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  • Far East - World within the World

    Painted with a million shades, the Far East is a delightful address of everything fun! Destinations like Thailand and Singapore regale the visiting tourists with a thrilling ride of satiation, making enjoyable stopovers along the way and offering bouts of sacred exquisiteness, cultural flair, modern daze and natural flamboyance!

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Far East Great Destinations

  • Far East is perhaps the most exciting face of the earth imbued with a heady cocktail of coeval and medieval, awesome and fearsome, rags and riches, typical and atypical, all blended well to inebriate the mind and soul! From empyreal coastlines to snow capped mountains, panoramic landscapes to bustling cities, Far East is like many worlds squeezed in one region!
  • Thailand
    Powdery beaches, revered Buddhist temples, mouth-watering cuisines, and world -class spas and smiling faces - Thailand is a land steeped deep in Chaing Mai's fascinating Buddhist history, catapulted by Bangkok's flamboyance and extravagance, blessed by Koh Samui's unrivalled natural beauty and obsessed by Phuket's raunchy nightlife and tantalizing shopping!
  • Malaysia
    Perhaps one of the most exotic nations in the entire Far East regions, Malaysia is a heady cocktail of varied cultures and heavenly flavours! Penang's extravagant dose of culture, Langkawi's generous dash of natural exquisiteness and Kuala Lumpur's awe-inspiring architectural wonders all seamlessly blend together to ensure there's something for every visitor.
  • Singapore
    To be in Singapore is to step into the paradisiacal stretch of land where Muezzins morning call to prayer competes with the ear-deafening music of chic clubs; non-stop orgy of shopping rubs shoulders with eternal dining spree; and cloud kissing skyscrapers vying for attention with Chinese joss houses! With its sights, sounds, colours and flavours, you'll find booking holiday packages to Singapore is deliciously rewarding.
  • Philippines
    Bustling megacities, panoramic landscapes, stimulating historical treasures, thrilling water adventure, tranquil temples, ocean of entertainment opportunities and smiling, happy- go-lucky people, Philippines is all about living life at its best! So if you are all set to book holiday packages to the country, rest assured you'll be certainly find something to contentedly pat your shoulders for planning a trip to the country!
  • Hong Kong
    From postcard-perfect landscapes to cultural extravaganza, historical treasures to appetizing food, attractions and activities, Hong Kong has everything on offer make visitors wonder what's not there to explore and experience! If you believe a picture tells a thousand words, you would certainly be pleasingly shocked to see the sparkling ragbag of fun and frolics that this picturesque city packs in for you!
  • Bali
    Beautifully perched in the Far East region, Bali is tropical gem that never fails to bewitch its visitors! Great surfing, powdery white beaches and amazing weather-this thriving island destination ensures everything that sums up to make for a dreamlike vacation!

  • When to Go

    Best time to visit Far East varies across the destinations that one wants to visit owing to changes in climate. Read more...

    When to Go

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    Considering the cost, holiday packages during off-peak seasons are considerably cheaper but may have limited outdoor activities. Shoulder months are best if you are looking for affordable holidays as well as fair to good outdoors.

    Thailand
    Bangkok weather is most favourable during the months of May, June and September. However, since most travellers plan holidays around this time, affordable holiday packages may be difficult to come by.

    Phuket beach resort is best visited during November to February for the agreeable weather that it features at this time. Months from May to October witness monsoon here. Koh Samui holidays are best enjoyed from April to September and January to March.

    Malaysia
    Malaysia can be visited throughout the year. Rainfall is fairly consistent year round. Overall, the period from May till September remains the best time to take holidays to most of Malaysia. However, Peninsular Malaysia's east coast receives heavy rains from November to part of February and should be avoided.

    Singapore
    Singapore holidays can be very rewarding during January to October months. The city state witnesses rain in the months of November and December.

    Hong Kong
    October to December is when holidaymakers are able to take the most out of their holidays to Hong Kong.

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  • Festivals and Events

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    Festivals and Events

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    Thailand
    Songkran - Traditional New Year's Day in April. Celebrated with a number of customs and traditions; Loy Krathong Festival-countless Krathongs or little banana leaf boats with lit candles and incense liven up the water bodies in November; Chiang mai flower festival (Feb), Buffalo Racing, Annual Phuket Bike Week are other interesting events.

    Malaysia - Thaipusam - a day of devotion to the Hindu deity, Lord Murugan; Chinese New Year; Wesak Day - celebrates the Buddha's birth, enlightenment and death; Hari Raya Puasa, Deepavali, Langkawi Water Festival

    Singapore - Chinese New Year, Dragon Boat Festival, Singapore Street Festival - Annual Festival, Hari Raya Puasa, Deepavali, Singapore F1 Grand Prix

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  • Top Holiday packages

    Far East countries exude eclectic expressions of cultures, spirituality, and diverse adventures. Read more...

    Top Holiday packages

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    Several exciting packages for specific age group of particular interests are available in different countries. The Far East countries are mostly explored by travellers for unparalleled beach holiday and water sport experiences. Exciting holiday packages for family and kids, spiritual and honeymoon packages are highly popular as well.

    Thailand - Bangkok for sightseeing, Chao Phraya dinner cruise, explore the Wats (Buddha Temples), incredible dining experience, unmatched shopping and nightlife at myriad pubs and go-go bars; Beaches and watersports at Phuket, Koh Samui, Krabi, Hua Hin, Koh Lanta; Art, culture and heritage at Bangkok and Chiang Mai. There is no dearth of hot spots in Thailand for adventure holidays.

    Malaysia - Kuala Lumpur city break, sightseeing, culture and heritage, art and architecture; beaches at Langkawi and Penang; culture and history at Georgetown; Sabah and Sarwak region on Borneo Malaysia for stunning natural grandeur; Sipadan for riveting watersports including diving and snorkeling.

    Singapore - Spectacular beaches, monuments and ancient architecture, galleries and museums, sightseeing across the city or on the periphery, parks and wildlife, Bukit Timah nature reserve, Jurong Park, night safari and nightlife. Eating and shopping are considered national pastime in Singapore and there are countless avenues for shoppers and gourmets to hop to. Adventure activities are plentiful in Singapore for adrenaline junkies.

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  • Quick Travel Facts

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    Geography The Southeast Asia is comprised of a melange of countries prominently situated in the Indian Ocean and Pacific Ocean regions.

    Quick Travel Facts

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    Key Holidays Destinations Bangkok, Singapore, Manila (Philippines), Kuala Lumpur and Penang (Malaysia), Phuket and Koh Samui (Thailand), Bali (Indonesia)
    Capital Various
    Key Airports Suvarnabhumi and Phuket International (Thailand), Changi (Singapore), Denpasar International (Indonesia), Manila Ninoy Aquino Inernational (Philippines), Hong Kong International (Hong Kong)
    Key Airlines Thai Airways (Thailand), Garuda Indonesia (Indonesia), Malaysia Airlines (Malaysia), Singapore Airlines (Singapore), Cathay Pacific (Hong Kong)
    Visa Requirement The visa requirements to Far East vary in different countries of the region. For detailed information, visit our “Quick travel facts” category of the particular country. And for recently updated information and details contact Foreign and Common Wealth Office or visit www.fco.gov.uk; or consult with consular authority of the particular country in the UK.
    Language Various. English is widely spoken and understood.
    Time Zone Various
    Popular Holidays Beach and water sports, Culture, History, Spiritual, Adventure, Shopping and Food
    Top Beach Holidays Phuket, Pattaya, Koh Samui, Krabi (Thailand), Langkawi, Penang (Malaysia); Bali (Indonesia); Singapore
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Tips

Destinations in the Far East region are quite conservative as compared to European and American destinations. Though people are tolerant towards foreign vacationers, it pays to be respectful towards local traditions and cultures!

Almost every Far Eastern destination follows its own set of local laws and customs, and regulations. It is important to get well acquainted to significant local laws to avoid ruining otherwise pleasant holidays to the region. For example, most destinations in Far East follow strict laws when it comes to drug offences, so visitors must refrain from drugs when on holidays to the region.

Though Far Eastern destinations are fairly safe for holiday trips, there are a few remote areas in Indonesia, the Philippines and Thailand that must be avoided by visitors! Foreign visitors must exercise general safety precautions to avoid any unforeseen incidences while on holidays to the Far Eastern destinations.

Visitors to almost all destinations to the Far East region must avoid being overly amorous in public as public display of affection is looked down upon and treated with disdain in region. Especially homosexual couples must refrain from being overly amorous in public.

Though quite expensive, medical facilities at major destinations are quite satisfactory. However, hospitals and clinics in many areas are not always up to UK standards. Also, many hospitals and clinics require guarantee of payment for the hospital bills before they begin treatment. It makes sense to heed necessary vaccinations and medications to last the trip at least eight weeks before embarking on the journey to the Far East region. It is smart to take out comprehensive travel insurance and medical insurance before travelling.

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