Southeast Asian resorts are especially popular with travelers for their low prices, good beaches and pleasant weather, but how to choose among the many countries and destinations? HomeToGo - the world's largest metasearch system for vacation rental offers - reviewed more than 30 popular resorts in Southeast Asia and compiled its own rating of 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), safety, the 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, vacation housing objects (apartments, villas, bungalows and others) were considered at 30 popular resorts in 7 countries of Southeast Asia, available on the website www.hometogo.ru in the period October 2017 - April 2018. The indicated prices represent is the average price per night for a holiday home for 2 people.
Weather
The 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 precipitation in each region during the period October 2017 - April 2018.
Safety
Data and Security is based on the Security Index and Crime Index for each region or country.
Happiness
The level of happiness reflects happiness index on the planet... It takes into account indicators such as well-being, life expectancy and sustainability.
sights
Taking this factor into account, the total number of attractions according to TripAdvisor was considered, as well as separately taken into account the sites under the protection of UNESCO.
Top 10 best destinations in Southeast Asia in winter 2017-2018
HomeToGo's Top 10 Best Asian Destinations include the following resorts.
10. Krabi, Thailand
- Average cost of accommodation for a vacation for two: 4,049;
- The most expensive period: 12/30/2017 - 06/01/2018, 4715;
- The sunniest month: February;
- Warmest sea: April, 30 ° C
- Most Popular Attraction: Tiger Cave Temple;
- Visa requirements: No (30 days).
9. Bentota, Sri Lanka
- Average cost of home for a vacation for two: 2,834;
- The most expensive period: 01/27/2018 - 02/03/2018, 3233;
- The sunniest month: March
- Warmest sea: April, 30 ° C
- Most popular attraction: Kandy Vihara Temple;
- Visa requirements: Electronic visa.
8. Lombok, Indonesia
- Average cost of home for a vacation for two: 4,859;
- The most expensive period: 12/30/2017 - 06/01/2018, 6736;
- The sunniest month: October;
- Warmest sea: December, 29 ° C
- Most popular attraction: Sendang Gil and Tiu Kelep waterfalls;
- Visa requirements: No (30 days).
7. Coron, Philippines
- Average cost of a holiday home for two: 2,564;
- The most expensive period: 01/06/2018 - 01/27/2018, 2762;
- The sunniest month: April;
- Warmest sea: November, 29 ° C
- Most Popular Attraction: Kaiyangan Lake;
- Visa requirements: No (30 days).
6. Koh Lanta, Thailand
- Average cost of accommodation for a vacation for two: 2,632;
- The most expensive period: 01/06/2018 - 01/20/2018, 3233;
- The sunniest month: February;
- Warmest sea: March, 29 ° C
- Most popular attraction: Lanta Old Town;
- Visa requirements: No (30 days).
5. Hoi An, Vietnam
- Average cost of home for a vacation for two: 1,957;
- The most expensive period: 12/30/2017 - 06/01/2018, 2226;
- The sunniest month: February;
- Warmest sea: April, 28 ° C
- Most popular attraction: Chuk Thanh Pagoda;
- Visa requirements: No (15 days).
4. Mui Ne, Vietnam
- Average cost of a two-person vacation home: 2,497
- The most expensive period: 12/30/2017 - 01/06/2018, 2901;
- The sunniest month: February;
- Warmest sea: November, 28 ° C
- Most Popular Attraction: Fairy Creek;
- Visa requirements: No (15 days).
3. Kerala, India
- Average cost of a two-person vacation home: 3.239
- The most expensive period: 01/13/2018 - 03/17/2018, 3778;
- The sunniest month: January-February;
- Warmest sea: November, 30 ° C
- Most Popular Attraction: Padmanabhaswamy Temple;
- Visa requirements: A visa is required.
2. Goa, India
- Average cost of accommodation for a vacation for two: 3.914;
- The most expensive period: 12/30/2017 - 01/06/2018, 4857;
- The sunniest month: January-March;
- Warmest sea: October, 30 ° C
- Most popular attraction: Basilica of Bon Jesus;
- Visa requirements: A visa is required.
1. Palawan, Philippines
- Average cost of home for a holiday for two: 3,711;
- The most expensive period: 01/20/2018 - 02/03/2018, 4249;
- The sunniest month: April;
- Warmest sea: April, 30 ° C
- Most Popular Attraction: Little Lagoon;
- Visa requirements: No (30 days).
Ranking comparison table
The table below shows all considered directions and their estimates.
| Direction | Country | Cost of living | Weather | Safety | Happiness level | 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 |
| Mui Ne | 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 |
| Penang | 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 |
| Khangan | 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 |
| Phi Phi | 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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