What $500 Gets You in 10 Vacation Destinations Around the World

• Although flights have become more expensive, there are ways to vacation within a reasonable budget. 
• With careful planning, $500 can cover the cost of accommodation, dinners, and memorable experiences.
• These are Insider’s tips for maximizing your budget and experience in 10 vacation hot spots.

As travel demand continues to grow, plane ticket and hotel prices show no signs of dropping, according to NerdWallet’s 2023 Travel Price Index.

Excluding transportation costs, travelers spend the most on accommodation, followed by dining and entertainment, according to Bankrate.

But even if airfare is unavoidable, a smaller budget for hotels, food, and activities can still go far on your vacation — if you’re smart about how you spend it.

Whether you’re looking for nature hikes…