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Holiday destinations

Choose destinations for the experience — then design the spend.

Start with places that reward independent travellers: strong public transport, varied accommodation, local food and enough free or low-cost experiences to fill a proper itinerary.

Destination method

Four things we look at first.

Transport

Can you move around without expensive private transfers or constant domestic flights?

Accommodation

Is there real choice across hostels, guesthouses, hotels and self-catering stays?

Food

Can local markets, street food and casual restaurants keep daily costs under control?

Experiences

Are the best memories accessible without booking a costly organised tour every day?