Southeast Asian resorts are especially popular with travelers due to low prices, good beaches and pleasant weather, but how to choose among many countries and destinations? HomeToGo - the world's largest meta-search system for offers of vacation rentals - examined more than 30 Southeast Asian resorts popular with Russians and compiled its own rating from the top 10 destinations.
To compile the rating, more than 30 destinations were selected, which were evaluated according to the following parameters: cost of living (from October to April), weather (from October to April), security, level of happiness of the population and attractions in the vicinity of the resort.
Methodology
Housing prices (in rubles)
As part of the HomeToGo study, leisure properties (apartments, villas, bungalows and others) were considered at 30 popular resorts in 7 countries of Southeast Asia, available on the website www.hometogo.ru from October 2017 to April 2018. These prices represent The average price per night for a vacation home for 2 people.
Weather
Weather data for each region is based on weather site statistics. The weather rating is based on the number of rainy days and the amount of rainfall in each region during the period October 2017 - April 2018.
Safety
Data and security is based on a security index and a crime index for each region or country.
Happiness
The level of happiness reflects the index of happiness on the planet. It takes into account indicators such as well-being, life expectancy and environmental friendliness.
Sights
When taking this factor into account, the total number of attractions according to TripAdvisor was considered, and objects protected by UNESCO were also taken into account separately.
Top 10 best destinations of Southeast Asia in the winter of 2017-2018.
The following resorts are included in the top 10 best Asian destinations from HomeToGo.
10. Krabi, Thailand
- The average cost of housing for a vacation for two: 4.049;
- The most expensive period: 12/30/2017 - 06/01/2018, 4715;
- The sunniest month: February;
- The warmest sea: April, 30 ° C;
- The most popular attraction: Temple "Tiger Cave";
- Visa requirements: No (30 days).
9. Bentota, Sri Lanka
- Average cost of a vacation home for two: 2,834;
- The most expensive period: 01/27/2018 - 02/03/2018, 3233;
- The sunniest month: March;
- The warmest sea: April, 30 ° C;
- Most popular attraction: Kandy Vihara Temple;
- Visa requirements: Electronic visa.
8. Lombok, Indonesia
- The average cost of a vacation home for two: 4,859;
- The most expensive period: 12/30/2017 - 06/01/2018, 6736;
- The sunniest month: October;
- The warmest sea: December, 29 ° C;
- Most popular attraction: Sendang Gil and Tiu Kelep Waterfalls;
- Visa requirements: No (30 days).
7. Coron, Philippines
- The average cost of a vacation home for two: 2,564;
- The most expensive period: 01/06/2018 - 01/27/2018, 2762;
- The sunniest month: April;
- The warmest sea: November, 29 ° C;
- Most popular attraction: Kayangang Lake;
- Visa requirements: No (30 days).
6. Koh Lanta, Thailand
- The average cost of a vacation home for two: 2,632;
- The most expensive period: 01/06/2018 - 01/20/2018, 3233;
- The sunniest month: February;
- The warmest sea: March, 29 ° C;
- Most popular attraction: Old Town of Lanta;
- Visa requirements: No (30 days).
5. Hoi An, Vietnam
- The average cost of a vacation home for two: 1,957;
- The most expensive period: 12/30/2017 - 06/01/2018, 2226;
- The sunniest month: February;
- The warmest sea: April, 28 ° C;
- The most popular attraction: Chuk Thanh Pagoda;
- Visa requirements: No (15 days).
4. Mui Ne, Vietnam
- Average cost of a vacation home for two: 2,497;
- The most expensive period: 12/30/2017 - 01/06/2018, 2901;
- The sunniest month: February;
- The warmest sea: November, 28 ° C;
- Most popular attraction: Fairy Creek;
- Visa requirements: No (15 days).
3. Kerala, India
- The average cost of a holiday home for two: 3,239;
- The most expensive period: 01/13/2018 - 03/17/2018, 3,778;
- The sunniest month: January-February;
- The warmest sea: November, 30 ° C;
- Most popular attraction: Padmanabhaswami Temple;
- Visa requirements: A visa is needed.
2. Goa, India
- Average cost of a vacation home for two: 3,914;
- The most expensive period: 12/30/2017 - 01/06/2018, 4857;
- The sunniest month: January-March;
- The warmest sea: October, 30 ° C;
- The most popular attraction: Basilica of Bon Jesús;
- Visa requirements: A visa is needed.
1. Palawan, Philippines
- Average cost of a vacation home for two: 3,711;
- The most expensive period: 01/20/2018 - 02/03/2018, 4249;
- The sunniest month: April;
- The warmest sea: April, 30 ° C;
- Most popular attraction: Little lagoon;
- Visa requirements: No (30 days).
Rating Comparison Chart
The table below shows all the areas considered and their estimates.
Direction | Country | Cost of living | Weather | Safety | Level of happiness | sights | Rating |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Palawan | Philippines | 3.5 | 4.5 | 4.0 | 3.0 | 5.0 | 4.1 |
Goa | India | 3.5 | 5.0 | 4.0 | 2.0 | 5.0 | 4.1 |
Kerala | India | 4.0 | 3.5 | 4.5 | 2.0 | 5.0 | 4.0 |
Muyne | Vietnam | 4.5 | 4.0 | 4.5 | 5.0 | 2.0 | 3.9 |
Hoi An | Vietnam | 5.0 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 5.0 | 4.5 | 3.8 |
Koh Lanta | Thailand | 4.5 | 4.5 | 3.5 | 4.0 | 2.5 | 3.8 |
Coron | Philippines | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.0 | 3.0 | 2.5 | 3.8 |
Lombok | Indonesia | 3.0 | 2.5 | 4.0 | 4.5 | 4.0 | 3.5 |
Bentota | Sri Lanka | 4.0 | 3.5 | 4.5 | 3.0 | 2.0 | 3.4 |
Krabi | Thailand | 4.0 | 3.5 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 2.0 | 3.4 |
Hua hin | Thailand | 2.5 | 5.0 | 3.0 | 4.0 | 3.0 | 3.4 |
Pattaya | Thailand | 2.5 | 5.0 | 2.5 | 4.0 | 3.5 | 3.4 |
Nha trang | Vietnam | 4.0 | 4.0 | 3.0 | 5.0 | 1.5 | 3.3 |
Bali | Indonesia | 1.0 | 2.5 | 4.0 | 4.5 | 5.0 | 3.3 |
Vung tau | Vietnam | 1.5 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 5.0 | 4.5 | 3.2 |
Pinang | Malaysia | 3.0 | 2.0 | 3.5 | 2.5 | 4.5 | 3.2 |
Phu Quoc | Vietnam | 5.0 | 1.0 | 3.0 | 5.0 | 2.5 | 3.1 |
Koh Chang | Thailand | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.5 | 4.0 | 2.5 | 3.1 |
Nusa Lembongan | Indonesia | 4.0 | 2.5 | 4.0 | 4.5 | 1.0 | 3.1 |
Langkawi | Malaysia | 4.0 | 2.0 | 3.5 | 2.5 | 3.0 | 3.1 |
Halong | Vietnam | 2.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 5.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
Khaulak | Thailand | 4.5 | 3.0 | 2.5 | 4.0 | 1.5 | 3.0 |
Phangan | Thailand | 1.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 4.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
Samui | Thailand | 1.0 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 4.0 | 3.5 | 3.0 |
Gili Islands | Indonesia | 3.0 | 2.5 | 4.0 | 4.5 | 1.5 | 2.9 |
Phuket | Thailand | 1.5 | 3.0 | 2.5 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 2.9 |
Mirissa | Sri Lanka | 4.5 | 2.0 | 4.0 | 3.0 | 1.0 | 2.9 |
Phiphi | Thailand | 3.5 | 3.0 | 2.0 | 4.0 | 2.0 | 2.8 |
Boracay | Philippines | 2.5 | 2.0 | 4.0 | 3.0 | 2.5 | 2.8 |
Ao Nang | Thailand | 2.5 | 3.0 | 2.5 | 4.0 | 1.0 | 2.4 |
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