Recommendations for a Cheap Holiday

PurchaseAnxiety on 04/06/2017 - 20:14
Last edited 04/06/2017 - 20:42

Hey everyone.

It's been a couple of years since my partner and I went on a holiday, and we had kind of planned to do one this year. Then suddenly it's June, and we still haven't even thought about where we want to go. So I thought to get some ideas flowing, I'd get some ideas off of some of the more seasoned travellers on here.

Some notes about what we're after:
- We're saving for a house, so we've cut down on the smashed avos and lattes, and would also like to do the holiday on the cheaper side of things, if possible (~$2-3k I guess).
- We have no kids, so no issues there.
- We'd probably be going around September or October this year, for around a week, give or take a few days.
- No particular preference for domestic or international.
- We're open to just about anything. We don't mind the cold, but spending some time on the beach also sounds pretty nice.

So where should we go, and what is there to do there?
Where have you travelled, and did you enjoy it?

Would appreciate any suggestions.

Cheers.

Travel

Comments

  • holdenmg on 04/06/2017 - 20:35

    Singapore or Kuala Lumpur.

    Singapore, Shop, Eat, Sleep.
    Beaches @ Sentosa. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sentosa#Beaches

    • altomic on 04/06/2017 - 21:13
      +1

      No no no no. Singapore "beaches" with 50 container ships parked out at sea??!!! Maybe I've been spoilt by living near the sunshine coast.

      • holdenmg on 04/06/2017 - 21:33

        Well I know, but Sand+Water is a Beach.
        Man, they import (sand) everything….

        OP could fly Perth-Brisbane-Perth on TigerAir.com.au from June from around $358 return. But winter in Brisbane or Gold Coast, nah…

        KL or Bali is looking better and better.

  • John Kimble on 04/06/2017 - 20:39

    Hmmm, it's relative, but $2k doesn't seem like much unless you get super cheap flights and/or go tight on accommodation. Have you considered a cruise ship?

    • PurchaseAnxiety on 04/06/2017 - 20:45

      We're definitely not opposed to a cruise. We were thinking of catching one to NZ ages ago, but never got around to following up on the idea.

      And I meant to put $2-3k, have updated the OP to clarify.

  • Peter Enis on 04/06/2017 - 20:50
    +3

    Tasmania is great if you've never been. Plenty to see & do.

    • PurchaseAnxiety on 04/06/2017 - 20:53
      +1

      We actually have been to Tassie, in fact that was the last holiday. It was great, and we're looking to go back one day, but kind of feel like we should try somewhere else first.

  • modsec802 on 04/06/2017 - 21:06
    +2

    Kuala Lumpur if you're into food. Get some cheap AirAsia X Flights

  • Peck on 04/06/2017 - 21:07

    Perth to Bali Airasia. For cheaper seats, exclude last couple of weeks Sept. and 1st couple in Oct. in your search.

    • ProspectiveDarkness on 04/06/2017 - 21:21

      Also schoolies is mid November to early December, probably best to plan around that as well depending on location.

  • Euphemistic on 04/06/2017 - 21:30
    +3

    Spend $2k on camping gear - holidays for life.

    Everybody holidays differently. Some want to lie back on the beach or poolside lounge, others want sights to see, some want action. Personally I think if I don't come back tired from a holiday it has been a waste, preferring walking, mountain biking, water sports, snowboarding etc.

    • altomic on 05/06/2017 - 08:05

      And some want to travel to foreign countries where they break into houses and go through the owners underwear drawer…..

  • chumlee on 04/06/2017 - 21:32
    +3

    bonnie doon

    How's the serenity

    • manshrew on 04/06/2017 - 22:21
      -1

      I stopped there on the way down to Philip Island last year. The serenity wasn't that great.

    • Triple J on 05/06/2017 - 10:27
      +1

      So much serenity.

  • Cheapo333 on 04/06/2017 - 22:08
    +1

    Stay home and enjoy eating smashed avocados and drinking lattes in front of netflix.

  • tajid on 04/06/2017 - 22:37

    Vietnam and most other South East Asian countries are cheap. Find 2-3 star accommodations to make it even cheaper.

    • KitchenSink on 04/06/2017 - 22:53

      September and October are still the rainy season. It may not be ideal, but its definitely cheaper when its the rainy season

  • Donaldhump on 04/06/2017 - 23:06
    +2

    NT, perfect time to visit while its cooler.. heaps to see and do.

  • Almost Banned on 04/06/2017 - 23:10

    From Perth for a quick cheap getaway Bali or KL are hard to beat.
    Multiple carriers flying into Bali regularly on the cheap. Bali is set up for tourists so lots to see and do.
    KL is Air Asia's main hub so regular cheap flights. Its not exactly a tourist destination but if you like to shop and eat its a great place and cheap too.
    My daughter and MIL are going for a week in October. Their flights and accommodation only came to around $320 each.

  • airzone on 04/06/2017 - 23:22

    I went to Crystal Creek for my 10yr anniversary. Cost us around $3k all up. Basically you just chill out.

  • Tiffany57 on 05/06/2017 - 08:55

    Siem Reap, for Angkor Wat, amazing food and cheapest cocktails.
    Southern Andaman islands for beach time.

  • cupcake on 05/06/2017 - 13:47
    -1

    Cancel the holiday and keep saving for that house you need.

  • Pumpkin_rrr on 05/06/2017 - 14:45
    +1

    Firstly if you can travel in group of 4 would be good….
    Destinations: so many even for Malaysia. Kuala Lumpur or Kota Kinabalu? Malaysia Airlines fly to KK weekly, direct.
    What is your interest? If it's diving, sightseeing, seafood, drinking, shopping, then KK will be good for you.

  • HeWhoKnows on 05/06/2017 - 16:26
    -1

    Go to the movies

  • AncientWisdom on 06/06/2017 - 17:05

    September is still generally cold, but October-November are great months for a trip down south. I personally think the South West is amongst the most beautiful in Australia (and there's a lot of beauty in this country!). A trip down to Albany-Denmark, stay a few nights and then move to Pemberton for a couple of nights and finish off with Margaret River - can't go wrong!

    Edit: OR you could head off in the other direction, a trip to Kalbarri, Shark Bay and/or Coral Bay will be amazing too!

  • Cleremy on 07/06/2017 - 22:34

    Get a four person tent, and equipment if you don't already have it, and go camping. Pretty cheap holiday.

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