ACE YOUR HOLIDAY BUDGET!
Expedia’s travel expert LISA PERKOVIC reveals what you’ll need for three global hotspots
NEW YORK CITY
BUDGET $10-$50 per day Be entertained by buskers at Madison Square Garden and grab a burger from Shake Shack. Some Broadway shows even hold lotteries for free tickets!
COMFORT $100-250 per day Manhattan restaurants offer “aperitif hours” – discounts from 5 to 7pm. Shop on Fifth Ave and take a horse and carriage ride around Central Park.
SPLURGE $500+ per day Splurge at high-end retailer Bergdorf, dine at the Plaza Hotel, then have a celeb-spotting drink with a stellar view at the Rainbow Room.
BALI
BUDGET $10-$50 per day One of the best things about Bali is its amazing beaches are free, and there’s a range of cheap eats and street food offerings!
COMFORT $100-250 per day Rock Bar in Jimbaran is a stunning spot for a cocktail, perched on a cliff overlooking the ocean. Later, relax by your hotel’s lovely pool with a drink.
SPLURGE $500+ per day Book an indulgent spa treatment at Karma Kandara or Alila Spa in Ubud. Add celeb hotspot Finns Beach Club to your list for a VIP experience.
LONDON
BUDGET $10-$50 per day Watch street performers at Covent Garden then head to o Harrods food court for cheap London fare. .
COMFORT $100-250 per day See a West st End theatre show, try Jamie’s Italian for dinner and enjoy a posh high tea at Claridge’s Hotel for a reasonable price.
SPLURGE $500+ per day Dine at The Shard for contemporary British cuisine with a breathtaking view. Treat yourself at Harrods department store and then kick k on at Kettner’s, a 1920s champagne bar.