Getaway ideas for all of the long weekends in 2023
Chope these long weekends before your colleagues do, or be the MVP and send them this article.
In Singapore, the minimum amount of leave entitlement employers are legally required to give is seven days. Which is not a lot, considering that we also have one of the longest working hours per week (45 hours), ahead of China at 42 hours.
Coupled with not much land space to escape to, it's no wonder that travelling is Singaporeans' favourite pastime. Even a trip across the causeway will help to dissipate the restlessness of living among one of the world's highest high population density.
It pays to be smart with your precious leave entitlement, allowing you to take longer and deeper rest, positively impacting your mental health. This is why we've developed a leave planner to help you plan 2023's leave, with a mere seven to eight days. Of course, those with more leave entitlements can consider extending the leave dates, especially during April 2023 (or between April-May 2023) with two long public holidays.
I took the liberty of "chope-ing" my leave dates earlier this year (sorry boss), and for 8 days of my annual leave (25-28 Apr, 2-5 May), I'm getting 16 days of rest.
Work smart, rest harder! Luckily, you can also plan your leave dates in advance. Remember to bookmark this page so you can return to it next quarter!
Where should you go, though? Consider booking your next adventure with these travel ideas and short-haul destinations.
1. Get your girlfriends out for a ladies weekend out in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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The Ritz Carlton, Kuala Lumpur
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2. Get some nature into your consciousness at Sabah, Malaysia
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Accommodations giving us wanderlust
Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
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3. Find your spiritual side in Bali, Indonesia
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4. Every body is a beach body in Batangas, Philippines
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5. Live the high life in Ho Chi Minh or Sapa, Vietnam
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Sip tea over rice terraces in Sapa, Vietnam
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Silk Path Grand Resort & Spa Sapa
6. Bring all your shopping and eating kakis to Bangkok, Thailand
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The Standard, Bangkok Mahanakhon
Tastoria Collection Hotel Sukhumvit
7. Live your Thai drama fantasy in Chiangmai, Thailand
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Chandra Residence Weekend Villa Chiang Mai
8. Sweep your family to Perth, Australia for a whirlwind trip
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Accommodations giving us wanderlust
Rendezvous Hotel Perth Scarborough
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And while you are at it, be sure to get your travel insurance!