Summer vacation: Goa, Thailand, or Dubai, where should you be going?

Produced by: Mohsin Shaikh

Goa Budget

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Thailand Mid

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Dubai Luxury

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Stay Costs

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Flight Range

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Food Costs

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Activity Costs

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Transport Spend

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Weather Notes

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