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Going with parents for a vacation in Asia - where?
I am thinking of bringing my parents for a vacation this year end. They've been to places like HK, Malaysia and Bangkok. I can't really think of any suitable places. They are not very active people (so no hiking / diving etc), and they like good food, nice shopping and sightseeing. They also prefer warm/slightly cool climates. Any ideas?
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Taiwan then.flying_carpet wrote:I am thinking of bringing my parents for a vacation this year end. They've been to places like HK, Malaysia and Bangkok. I can't really think of any suitable places. They are not very active people (so no hiking / diving etc), and they like good food, nice shopping and sightseeing. They also prefer warm/slightly cool climates. Any ideas?
Hanoi, too, at the end of the year, when it is chilly instead of hot and humid.
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Im not sure where you or your parents are from, but you can fly to Perth, Australia in 5 hours.. in perth you can get some lovely weather, day trips to wineries, shop and enjoy the laid back lifestyle.
Otherwise, if youre sticking to asia, bali is 2.5 hours away and you can get some beautiful private villas while being able to shop in nearby markets, relax and enjoy the local food.
Hope they enjoy their trip!!
Otherwise, if youre sticking to asia, bali is 2.5 hours away and you can get some beautiful private villas while being able to shop in nearby markets, relax and enjoy the local food.
Hope they enjoy their trip!!
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Korea or Japan is what I'd do for something different to what they've seen. Of course those are both relatively long flights (6.5-7.5 hours) if they're coming to Singapore first.
Taiwan sounds good. Hanoi is OK during the cooler weather, but be aware it tends to be very wet and grey at that time. If you do pick Hanoi, I'd look into also going to Sapa or Ha Long Bay, otherwise you might run out of things to do after 2-3 days.
Taiwan sounds good. Hanoi is OK during the cooler weather, but be aware it tends to be very wet and grey at that time. If you do pick Hanoi, I'd look into also going to Sapa or Ha Long Bay, otherwise you might run out of things to do after 2-3 days.
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Really?v4jr4 wrote:As for Japan, I'm not even sure about the radiation levelzzm9980 wrote:Korea or Japan is what I'd do for something different to what they've seen.


Take a look at this:
http://xkcd.com/radiation/
+1zzm9980 wrote:Really?v4jr4 wrote:As for Japan, I'm not even sure about the radiation levelzzm9980 wrote:Korea or Japan is what I'd do for something different to what they've seen.![]()
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Take a look at this:
http://xkcd.com/radiation/
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