<strong>Mumbai:</strong> Although it is India's most expensive destination, it's quite possible to have an upscale trip to Mumbai for less money than you may realize. Click through our gallery for some ideas on how it's done:
Mumbai: Although it is India's most expensive destination, it's quite possible to have an upscale trip to Mumbai for less money than you may realize. Click through our gallery for some ideas on how it's done:
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<strong>Location, location, location: </strong>Choose a hotel outside of South Mumbai, the city's most expensive neighborhood. Soho House, in the upmarket Juhu neighborhood, will free you up to spend more money elsewhere.
Location, location, location: Choose a hotel outside of South Mumbai, the city's most expensive neighborhood. Soho House, in the upmarket Juhu neighborhood, will free you up to spend more money elsewhere.
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<strong>St. Regis: </strong>The five-star hotel is located in Worli, about three miles from Mumbai's center. It's a more affordable option than the luxury hotels in the city's center.
St. Regis: The five-star hotel is located in Worli, about three miles from Mumbai's center. It's a more affordable option than the luxury hotels in the city's center.
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<strong>Good eating:</strong> Street food is a much more budget-friendly option than dining in your hotel's restaurant, and <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2Ftravel%2Farticle%2Fmumbai-street-food%2Findex.html" target="_blank">Mumbai street food is particularly lauded</a>. Look for locations that are busy and dishing up fresh, hot food.
Good eating: Street food is a much more budget-friendly option than dining in your hotel's restaurant, and Mumbai street food is particularly lauded. Look for locations that are busy and dishing up fresh, hot food.
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<strong>Bottoms up:</strong> Just because you're not staying at the Taj Mahal Palace doesn't mean you can't wander in for a cocktail or two.
Bottoms up: Just because you're not staying at the Taj Mahal Palace doesn't mean you can't wander in for a cocktail or two.
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<strong>Insider tips:</strong> Shopping in Mumbai is definitely a worthy activity, but it can be hard to know where to go and how to find the best places. You might want to consider hiring a personal shopping assistant -- you could actually come out ahead.
Insider tips: Shopping in Mumbai is definitely a worthy activity, but it can be hard to know where to go and how to find the best places. You might want to consider hiring a personal shopping assistant -- you could actually come out ahead.
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<strong>Culture dose: </strong>Fiona Caulfield, founder of "Love Travel Guides," notes that top-quality cultural events and attractions in Mumbai are either free or very inexpensive. The Gateway of India is a popular stop for tourists.
Culture dose: Fiona Caulfield, founder of "Love Travel Guides," notes that top-quality cultural events and attractions in Mumbai are either free or very inexpensive. The Gateway of India is a popular stop for tourists.
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<strong>Gem of India: </strong>The most expensive city in India is still a lot more affordable than other big cities in Asia, such as Hong Kong or Tokyo.
Gem of India: The most expensive city in India is still a lot more affordable than other big cities in Asia, such as Hong Kong or Tokyo.
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