GoBanking Rates: “4 Cheap Travel Spots for 2026 — and Why You Should Plan Now”

GoBanking Rates, Aug. 13, 2025 — In today’s article by Chris Adam, he writes: “Planning for trips can sometimes be one of the best parts about travel. But all the talk about tariffs from the Trump administration has some consumers wondering what travel costs will be like next year.”

For those who are thinking about where to go in 2026 — and how to travel on the cheap — here are four recommendations from travel experts for cheap spots to get away without breaking the budget.

When traveling to Southeast Asia, Marguerita Cheng, CFP® Pro, travel expert and CEO of Blue Ocean Global Wealth, says not only are Thailand, Indonesia, Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam affordable and accessible, but they also offer something for just about any traveler.

“From beaches to United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Heritage sites, there is truly something for everyone,” Cheng said. “Cuisine from Southeast Asia is incredibly diverse. Each country has its signature dishes. And Asia has perfected the indoor shopping mall — another reason it’s a great spot for travel in 2026.”

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