Bali may be a dream destination, but it can prove costly, with flights often costing over £1,000. Alongside which, the journey takes over 17 hours, making visiting rather difficult for some. However, there’s somewhere much closer (and more affordable) that’s a perfect dupe for the Indonesian island.
The budget holiday experts at Holiday Pirates have highlighted Alicante as the perfect choice for those looking for the Bali atmosphere for a lower price tag. Sharing a two-night deal that will cost just £235 per person for two, they recommend a stay at the five-star Asia Gardens Hotel & Thai Spa, which can be booked via Trivago.
The experts have paired this with flights from London Gatwick to Alicante on November 4 with a return on 6, which costs just £34 when flying with easyJet.
Sharing this deal, the pros wrote: “This deal is for November, when Alicante should have pleasant temps, and you can still enjoy 4 heated swimming pools set to a lovely 30C, from October to May.
“In the hotel you’ll find beautiful Balinese-style rooms, several lush indoor and outdoor swimming pools. In addition, you can enjoy a massage in the stilt houses, surrounded by gardens, for a Thai-style spa experience.”
Previous tourists who have stayed at the hotel have shared rave reviews on Trivago, with one writing: “A fabulous hotel. We stay there and we never leave the hotel, it is so lovely. Wide range of dining.
“Best thing is the fantastic atmospheric gardens. Some furniture in our room was just starting to look a little bit worn, but hardly noticeable.”
While another added: “Beautiful resort with amazing pools and gardens. Wonderful amenities for children. It’s a bit dated but very well maintained.”
The Asia Gardens hotel is perfectly located for visiting Alicante, Finestrat, and the ever-popular Benidorm.