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Welcome to South East Asia Travel and Tours
vacation guide...
Your complete guide for planning a
Vacation in South East Asia.
South East Asia is one of the world's
most popular tourist destinations. South East Asia is among, the
cheapest travel destinations compared to anywhere in the world.
South East Asia has it all, a rich and exotic culture, gorgeous
Beaches, Magical Islands, Ancient historical sites, Extraordinary
Food, you name it is has got it!! Where else you would find Buddhist
Temples, Churches and Mosques all close to each other.
South East Asia is an assault on the senses, a riot of colors,
smells, sounds, textures, and life, that will you take home with an
enriched vision of the human experience, totally different like what
we are used to in the USA.
From Modern cities like Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok, Singapore, and
Georgetown to tiny fishing villages and thatched rural villages,
from the jungles of Northern Borneo to the luxury resorts of Bali,
from the temples of Angkor Wat in Cambodia, to the boisterous excitement of Patpong in
Thailand. Some of the world’s best dive spots are here. Tioman
Island, Redang Island, Langkawi Island, Sprately Islands in
Malaysia, Bali and Nias Island in Indonesia, Ko Samui, Phuket in
Thailand to name a few.
Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and Philippines do not require visas
from most visitors. Cambodia, Laos and Indonesia offer visas on
arrival at most points of entry. Unfortunately Myanmar and Vietnam
require advance paperwork for most visitors. It is changing though
for Vietnam where Citizens of Asean Countries do not require a visa
for a 2 week stay.
The main entry point to South East Asia is via Bangkok, Singapore
and Kuala Lumpur. From these cities there are numerous low-cost
budget Asian Airlines connecting all over the Region. There are excellent
connections to North America via these three cities.
The Temperature is generally between 15C to 35C. On the Highlands it
is much cooler, like Cameron Highlands in Malaysia or Chiangmai in
Northern Thailand.
Another popular arrival to South East Asia is via Sea. It is a
popular destination for round the world cruises, and many of them
make several stops in South East Asia with the options to go for
shore excursions and tours. Popular Ports of Call are Singapore, Penang, Port Klang, Langkawi, Phuket. Star Cruises operate a few Ships with
Cruises from Hong Kong and Taiwan.
Southeast Asia is a Shopping Haven from Branded Goods to really El
Cheapo in the Streets. Bargaining is a way of life here. At the
Public Markets and Flea markets prices are not fixed. You need to
quickly learn the Art of driving a Bargain with a smile. Singapore
tops the list for electronic Items such as Cell phones, PDAs, PC.
Sim Lim Tower in Singapore is the Mecca for Gadgets Enthusiasts
World over. If You fancy an Island Vacations there are numerous
Tropical Island getaways just for your taste.
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