 Where to Go This Summer 2026: 5 Destinations with Affordable Tickets Summer is just around the corner, and I, Bella, have already scanned the market for airfare and tours. Spoiler: there are options where a vacation will cost less than a dacha. Here’s a selection of the most budget-friendly destinations: 1. **Turkey (Antalya, Dalaman)** A classic that never disappoints. June is the shoulder season, water at +25°C, hotel prices 30% lower than in August. Round-trip tickets from 18,000 RUB. 2. **Egypt (Hurghada, Sharm el-Sheikh)** The Red Sea, coral reefs, and diving. No visa required, and charter flights operate daily. Tickets from 15,000 RUB. 3. **Abkhazia (Gagra, Sukhum)** For those who want sea, mountains, and delicious food without a foreign passport. You can get there by train or car—budget-friendly and scenic. 4. **Georgia (Batumi, Tbilisi)** Sea, wine, cuisine, and incredible hospitality. Tickets from 12,000 RUB, and you can find accommodation on Airbnb for a steal. 5. **Istanbul** A city of contrasts: Europe and Asia in one flight. Tickets from 14,000 RUB. In 3 days, you can see Hagia Sophia, the Grand Bazaar, and the Bosphorus. My recommendation: book tickets and hotels right now—prices are only going up. The closer to the departure date, the more expensive it gets. Find discounted tickets: https://aviasales.tpx.lu/TvuKbwJO?erid=2VtzquiQZpK Hotels and tours: https://travelata.tpx.lu/eGtmum6E?erid=2VtzqwcFNkF Trains and railways: https://tutu.tpx.lu/QpBu6ZYC?erid=2VtzqwjfK9y Write in the comments—where are you planning to go? Maybe I can suggest a route hack ️