ruth901
A long-distance trip doesn't have to remain a dream in 2026! Travel cheaper! With these savings tips you can book the cheapest holiday
The long-distance travel dream is more tangible than ever before!
While many European travel destinations are currently becoming more and more expensive, something very interesting will happen in dream destinations in 2026. There are actually some good deals out there. Whether Australia, Canada or the Dominican Republic ‒ Vacation on the other side of the world doesn't have to be expensive. We'll show you which dream destinations you can now get to particularly cheaply.
Long-distance travel destinations that you should have on your radar in 2026
Travel to Australia once? This doesn't have to remain a dream. The seventh continent is more affordable this year than you might think. Reporter Svenja tried it out: From Düsseldorf she goes to the other end of the world. After more than 20 hours of flight with a change, she arrives in Airlie Beach in the northeast of Australia. There she booked accommodation with a sea view ‒an apartment with space for almost an entire football team.
Reading tip: Travel bargains 2026? These countries are really trendy now
And that’s the first savings tip. Because such holiday apartments are often cheaper than classic hotel roomsespecially for multiple nights. In addition, self-catering saves money. Breakfast is still included here, price around 110 euros per person. For comparison: A double room in a three-star hotel on Mallorca costs just 150 euros in summer.
Reading tip: RTL travel expert advises summer vacationers: Don't wait to book!
You can currently get flights to Down Under for under 800 euros there and back. In total, Svenja's two-week dream trip with breakfast costs around 2,100 euros. But why is the hardly affordable country of Australia suddenly so affordable? “At the moment the Australian dollar is so weak that the exchange rate with the euro really gives us the opportunity to get more performance for the same amount” explains travel agency owner Marc Plaetrich.
What you need to pay attention to when booking a long-distance trip
The airline is also important when booking a long-distance trip that is believed to be unaffordable. “Airlines that do not come from the European Union have to pay significantly fewer fees and taxes.There are taxes, for example due to the environment, from the European Union and also from Germany. These only affect airlines based in Europe. That means not European airlines from Morocco, from Egypt, from Turkey, from Tunisia, from the Emirates. They don’t have to pay these fees,” the travel expert continued.
Reading tip: With this airline, children now fly for free from Berlin
In addition to Australia, other long-distance destinations with a sun guarantee are now closer and more affordable than ever . 14 nights in the Dominican Republic in a four-star all-inclusive hotel are currently available for a good 1,500 euros per person. The situation is similar in Zanzibar. There you get 13 nights in a four-star resort with all-inclusive catering for the same price. Important: If you are currently booking individually, you should pay attention to cancelable tariffs or travel cancellation insurance.
You can currently also get travel bargains in Canada. Eating out here costs an average of 12 percent less than here.And flights from Frankfurt to Toronto in June cost around 560 euros return.It's worth thinking outside the box, because a long-distance trip doesn't have to remain a dream in 2026. So pack your bags and go!
Sources used: RTL’s own research
