Wego explores some incredibly festive cities and discovers why there's now so many bargain airfares at this time of year.
SINGAPORE – Wego.com, a travel search site in the Asia Pacific and Middle East is getting into the Christmas spirit, inspired by some of the world’s most festively decorated cities.
“Some cities go to extraordinary lengths to sparkle the brightest at Christmas. Many travellers actually select their destinations at this time of year based on the special celebrations taking place,” said Dean Wicks, Chief Flights Officer at Wego.
“If you wanted to add some extra sparkle to your Christmas, it’s not too late,” Wicks added. “Airline competition is hotter than ever. This was once a period when fares dramatically hiked upwards but with the introduction of long haul aircraft used by budget airlines, it’s no longer the case. Airlines are competing to sell seats during what is one of the busiest travel seasons of the year and there’s loads of bargains to be found.”
Hong Kong
“There’s some surprisingly good deals around if you take a moment and do a comparison,” he continued. “For instance from Singapore, AirAsia has a promotional fare to Kuala Lumpur for only SGD$40 or how about Bangkok on Scoot for only SGD$61 or go even further with Jetstar, a ridiculously low fare of SGD$102 one-way from Singapore to Darwin, and there’s lots more!”
“From Kochi to Muscat, Jet Airways is offering fares for INR 5,487, or treat yourself to a business class upgrade (subject to space) available at the airport on all flights out of the UAE for AED 450 with Air India,” said Wicks. “Air India is also offering flights from New Delhi to San Francisco for Christmas and New Year for INR 78,141.”
“And from uae.wego.com we see that Etihad is offering fares from Abu Dhabi to Bangkok for AED 1660, and Qatar is even offering specials in First Class,” he continued. “So don’t let the festive season put you off fearing expensive airfares, there’s loads of bargains still to be had!”
Asia Pacific
Kuala Lumpur
The Malaysian capital’s streets are lined with bright fairy lights; malls are decorated with holly and Christmas trees, and year-end sales make for great bargain shopping. The malls are bursting in a frenzy of shoppers with deals on gadgets, clothes and home furnishings.
The kids will love the Santa’s workshops at Suria KLCC (‘Elf Yourself a Merry Christmas’) and at Pavilion KL (‘Christmas Enchantments’), while carollers serenade shoppers with an array of Christmas songs.
If it’s a touch of white Christmas you’re after visit Pavilion KL each evening where it snows (artificial) at the Bukit Bintang entrance. Or lace up your ice skates and head to Sunway Pyramid Ice with the little ones for a spin on the rink.
Singapore
Singapore
The famous shopping belt on Orchard Road is spectacularly lit up every December adding to the festive mood, and serves as a blazing reminder to hit the malls. Christmas music fills the air between ION Orchard and Takashimaya, and the street turns into a stage with mini-performances providing the ultimate ‘live’ Christmas soundtrack.
Don’t miss Christmas Wonderland, Singapore’s biggest yuletide fair, created to enthral visitors with a combination of magnificent light sculptures and charming festive markets. Now in its third year, the fair spans 57,000 square metres, across four main areas with the market at the Supertree Grove, the Fairground, Ice Palace and Hi-5 Funtastic House in The Meadow.
Hong Kong
You could possibly say that Hong Kong are the festive season experts celebrating a variety of cultural moments with panache, and Christmas is no different.
In the heart of Hong Kong a giant tree in Statue Square sets the scene, but the real magic happens when the sun goes down and the city lights up with the Pulse 3D Light Show. High rises and laser beams shine into the night as iconic buildings become the city’s personal decorations.
Take the kids atop the Observation Wheel as it’s transformed into a winter garden with twinkling lights, bells and candy canes, or head to Hong Kong Disneyland which bursts with Christmas magic.
Sydney, Australia
Sydney
Sydney’s Christmas event calendar is as full as Santa’s sack. The most popular is the Carols in the Domain event, which sees thousands of families gather in the Royal Botanic Gardens for a giant singalong led by some of Australia’s greatest entertainers.
Sydney’s biggest Christmas tree (24 metres) is suspended from the historic Queen Victoria Building decorated with 85,000 glittering Swarovski crystals and 65,000 lights for some serious sparkle.
For something different, head to Taronga Zoo and see wombats, koalas and kangaroos beside some of the most spectacular views of the harbour. For food and wine lovers visit the Hunter Valley Gardens which puts on a display of over two million lights.
Angelos is the news editor for TravelDailyNews Media Network (traveldailynews.gr, traveldailynews.com and traveldailynews.asia). His role includes to monitor the hundrends of news sources of TravelDailyNews Media Network and skim the most important according to our strategy. He currently studies Communication, Media & Culture in Panteion University of Political & Social Studies of Athens.
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