How To Maximise Your Vacation For The Remainder Of 2018

As we kick off the second half of the year (we know!), it's a great time to reflect on our goals and accomplishments so far, and plan for the rest of the year ahead. Of course, that also means that the travel bug bites harder than ever. Thankfully, we’ve done the research to help you take advantage of upcoming public holidays in 2018 and earn yourself an excellent vacation experience to remember.

Planners are winners! Read all the way to the end to see our cheapest flights cheat-sheet.

Planning Your Annual Leave

Here’s the list of Singapore public holidays in the second half of 2018:

For four days off, simply take one day of leave on these following dates:

• 10 Aug (PH: 9 Aug, Thursday, National Day)
• 5 Nov (PH: 6 Nov, Tuesday, Deepavali)
• 24 Dec (PH: 25 Dec, Tuesday, Christmas Day)

For super long breaks, these are the dates you’ll want to mark down:

• 10, 13-17, 20, and 21 Aug: Take eight days of leave to enjoy a massive 14-day break from 9 Aug (National Day) to 22 Aug (Hari Raya Haji).
• 24, 26-28, and 31 Dec: Take five days of leave in return for an 11-day holiday over the Christmas and New year season from 22 Dec 2018 to 1 Jan 2019.

Taking the Kids Along

Is there anything better than seeing the world with your family? If you happen to have kids in school, you might realise that they have their own set of school holidays that you can take advantage of.

Here are the school holidays for Singaporean students for the rest of 2018:

*For Year 2 JC students and Year 3 MI students, the final term ends when their A-Level exams end.

Looking at the dates above, you can arrange for some overlaps with your annual leave to spend quality time with your family.

For a longer family vacation, these are the dates to pencil in:

• 24, 26-28, and 31 Dec: By taking five days of leave, you’ll get to enjoy a whopping 11-day holiday where you can celebrate the end of a year with the people closest to you.

Avoiding Pesky Crowds and Steep Prices

Do you want to avoid suffocating crowds AND exorbitant prices when you travel?

If you’re looking to book a budget-friendly break without contending with swarms of people, you’ll want to avoid the various school holidays around the world. This means travelling during the September-November shoulder season.

Additionally, here’s a list of some of the most popular travel destinations for Singaporeans and the cheapest months to fly there this year:

With all these tips in mind, what are you waiting for? It’s never too late to start planning your vacation.

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