{"id":3769,"date":"2017-11-23T07:53:01","date_gmt":"2017-11-23T07:53:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.my\/stories\/?p=3769"},"modified":"2022-07-20T22:35:53","modified_gmt":"2022-07-20T22:35:53","slug":"where-to-go-and-how-to-get-there-cheap","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.my\/stories\/news\/where-to-go-and-how-to-get-there-cheap\/","title":{"rendered":"Planning a Trip to Celebrate New Year\u2019s Eve?"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Expedia Recommends Where to Go and How to Get There Cheap<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Kuala Lumpur, 23 November 2017 &#8211;<\/strong> As the clock strikes midnight on New Year\u2019s Eve (NYE), people across the world will begin to usher in 2018. While some Malaysians may choose to celebrate the New Year closer to home, others might jump at the chance to celebrate the occasion somewhere special. Using 2016 flight demand data and 2017 destination search data, the team at Expedia.com.my<em>\u00ae<\/em> has cracked the code on where Malaysians and the rest of the world will be when the clock strikes 12 on 31 December 2017, when to book and how to get the best deals.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWith just over six weeks to go for New Year\u2019s Eve, it\u2019s still not too late to grab that last-minute booking for your year-end holiday,\u201d says Lavinia Rajaram, Expedia\u2019s Regional Head of Communications. \u201cWith quick tips from Expedia and a little research, travelers can grab hold of great deals to ring in the New Year at an amazing destination of their choice. Even during popular travel windows like New Year\u2019s Eve, you can save up to 40 percent or more on prices just by bundling your flight and hotel.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-10199 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.my\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Malaysia-icon.png\" alt=\"Malaysia icon\" width=\"96\" height=\"96\" \/><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left\">WHERE MALAYSIANS ARE GOING ON NEW YEAR\u2019S EVE<\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">Malaysians are sticking to what they know best when it comes to booking New Year\u2019s Eve travel, with <strong>Bangkok, Langkawi<\/strong> and <strong>Taipei <\/strong>topping the list of most popular destination last year, and the most searched destinations for this year\u2019s NYE period. Langkawi has dropped from the top spot in 2016, to third for 2017, but Malaysians might be wise to reconsider, given the destination has one of the cheapest average ticket prices based on 2016 data.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Figure 1<\/em><\/strong><strong><em>: <\/em><\/strong><strong><em>Top 10 Most Popular Destinations From Malaysia*<\/em><\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<table width=\"341\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"171\">1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Langkawi<\/td>\n<td width=\"171\">6. Denpasar<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"171\">2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Taipei<\/td>\n<td width=\"171\">7. Penang<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"171\">3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Bangkok<\/td>\n<td width=\"171\">8. Hong Kong<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"171\">4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Singapore<\/td>\n<td width=\"171\">9. Ho Chi Minh City<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"171\">5.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Tokyo<\/td>\n<td width=\"171\">10. Kuala Lumpur<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><em>*<\/em><em>Based on 2016 data for a 26-31 December 2016 travel window.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Figure 2<\/em><\/strong><strong><em>: <\/em><\/strong><strong><em>Top 10 Destinations With Lowest Air Ticket Prices From Malaysia*<\/em><\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<table width=\"341\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"171\">1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Subang<\/td>\n<td width=\"171\">6. Johor Bharu<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"171\">2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Kuala Lumpur<\/td>\n<td width=\"171\">7. Kuching<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"171\">3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Penang<\/td>\n<td width=\"171\">8. Ho Chi Minh City<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"171\">4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Sandakan<\/td>\n<td width=\"171\">9. Singapore<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"171\">5.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Langkawi<\/td>\n<td width=\"171\">10. Krabi<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><em>*<\/em><em>Based on 2016 data for a 26-31 December 2016 travel window<\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-10208 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.my\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/expedia-bkk.png\" alt=\"expedia bkk\" width=\"597\" height=\"362\" \/><\/p>\n<p>With just 40 days to go before NYE this year, travelers are already clocking up search volume for travel this year-end. <strong>Bangkok, Taipei, Langkawi, Denpasar and Singapore<\/strong> currently make up the top five most searched destinations this NYE. If you\u2019re planning a trip to celebrate NYE overseas, take the learnings from 2016 and book your tickets 14 to 20 days out to enjoy your best savings.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Figure 3<\/em><\/strong><strong><em>: <\/em><\/strong><strong><em>Top 15 Most Searched Destinations From Singapore*<\/em><\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<table width=\"341\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"171\">1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Bangkok<\/td>\n<td width=\"171\">6. Seoul<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"171\">2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Taipei<\/td>\n<td width=\"171\">7. Kota Kinabalu<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"171\">3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Langkawi<\/td>\n<td width=\"171\">8. Hong Kong<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"171\">4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Denpasar<\/td>\n<td width=\"171\">9. Tokyo<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"171\">5.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Singapore<\/td>\n<td width=\"171\">10. Sapporo<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><em>*<\/em><em>Based on flight searches on Expedia.com.sg between 15 August to 15 September 2017, with a departure date of 30-31 December 2017.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: left\">WHERE THE REST OF THE WORLD ARE GOING ON NEW YEAR\u2019S EVE<\/h4>\n<table style=\"height: 1960px\" width=\"1344\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Australia<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-10206 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.my\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/AU-icon.png\" alt=\"AU icon\" width=\"79\" height=\"79\" \/><\/td>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Australia is one of the first countries to ring in the New Year, with Aussies usually staying close to home to celebrate. However for those travelling, Bali, Sydney and Melbourne were top spots for 2016\u2019s celebrations, but this year it seems like more diverse travel is on the agenda. International destinations make up the top seven most searched destinations for the 2017 NYE period, with Bali as a crowd favorite, followed by Delhi, Singapore and Bangkok. For those staying close to home, events like the NYE performance at the Sydney Opera House are bound to be crowd pleasers.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Belgium<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-10205 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.my\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Belgium-icon.png\" alt=\"Belgium icon\" width=\"79\" height=\"79\" \/><\/td>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Belgium to Bangkok might seem like a surprising leap when it comes to ringing in the New Year, but it turns out Belgians like a bit of heat and humidity with their fireworks. Last year Bangkok was in the top five destinations for flights over the NYE period, while this year it has jumped up to occupy the number one spot Belgians are searching for flights when planning their NYE.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>France<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-10204 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.my\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/France-icon.png\" alt=\"France icon\" width=\"79\" height=\"79\" \/><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: justify\">Historically the French like to celebrate close to home, with European capital cities like Rome, London and Barcelona topping the list of 2016\u2019s most popular flights for the NYE period. But this year, the French are chasing the sun, with Bangkok, Phuket and Hong Kong moving up to take spots in the top five for the most searched destinations for the 2017 NYE period.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>India<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-10203 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.my\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/India-icon.png\" alt=\"India icon\" width=\"79\" height=\"79\" \/><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: justify\">Indians spent last year celebrating NYE closer to home, with Goa, Delhi, Singapore and Bangkok among the top five destinations during this period. This year, interest in America is heating up. Four out of the top five most searched destinations for the 2017 NYE period are in the United States, including San Francisco, Los Angeles, Seattle and New York. They\u2019ll find plenty of different ways to be dazzled, with dinner cruises and even a special <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/things-to-do\/new-years-eve-in-times-square.a455127.activity-details\">New Year\u2019s Eve celebration at Times Square<\/a>.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Japan<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-10202 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.my\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Japan-icon.png\" alt=\"Japan icon\" width=\"79\" height=\"79\" \/><\/td>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">Although one of the least popular NYE destinations last year based on flight demand, Osaka is shaping up to be an ideal spot for savvy Japanese travelers to ring in the New Year. With the lowest average ticket prices during the holiday period based on 2016 flight demand data, Osaka is excellent value for money. Travelers can save even more by holding off booking their trip until 7 to 13 days out.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Singapore<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-10210 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.my\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/SG-icon.png\" alt=\"SG icon\" width=\"79\" height=\"79\" \/><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: justify\">Singaporeans love to celebrate the start of the New Year by holidaying close to home, with Tokyo, Bangkok, Hong Kong, Taipei and Bali as the top five destinations based on 2016 flight demand for the NYE period. The good news is, Asian destinations have some of the cheapest average ticket prices for flights during the NYE period, with Kuala Lumpur taking the number one cheapest spot, followed by Penang and Langkawi.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Thailand<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-10209\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.my\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Thailand-icon.png\" alt=\"Thailand icon\" width=\"79\" height=\"73\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: justify\">The Thais love to celebrate the start of the New Year by holidaying close to home, with <strong>Tokyo<\/strong>, <strong>Taipei, Phuket,<\/strong> <strong>Hong Kong and Chiang Mai<\/strong> as the top five destinations based on 2016 flight demand for the NYE period. The good news is, Asian destinations, and particularly cities in Thailand have some of the cheapest average ticket prices for flights during the NYE period, with Bangkok taking the number one cheapest spot, followed by Khon Kaen and Udon Thani.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>United Kingdom\u00a0<\/strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-10201\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.my\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/UK-icon.png\" alt=\"UK icon\" width=\"79\" height=\"79\" \/><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: justify\">Watching Big Ben strike midnight is a time-honored tradition on New Year\u2019s Eve but it looks like the British are widening their horizons, with international destinations such as Dubai, Cape Town and Johannesburg sitting in the top three most searched destinations during the NYE travel period for 2017. One of 2016\u2019s most popular destinations was Edinburgh, with the city\u2019s famous fireworks and Hogmanay celebrations drawing big crowds along with low average flight prices.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>USA<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-10200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.my\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/US-icon.png\" alt=\"US icon\" width=\"78\" height=\"78\" \/><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: justify\">Long considered the most popular spot to watch the clock tick over midnight, New York may be knocked off its pedestal this year, with destinations like Honolulu and Las Vegas some of the most searched destinations for the 2017 NYE period. You can still eat your black-eyed peas at a beachside resort, before heading out on a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.sg\/things-to-do\/waikiki-new-years-eve-cruise.a382662.activity-details\">Waikiki New Year\u2019s Eve Cruise<\/a> in Honolulu.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong><em>\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Note to Editor:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>*Air data is based on a 2016 booking window and a 26 &#8211; 31 December 2016 travel window. Demand is determined by air ticket volume change over these periods, as is air ticket prices. Search data is based on flight searches on Expedia between 15 August \u2013\u00a015 September 2017, with a departure date of 30 &#8211; 31 December 2017. <\/em><em>Rates are subject to flight, accommodation and date selections made.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>More Ways to Save<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Travelers can snap up even more savings by signing in or becoming an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.my\/rewards\/howitworks\">Expedia+ Rewards<\/a> member, earning points and unlocking access to members only deals and perks. 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