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Money-saving trips to Malaysia & Singapore from $1068

Southeast Asian treats with hotel stays, airfare & more

By ShermansTravel Staff

May 07, 2008 05:19 pm EDT

Book By: ASAP

Travel By: Various through fall 2008

The Deal

Want to see lush jungles, lounge on gorgeous beaches, wander through buzzing streetscapes and visit age-old villages in one single trip? If this heady combo of urban and nature delights sounds appealing, we recommend a visit to two stunning Southeast Asian destinations – Singapore and Malaysia! We found a variety of well-priced trips to these fascinating spots, starting at just $1068 with airfare, hotels, and more.

See Malaysia’s best for just $1068
Looking for a package that combines a city and beach experience? GoBundle.com offers the perfect trip: spend two nights in the Malaysian capital of Kuala Lumpur and then head off the beaten path for a three-night stay in Malaysia’s Langkawi archipelago. Rich in folklore and legends, this cluster of 99 islands in the Andaman Sea provides an ideal tropical retreat. The price starts at $1068 for travel between August 21 and November 30 and covers air from Los Angeles or New York; airport transfers; and hotel stays with daily breakfast. Also thrown in are two excursions: a half-day sightseeing tour of Kuala Lumpur and a half-day island discovery tour in Langkawi.

Singapore & Borneo for only $2499
The best bet for an active holiday is the Globotours package to Borneo and Singapore. Priced at a low $2499, this eight-night adventure features air from your choice of three getaways (LA, SF or NY); airport transfers; midrange lodging; meals; and a variety of stellar tours. The trip explores urban delights of Singapore and the rustic highlights of Borneo, a captivating island off the coast of Malaysia. Activities include a visit to the extensive rainforest of Batang Ai National Park and cultural enrichment at the Ugat Sea Dayak Longhouses; the famous Sarawak Museum; and the beautiful Fort Margherita, a former residence of the White Rajah.

The Malay Peninsula from $2570
We also found a fabulous deal to the highlights of the Malay Peninsula, currently on offer by Pacific Holidays. This vacation package priced from $2570 includes 14 days and 11 nights of travel to Malaysia’s capital of Kuala Lumpur; the dynamic city state of Singapore; the island of Penang; and Thailand’s capital of Bangkok. This low price is valid for several fall departures in September and October. In addition to roundtrip airfare, it includes three-star hotel stays with daily breakfast; airport transfers; and a variety of sightseeing tours and activities. Those include a dinner cruise in Singapore and a Malay dinner and cultural show in Kuala Lumpur.

The Dollars

The rates above are listed per person, based on double occupancy. See details above for the exact inclusions. We’ve checked the prices of international airfare to the above destinations during the valid periods of travel and calculated that each one of the featured packages saves you a serious bundle. 

 

The Catch

Get Ready for a long flight!

 

Booking Details

For the Malaysia package, check out www.gobundle.com or call 1-866-GOBUNDLE.

For the Borneo adventure, go to www.globotours.net or call 1-800-988-4833 and mention ShermansTravel.

For the Pacific Holidays deal, visit www.pacificholidaysinc.com or call 1-800-355-8025.

 


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