You dont have to have a massive budget to find a relaxing tropical getaway.
Of course, it’s not all lazy days and nights … unless that’s what you want.
Many torrid travel spots are ripe with adventure, from snorkeling excursions to ATV tours to zip lining.
Sunset over a Jamaica beach.Credit:Taylor McIntyre/Travel + Leisure
Culture and fresh, local cuisine also come with the territory.
And while equatorial hot spots likeSt.
Prefer to save than splurge?
A beach in Phu Quoc.Qui Thinh Tran/Getty Images
Youre in good company.
According to a recent Vacasa survey, 84 percent of travelers are shifting their plans to be more budget-conscious.
The highly-rated, beachfrontThien Thanh Resort, for example, starts at $80 per night.
Rice fields in Ubud, Bali.Daniel Gorostieta/Travel + Leisure
Even a luxury property like Regent Phu Quoc can be as low as $300.
“The property is so beautiful you might have to talk yourself out of just staying on-site.”
To make your dollar go even further, aim to book your trip between July and September.
A sunny beach in Jamaica.Taylor McIntyre/Travel + Leisure
With fewer travelers visiting in the late summer months, youll be able to find more palatable hotel deals.
Case in point: Puerto Rico.
If youre looking for a budget-friendly vacation, Puerto Rico fits perfectly.
Beach shacks in San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua.Ed Freeman/Getty Images
Even on the pristine beaches of Langkawi, she said, you find five-star experiences without five-star prices.
Given its remote location, however, youll need to factor additional travel costs into your budget.
A plaza in Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic.Stephanie Pollak/Travel + Leisure
Colorful buildings in San Juan, Puerto Rico.Taylor McIntyre/Travel + Leisure
Colorful bungalows on a beach in The Bahamas.Nicholas Schmidt/Travel + Leisure
Playa Conchal in Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica.Jose Hernandez/Travel + Leisure
Palm tress along a beach in Langkawi, Malaysia.taikrixel/Getty Images
A sandy beach on Roatan Island, Honduras.imageBROKER/Unai Huizi/Getty Images
