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Cheat sheet to long weekend getaways 2017 (Singapore)
Use just 6 annual leaves to increase it from 7 to 10 long weekends!
Looks like 2017 is a good year for long weekends getaways in Singapore. There are 11 days of public holidays and 7 long weekends already in the calendar year, which is an improvement from the 6 long weekends in 2016. What’s better though, is that with a few strategic application of leaves, you’ll be able to stretch it to 10 long weekends!
This means you can potentially go on 10 long weekend getaways in 2017! Cheers to more chances for travel.
See also: Kiasu guide to long weekend getaways in 2016 (SG)
Here’s a quick visual guide to how you can maximise your annual leave. I’ve labelled clearly with a red bar, the days where you should be taking leave.
Read on for a compilation of places that will be perfect – weekend getaways under $299 inclusive of flights and accommodation. They are all nearby destinations (<5hrs flight) that can be easily explored in 3-4 days, and are sorted by travel themes.
You’re welcome and happy planning!
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10 Destinations for 10 Long Weekend Getaways from Singapore under $299 inclusive of flights and accommodation.
Whether you like beaches, shopping, adventure, or food, there’s something for everyone. It’s not an exhaustive list, but still a good place to start planning for your trip.
Skyscanner & Airbnb were used for flight and accommodation search. For flight prices, I used the “cheapest month” feature to search for the lowest price. For accommodation prices, it was a balance between cost and staying in a comfortable place.
Last updated: 6 Apr 2016
Beach
(1) Phuket, Thailand
Best time to travel: Nov – Apr
Round-Trip Flight: from S$92
3D2N Accommodation: Sea view apartment from S$25/night and sleeps 2. S$25 per pax for 3D2N.
(2) Phu Quoc, Vietnam
Best time to travel: Nov – Apr
Round-Trip Flight: from S$245
3D2N Accommodation: Family Bungalow from S$92/night and sleeps 4. S$46 per pax for 3D2N.
(See also: 5 hidden gems in Phu Quoc)
(3) Bali, Indonesia
Best time to travel: Apr – Oct
Round-Trip Flight: from S$117
3D2N Accommodation: Bungalow on the rice field from S$29/night and sleeps 2. S$29 per pax for 3D2N.
Adventure
(4) Surabaya, Indonesia
Best time to travel: May to Sep
Round-Trip Flight: from S$87
3D2N Accommodation: Apartment near Bromo gate from S$85/night and sleeps 4. S$42.5 per pax for 3D2N.
(5) Krabi, Thailand
Best time to travel: Nov – Mar
Round-Trip Flight: from S$92
3D2N Accommodation: Couple Bungalow from S$67/night and sleeps 2. S$67 per pax for 3D2N.
Food
(6) Taipei, Taiwan
Best time to travel: Nov to Apr
Round-Trip Flight: from S$183
3D2N Accommodation: Loft Private Room from S$51/night and sleeps 2. S$51 per pax for 3D2N.
(7) Ho Chin Minh, Vietnam
Best time to travel: Dec to Apr
Round-Trip Flight: from S$73
3D2N Accommodation: Loft Apartment from S$77/night and sleeps 2. S$77 per pax for 3D2N.
(8) Penang, Malaysia
Best time to travel: Nov to Apr
Round-Trip Flight: from S$67
3D2N Accommodation: Seafront Room from S$60/night and sleeps 2. S$60 per pax for 3D2N.
Shopping
(9) Hong Kong
Best time to travel: Nov to Apr
Round-Trip Flight: from S$115
3D2N Accommodation: Studio Apartment on Hong Kong Island from S$96/night and sleeps 2. S$96 per pax for 3D2N.
(10) Bangkok, Thailand
Best time to travel: Nov to Apr
Round-Trip Flight: from S$85
3D2N Accommodation: Private room near BTS from S$61/night and sleeps 2. S$61 per pax for 3D2N.
Now you’re ready to start planning and maximising your annual leave. Time to share this with your travel khakis!
Do drop a comment below if you have other suggestions too!
p.s. Chope your leave as soon as you can! You know your colleagues will be doing the same.
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Thanks for yet another cheat sheet for 2017, already bookmarked!
Came in very handy the last two years when planning out my annual vacation schedule, let trip planning begin :)
Glad you found it useful! :)
Since our work week starts on Mondays, can you do one more calendar with Monday start of week?