Where's good in October?

[GarrettM]

Taking a week or so off in late October, and want to take the family somewhere for a few days.
Perhaps Sydney or Melbourne again, but considering something new.

The wife would like somewhere warm, and as any trip will coincide with our wedding anniversary, I wish to indulge her.

Budget an issue, so the cheaper the transport and accommodation the better.

Where to go?

Brisbane? Darwin? Gold Coast?

Maybe SE Asia? Bangkok/Vietnam etc.

Any recommendations for destinations and specific hotels?

Thanks.

 

[AIRwin]

Airlie Beach? Support the local community there...

And Virgin has a sale on now:
https://specials.virginaustralia.com/sale/eofy-million-seat?icmpid=hp_201706_retail_AU_QLD

 

[docjames]

Taking a week or so off in late October, and want to take the family somewhere for a few days.
Perhaps Sydney or Melbourne again, but considering something new.

The wife would like somewhere warm, and as any trip will coincide with our wedding anniversary, I wish to indulge her.

Budget an issue, so the cheaper the transport and accommodation the better.

Where to go?

Brisbane? Darwin? Gold Coast?

Maybe SE Asia? Bangkok/Vietnam etc.

Any recommendations for destinations and specific hotels?

Thanks.

A challenging combination.

Ex-PER, the "best" bang for your buck is surely going to be a 4hr hop North to DPS followed by a reasonably priced hotel/resort or similar.......

 

[Daver6]

I happened to be looking at Cairns/Port Douglas for October. Never been and looks like a decent time weather wise.

VA have sale fares on at the moment to Cairns.

As docjames said, Bali is the cheap option. I note Conrad Bali can be had for a little over AUD$160/night that time of year.

 

[GarrettM]

Been to Cairns, and would go back, but can't see her being keen.

Concede you're correct about Bali, but neither of us are inclined to go there again. Guess I can't rule it out though completely though.

And when I say indulge her I mean simply to go to the destination of her choice. I just have to give the options.

 

[Daver6]

What kind of things are you looking to do? Relax in a resort? Out and about shopping? Outdoors touristy stuff?

 

[GarrettM]

What kind of things are you looking to do? Relax in a resort? Out and about shopping? Outdoors touristy stuff?

Good questions. Relaxing is good. Some kids stuff. Beaches are good too. Shopping not important. Fishing would be good for me, so I am happy to consider Queensland for sure.
We'll have to discuss it over the weekend.

 

[Daver6]

Broome should still be good. Even possibly Darwin?

Closer to home, but perhaps a little cold for swimming would be Albany region.

 

[theblank]

Singapore Airlines have a pretty good Sale on right now for Economy fares throughout Asia including Octover travel. I think the sale ends on the 15th of the month, dunno which month!
Prices as low as $500 into china.

 

[GarrettM]

Broome should still be good. Even possibly Darwin?

Closer to home, but perhaps a little cold for swimming would be Albany region.

Never a bad time to go to Albany, and it's high on the list. Pros: I can spend a lot of time on my kayak. Cons: I'd be spending a lot of time on my kayak

 

[Daver6]

Never a bad time to go to Albany, and it's high on the list. Pros: I can spend a lot of time on my kayak. Cons: I'd be spending a lot of time on my kayak

I fail to see any issues with that plan

 

[GarrettM]

I fail to see any issues with that plan

You are not my wife.

 

[vetrade]

Noosa on the Qld Sunshine Coast is worth considering. If you're prepared to fly a bit further to Cairns I'd suggest Palm Cove or Port Douglas a bit further north - both are light years ahead of staying in Cairns. Apart from the beach location there's the Daintree Rainforest to see as well. All 3 locations are excellent holiday spots where you can chill out and still find plenty of activities to do if you're so inclined.

 

[RB]

Diwali time in India. With good planning a great experience

 

[cove]

Do you have points/Miles to make flights free? The latest sign ons to credit cards are doing holidays for some (but not all) of our staff.
I have heard Norfolk Island is better than just quirky but have not done it ourselves.

 

[Dr Ralph]

I'd recommend Hawaii.

 

[cove]

We enjoyed both Maui and the Big Island. Definitely a good choice. You land in Oahu and don't bother to stay there too long.

 

[oh_lol]

Hawaii is beautiful, but a bit far for just a few days

 

[GarrettM]

Do you have points/Miles to make flights free? The latest sign ons to credit cards are doing holidays for some (but not all) of our staff.
I have heard Norfolk Island is better than just quirky but have not done it ourselves.

Only if I waste them on economy rewards... Although just discovered I'm getting 100k Velocity points for our home loan. Something to consider I suppose.

I'm off the card bandwagon for now cove. Got to pay down the bills left over from Japan, and the dramas of moving house.

 

[cove]

Had never thought about dropping off the points bandwagon. I think I was 38 when it started and I had been flying in economy for many years before that.
Definitely not Boston as two nights there would lighten your wallet by a big one (1,000 dollars) unless you go cheap.
How are you going with your new place?