Top Year End Destinations That Singaporeans Should Visit Before 2018 Ends

Having no idea which country to go to, orwhich country you should spend your Christmas or New Year at before the year2018 ends? Browse through a list of countries that many Singaporeans have beensearching and booking their year end holidays to!

COUNTRY#1 – TOKYO, JAPAN

Being one of the more popular and most soughtafter country to visit, with its rich culture and cool technological innovationeverywhere, Japan is definitely acountry that should be on top of your mind for a vacation this year end.Flights are relatively easy to find as December is the month to travel, be itfamilies, couples, or friends everyone is in the mood to travel. For theyounger crowd, look forward to indulge yourself to Japan’s nightlife with theirpubs, clubs, city night lights and the countless themed cafes. Those lookingfor good food and entertainment or night life should totally shortlist Tokyo,Japan as one of the countries to visit this year end.

COUNTRY#2– SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA

With the hypeand trend now leaning towards K-POP and korean culture, Seoul should be thenext in line when it comes to your year end vacation. Socialize with SouthKoreans over fried chicken and beer to unwind your hectic work life away. Asthe festive season is around the corner, there would be christmas decorations,carols, and lights all around the bustling city of Seoul. Sip on cold pints ofbeer while grilling pieces of salivating meat in a Korean barbeque outletduring this cold season. This would be one of the more favoured country to goto.

COUNTRY#3– TAIPEI, TAIWAN

Taipei is another place that most Singaporeanswould consider because of its affordable flight tickets and due to the factthat it is a mere 4 hour flight from Singapore. Soak yourself in their coldclimate and get in the mood for Christmas. The temperature over at Taipei is not as cold compared to theeuropean countries, it is around the usual air-conditioning temperature youwould turn on even at home, around 25 °C. It may drop slightly lower in the night, butnot till the extent of extreme negative temperatures. This country, is as closeas you can get to Singapore as the local delicacies are mouth-watering andthere are multiple night markets to peruse your options and take a stroll afterall that shopping. Do not miss out on the famousTaiwanese sausages, beef cubes, fried chicken cutlets and oyster omeletteas you make your way through the night markets.

COUNTRY#4– HONG KONG, CHINA

When it comes to celebration, Hong Kong doesnot fall short even during Christmas or New Year. Expect your remaining days of2018 to be filled with fireworks, night lights and laser shows as you feast onthe dim sums (chinese snack food)around the city area. You can also take a trip down to Hong Kong Disneylandwhere there would be events after events packed to keep you entertained. Doalso make time to drop by the VictoriaHarbourfront and there will already be a crowd as there are laser shows andfireworks on specific times and days. Spend the rest of the day time tosatisfy that year end shopping spree you have been saving up for!

COUNTRY#5– LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM

Couples should also contemplate and haveLondon as one of their choices this year end as it is known for a romanticgetaway, where travellers are able to fully immersed themselves into theChristmas mood and enjoy the songs sungfrom street carolers, concerts all around various venues. Enjoy the finertaste of life there with pizzas, turkey, log cakes and maybe a cup of hotchocolate to keep you warm! London is also the destination to go to if you arelooking to enjoy a great view of fireworks.

COUNTRY#6– BANGKOK, THAILAND

How could we have missed out this highly sought after neighbouring country for those who would like to have a getaway on a budget. December would be a dry month if you are to spend your days in Bangkok, however, the weather would be identical to Singapore. Start your day by going on a year end shopping spree, followed by the street food along the way, head for a massage nearing the end of the day and drop off your shopping bags in the hotel before heading out for a sumptuous dinner and drinks on a rooftop bar. All of these and you will not even feel a pinch! Bangkok has their fair share of fireworks especially on festive occasions and there are plenty of activities for people of all ages to do. Places of attraction for families, nightlife and street food for the group of friends, and cafe hopping for couples. This would be a feasible option to go to if you are looking for somewhere near!

COUNTRY#7– SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA

Sydney, a destination where they are not shy of any places of attractions. Get to spend Christmas making new friends, partying by the famous Bondi Beach or drink to your heart’s content at almost any bars as the beers there are really cheap! There would be a number of flea markets around the city for you to buy some gifts or souvenirs or grab some bargains that are value for money. Look forward to spending your remaining days in Sydney a memorable one as you party day after day, feast on some red wine and good meat in restaurants for a reasonable price. There would also be street carolers and light displays all around for you to view and take a stroll down with your loved ones.

*The above countries are in no bias order interms of ranking, price, quality, food etc.*

If you have not booked any overseas trip atall, peruse through these options and book a flight to on of these countriesright now. These are some countries that should not be missed out before youend the year.

(By Lionel Lau)

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