tanking economy & trip planning

[crazycanuck]

The great thing about Singapore is that it's cheap to fly to from Perth & it's a short hop! We almost went there on a long weekend last year...

Hey, great news about your DH's interview process!

In regards to flying into Auckland & what to do. Well, it depends on how much time you have & if it's only going to be spent on the N. Island

A couple of ideas-Waiheke Island, Rangitoto & Titiri Tiri (sp?) Matangi are cool places to visit when in Auckland.

The Coromandel The far north

The East Cape . Drive from Auckland along the coast to Gisborne. Great beaches at Ohope, Opotiki & Hicks Bay

You could always come back the inland route & go mtn biking in Rotorua(rotovegas)

If you want to go further, why not down to The 'Naki (Taranaki)

[tulip]

I postponed my planned Italy trip until next spring (for the Giro). The economy isn't having an effect on my work--I'm busier than ever, but the renovation has sucked all the savings out of my life, and then some. So I decided to use this year as a savings year and then next year travel to Europe. I don't like having no savings.

[NbyNW]

Tulip: Busy is good. Savings is good, too. Having all your ducks in a row before doing extended travel: priceless.

Chances are that the economy will recover slowly so I imagine that you might be able to take advantage of some deals even next year.