Anchorage Daily News

With tourism around the globe taking a nosedive, exotic vacations don't have to break your piggy bank. Plenty of options abound for the budget conscious traveler that don't necessarily involve backpacks or hostels.

www.roatanisland.net

Crystal Beach Cabins on Roatan Island, just off the mainland of Honduras, can be booked for as low as $40 a night. Check for off season dive packages, sometimes including free hotel rooms and affordable gourmet meals.

www.peruforless.com

Explore the Incan ruins of Machu Picchu and the Amazon rainforests of Peru. With many meals costing as little as $3 in local restaurants, you'll have plenty of money left for white-water rafting and mountain hiking.

www.turkeyforyou.com

With it's rich history, Turkey is the perfect sightseeing destination. $70-$150 will get two people a good hotel and three meals a day. Or spend the night in a Turkish cave for about $10.

www.cheapcaribbean.com

Find discounts on luxurious vacation packages, resorts, villas, cruises, flights, car rentals and more for tropical trips to the Caribbean, Central America and Mexico.

Trip Tracker is compiled by Joy Guest. Is there a vacation or excursion that interests you? E-mail jguest@adn.com or comment online at adn.com/life/travel.

Excerpt "If you don't have to vacation during the summer, don't. Airfare can cost hundreds less during the off-season. Seasonal pricing holds true for lodging too and off-peak travel ensures shorter lines at museums and other major attractions." -www.eurocheapo.com

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