Unfortunately, they also have a reputation for having a high price tag mainly when it comes to accommodations.

For starters, its helpful to bake flexibility into your plans.

Being flexible with your travel plans can really pay off, Expedia travel expert Christie Hudson tellsTravel + Leisure.

View of the harbor, Livadi village and Sifnos island in the distance from Chora, Serifos island in Greece.

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If you’re aiming for savings, August is your golden ticket.

It’s got the lightest crowds and the cheapest average ticket prices of the whole season.

For the most affordable options, book early.

Colorful buildings on the coast of Milos

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Many of these lesser-known spots have limited hotel availability.

With that in mind, read on to discover the cheapest islands to visit around the world.

ButMilosmight just deliver on your dream peaceful Greek island vacation … and at a far more affordable price.

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Its also home to the famed Zlatni Rat, one of thebest beaches in Croatia.

Unlike, its more famous counterpart, Hvar, Brac offers more local authenticity.

Additionally, hotels are available across the island offering town or beach locations.

Scenic view at Korcula town on Korcula island, Croatia. Korčula is a historic fortified town on the protected east coast of the island of Korčula, in Croatia, in the Adriatic

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In Hvar, hotels are centered around Hvar town and availability is very limited, adds Agnos.

Malta

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Scheduling some European adventures for the summer or fall?

Think about tacking on an island vacation in Malta.

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Case in point: Naxos.

Often deemed one of the more affordableGreek islands, Naxos can be reached by a four-hour ferry from Athens.

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Coastline of Brac

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Old buildings of Birgu and colorful baywindows, Malta

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Aerial panorama of Apollo’s temple and town, Naxos, Cyclades, Greece

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Buildings and a mountain on Sicily

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Church building in Apollonia on the island of Sifnos in Greece

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