Long weekends look set to pave the way for more short getaways in 2026, as Singaporeans make use of the upcoming public holidays to travel overseas. Trip.com Group saw a 45% year-on-year increase in bookings for short trips of four days or less in the first quarter of 2026, with working adults aged 25 to 49 being the main drivers of this trend. City destinations like Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Hong Kong and Guangzhou were the most popular destinations for such trips (Table 1), as they are accessible, convenient and well-equipped for quick getaways without requiring extensive trip planning.Table 1 Live entertainment events continue to encourage overseas travel, with Singaporeans flying out to watch their favourite artists live. The Mayday #5525 Live Tour in Kuala Lumpur on 31 January is among the top overseas attractions booked by Singaporean travellers, ranking alongside perennial favourites like Hong Kong Disneyland, Shanghai Disney Resort and The Palace Museum in Beijing. Plan Your Long Weekend Easily with Trip.Planner For those looking to plan their next long weekend trip this year, check out Trip.Planner [https://sg.trip.com/webapp/tripmap/tripplanner?source=t_online_homepage&locale=en-sg&curr=SGD] , Trip.com Group’s one-stop travel planning hub. Trip.Planner can generate personalised itineraries covering flights, hotels and attraction recommendations in less than a minute – while catering to every individual’s preferred travel style. Trip.Planner is able to customise your itinerary according to preferences such as who you’re travelling with, and your travel interests such as nature or history Using Trip.Planner, Trip.com Group has curated three recommended itineraries – for the fun-loving, family-friendly and quiet traveller respectively – so that you can jet set away for your next long weekend break. 1. For the Fun-Loving: Bangkok, Thailand It’s the trip that finally made it out of the group chat, and the vote goes to Bangkok as the crowd favourite destination for the next long weekend. With its vibrant nightlife, tantalising local cuisine and wide variety of group activities, there’s fun awaiting you every corner in this dynamic and tourist-friendly city. Sample Trip.Planner itinerary of a three-day trip to Bangkok with friends Looking for new places to visit in the city? 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Trip Moments [https://sg.trip.com/moments/?locale=en-SG&curr=SGD] also provides first-hand experiences and inspiration from budding creators and the travel community so you don’t miss out on travel tips or hidden gems. 2. For the Family-Friendly: Guangzhou, China If you’re looking for a family-friendly destination to go during the March school holidays, look no further than Guangzhou. With its blend of natural scenery, animal attractions and historical sites, there’s plenty to do as you immerse yourself in all that the city has to offer. With Trip.Planner, you can even get family travel tips and an estimated travel budget so you can gauge your trip expenses before committing to a booking. Sample Trip.Planner itinerary of a four-day trip to Guangzhou with family Planning a family trip may be tricky but Trip.Best makes it easier with data-backed recommendations for top family-friendly attractions [https://sg.trip.com/toplist/tripbest/guangzhou-best-family-friendly-attractions-100700000266/?locale=en-sg&curr=SGD] to keep your kids entertained, as well as top family-oriented hotels to stay in Guangzhou [https://sg.trip.com/toplist/tripbest/guangzhou-best-family-hotels-100200114534/?locale=en-SG&curr=SGD] . Saw something interesting on social media for your upcoming trip? You can easily copy and paste the link into Trip.Planner to add those places into your itinerary! Transform social media travel content you come across into bookable itineraries in seconds with Trip.Planner 3. For the Quiet: Penang, Malaysia If you are looking to take an impromptu solo trip during one of the upcoming public holidays, Penang might be a good option, at just an hour and a half hour away by flight from Singapore. With a vast variety of local food, street art and beaches at every turn, you can choose to pack your days to the brim or simply take it slow and relax as you wish. Sample Trip.Planner itinerary of a three-day solo trip to Penang for an art and beach escape For the serious planners, you can choose to export your itinerary as an excel sheet with full details, or download it as an image to share it with your friends, or simply to save it on your phone for easy reference while on the road.

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