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trying2getthere
Joined: 10 Oct 2010
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 Posted: Sat May 07, 2011 8:45 pm Post subject: Only 5 days in Aug: Where to go? |
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My husband and I have only 5 days of holiday the first week of August. We want to go somewhere that has a beach plus lots of adventurous activities (think hiking, diving, kayaking, ect.). We aren't really into hard partying, but a local bar with cold drinks would be nice. We've goofed around and missed all the promo flight fares for the Philippines.
Any suggestion on where we could go that wouldn't take long to get to and won't bust up our savings? We want to spend no more than 1,500,000 won, including flights.
Thanks so much for all your help! |
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northway
Joined: 05 Jul 2010
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| Posted: Sat May 07, 2011 8:57 pm Post subject: |
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| 1.5 million each or for combined? The latter is a mighty tall task. |
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ttompatz
Joined: 05 Sep 2005
Location: Kwangju, South Korea
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| Posted: Sun May 08, 2011 3:48 am Post subject: Re: Only 5 days in Aug: Where to go? |
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| trying2getthere wrote: |
My husband and I have only 5 days of holiday the first week of August. We want to go somewhere that has a beach plus lots of adventurous activities (think hiking, diving, kayaking, ect.). We aren't really into hard partying, but a local bar with cold drinks would be nice. We've goofed around and missed all the promo flight fares for the Philippines.
Any suggestion on where we could go that wouldn't take long to get to and won't bust up our savings? We want to spend no more than 1,500,000 won, including flights.
Thanks so much for all your help! |
Cebu Pacific and you should still be able to get flights to Cebu and do your thing on a budget of 1.5 million (combined).
Look at Bohol for your 5 days. Combined you should be able to get by on about $500 + diving + airfare.
http://www.bohol.ph/ for lists of accomodations, prices, activities, etc.
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trying2getthere
Joined: 10 Oct 2010
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| Posted: Sun May 08, 2011 5:12 am Post subject: |
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Thanks, Ttompatz!
I've been trying all the options on Cebu Pacific, and right now it's the same price to fly to Cebu as it is Coron (1.4 mill for two tickets).
Which of the two locations would you suggest? I've heard the island hopping in Coron is world-class, but, of course, have never been there.
Looks like this vacation just may end up costing more than we hoped. |
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young_clinton
Joined: 09 Sep 2009
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| Posted: Sun May 08, 2011 5:20 am Post subject: |
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| Try looking around Korea for 5 days. There is plenty of stuff to see. Five days isn't even enough to get to Japan, look around, and come back from Japan. |
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Taiwantroll
Joined: 10 Sep 2006
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| Posted: Sun May 08, 2011 4:43 pm Post subject: |
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| Take the ferry to Qingdao, China. Great beach, inexpensive, lots of things to do, European architecture to see. |
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Mr. Peabody
Joined: 24 Sep 2010
Location: here
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| Posted: Sun May 08, 2011 4:52 pm Post subject: |
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| Taiwantroll wrote: |
| Take the ferry to Qingdao, China. Great beach, inexpensive, lots of things to do, European architecture to see. |
Good idea, but remember, August is high season in Qingdao. The beach and the hotels are packed. Be sure to book a hotel online early. You can get a decent place for around $50 US a night. |
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kimun
Joined: 12 Dec 2010
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| Posted: Mon May 09, 2011 12:00 pm Post subject: |
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| Why not Jeju in Korea? I think they will still run the buy 3 nights get the 4th free at certain hotels and the flights are pretty cheap if you use the discount airlines flying there. |
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sallymonster
Joined: 06 Feb 2010
Location: Seattle area
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| Posted: Mon May 09, 2011 7:00 pm Post subject: |
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| Why not Jeju in Korea? I think they will still run the buy 3 nights get the 4th free at certain hotels and the flights are pretty cheap if you use the discount airlines flying there. |
Have you recently tried buying airplane tickets to Jeju for August? Because I have, and there are none left! |
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young_clinton
Joined: 09 Sep 2009
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| Posted: Mon May 09, 2011 10:52 pm Post subject: |
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| sallymonster wrote: |
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| Why not Jeju in Korea? I think they will still run the buy 3 nights get the 4th free at certain hotels and the flights are pretty cheap if you use the discount airlines flying there. |
Have you recently tried buying airplane tickets to Jeju for August? Because I have, and there are none left! |
Take the ferry, maybe they have some tickets, and go see Mockpo along the way. |
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trying2getthere
Joined: 10 Oct 2010
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| Posted: Mon May 09, 2011 11:57 pm Post subject: |
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I haven't really considered Jeju. Will it be really packed in August? Will there be enough to do to keep us busy for 5 days? Is the snorkeling nice there?
Thanks for any comments! |
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alwaysbeclosing100
Joined: 07 Feb 2009
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| Posted: Tue May 10, 2011 8:35 pm Post subject: re |
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| taiwan return is about $400, shanghai(or)beijing is about $300 and tokyo is about $350 for your days.....check kayak......taiwan is probably your best option for outdoor activities.... |
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oldtrafford
Joined: 12 Jan 2011
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Why not Jeju in Korea? I think they will still run the buy 3 nights get the 4th free at certain hotels and the flights are pretty cheap if you use the discount airlines flying there.
you'll pay top whack for flights and places to stay, it'll also be packed on the beacheeee!!! |
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