StanleyCup
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We have 2 weeks vacation approx 15-28 February and 2 more weeks approx 1-15 May. We planned to spend one of these periods in Bali/Nusa/Gili, the other period we will spend in southern Thailand. Some diving (2 of every 3 days probably) and hanging out at the beach.
I am inclined to do:
15-28 February - Bali/Nusa/Gili
1-15 May - Thailand
The reason is that accommodation prices and availability are far better in southern Thailand (PP/Lanta/etc.) in May than they are in February. Feb is high season in southern Thailand. May in Thailand is just after high season, weather still OK and accommodation is uncrowded and prices are slashed.
But my concern with doing this is weather in Bali in February. If the visibility of most sites is much poorer in February than in May, then it really doesn't make sense to be in Bali in February, we'll just bite the bullet and pay more to be in Thailand in February, then come to Bali in May.
- What can we expect as far as visibility in Bali in February vs. May?
- What about the difference in accomodation availability and price?
- Anything else we should consider?
We have to make a choice very, very soon. Thanks in advance.
I am inclined to do:
15-28 February - Bali/Nusa/Gili
1-15 May - Thailand
The reason is that accommodation prices and availability are far better in southern Thailand (PP/Lanta/etc.) in May than they are in February. Feb is high season in southern Thailand. May in Thailand is just after high season, weather still OK and accommodation is uncrowded and prices are slashed.
But my concern with doing this is weather in Bali in February. If the visibility of most sites is much poorer in February than in May, then it really doesn't make sense to be in Bali in February, we'll just bite the bullet and pay more to be in Thailand in February, then come to Bali in May.
- What can we expect as far as visibility in Bali in February vs. May?
- What about the difference in accomodation availability and price?
- Anything else we should consider?
We have to make a choice very, very soon. Thanks in advance.