2 flights, 2 countries, 4 nights, 3–7 Dec
PhuketSingapore4nPenang
Four nights in Singapore, ending in Penang with no flight back. Both places are islands and have a World Heritage site. About 1,600 km of flying in all as the crow flies. Typical December highs are 31–32°C everywhere. Singapore averages about 11 mm of rain a day in December. Flights work out at about €50 a night, with a cabin bag usually included.
Phuket
Thailand, Start, Thu 3 Dec
Singapore
Singapore, 4 nights, 3–7 Dec
Island city-state at the tip of the Malay Peninsula, known for hawker centres, Gardens by the Bay, the Botanic Gardens and distinct Chinese, Malay and Indian quarters.
Typical December: highs of 31°C, 11 mm of rain a dayNo other city has fares in and out on these days.
Penang
Malaysia, Last stop, Mon 7 Dec
Island state off Malaysia's west coast, famous for George Town's shophouses, temples and street art, some of the country's best hawker food, and Penang Hill above it all.
Typical December: highs of 32°C, 4 mm of rain a dayRe-roll this stopSwap Penang for…
- Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia −€21
- Denpasar (Bali), Indonesia −€13
- Langkawi, Malaysia same price
- Jakarta, Indonesia +€3
- Da Nang, Vietnam +€12
Same days, the rest of the trip kept, only cities close in price. A swapped-in country may need a visa: check before you go.