Nothing wrong with that but you will have to be a more more inventive in your planning and finding cheap accommodation is a vital part of that planning.
The old images of hostels are being scruffy and needing you to share rooms are largely a thing of the past. The new-era hostels are more sophisticated and offer all the modern facilities including internet connections.
To take advantage of a homestay holiday go to Google where you will find websites from around the globe telling you all about "homestays" and how you will benefit from this type of cheap accommodation ..
This arrangement is particlarly well suited for families and especially if you have pets. People house swap across the globe for both short and long term periods and for all sorts of reasons. It is even becoming more common to make arrangements for long weekend swaps so you can take your vacation in smaller chunks if that suits you.
Additionally you get to know a little more than the area with any useful help the owners left you and the Just remember to splash out at the end of the week with all the money saved, after all it is your vacation
Camping is a perennial favorite and will no doubt remain so. More like cheap as this cheap as it cheap as it used to be. So like the good scout you are prepared to do Some homework to find the best deals before they get booked up. Renting a camper van or motor home. can save you a lot of money and you will have a lot of fun exploring new horizons and experiencing the sights and sounds of your travels.
Bidding for your vacation or holiday accommodation is another great money saving idea. If you want to bid on priceline.com or hotwire.com For example, be sure you know what you are doing or your cheap accommodation will not be cheap anymore. Once again your homework and plan ahead. Go to Google and visit both betterbidding.com and biddingfortravel.com where you will learn to avoid common bidding mistakes and so how to get the best deals.
Look further a field. Think outside the box. Your favorite spot and your favorite things to do may still be there another time but you may be pleasantly If you are still going somewhere different and doing something completely different. For example, if you plan to visit Europe, spend some time in Morocco. Quite different, surely but it is a cheaper option. If that is too drastic for you, instead of the Caribbean try Argentina, Chile or Costa Rica. These ar wonderful places to visit and all with very cheap accommodation.
If you must have visit the big cities here is a small town. Accommodation in a smaller town outside the city and make it a treat to visit the city for your sightseeing and shopping. Find somewhere near using Google Maps. You Try it. Do not have to stay in New York to see Manhatten or in Sydney to see the Opera House.
Finding cheap accommodation is part of the plan and you can choose between hostels, you may have to adjust your accommodation to your vacation or holiday plans. homestay, home exchange, camping or even bidding for whole holiday online.
Whatever you do, you will find somewhere cheaper to sleep even if it is a tent in the desert!
