economy resort

[ɪˈkɑːnəmi rɪˈzɔːrt]
nounpl: economy resorts
resort econômico
1. a vacation accommodation facility that provides basic amenities and services at affordable prices, with fewer luxurious features than upscale resorts
We booked an economy resort for our family vacation to keep costs down while still enjoying beach access.
Reservamos um resort econômico para nossas férias em família para manter os custos baixos enquanto ainda aproveitávamos o acesso à praia.
2. a budget-friendly hotel or vacation destination offering essential lodging and recreational facilities without premium services
The economy resort chain expanded throughout Southeast Asia offering no-frills accommodations.
A rede de resorts econômicos expandiu por toda a Ásia do Sudeste oferecendo acomodações sem luxos desnecessários.
In Brazil, economy resorts have become increasingly popular as middle-class tourism expands, particularly in Northeastern coastal areas and during domestic holiday seasons. Americans often use this term for vacation planning, while in Portugal the concept is less established in the resort market. The term reflects a growing global trend of experiential travel over luxury consumption.
NYC Slang
budget lodging, cheap stay, budget-friendly spot
Synonyms / Sinônimos
budget resortbudget hoteleconomy hotelaffordable resortno-frills resort
Antonyms / Antônimos
luxury resortfive-star resortupscale resorthigh-end resortpremium resort

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
resort econômico
most common term used throughout Brazil for budget vacation resorts
Rio de Janeiro
resort barato / pousada econômica
often referred to as 'pousada' in casual contexts, particularly in coastal areas
São Paulo
resort econômico / hotel de budget
urban areas tend to use 'hotel de budget' more frequently than 'resort'
Portugal
resort económico / hotel de orçamento
Portuguese variant uses 'económico' with circumflex accent; less common term than in Brazil

Related Words

accommodationbudget travelvacationhospitalitylodgingall-inclusive resorthotel amenities

Related Idioms & Phrases

stay on a budget
travel light on the wallet
affordable getaway
penny-pinching vacation
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