Last minute Summer Plans

Last minute Summer Plans

Last-minute summer vacation plans? Here’s where you should consider for an unforgettable summer trip.

Costa Rica

While in San Jose you can choose to experience Costa’s Rica’s lush rainforests and diverse wildlife by planning a getaway to Monteverde or Volcan Arenal. If you enjoy beach activities you can also visit costal towns like Tamarindo and Santa Teresa. Costa Rica is reachable via Panama from Barbados. There are no visa requirements for Barbadians wanting to visit Costa Rica. Flights usually cost anywhere around USD $903.

Vancouver, British Columbia Canada

If you love serene landscapes and pristine nature a last minute summer trip to British Colombia would be the perfect getaway. Vancouver can be a budget friendly destination and it is also a foodie’s dream. From Barbados you can choose to connect via Miami or Dallas and flights can cost around USD $936.

Cancun, Mexico

Summer is the off peak time to visit Mexico therefore you can enjoy lower prices and fewer people. Cancun is a beautiful beach destination with a number of all inclusive resorts to choose from. In Cancun you can swim in a cenote, have a luxury catamaran experience, see the ancient Maya city of Chechen Itza, do tequila tasting, rent ATVs and so much more. From Barbados you can connect via Panama to Mexico this can cost round USD $958 roundtrip.

Greece

Having a European summer is on trend and so it’s definitely not the best idea to book last minute but if you must avoid places like Santorini and Mykonos. Thousands of people will flock to these islands and so availability will be limited and prices will be sky high. However, you can still achieve your euro-summer dreams in Greece by opting to explore Athens and visit smaller charming greek islands like Poros or Hydra which are only about an hour and hour and half respectively, away from Athens by ferry. From Barbados you can connect via London to arrive in Athens Greece and this can cost around USD $1675.

Albania

Albania has been one of the most underrated European summer holiday destinations for some time but it is quickly becoming more popular amongst tourists. With pristine waters, natural beauty, beautiful countryside and mountains Albania is a great holiday option for almost every type of traveller. Albania is one of Europe’s more affordable destinations and therefore can be a budget-friendly trip. Albania is only 3 hours away from via London, roundtrip airfare from Barbados can cost around USD $1721.

Though based in Barbados, Value Vacations does organize travel worldwide and we would be happy to assist you with your last-minute summer plans!