In Reply to: Just done the sums and figured posted by Limerick on Friday, 10. October 2008 at 20:56 Bali Time:
are bad at the moment don't even think of spending a night or longer in Singapore.I am serious when I say if you want anything half decent in Singapore these days under $200 you pretty much stay at the YMCAor a youth hostel /backpackers place.
You can't get anything much under $250 a night that's decent.I have been constantly looking at various hotels for the past week & half & prices rose this morning for 3 1/2 star at $180 the night before up to $210 & for 4 star from $230 up to $294.The Aussie Dollar purchasing power is being affected - we are part of a global economy these days & more than likely on the road to a depression & will all probably have to tighten our spending habits.
We have all been spoilt for a very long time re very cheap prices for International travel & especially the cost in Bali hotels.It was good for us while it lasted but it's maybe time that the places that own the hotels & apartments got a decent return on their investment.After all they are supposed to be in business to make money.