THE BEST PLACES TO SCORE FIVE-STAR ACCOMMODATION FOR LESS

Hotels.com's latest Hotel Price Index reveals the Top 10 global destinations for kiwis to nab 5-star luxury hotels for $200 or less per night. The report states the top destinations as well as the average prices paid per night for 5-star accommodation by New Zealand travellers as follows:

  1. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - $143
  2. Siem Reap, Cambodia - $152
  3. Pattaya, Thailand - $160
  4. Hanoi, Vietnam - $174
  5. Bangkok, Thailand - $179
  6. Brisbane, Australia - $184
  7. Adelaide, Australia - $191
  8. Chiang Mai, Thailand - $191
  9. Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam - $194
  10. Cairns, Australia - $196

Looks like its time to explore Southeast Asia in luxury or perhaps get some R&R across the ditch.