Whether you’re planning an epic vacation on the other side of the world or a simple weekend getaway at the nearest big city, there are plenty of cheap vacation destinations to choose from. Just do your research beforehand and compare prices. Be sure to make reservations through a trustworthy online site. You can plan your entire itinerary online and get organized very easily.

If you need some suggestions for cheap vacation destinations, here are a few to get you started:

Malaysia

There are several US airports that offer flights to Malaysia, including Denver, Portland, Minneapolis, Los Angeles, Chicago, Houston, NYC, and others. With the price of one meal in the US, all three of your daily meals will be covered in Malaysia. Spend some time in Langkawi, Penang, and Kuala Lumpur. It’s a beautiful country all around and cheap accommodation can be obtained in every city.

Slovenia

If you’re going to be traveling to Southern Europe, Slovenia offers the same scenery and hospitality of more popular countries, yet at a fraction of the price. The country is often treated as just “drive through” or “fly over” country, which is a shame. There are some VERY inexpensive rooms available in Ljubljana, Bovec, and Piran. You might also want to visit the nice lake town of Bled.

Estonia

While on the subject of cheap vacation destinations in Europe, Estonia is another must-see destination. This Baltic country looks like a medieval kingdom with 21st century conveniences and technology. You’ll see it all: castles, beautiful landscape, pretty houses, palaces, etc. Not only is accommodation and food affordable, there are plenty of fun, free activities like walking tours and museums.

Philadelphia, PA USA

If you don’t want to go all the way to Europe, consider cheap vacation destinations in the US. For starters, head to Philly. It’s a less expensive alternative to NYC. Getting around is cheap too since the Southern PA Transportation Authority offers a low-cost, one-day pass for subways, trolleys, and buses.

New Orleans, LA USA

Most hotels in New Orleans are reasonably-priced for a southern city, but not the cheapest. Everything balances out though when you consider all of the free entertainment the city has to offer. You can experience hundreds of years of history on a New Orleans vacation. It’s a lot cheaper to stay during the summer, although you’ll want to stay in shady areas since the average temperature is in the 90s. If you really want to have a good time, visit during Mardi Gras season, which is usually occurs sometime between January and March.

Ottawa, Canada

Looking for cheap vacation destinations in Canada? Start with Ottawa, where the hotel prices are extremely low, and there are dozens of them to choose from. Airfare from most North American airports is pretty affordable as well – including the smaller ones. There are plenty of neat things to do, like visiting the Canadian Museum of History and walking along the Rideau Canal.

You can learn all about these cheap vacation destinations, as well as others, by using online websites for your trip planning. You can also book any package or cheap airfare you come across and save money in the process by using online coupons.