How to maximise your long weekends next year and the best times to book your flights
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According to the Ministry of Manpower, 2017 will bring us seven long weekends - where a public holiday (PH) falls on a Friday or Monday. However, by taking just six days of leave, you can enjoy three more long weekends, stretching your total vacation time to a whopping 36 days.
We show you how to do just that, and where you should consider travelling to during each period.
Deepavali: 18 Oct, Wed
Take leave on: 19-20 Oct, Thu-Fri
The last of the six days you should take off in 2017. Why not make the most of this well-deserved break and try out something completely new – such as the magical country of Bhutan? With DrukAir now flying there thrice a week, Bhutan has been listed by Skyscanner as the third emerging destination for Singaporean travellers.
In particular, Paro is starting point to begin your adventures through this mystical Himalayan kingdom. It is home to the nation’s most iconic building: The Taktsang Monastery, a pilgrim’s retreat perched on a cliff.
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