Travel website Booking.com has been busy finding out what types of trips ladies between the ages of 18 and 34 favour right now and unsurprisingly the results are almost equally divided between beach vacations (54 per cent) and city breaks (53 per cent).
The
respondents indicated that most important factors were travelling to
somewhere new, a relaxing getaway and great value for money.
The
data was collected by Booking.com from 12,781 respondents across 13
markets in September 2016. Respondents had to be 18 years of age or
older, had to have travelled at least once in 2016 and had to be
planning at least one trip for 2017.
Interestingly, 65 per cent of Thais said that they took a beach vacation in 2016 with 51 per cent opting for a city break.
So whether you’re planning ladies nights or some quality
mother-daughter time for 2017, one of the destinations below could well
be what you’re after.
For the Beach Lovers: Sydney, Australia
A getaway to the sun-drenched capital, Sydney is a must on the wish
list. Check out the most photographed ocean pool in Australia, Bondi
Icebergs, have a picnic in the Botanic Gardens, take a hike through the
Royal National Park, stroll from Bondi to Coogee or savour a cocktail or
two with a view at the impressive Hacienda Bar.
Where to stay:
Bounce Sydney is the perfect scene for travellers on a budget but who
do not want to compromise on style. Bounce Sydney boasts an onsite
restaurant, bar, BBQ facilities and a rooftop terrace offering views of
Sydney. You and your girl squad can choose from shared dormitories to
private rooms and can meet fellow travellers in the three communal
lounges and the fully equipped kitchen.
For the City Girls: New York City, US
The Big Apple is the
perfect fun-fuelled getaway for you and your friends, from the neon
lights of buzzing Times Square, the famed Broadway theatres to the
sprawling beauty of Central Park.
Where to stay: Located on
Manhattan’s Lower East Side is Sanctuary NYC Retreats. Offering
retreat-style accommodation complete with an onsite yoga studio, Stanton
Street Yoga and free unlimited classes for guests, this is the perfect
scene to recharge your batteries after hitting the town.
For the Zen Seekers: Ubud, Bali
Bali is the perfect beach getaway. Discover tropical rainforests,
terraced rice paddies, Hindu temples and shrines, ancient holy sites and
breathtaking coastlines fringed by swaying palm trees. Be sure to check
out the Goa Gajah Elephant Cave and the Ubud Monkey Forest!
Where to stay: Alam Ubud Culture Villa and Residence boasts two
spring-water swimming pools and stunning views of the river valley and
forest. The spacious villas are set on the hillside and come with modern
Balinese decor.
