Badly need advice where to celebrate my birthday.
Hi! I badly need some advice because I only have a few days left to prepare.
I just want to celebrate my birthday somewhere special.
My first choice was Taiwan, but since our travel date is only a few days away, airfare for two is already around ₱28,000–₱29,000. I’m also not sure how much we’ll spend once we’re there, but I’m estimating our total budget (including airfare) would be around ₱50,000–₱60,000.
I searched for other countries, and the cheapest option I found is Macau. Round-trip airfare for two to Macau is around ₱24,000. I’m estimating our expenses there, including a side trip to Hong Kong, would be around ₱25,000–₱35,000, so the total would still be around ₱50,000–₱60,000.
Since I’m running out of time, I also considered traveling locally. But honestly, I was shocked! Flights for two to Siargao are already around ₱50,000, and El Nido is about the same. Even taking 2GO by sea would cost around ₱16,000 for two, and the travel time is much longer. At that point, it almost feels like it’s more worth it to travel abroad.
Should I just push through with the Macau + Hong Kong trip? What would you recommend? If you have a sample itinerary, I’d really appreciate it.
We’re not really the type who enjoys visiting temples, shrines, or places just for photos. We prefer activities, unique experiences, good food, and also having time to relax. So we’d probably skip most sightseeing spots that are mainly for taking pictures.
Do you think it’s still possible to do Macau + Hong Kong, including Disneyland, with a total budget of ₱50,000–₱60,000 for two (including airfare)? Or would that be too tight? I’d also love to hear any budget-friendly tips because I’d rather not spend the full ₱60,000 if possible.
Thank you so much! Please help! I still haven’t planned or prepared anything because this trip is very last-minute. 😭
P.S. We’ve already been to Vietnam, Indonesia, Boracay, Cebu, and Bohol, so we’re hoping to visit somewhere different this time.