a government initiative to support domestic tourism, which can be a powerful instrument for socio-economic development. This can

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Dark side of social media tourism: The dangers of chasing viral destinations | Travel

How do you choose your next travel destination? Social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok are handy tools for holiday research, full of #inspo for new and beautiful places to go. However, behind those mesmerizing selfies, highlights and reels, there’s often a stark reality that isn’t shared. Our ongoing research shows that dangers abound from social media related misadventures. These include the hidden dangers of getting to the location, as well as the ecological strains on sites that get overcrowded with tourists. Australia, with its breathtaking natural wonders, is no stranger to the downsides of social media tourism. Many people

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Unexplored Beaches In India: India’s Unexplored Beaches Are Becoming Hot Destinations!

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Imagine the pure excitement of someone who loves beaches, eagerly planning their dream vacation in sun-kissed sands and clean blue waters. Now imagine the disappointment when one of the beloved beach destinations Maldives got entangled in controversies. For beach enthusiasts in India, it’s a bit of a surprise, as we tend to think that the most exotic coastal getaways are only found abroad. But the good thing that came out of this controversy was that we started to notice the hidden gems right here in our own backyard. Rajeev Kale, President & Country Head – Holidays, MICE, Visa, Thomas Cook

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Surprise destination knocks Bali off preferred holiday spot

Australians have swapped out Indonesia for a new favorite international destination and it is an even shorter trip from home.

New Zealand has risen to be the most preferred holiday spot, according to new research by the Tourism and Transport Forum Australia.

The neighboring island country was followed by Europe, Japan, Thailand, Singapore and Malaysia.

Bali came in last place.

New Zealand has risen to be the most preferred holiday spot. (iStock)
The dramatic shift away from the go-to holiday spot comes months after Indonesia issued a wave of new rules in an effort to crack down on bad tourist
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Most popular travel destinations this Labor Day weekend, according to Tripadvisor

Over 80% of Americans have traveled this summer, and more than half (55%) increased their travel since last year, according to Tripadvisor’s Summer Travel Index. But where are they heading this Labor Day weekend to mark the unofficial end of summer?

Major US cities can expect the most travelers this long weekend, while Mexico tops international travel for those looking to soak up a bit of sunshine before the fall.

Tripadvisor tip: make sure to leave early if you are flying, as airports, particularly in major tourism hubs, will be congested. If driving, try to leave off-hours to limit

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Cleveland listed as one of the Top 50 travel destinations worldwide in 2024

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – As millions of Americans are traveling over the next few days, Cleveland is getting attention as one of the up-and-coming destinations worldwide.

Travel and Tourism Magazine has listed the city of Cleveland as one of the top 50 best places in the world to travel in 2024.

Emily Laurer is the Vice-President of Public Relations at Destination Cleveland, “2024 is shaping up hopefully to be the biggest year in Cleveland’s travel and tourism industry because we have so many events going on first of all. From the women’s final, being on the path of totality for

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Human-animal conflict: Closure of tourist destinations leaves Wayanad hospitality sector reeling | Travel

Wayanad: The escalation in the human-animal conflict in the district has had a direct impact on the hospitality sector. Sudden and extended closure of tourist destinations and tourist cancellations have put severe stress on the sector. The majority of wildlife tourism destinations have been closed due to excessive wild animal raids causing a scare wave across tourism circles, sources say.

Not only the wildlife tourism zones, trekking trails and waterfalls across the district under the control of the Forest Department have been closed to visitors. The wildlife safaris at Muthanga near Sulthan Bathery and Tholppetti near Mananthavadi, the Vellarimala trekking

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