2 flights, 3 countries, 4 nights, 17–21 Dec
PhuketSingapore4nLangkawi
Stay 4 nights in Singapore, ending in Langkawi with no flight back. Both places are islands. About 1,700 km of flying in all as the crow flies. Typical December highs are 31–32°C everywhere. Singapore is usually very wet in December, about 330 mm of rain over the month. Flights work out at about €62 a night, with a cabin bag usually included.
Phuket
Thailand, Start, Thu 17 Dec
Singapore
Singapore, 4 nights, 17–21 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, very wetNo other city has fares in and out on these days.
Langkawi
Malaysia, Last stop, Mon 21 Dec
Duty-free island off Malaysia's northwest coast, with sandy beaches, a cable car to Mount Mat Cincang and mangrove boat tours.
Typical December: highs of 32°C, some rainSwap at randomSwap Langkawi for…
- Surabaya, Indonesia −€39
- Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia −€32
- Denpasar (Bali), Indonesia −€24
- Jakarta, Indonesia −€7
- Kuching, Malaysia −€5
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.