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In this article you’ll find the best cheap vacation destinations in the world – spots which are known for low prices of food and accommodation, interesting tourist attractions and well developed tourism infrastructure. If you want to go on budget-friendly vacation, visit one of these five places:

1. India

India is one of the most diverse countries in the world. Moreover, it’s a very affordable country and even in tourist regions you can easily get a decent double room for about 10-15 US dollars. Food is also very cheap – you can get a nice meal for a couple of dollars. India is famous for beautiful beaches (in Goa), great natural scenery (in Northern India), numerous historical sites such as Taj Mahal and many temples and of course great cuisine.

2. Islands of Indonesia

Indonesia is a South East Asian country which consists of about 18 000 diverse islands. It’s a multi-ethnic country with the majority of population being Muslims. Bali, which is one of the largest Indonesian islands, is one of the most popular tourist destinations in South East Asia famous for one of the most beautiful beaches in the world and interesting unique culture (unlike the rest of this Muslim country, more than 90% of the population is Buddhist).

3. Paradisiac Philippines

Philippines is one of the most affordable South East Asian countries famous for fabulous white sandy beaches, coral waters, tropical forests, active volcanoes, great diving sites and beautiful natural scenery. It’s one of the most inexpensive South East Asian countries. Boracay island, famous for picture-perfect tropical beaches, is the most popular vacation spots in the Philippines.

4. Multi-cultural Malaysia

Malaysia, Thailand’s neighbor to the south, is famous for very high level of biodiversity, interesting multi-ethnic culture and numerous national parks. The country is also frequently visited by beach lovers (one of the most beautiful beaches in South East Asia are located in Malaysia) and divers (because Malaysia has world-class diving sites).

5. Cosmopolitan Thailand

Thailand is one of the most popular vacation destinations in South East Asia. The country is very popular among backpackers, retirees and expats. It’s famous for ancient Buddhist temples (called “wats”), great cuisine and beautiful natural scenery. Thailand is very diverse: it has one of the most beautiful beaches in the world, mountains, bustling cities and tranquil small villages.

These five Asian countries are among the best cheap vacation spots in the world. If you want to go on vacation and don’t worry about spending too much money, South East Asia and South Asia are one of the best places you can visit. Don’t worry about costs of flights – they are also very affordable. Have fun!

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The climate of Florida is complicated. Since there is no part of the state that is very far away from an oceanic body of water, the climates can change from region to region. For example northern Florida is humid subtropical, but coastal areas towards the Florida Keys lie in a tropical climate and the Gold Coast area is tropical wet-an-dry. Add into the mix instances of extreme weather such as hurricanes, tropical storms and excessive heat. Florida is certainly the Sunshine State, but in varying degrees.

The north western coast of Florida receives the least amount of dramatic weather, mostly because it border the Gulf of Mexico as opposed to the Atlantic Ocean. The southern most point of the panhandle is central to hurricane activity, but only between June and November. Taking a journey to Florida outside those months will garner a sunny day with little chance of hurricane force winds.

Central Florida is often referred to as the Lightening Capital of the US as it receives more strikes than anywhere else in the nation. Frequent afternoon thunderstorms are part of what set the stage for the lightening, but they also are the reason for such prolific citrus crops. The 3200 hours of average sun per year, combined with frequent and short rain storms are the perfect conditions for citrus growers.

For the entire state, the highest amount of rain occurs during summer, but temperatures are still a comfortable 70 to 80 F degrees. Winter is moderate, with lows averaging about 65 F in the south and 40 F in the north of Florida. The state is not immune to freezing temperatures or snow. There have been a handful of occasions where the thermometer dropped below zero, resulting in devastation to citrus crops. The first record of a freeze is in 1835, the next was not for another 60 years. After that, it has been more and more frequent with some winter freezes occurring every year or two.

Meteorologists have often stated weather patterns are just that, a pattern. Severely hot summers and acute winter freezes occur in cycles, always have and always will. However – and this is a big however – global warming is speeding up the cycles. We will see more freezes and more droughts more often. The Sunshine State will always be a sunny state, simply by geography. Although the sun will be more powerful, and the rain will be plentiful.

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