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With its high-end resorts and exclusive fine dining experiences, the Caribbean might not be your first choice for a budget getaway.  

But according to a new report from Squaremouth, one Caribbean island is the cheapest spot for American travelers to choose if you’re looking for a budget fall getaway this year.  

I’m talking about the Bahamas, and I’m just as surprised as you are!  

The same study found that traveling this fall will cost 30% more than it did last year, making this the most expensive fall travel season to date.  

Wondering whether the Squaremouth research is right on the money? Here’s a breakdown of costs to visit the Bahamas to work out just how affordable it can be:  

Flying To The Bahamas  

There are 4 international airports in the Bahamas:

• Nassau
• George Town
• Freeport
• Marsh Harbor

They all offer direct flights from cities across the U.S. this fall.  

The cheapest airport to fly into is the Lynden Pindling International Airport in Nassau. 

This is also the busiest airport in the Bahamas and is considered the most important airport in the Caribbean, so I will focus on this one when listing example prices.  

Getting to Nassau is a breeze, with direct flights from a whopping 10 U.S. airports this fall.  

These are:

• Miami
• New York
• Fort Lauderdale
• Orlando
• Tampa
• Atlanta
• Houston
• Boston
• Charlotte
• West Palm Beach

Flying from Miami to Nassau from October 15 to October 22 nonstop in an economy class seat will cost $245 flying with Bahamas Air.

Alternatively if you would prefer a U.S airline then for $265 you could choose American Airlines on the same dates.  

This flight route has an incredibly appealing flight time of just 1 hour.  

Alternatively you could fly from New York to Nassau. Flying from October 13 to October 19 nonstop will cost $258.

This is with Delta, and has a 3 hour 10 minute flight time.  

Staying In The Bahamas  

There are plenty of options for travelers on all kinds of budgets to visit the Bahamas, but the focus here will be on budget stays.  

And with 700 different Bahaman islands to choose from, narrowing down where exactly you want to stay should be your first job before you pick a hotel.  

Grand Bahama is the most northerly of the main islands, and has a reputation for being the most budget friendly. It boasts beautiful white sand beaches but with a less eye-watering price tag!  

On the Tripadvisor rating of the best 10 budget-friendly hotels in the Bahamas, 3 of the top options cost less than $200 per night for stays in October.

These are the: 

• Saint Francis Resort And Marina. This offers incredible views of the ocean and the harbor, and guests are particularly complimentary about the friendly and welcoming staff.  The Saint Francis Resort And Marina is considered the ‘best little resort’ in a Bahamas.

• Pelican Bay Hotel. Friendly staff,and a great location close to an abundance of great hotels, this is a small hotel that offers everything a budget traveler could need.  

• Sandyport Beach Resort. This is a beachfront resort that’s right by the ocean and in a bustling area, so suited to travelers keen to explore. You’re in walking distance of shops and restaurants, but the resort has everything you need if you don’t want to leave the pool!  

Things To Do In The Bahamas

One of the very best things to do in the Bahamas doesn’t have to cost a penny. Relaxing on perfect white sand beaches!

If you pack your snorkel and mask, then many beaches have shallow areas that are ideal for snorkeling.  

Pearl Island, just northwest of Nassau, is considered the best snorkeling location in the Bahamas.  

Provided you stick to public beaches or the beach attached to your hotel or resort, spending the day on the beach or snorkeling from the shore doesn’t have to cost you a single cent!  

If you prefer diving then the islands of New Providence, Grand Bahama, Andros and The Abacosall feature a host of world-renowned dive sites.  

If you fancy yourself an international man (or woman) of mystery then the James Bond Wrecks is one of the most famous dive sites in the Bahamas. Located off the coast of New Providence, you can book trips with the Reef Oasis Dive Club.

Dive packages start from $61 per person.  

Finally, the most popular and famous excursion that takes place in the Bahamas is a visit to see the swimming pigs.

You can arrange this with Exuma Water Tours, though I admit it’s more of a splurge than  a budget day out.  

A half-day pig swimming tour on a 36-foot power boat with reef snorkeling and blow hole swimming, as well as the chance to swim with the pigs, will cost $190 per person.  

Tor Brierley

Tor has been writing for more than 20 years and has visited 25 countries (and counting!) She specializes in European and family travel and never says no to new adventures.

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With gentrification having ruined a number of tried-and-true workcation spots worldwide, from a no-longer-peaceful Tulum, all the way over to Tbilisi, in Georgia, where rental prices have shot through the roof since it got ‘discoverd’, I get it if you feel as if you’re running out of options.

Us digital nomads are always looking for the cheaper alternatives, preferably those yet to be ruined by mass tourism––or should we say, mass nomadism in this case––and based on a new report published by Search Logistics, we might just have found them.

The digital marketing agency has listed 3 surprising cities as the best destinations for digital nomads in 2025, and having lived experience in all of them myself, I’m inclined to agree:

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

The third-best ranked is Rio de Janeiro (or just Rio), in Brazil: this vibrant coastal metropolis backed by verdant mountains and straddling an azure ocean scores 62.35 out of 100, and it’s the closest Brazil gets to a digital nomad paradise.

I mean, between the postcard-ready beaches––think a world-famous Ipanema or a glityz Copacabana––and the eclectic cultural scene, with colonial buildings and samba bars galore, it’s easy to see how Rio would be stealing the hearts of my fellow long-term travelers.

I particularly love it for its laid-back atmosphere (Praia do Leme and some fresh coconut is all the relaxation you need after a long office day), and plethora of laptop-friendly brunch spots, though my absolute favorite is American-run Gringo Cafe in Ipanema.

As beautiful as Rio may be, however, I’d encourage you to proceed with caution: definitely do not flash valuables in public (this includes your phone), beware of pickpockets, and if you’re going to a favela event or gathering––foreigners love those, for some reason––do not go unaccompanied.

Average cost of living in Rio de Janeiro according to Numbeo

• Price of a meal in an inexpensive restaurant: $5.77
• A three-course meal for two in a mid-range restaurant: $34.44
• Monthly cost of transportation: $49.08
• One-bedroom apartment in downtown Rio: $419.58
• Estimated monthly expenses: $996

Bucharest, Romania

Taking up the runner-up slot is Bucharest, with a score of 65.62, the fascinating capital of Romania, and an Eastern European gem I called home for just over a month many winters ago, and I am glad it is finally getting the praise it deserves:

Bucharest has incredibly-diverse architecture, with elements of Belle époque and Soviet-style Brutalism, and it’s a hugely-underrated cultural hub playing host to world-class art galleries––if you’re a museum geek like me, I would strongly suggest you pay the National Museum of Art a visit.

I won’t lie to you, the endless clusters of communist-era apartment blocks away from the Paris-coded city center may feel oppressive at times, especially if you’ve grown up as a Western kid, but the good thing about Bucharest is, there’s always a tranquil park to escape to.

Herastrau in spring puts New York’s Central Park to shame, and a peaceful Parcul Tineretului in Sector IV is great for beating the downtown crowds, and the nearby Erbario Coffee is a cozy eatery serving brunch and specialty coffee at local prices.

Average cost of living in Bucharest according to Numbeo

• Price of a meal in an inexpensive restaurant: $11.66
• A three-course meal for two in a mid-range restaurant: $52.98
• Monthly cost of transportation: $16.95
• One-bedroom apartment in downtown Bucharest: $596.14
• Estimated monthly expenses: $1,304

Bangkok, Thailand

Taking the lead on a score of 69.98 out of 100, the temple-dotted urban sprawl that is Bangkok, Thailand is officially the best destination for digital nomads next year according to Search Logistics, and in all fairness, I second that:

Not only is this supported by Nomads, which lists Bangkok as the most popular city in the community right now, Bangkok is essentially a Mecca for remote workers thanks to its extensive list of coworking spaces, unmatched social scene, and dirt cheap prices.

You can get dinner for $3, pamper yourself with a foot massage for around $8, and spend as little as $154 in a week––well, you could probably get the same, if not cheaper, in places like Chiang Mai, in Northern Thailand, or Hanoi, in Vietnam, but you get my point.

Last but not least, Bangkok is just unabashed, riotous fun from Monday to Monday, with gay-friendly Silom Soi 4 catering to a libertarian crowd, and a busy Sukhumvit Soi 11 offering a big selection of cocktail bars and laid-back rooftop venues.

Average cost of living in Bangkok according to Numbeo

• Price of a meal in an inexpensive restaurant: $2.85
• A three-course meal for two in a mid-range restaurant: $28.52
• Monthly cost of transportation: $37.07
• One-bedroom apartment in downtown Bucharest: $555.16
• Estimated monthly expenses: $1,197

Vinicius Costa

Vini, our senior lead writer at Travel Off Path, has over 60+ countries under his belt (and currently weaving tales from Paris!), and a knack for turning off-the-beaten-path experiences into informative stories that will have you packing your bags.

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