Turkey - Budget Travel Destinations

In the current economic climate, many of us are looking for cheaper ways to travel this summer. For those of us lucky enough to still have the funds to go abroad, it's simply a matter of finding somewhere that devalued currency still buys good value. This most definitely means that we need to be thinking about travelling well outside the Euro-Zone, but avoid over paying for long haul flights. So without travelling too far afield, one great solution could be Turkey.

Searching for summer holiday promotions in 2009 could be easier than you think. In spite of increased petrol costs there are still plenty of budget flights around. On a smaller scale, many printing companies are offering cheap rates on holiday snaps and providers such as Vodafone have cut their roaming charges on all calls made within Europe, Australia and New Zealand from the beginning of June right through to the end of August, covering the major peak season. If you haven't signed up with them before now, browse the Vodafone website to see how their mobile phone deals could benefit your summer holiday costs. Whatever the saving, it will contribute towards your holiday budget.

Turkey has plenty to offer the budget traveller too. If you don't want to spend a fortune on top class hotel accommodation then why not consider camping as a fun-filled alternative? The weather in Turkey is certainly good enough to withstand a few days or weeks of the bright outdoors, and camping is a great way to see some of Turkey's most beautiful scenery first hand.

The Butterfly Valley near Fethiye could be the perfect camping spot. This location is particularly dramatic, with sumptuous stretches of golden sand rising up to dizzying cliff tops. The campsite here is simple but adequate. You can choose to pitch your own spot on the luscious grass land or, if you prefer, there are wooden cabins available at budget prices. If peace and quiet and breathtaking scenery is what you're after you won't go wrong. Swim and sunbathe during the day and enjoy some delicious Turkish home cooking in the evening. Take a walk along the sands and bring along some absorbing reading material for a few days of complete tranquillity which will most definitely not break the bank.

Turkey is full of surprises for the budget traveller. Get yourself a good guidebook and see how Turkey could serve as a great destination for any credit crunch budget this summer.