Long Weekend: Quick Holiday or Staycation?
As we’re headed towards a long weekend, most people have planned out (or at least thought) about what they’ll do over the three-day weekend. Whether you are flying-solo, spending quality time with your #Squad, waiting to start a small family, or have a family you absolutely adore - the truth is that we all need some R&R.
As the author of Humor Advantage, Michael Kerr, said “Successful people recognize how important it is to take advantage of a long weekend to refuel their passions and recharge their batteries.”
This long weekend, take your much needed R&R, and refuel your passions by delighting yourself to one of the following much-needed holidays!
1. Enjoy the City Life in Singapore
Known as the “stepping stone into Asia,” Singapore is home to incredible street food, award-winning dining venues, exciting attractions, theme parks and of course, shopping! You might be staying in Singapore but have you really explored every corner of this little red dot? Treat yourself to a staycation at the One Farrer Hotel & Spa. There’s nothing quite like waking up in the morning and feeling like a tourist in your own country. Make sure to discover the areas of Singapore you haven’t explored just yet. Rates start from US$ 223 per night.
2. Soak in the Sun, Sand & Sea in Boracay, Philippines
Coined as the Ibiza of Asia, visitors of Boracay will delight themselves with a view of the rising sun, clear waters and swaying palm trees. The adventurous ones can try their hand out at cliff diving, snorkeling or embark on island hopping tours. At the end of the day, you can enjoy down time with fresh seafood, traditional Filipino food and bespoke cocktails at Discovery Shores Boracay, an all-suite beachfront property in this magical island. Rates start from US$267 per night.
3. Go on a Shopping Spree in Bangkok, Thailand
Bangkok has probably seen more visitors as compared to any other city in the world, and it doesn’t take long to figure why. Bangkok is not only a foodie’s paradise, but every fashionista’s dream come true as well. From wholesale shoppers to retail shoppers, Bangkok has more than enough shopping malls to suit every kind of lifestyle and budget. Drop your shopping bag in Bangkok’s ideally located luxury hotel, The Landmark Bangkok. Rates start from US$ 140 per night
4. Indulge in a Guilt-Free, Eco Holiday in Borneo, Malaysia
Carbon footprints making you feel guilty about your holidays? This one won’t. Resting at the edges of a lush coral reef island off the coast of Borneo, Gayana Marine Resort presents 52 overwater villas that are architecturally designed to enhance the sounds of the surf below while capturing the enduring vistas of Mount Kinabalu on the horizon. At its heart, the resort is focused on protecting Marine Ecology and features an on-site Marine Ecology Research Centre that passionately propagates endangered Giant Clams and actively restores natural coral reefs. Guests of all ages are warmly welcomed to participate in restoring vibrant life back to the once-damaged ocean floors. Rates from US$222 per night.
5. Take the Road Less Travelled in Yangon, Myanmar
If you’re not one to follow on Holiday trends then Yangon offers the adventurous visitor a taste of intriguing Burmese culture and history, set against a dominating backdrop of shimmering golden pagodas. Located on eight acres of landscaped gardens just minutes away from the city centre alongside the majestic Inya Lake, Sedona Hotel Yangon offers guests beautifully appointed guest rooms with captivating views of the lake and the majestic Shwedagon Pagoda, which towers over the city at 98 meters and is plated with more than 30 tons of gold. Literally a royal Holiday! Minutes away is the popular Bogyoke Market where rows of stalls offer tasty local fare and local handicrafts. Rates start from US$110 per night.
Enjoy your long weekend vacation with a great Bed and Breakfast special courtesy of Preferred Hotel & Resorts. For more information or to book a stay at any of Preferred Hotels & Resorts’ properties across Southeast Asia, visit https://preferredhotels.com/offers/visit-asean-2017.
**Main Banner Features the interiors of a villa at Gayana Marine Resort
