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There are at least two more long weekends coming up soon and you know what that means
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It's time to go on an adventure!
Because there's honestly no better way to fully utilise those precious long weekends than to visit your favourite travel destinations.
And you're in luck too, because Expedia.com.my just announced their Online Travel Fair with great hotel, flight, and package deals
Expedia.com.my is having an Online Travel Fair where you can shop for the best travel deals without having to leave your house! You'll be spoilt for choices with flight, hotel, and package deals that come with amazing discounts, which you can find on their website.
So just grab your laptop, iPad, or phone and start browsing for deals from the comfort of your sofa (or bed, we won't judge).
Here are the dates you need to take note of:
Booking period: 26 February till 25 March 2018
Travel period: 26 February till 31 May 2018
You'll be able to find amazing travel deals to some popular local and international destinations:
Penang
Go on a café-hopping trip in Penang and visit some of their prettiest cafés. Our favourites are ChinaHouse and Kraffmen.
Rates: Flight + 3D2N hotel, from RM264 per person*.
Bangkok
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Try the famous Pratu Phi pad thai, located near Khao San's night market. Locals and tourists would queue up 30 minutes just to taste their most popular pad thai dish – the prawns and egg wrap pad thai.
Rates: Flight + 3D2N hotel, from RM761 per person*.
Phuket
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Visit the famous James Bond Island on Phuket's Phang Nga Bay. This was where they shot the movie, 'The Man With The Golden Gun', starring Roger Moore, who played Agent 007.
Rates: Flight + 4D3N hotel, from RM793 per person*.
Jakarta
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Try the best dishes from each of Indonesia's thousand islands at Seribu Rasa, a restaurant known for serving some of the best local cuisine in Jakarta. Do try their ketan durian malaka: a dessert made from coconut milk, glutinous rice, and durian.
Rates: Flight + 3D2N hotel, from RM682 per person*.
Bali
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Snap a shot of yourself on the famous Bali Swing in Ubud. This will definitely give your friends some serious #travelenvy. Don't forget to try their local specialty, the bebek betutu (duck stuffed with spices).
Rates: Flight + 4D3N hotel, from RM1,122 per person*.
Ho Chi Minh City
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Catch a water puppet show at the Golden Dragon theatre in Ho Chi Minh city. This is a traditional Vietnamese show that is performed in a pool of water. It's quite magical because the puppets seem to be moving by themselves across the pool!
Rates: Flight + 3D2N hotel, from RM765 per person*.
Hanoi
Go on a cruise along the beautiful Halong Bay – it's one of the attractions in Hanoi that is rich is history and biodiversity. You can admire the beauty of the bay, explore natural limestone caves, and even enjoy a lunch on the cruise ship! It's also a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Rates: Flight + 3D2N hotel, from RM786 per person*.
Siem Reap
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Check out Ta Prohm temple in Siem Reap, also known as the Tomb Raider temple as it was featured in the movie starring Angelina Jolie. The temple is located within the Angkor Archaeological Park, so you can easily visit the nearby Angkor Wat – the most popular attraction in the city.
Rates: Flight + 3D2N hotel, from RM729 per person*.
Tokyo
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Sakura season usually starts in late March and ends in early April, so this is the best time to view the beautiful flowers in Tokyo! Some of the best places to view them in Tokyo are: Ueno Park, Meguro River, and the Imperial Palace.
Rates: Flight + 4D3N hotel, from RM2,063 per person*.
Osaka
Potterheads shouldn't miss the chance to visit The Wizarding World of Harry Potter in Osaka. Not only will you finally get to 'enter' Hogwarts, you'll also be able to try the yummy Butterbeer.
Rates: Flight + 4D3N hotel, from RM2,304 per person*.
Melbourne
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Say hello to the koalas at Melbourne's Healesville Sanctuary. It's one of the best zoos in town for conserving Australian animals. There are also performances featuring the wedge-tailed eagle and platypuses.
Rates: Flight + 5D4N hotel, from RM3,185 per person*.
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Seoul
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Go for a relaxing hike up Mount Namsan for the best view of Seoul's city skyline. It's one of the best places to travel with your significant other as it's the place where they filmed the K-drama, 'Lovers in Paris'.
Rates: Flight + 3D2N hotel, from RM1,493 per person*.
Beijing
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Take a stroll around Beijing's Summer Palace, built by the Emperor Qianlong of the Qing Dynasty. Each garden, lake, and building in the palace have poetic names, and there's even a boat made from marble in the nearby lake!
Rates: Flight + 3D2N hotel, from RM1,545 per person*.
Taipei
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Rest and relax at one of Taipei's many hot springs. You can also experience Taiwan's unique Hot Spring and Fine Cuisine Festival, which is held at most of the hot springs resorts throughout the country.
Rates: Flight + 4D3N hotel, from RM1,745 per person*.
Hong Kong
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Explore Sheung Wan by yourself to check out Hong Kong's street art scene. These pieces are painted by both local and internationally renowned street artists. And they'll look good on your Instagram feed too!
Rates: Flight + 4D3N hotel, from RM2,238 per person*.
Book your holiday now before they're all snapped up
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Your dream holiday is just a tap away on Expedia.com.my. Even if you don't have a laptop in front of you, you can just browse via mobile to have all the best travel deals in the palm of your hand anytime, anywhere.
Check out all the deals available on Expedia.com.my
*Prices as of 26 February 2018. This promotion has limited inventory and is subject to availability for bookings made between 26 February – 25 March 2018, for travels between 26 February – 31 May 2018.
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