This Lunar New Year, join more than half a million travelers in APAC hitting the road to celebrate the festive season with their families and loved ones. According to Chinese beliefs, where people travel, and other aspects like their financial status, health, etc., are believed to be dictated by the 12 Chinese Zodiac signs.
Born in the year of the rooster? With Japan as one of the rooster’s auspicious destinations for 2018, why not try your hand at calligraphy during a visit to a temple in Tokyo? Get up to some monkey business if you are born in the year of the monkey by visiting a treehouse outside of Chicago in Schaumburg, Illinois. Pick from some examples below for a taste of over 4 million homes and more than 4,000. Experiences in favorable destinations to celebrate with loved ones.
On average, Airbnb’s booking data shows that family travelers are vacationing over three nights, while couples are taking a longer break of six nights. This comes as no surprise as Lunar New Year 2018 starts just two days after Valentine’s Day and increasingly, people are opting to bask in the festive mood abroad.
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Rat
Born in the year of 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008
Recommended destinations: South Korea, Canada, Russia, China
Enjoy your own cozy, private carriage home in Victoria, BC, Canada that has all the amenities you would need in a tiny house.
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Ox
Born in the year of 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009
Recommended destinations: Taiwan, Japan, Indonesia, Australia
Ride the first wave of the Lunar New Year in Bali while being taught by your host, Bang, who has over a decade’s worth of surfing experience.
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Tiger
Born in the year of 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010
Recommended destinations: South Africa, Spain, France, Italy
Cave in to the travel bug and book your stay at this earth house, situated in the heart of Sacromonte, Granada, Spain.
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Rabbit
Born in the year of 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011
Recommended destinations: India, Australia, Turkey
Bust out your amazing moves in New Delhi, India with professional Bollywood choreographer, Gilles, who has more than 15 years of experience under his belt.
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Dragon
Born in the year of 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000
Recommended destinations: Russia, Thailand, Poland, Denmark
Kickstart your Danish holiday in this organically designed complex in Copenhagen with its huge windows that provide lots of natural light.
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Snake
Born in the year of 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001
Recommended destinations: China, Vietnam, The Philippines, Brazil
Discover Rio de Janeiro from the sea and observe famous Brazilian landmarks such as Copacabana or the Christ the Redeemer statue as you sail across Guanabara Bay.
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Horse
Born in the year of 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002
Recommended destinations: USA, India, Italy, Mexico, Bhutan
In addition to its floor-to-ceiling windows and eclectic furnishings, this townhouse in Mexico City is centrally located to restaurants, shops and art galleries.
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Goat
Born in the year of 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003
Recommended destinations: Singapore, Indonesia, Australia, Greece
Taste and experience the unique flavors of Melbourne, Australia through its herbs, spices and fruits, as host Ben Mac, a professional chef, shows you how to cook up simple dishes using bush foods in your everyday cooking.
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Monkey
Born in the year of 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004
Recommended destinations: Mongolia, Malaysia, USA, Canada
Get up to some monkey business in this tree house in Schaumburg, Illinois just outside of Chicago and soak in the hot tub afterwards.
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Rooster
Born in the year of 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005
Recommended destinations: South Korea, Japan, Taiwan, Romania
Pick up Japanese calligraphy skills in Tokyo from Meisui, who has over 40 years of experience, and is keen to share her work and culture so you leave with a deeper understanding of Japanese traditions.
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Dog
Born in the year of 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006
Recommended destinations: USA, Australia, Malaysia
When you travel during the Year of the Dog this year, make sure to check in to this giant Beagle bed and breakfast in Cottonwood, Idaho.
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Pig
Born in the year of 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007
Recommended destinations: Canada, The Philippines, India, UAE
Join Simon as he takes you sandboarding in Dubai, and shares tips on how to level up your skills. Then enjoy a delicious picnic after burning through the sand dunes.