Bali is the most popular destination for South East Asian travellers while mid-January to February are the least expensive times to travel.
SINGAPORE – TripAdvisor, the travel planning and booking site, revealed the top 10 most popular destinations for South East Asian travellers during the travel period of 1 December 2016 – 28 February 2017, along with the average one-week costs for hotels, airfare, meals and attractions. The seasonal report also helps travellers take advantage of savings at these destinations by highlighting the least expensive week to visit, as well as highly-rated value hotels and must-do bookable tours on TripAdvisor.
Bali emerged as the most popular destination in terms of traveller interest for South East Asian travellers looking to take a holiday in the new year, followed by Luzon in the Philippines, Hong Kong and Bangkok.
“This report comes in handy for travellers who are planning breaks in the new year, be it for Chinese New Year or Valentine’s Day,” said Ms Janice Lee Fang, communications director for TripAdvisor, Asia Pacific. “It also offers insight into when is best to go to save on great hotels and activities if they book for the right time.”
Where to go and when
Travellers planning a weekend getaway within South East Asia can consider Bangkok, the most affordable destination in the top 10, with the average cost of one week being US$1,219 including hotels, airfare, meals and tour. Beach lovers can make a beeline for the Filipino islands of Cebu in late January (US$1,202) or Boracay in early February (US$1,280).
Top 10 International Destinations with Average Costs and Savings (all figures are in US$)
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Most Popular Destinations
(by search volume)
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Avg. Nightly Hotel Rate
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Avg. Flight Cost
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Avg. Meal Cost
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Avg.Tour / Activity Cost
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Avg. Cost of a One-Week Trip
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Least Exp.
Week Cost
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Least
Exp. Week in the new year
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Saving made by travelling in least expensive week
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Bali
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$81
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$304
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$18
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$67
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$1,371
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$1,285
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20-Feb-17
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$86
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Luzon
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$61
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$310
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$15
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$121
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$1,294
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$1,217
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6-Feb-17
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$77
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Hong Kong
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$136
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$320
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$25
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$86
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$1,977
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$1,862
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6-Feb-17
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$115
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Bangkok
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$56
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$234
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$22
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$64
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$1,219
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$1,184
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16-Jan-17
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$36
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Tokyo
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$125
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$515
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$17
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$109
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$1,973
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$1,882
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9-Jan-17
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$90
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Singapore
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$111
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$182
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$28
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$65
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$1,671
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$1,632
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6-Feb-17
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$39
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Boracay
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$94
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$408
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$14
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$50
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$1,466
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$1,280
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6-Feb-17
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$186
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Phuket
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$85
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$254
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$19
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$77
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$1,396
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$1,328
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13-Feb-17
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$69
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Cebu Island
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$53
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$375
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$15
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$108
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$1,285
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$1,202
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30-Jan-17
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$83
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Seoul
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$104
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$444
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$25
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$89
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$1,870
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$1,796
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13-Feb-17
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$74
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1. Bali, Indonesia
Highly-rated value Hotel: Pondok Ayu, 5 bubbles, 376 reviews
Bookable on TripAdvisor at an average nightly rate of: $77
Local Activity: Learn how to cook Balinese cuisine for $65
2. Luzon, Philippines
Highly-rated value Hotel: Azumi Boutique Hotel, 4.5 bubbles, 611 reviews
Bookable on TripAdvisor at an average nightly rate of: $59
Local Activity: See the Spanish colonial and vibrant modern-day Manila for $48
3. Hong Kong, China
Highly-rated value Hotel: The T Hotel, 5 bubbles, 455 reviews
Bookable on TripAdvisor at an average nightly rate of: $109
Local Activity: See Hong Kong in all its glory with a dinner cruise for $131
4. Bangkok, Thailand
Highly-rated value Hotel: Smart Suites, 4.5 bubbles, 769 reviews
Bookable on TripAdvisor at an average nightly rate of: $30
Local Activity: Experience Bangkok like a local on Tuk-Tuk for $55
5. Tokyo, Japan
Highly-rated value Hotel: Hotel Mystays Asakusa-bashi, 4.5 bubbles, 525 reviews
Bookable on TripAdvisor at an average nightly rate of: $123
Local Activity: Catch a Sumo Wrestling Competition for $87
6. Singapore
Highly-rated value Hotel: Days Hotel Singapore at Zhongshan Park, 4 bubbles, 1,476 reviews
Bookable on TripAdvisor at an average nightly rate of: $93
Local Activity: Marvel at the illuminated sights of Singapore at night for $44
7. Boracay, Philippines
Highly-rated value Hotel: Dave’s Straw Hat Inn, 4.5 bubbles, 825 reviews
Bookable on TripAdvisor at an average nightly rate of: $43
8. Phuket, Thailand
Highly-rated value Hotel: Kantary Bay, Phuket, 4.5 bubbles, 1,133 reviews
Bookable on TripAdvisor at an average nightly rate of: $79
Local Activity: Explore the tidal lagoons of Phang Nga Bay by kayak for $112
9. Cebu Island, Philippines
Highly-rated value Hotel: Main Hotel and Suites, 4.5 bubbles, 115 reviews
Bookable on TripAdvisor at an average nightly rate of: $28
Local Activity: Marvel at Cebu’s arts and crafts for $97
10. Seoul, South Korea
Highly-rated value Hotel: Metro Hotel, 4.5 bubbles, 1,149 reviews
Bookable on TripAdvisor at an average nightly rate of: $90
Local Activity: Eat your way through the streets of Seoul for $88
*Source: TripAdvisor log files, average monthly unique visitors, Q3 2016
**Source: comScore Media Metrix for TripAdvisor Sites, worldwide, July 2016
Photo caption: Bali, Indonesia
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