{"id":29944,"date":"2023-06-02T14:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-06-02T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/?p=29944"},"modified":"2023-06-02T14:00:01","modified_gmt":"2023-06-02T14:00:01","slug":"city-vs-island-holiday","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/2023\/06\/city-vs-island-holiday\/","title":{"rendered":"Urban Escape or Tropical Getaway? Choosing the Perfect Vacation for Your Style"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"MsoNormal\">Holidays are the best, obviously. Yet, choosing where exactly to go can be a bit tricky, especially when you\u2019re not going alone. With most people saving up for this special occasion, it\u2019s important to choose a destination that everyone can enjoy. So, when it comes down to city vs island holidays, who win?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n<p>Two of the most common vacation destinations are cities and beaches. You\u2019ll have fun regardless, but depending on what you\u2019re hoping to get out of your vacation and how much you\u2019re willing to spend, one may be better than the other.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you already know what kind of vacation style is for you and just need some planning inspiration or you\u2019re still deciding, read on for some tips on <strong>how to choose and what makes each break so good<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/city-or-island.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/city-or-island.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29945\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/city-or-island.jpg 800w, https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/city-or-island-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/city-or-island-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo by <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/de\/@lets_go_together?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\">Let&#8217;s go Together<\/a> on <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/orYix9zFUZo?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\">Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_56_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\" role=\"button\"><label for=\"item-69d8e5890d43d\" ><span class=\"\"><span style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input aria-label=\"Toggle\" aria-label=\"item-69d8e5890d43d\"  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-69d8e5890d43d\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/2023\/06\/city-vs-island-holiday\/#Island_vs_City_Holiday_Which_Is_Better\" title=\"Island vs. City Holiday: Which Is Better?\">Island vs. City Holiday: Which Is Better?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/2023\/06\/city-vs-island-holiday\/#Why_Choose_a_City_Break\" title=\"Why Choose a City Break?\">Why Choose a City Break?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/2023\/06\/city-vs-island-holiday\/#Why_Choose_an_Island_Escape\" title=\"Why Choose an Island Escape?\">Why Choose an Island Escape?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/2023\/06\/city-vs-island-holiday\/#Counting_The_Cost\" title=\"Counting The Cost\">Counting The Cost<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/2023\/06\/city-vs-island-holiday\/#Which_Is_Better_For_Things_To_Do\" title=\"Which Is Better For Things To Do?\">Which Is Better For Things To Do?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/2023\/06\/city-vs-island-holiday\/#City_or_Island_Make_Your_Choice\" title=\"City or Island: Make Your Choice\">City or Island: Make Your Choice<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Island_vs_City_Holiday_Which_Is_Better\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #fd6b2b;\">Island vs. City Holiday: Which Is Better?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Like all holiday debates, this one hinges on what you&#8217;re after and who you&#8217;re travelling with. A <strong>tropical island escape is better suited to families<\/strong> or couples wanting to keep the cost of their trip down. However, you can dial up the romance and witness incredible sights on a city escape.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>With that in mind, why don&#8217;t we examine each side of the argument in more detail? We&#8217;ll also analyse key elements like cost and which holiday genre is more activity-rich.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Choose_a_City_Break\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #fd6b2b;\">Why Choose a City Break?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Urban escapes, at their core, are incredibly exciting. <strong>There&#8217;s so much to learn by simply sightseeing in a new city<\/strong>. Many popular destinations are also easier (and often cheaper) to get to than a tropical getaway, with many flights in and out every day. Once you\u2019re in the city, even if you don\u2019t have a car, public transportation can get you where you need to go. Also, cities are often pretty walkable.<\/p>\n<p>One of the biggest benefits to slipping into an urban wonderland is the number of things to do. In a dazzling metropolis, you can count on numerous restaurants, activities, museums, galleries, tours, landmarks and shopping. For example, there are a host of incredible and<span style=\"color: #03a9f4;\"> <a style=\"color: #03a9f4;\" href=\"https:\/\/tropicalwarehouse.co.uk\/blog\/2021\/02\/dubai-unique-experiences\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">unique things to do in Dubai<\/a><\/span>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>A cool way to spend your day exploring is to take advantage of various<span style=\"color: #03a9f4;\"> <a style=\"color: #03a9f4;\" href=\"https:\/\/activities.onthestrip.com\/detail\/big-bus-tours-las-vegas#return\">city<\/a><a style=\"color: #03a9f4;\" href=\"https:\/\/activities.onthestrip.com\/detail\/big-bus-tours-las-vegas#return\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> tours<\/a><\/span>, whether by bus, segway, or otherwise!<\/p>\n<p>However, while it is possible to travel to a city on a budget, it may limit the number of things you can do. Typically, the cost of living in cities is much higher than that of coastal areas. Having said that, population sizes, hotel rooms and flights to cities may be significantly cheaper than a tropical getaway. So what do beachy escape have going for them?<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/abu-dhabi-city.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/abu-dhabi-city.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29946\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/abu-dhabi-city.jpg 800w, https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/abu-dhabi-city-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/abu-dhabi-city-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Abu Dhabi is another incredible example of a city escape. Image by <a href=\"https:\/\/pixabay.com\/users\/batavia60510-13732062\/?utm_source=link-attribution&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=image&amp;utm_content=4863835\">batavia60510<\/a> from <a href=\"https:\/\/pixabay.com\/\/?utm_source=link-attribution&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=image&amp;utm_content=4863835\">Pixabay<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Choose_an_Island_Escape\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #fd6b2b;\">Why Choose an Island Escape?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There\u2019s nothing quite like crystal clear water, palm trees, fresh seafood, and exotic animals. On a top island escape, you\u2019ll experience no shortage of cool <strong>aquatic activities, beautiful hikes, and bright sunshine<\/strong>. Whether you love to be active or restful, a tropical getaway has it all.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Although all-inclusive tropical destinations may come with a higher travel cost, once you\u2019re there, many activities are included in the price. If you\u2019re happy to spend all day at the beach, a journey to the tropics may be much more in-budget than an urban adventure. Furthermore, beach vacations tend to be more laid back.<\/p>\n<p>No need for fancy suits or high heels. Your uniform will consist of flip-flops and some bathing suits &#8211; unless, of course, you fancy dressing up for that evening meal.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Beachy<span style=\"color: #03a9f4;\"> <a style=\"color: #03a9f4;\" href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/2023\/03\/holidays-can-improve-your-mental-health\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">holidays even come with health benefits<\/a><\/span>. The sea air helps you both sleep and feel better, meanwhile, activities like swimming in the ocean or setting off on an exploratory sunny stroll can help reduce stress and improve your immune system! Moreover, you\u2019re much more likely to drink in the vitamin D on a tropical getaway.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/island-escape.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/island-escape.jpg\" alt=\"Aerial view of an island resort in the Maldives\" class=\"wp-image-29952\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/island-escape.jpg 800w, https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/island-escape-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/island-escape-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">An island escape is one of the most enchanting holidays you can have. Photo by <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@sotti?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\">Shifaaz shamoon<\/a> on <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/AAFH_AADpRg?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\">Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Counting_The_Cost\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #fd6b2b;\">Counting The Cost<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>So far, we&#8217;ve talked a lot about what you can get upto on your trip. But, let&#8217;s get down to brass tacks. In a city vs island battle, which one comes out on top in terms of cost?&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The truth is, there are budget considerations for both tropical and urban destinations. A weekend trip to a city can see big spenders drain their wallets while the upfront cost of a beach break is no small commitment.<\/p>\n<p>However, we would have to say that <strong>beach holidays are more affordable in the long run<\/strong>. With flexible payment plans and all-inclusive offerings a lot of that during-trip-spend is taken care of before you take off.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/expensive-cities.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/expensive-cities.jpg\" alt=\"Drone shot looking back at Acapulco, Mexico from the sea.\" class=\"wp-image-29951\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/expensive-cities.jpg 800w, https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/expensive-cities-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/expensive-cities-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Island holidays generally end up being more cost-effective than city breaks. Photo by <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/fr\/@goldenbro?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\">Alberto Bazan<\/a> on <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/mbaycOG7SC4?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\">Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_Is_Better_For_Things_To_Do\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #fd6b2b;\">Which Is Better For Things To Do?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019re someone who likes to be active, <strong>a tropical getaway may be the better option<\/strong>. There, you\u2019ll have no shortage of sports to try, from the (often) free options like ocean swimming or hiking to pricier activities like parasailing and jet skiing. The point is, you can do it all. Plus, depending on the resort you book, you could have access to soothing spa area.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Whereas in a city, yes, you do have landmarks, sights, restaurants, bars, and shops to explore. But walking and public transport hopping is where the activity selection ends. You could mix up your movements in the hotel fitness centre, but most high-end island resorts feature gyms too.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/island-activities.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/island-activities.jpg\" alt=\"Woman kayaking in the sea\" class=\"wp-image-29953\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/island-activities.jpg 800w, https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/island-activities-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/island-activities-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Add ocean kayaking to the list of unique adventures you can have on an island holiday. Photo by <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@lgnwvr?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\">LOGAN WEAVER | @LGNWVR<\/a> on <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/pB7PAN9DxEA?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\">Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"City_or_Island_Make_Your_Choice\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #fd6b2b;\">City or Island: Make Your Choice<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Whichever vacation you choose, you\u2019ll have a great time regardless. An island escape is perfect for building memories and experiencing new things. There&#8217;s also that all-inclusive budget win too. However, there is something undeniably exciting about exploring a new city and soaking up the culture.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>If you still can&#8217;t decide, why don&#8217;t we call it a draw and think about how you could achieve the best of both worlds? Did somebody say Twin-Centre? <strong>Click the button below<\/strong> and we&#8217;ll reveal more about our ace-in-the-hole escape for quarreling couples.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/2023\/01\/city-break-or-beach-escape\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"133\" src=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Show-Me-Twin-Centre-Holidays-Button-1024x133.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29058\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Show-Me-Twin-Centre-Holidays-Button-1024x133.png 1024w, https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Show-Me-Twin-Centre-Holidays-Button-300x39.png 300w, https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Show-Me-Twin-Centre-Holidays-Button-768x100.png 768w, https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Show-Me-Twin-Centre-Holidays-Button.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Holidays are the best, obviously. Yet, choosing where exactly to go can be a bit tricky, especially when you\u2019re not going alone. With most people saving up for this special occasion, it\u2019s important to choose a destination that everyone can enjoy. So, when it comes down to city vs island holidays, who win?&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":175,"featured_media":29956,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[491],"tags":[142,1812,1239,1811,1626,1915,1434,1814],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v20.3 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>City vs. Island: Which Break Is Better? - Blue Bay Travel Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"We settle the age old debate of city vs. island. 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