August is hot, and every one of us needs a trip to break the routine and get away from the pressure. But a lot of people hesitate because of the budget, or the headache of visas. If you are looking for good destinations that are cheap and do not need complications and embassy run arounds, today's article is written specially for you!
We put together a list of the best budget destinations for families and young travelers, and of course we did not forget the things that make your trip easier on your pocket, because travel got easier and cheaper with Rahal installments and Qi Mastercard discounts.
Travel does not have to mean paying a big amount all at once and straining your budget. Did you know you can book flights and hotels now and pay at your own pace? The Rahal platform (inside the SuperQi app) gives you interest free installments (0%). If your salary goes to Rafidain Bank and you have a Qi Card, you can book your trip for yourself and your family and split the total amount comfortably. So you travel in the summer, and pay in the winter, with no extra fees!
To make the trip even cheaper, Rahal is the best and most economical place to arrange every detail of your travel. Together with Mastercard, we launched a strong campaign during August for holders of Qi Mastercard. The offer covers real discounts on all flight and hotel bookings:
For new travelers: If this is your first time booking with Rahal, use code (MC50) at checkout and you get 25% off (up to 50,000 Iraqi Dinars).
For returning travelers: If you have booked with Rahal before, there is something for you too! Use code (MC25) and enjoy 10% off (up to 25,000 Iraqi Dinars).
Where will you find better than that? Pick your destination, use the discount code, and split the rest into installments if you want!
Now we get to the destinations that suit the budget and do not put you through visa trouble, and you can book all of them and use the discount through the Rahal app:
Lebanon is always close to the heart, and in August the weather up in the mountains (places like Faraya and Broummana) is cool and wonderful. Lebanon is a nearby destination that suits families and young travelers very well, and food and transport there are considered affordable. You do not need to apply in advance, you get the visa free or for a small fee as soon as you land at Beirut airport.
A complete tropical destination with islands (like Langkawi) and modern cities (Kuala Lumpur). The cost of living and even the luxury hotels there are cheaper than you would expect. Entry for Iraqis is visa free for 30 days, and thanks to the installments feature from Rahal, you can split the ticket price at your own pace.
A real tropical paradise! Green tea plantations, waterfalls, and train rides through the mountains. Prices there are unbelievably low. Iraqis can apply for an eVisa easily, and it comes through within days.
Stunning nature and cool weather in August (Tbilisi and Batumi). The food is good and cheap, and you feel like you are in Europe but at far lower cost. The visa application is electronic and simple, and if you hold a Gulf residency or a Schengen visa you can enter without a prior visa.
Instead of the heat of Istanbul, head to the Turkish north! Trabzon, Uzungol and Rize stand out for their cool weather, clouds and green mountains. Staying in the countryside cabins is an affordable and enjoyable experience. The visa is easy and available through VFS centers.
7. Egypt 🇪🇬 (Sharm El Sheikh or Hurghada): Luxury resorts on the Red Sea at competitive prices. (The visa comes through as a security approval arranged by the travel agencies.)
8. Sultanate of Oman 🇴🇲 (Salalah): In August, Salalah lives through its Khareef season, with rainy cool weather and green forests. A family destination par excellence. (The visa is electronic and easy.)
To make sure you get the discount without any trouble, these are the simple terms of the campaign:
Eligible cards: The offer is available exclusively to holders of Qi Mastercard, Miles and Smiles, and the Qi World Elite card from Qi Card.
Campaign period: The offer runs during August for a limited time.
Covered services: The discount applies to all flight and hotel bookings through the Rahal app inside SuperQi.
Payment method: The full booking amount must be paid with your Qi Mastercard for the code to work.
Using the promo codes: Code (MC50) is valid only for first time bookers, while code (MC25) is valid for existing users.
Usage limit: Once per account.
Cancellation and refunds: If you cancel a booking, the refund covers only the amount actually charged to your card, so it does not include the value of the discount the code gave you.
Combining offers: This code cannot be used alongside any other offer or discount on the platform.
General terms: Codes are non transferable and cannot be exchanged for cash. Rahal and Mastercard reserve the right to amend or end the campaign at any time without prior notice.
August is the month of holidays and unwinding. With comfortable installment booking from Rahal, Mastercard code discounts, and destinations that do not ask for a complicated visa, you have no excuse left!
Open the SuperQi app and go into the Rahal platform.
Choose your favorite destination (flight or hotel).
Enter the discount code (MC50 or MC25).
Pay with your Qi Mastercard and enjoy the discount, or choose installments and pay at your own pace!
What are you waiting for? Pack your bag and book the trip of your dreams today! ✈️🌍
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