Ultimate bang-for-your-buck destinations

Want to get away this summer? Here are five of the best bargain holiday destinations for Australians heading overseas in 2014.

While the Aussie dollar isn’t as strong as it was at the start of 2013, an overseas jaunt can still be more affordable than holidaying at home. Here’s where you should head for the best bargain holiday destinations for Australians heading overseas in 2014.

INDIA
Colourful, chaotic and super cheap, thanks to the stumbling rupee. Air India started direct flights to Oz earlier this year, making it even easier to visit this vast and varied country. The well-trodden Golden Triangle route in the country’s northwest is perfect for first-timers. Start in the capital Delhi with its teeming bazaars and magnificent monuments. Then head to Agra, home of the Taj Mahal and massive Mughal fort, before finishing in the pink city of Jaipur. All three cities are connected by good road and rail links.

Where to stay: Intrepid has an 8-day Golden Triangle Overview tour from $725pp.

When to go: November to mid-February when temperatures are a pleasant 20-25°C.

How to get there: Air India flies daily to Delhi from Sydney and Melbourne.

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