{"id":895,"date":"2015-09-04T00:00:23","date_gmt":"2015-09-04T00:00:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.my\/stories\/?p=895"},"modified":"2022-07-20T20:40:17","modified_gmt":"2022-07-20T20:40:17","slug":"planning-multi-destination-journeys","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.my\/stories\/world\/planning-multi-destination-journeys\/","title":{"rendered":"Planning Multi-City Itineraries"},"content":{"rendered":"

Why stop at one? With good planning, within the same amount of time you can stretch your holidays across multiple countries and cities in one trip. You\u2019ll not only experience different cultures and atmospheres in one go, but you\u2019ll get a better sense of just how diverse the world is, even when you\u2019re journeying to destinations\u00a0just next door. And booking multi-city flights<\/a> are easier than ever with sites like, ahem, Expedia.<\/p>\n

You may not have time to do a round the world trip, but it’s easy enough to do a round the region holiday! Here are some ideas on planning multi-destination itineraries around Asia.<\/p>\n

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The Equatorial Islands Multi-City Itinerary:\u00a0Gili\u00a0islands \u2013 Singapore \u2013\u00a0Penang<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Stop 1: Gili Islands<\/strong><\/h4>\n

The\u00a0Gili\u00a0Islands<\/a> boast stunning natural beauty \u2013 think sun, sea and sand \u2013 and is known for exceptional diving conditions, suitable for beginners and experts alike. Having had your fill of pristine beaches, this route will then bring you to Singapore, where it\u2019s skyscrapers galore.<\/p>\n

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Stop 2:<\/strong> Singapore<\/a><\/h4>\n

Life is much more fast-paced and it\u2019ll be a jolt to the senses as you immerse yourself in the\u00a0multicultural atmosphere and sample Singapore\u2019s local offerings (shopping and eating feature prominently here).<\/p>\n

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Stop 3:<\/strong> Penang<\/a><\/h4>\n

Finally,\u00a0Penang\u00a0will prove to be\u00a0a trendy retreat, where you\u2019ll end off on a hip note exploring the city\u2019s\u00a0laneways\u00a0and\u00a0cafes. And treat yourself to lots of food in Penang, food capital of Malaysia.<\/p>\n

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Southeast Asian Multi-City Itinerary: Cambodia \u2013 Vietnam \u2013 Thailand<\/h2>\n

They may be located within close geographical proximity, but these three countries have distinct personalities. Highlights include<\/p>\n