With only 14 days of annual leave, Singapore is the sixth most vacation-starved countries in the world according to Expedia’s 2018 Vacation Deprivation Study. Unsurprisingly, staycations and short getaways remain popular with Singaporeans. For instance, Skyscanner’s 2018 Year In Review trend report revealed that nine out of the top 10 destinations for Singaporeans were Asian cities. Fortunately, with public holidays and long weekends, longer vacations to cheap, far-flung destinations are possible if we plan well. Here are 5 lesser-known cities where you can enjoy guilt-free luxuries.
Sun, Sand and Sea - Phu Quoc
Phu Quoc is a fast developing yet relatively untouched idyllic island in Vietnam. Besides being known for its production of fish sauce, the beach town offers activities for the adventurous—hiking, diving, biking and swimming. Peak season is in December and January, so for a cheaper getaway, you can travel between February...