How are you going to spend Christmas this year? Stay at home (as you have for the past two years), dress up a Christmas tree, and do the same old things as every year?
You need a real vacation! Reward yourself for a year of hard work, enjoy a more exotic family time, and create wonderful childhood memories for your children.
Imagine yourself under the clear sky, stretched out luxuriously on the beach with a Martini, seeing your children running freely on the soft sand. Or imagine yourself under warm candlelight in a jungle, while eating perfectly-roasted Thai prawns, your family excitedly sharing the highlights of your close contact with elephants during the day.
If this sounds like your dream holiday, Southeast Asia, especially Thailand, is a dream destination — with loads of experiences that cater to all ages, welcoming travel policies, warm and dry December skies, and cost-effective prices.
However, planning an ideal trip is a headache. It needs a lot of research, comparisons, and choice-making. Everyone in your family will have their own wants, often conflicting and uncompromising!
Destinations — new and appealing, experiences — unlimited, food — excellent, hotels — the best, people — friendly, restrictions — none, flight journey — acceptable, educational, meaningful, ethnic, and most importantly — affordable...
Is that possible? Yes! Read on for tips from Asia Highlights, the experts in Asia experiences, who are good at and enjoy planning complicated trips for families and couples, and have done so for over 20 years. We are here to help you make your dream trip happen — enjoyably and hassle-free.
6 Reasons to Celebrate Christmas in Southeast Asia
1. Perfect Weather — a Warm Christmas!
From December onwards, you are almost guaranteed dry and warm conditions in Southeast Asia. December temperatures average 24–30°C (75–86°F). It is the best time to travel in Southeast Asia, with blue skies and sunshine and if you're near the coast, beautiful white sandy beaches.
2. Budget Friendly
Although travel prices usually increase by 10–20% in the Christmas season, Southeast Asia, represented by Thailand, is one of the world's most cost-effective destinations compared with other destinations such as the USA, Europe, or Japan.
You can spend around 10 bucks for lunch per person and US$20 to 50 for a nice dinner, and stay in a 4-star hotel for 100 USD or less.
3. Diverse and Interesting Activities for Kids and for the Whole Family
Southeast Asia has something for each and every age range! Whether it's bathing with elephants, snorkeling and kayaking among tropical fish, canoeing into caves, hiking in national parks, cooking and eating local food, shopping, or so much more, Southeast Asia knows how to deliver a memorable family holiday.
See 45 Ultimate Things to Do in Southeast Asia.
4. Plenty of Family-Friendly Hotels and Resorts
Southeast Asia countries, especially Thailand, boast world-class family-friendly hotels and resorts to suit every type of clan, from smart urban resorts to beach retreats to jungle hideaways, supplying excellent facilities like kids' clubs and pools, family-focused activities, and services extending to babysitting, all at great value.
Check out how to plan a family trip to Southeast Asia>>>
5. Strong Festive Spirit
Many malls and hotels in large cities such as Bangkok will be decked out with Christmas trees and decorations. Many hotels and restaurants usually have Christmas / New Year dinners, buffets, and feasts to cater to guests.
See the Best Places to Celebrate New Year 2024 in Southeast Asia for inspiration.
6. Incredibly Safe
Southeast Asia is one of the safest regions in the world. People are nice, respectful, and friendly. You are unlikely to face any physical danger, as activities and facilities are well run, and it's very rare to hear of robbery or scams in the more-family-orientated areas.
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Very great experience our driver D was…
Very great experience our driver D was never late and always had waters and a cold towel for us and our tour guide Som was very informative and had amazing English I recommend them both highly for anyone else traveling More
Rylan Coache, Feb 2024
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Excellent guide in Siem Reap
Our recent time spent in Siem Reap was made even more memorable by our expert guide, Som Piseth. Som was knowledgeable, attentive, flexible and super helpful - we learnt so much about Siem Reap and Cambodia in our 3 days with him. His English was excellent and his knowledge of, and pride in, his country was outstanding. We would highly recommend Som for anyone wanting an excellent guide in Siem Reap! More
Sharon Townshend, Feb 2024
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Asia Highlights trip to Thailand
Our first tour guide in Bangkok, Marie, was great to tour around with. She was extremely friendly and knowledgeable and spoke wonderful English. Our next stop in Chang Mai we were greeted by our new tour guide, Rafael. He too was extremely friendly and knowledgeable and spoke wonderful English. He made it feel as if we were traveling around with a long time friend. Every time we arrived at a new destination, we were greeted at the airport by someone with a sign with our name making our travels easy. I would definitely recommend Asia Highlights to anyone looking for a well planned trip of a lifetime! More
Tricia, Feb 2024
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Amazing Thailand experience
The tour guides were all knowledgeable and accommodating, especially Mayuree in Bangkok- absolutely wonderful. We felt taken care of and every step of the way was catered to our needs. More
Ashley White, Feb 2024
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Private tour perfect for our times
Asia highlights organized a private tour with our requests. Everything was perfect ?? the driver Tom and the guide Ying were always on time with a smile in their face. Always willing to help and make our trip perfect. Bangkok is a very hot city so we minimized the time outside. The driver always had cold towels for us in the van and cold beverages. More
Virginia, Feb 2024
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Thailand
We loved Chiang Mai and Susie did a great job showing us several temples, taking many pictures of us with the elephants at the sanctuary (a definite highlight of the entire trip!), and making sure we were well fed, which became a running joke between us.We had a very relaxing few days in Phuket enjoying the beautiful beaches. Kai was great, answering all of our questions and giving us a nice tour of the old town. The all-day speedboat tour of the Phi Phi islands started off a little shaky as the sea was quite rough so if you’re at all uncomfortable bouncing around in a speedboat, you might want to skip that tour. Things did calm down as the day went on and some of the areas they took us to for swimming, snorkeling, etc were really beautiful. A couple of the islands were too crowded with people. More
Andrea Roberts, Feb 2024
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What a Wonderful Trip
What a Wonderful Trip! We booked with Sharon and our trip was great - guides were waiting for us at each stop, and they were all very nice and helpful. I cannot stress how amazing the guides were - they made the trip. More
Rachel, Feb 2024
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Ask for Victor!
If you are traveling to Bangkhok you need to request Victor. He made our trip amazing! My family completed bucket list items with his guidance. He knew exactly how to get us places, kept us on time, made us feel safe, educated us on history, spoke excellent English and was genuinely a nice man! Everyone we encountered was awesome- but Victor is the reason for my 5 star review! More
Sandy, Jan 2024
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Thank you Alisa for helping us plan a…
Thank you Alisa for helping us plan a wonderful trip to Thailand. We had a great time. The tour guides were wonderful as were the hotels you booked for us. We will definitely contact you to plan our next trip More
Carol Yeung, Jan 2024
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Ying was the best
Ying was the best. She was really knowledgeable and kind. Thank you Ying for wonderful experience in Thailand! More
Sylvester Yeung, Jan 2024
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Very well organized
Very well organized. Our tour guide, Ying, was amazing! She had full knowledge of every location we visited and made sure our itinerary was fulfilled as expected. She was extremely helpful for our airport experiences, and made sure we arrived at an appropriate time. More
David M. Kang, Jan 2024
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Family trip to Thailand
We were lucky to be greeted by Marie and her driver.In Marie, we have made a friend for life. She is incredibly smart and knowledgeable about her home country. From the vast number of temples to safely traversing Chinatown.She helped give us tips on our free days, locate left behind lost clothing and arrange for pickup. She even helped check us in for our flight to Chiang Mai.She prepared us ahead of time for every event we had scheduled and bonded with our kids, 3x 13 year olds. More
Justin Levenbrook, Jan 2024
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Thailand with and amazing tour guide Ying
I highly recommend Ying as a tour guide in Thailand. Her expertise in Thai culture, combined with her passion for food and genuine love for her country, made the tour an exceptional experience. If you're looking for a guide who will not only show you the sights but also immerse you in the local culture and help you discover delicious Thai cuisine, Ying is the perfect choice. More
Diana Irizarry, Jan 2024
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Asia Highlights Thailand trip
Asia Highlights provided us with a great travel trip. They made it very easy to navigate through Thailand with everything going very smoothly. From the easy transportation to the great day itinerary everything was awesome. Will definitely look to use this agency again in the future. More
Taylor Jones, Jan 2024
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Perfect 2 WK Thailand Trip for a Solo Female Traveler
Bank was our guide in Bangkok and he showed us around the city with ease and we were able to see and try things I never would have planned on my own. After Bangkok, our small group flew to Chiang Mai for Yi Peng lantern festival and that was a breathtaking experience that I will never forget! Pop was our guide in this city and she was knowledgeable, kind and caring which made our experience even more memorable. More
Tia, Dec 2023
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We recently have just returned from Thailand
We recently have just returned one from a 5 week trip to Thailand through Asia Highlights. We had a wonderful time and Asia Highlights went beyond our expectations. They truly tried their best to make sure everything went smoothly and we were taken care of! Everyone was amazing and we would definitely use them in the future!! Many thanks to everyone that helped to make this an incredible once in a lifetime experience!! More
Karen Rocque, Dec 2023
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Indochina Experience
On our 5th day of our trip with Asiahighlights. We felt well taken care of before and it hasn’t changed since we started from Bangkok to Hanoi (guide Kim was verrry knowledgeable!) to Halong Bay (spectacular scenery) to Hoi An (guide Nhieu Tran, giving great local (shopping) tips and insights). More
Stefan Eisenhut, Dec 2023
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Accommodations by Asia highlights have
Accommodations by Asia highlights have been terrific so far. The Khmer Residence in Siem Reap as well as Eastin Grand hotel in Bangkok. Both had excellent pools and breakfasts.Tours in Siem Reap were particularly well given with an amazing mix of culture, history and humor throughout (Mr Poly). Tours in Bangkok by Mr Banks were informative and well organized with samples of Thai fruit and treats throughout. More
Chris Williams, Nov 2023
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Seeing Bangkok with ease
In Bangkok, our tour guide, Ying, was wonderful. She navigated all the sights with ease, gave us interesting tidbits on Thai culture and history, helped us pick the right food at all the restaurants, and was just a pleasure to be around. We had a great time, and it was so nice to not have to worry about any of the details. More
Diane Elkins, Nov 2023
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Thailand- October 2023!
The team in Thailand was also great. Shout out to our tour guides (Monchai in Bangkok, Indy in Chang Mai and Sonia in Phuket) they were the best!! It was 6 of us and they make us all feel right at home! Kudos! More
Mori P, Nov 2023
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Tips for Timing Your Trip
Christmas holiday is the most busy and expensive period of the year, but if your trip is planned well, you can maximize both your time and budget.
1. Plan your trip length.
Christmas breaks in SE Asia are usually 2–3 weeks long. This is ideal for a 10–15-day Southeast Asia trip covering one to three countries.
Of bookings we received in 2022, the most common family Christmas trips to SE Asia depart from home on December 17th or 18th, and return between January 3rd and 6th, spending 7–10 days on destination discovery and 3–5 days on leisure at a beach.
2 weeks in Southeast Asia offers many choices. You can choose to spend 2 weeks to fully explore one destination, like a 9-Day Thailand Family Tour or a 15-Day Vietnam Family Holiday Tour.
Visiting two countries in 2 weeks is also suitable at a comfortable pace. Our 14-Day Classic Vietnam and Thailand Tour is the most popular option. You could also see more itinerary options for 2 weeks in Vietnam and Cambodia.
Visiting three countries in 2 weeks is also possible. The most classic combo is Thailand, Vietnam, and Cambodia.
Suggested to read: How Long to Spend in Southeast Asia (for First Timers)
2. Plan your flight time.
For air travel, the cheapest time to fly is on Christmas Day followed by Christmas Eve. Most people choose to depart slightly earlier, between December 21–23. The best time to plan your flights during Christmastime is December 24th to 29th for less expense and less crowding.
It is cheaper to book your return flight around New Year's Day, on December 31st or January 1st.
3. The best time to book.
The best time to book usually depends on two factors:
Best time to book flights:
The best time is when you can book a suitable ticket (such as economy class for less than 1,500 USD and a journey of less than 20 hours including stopovers). This is usually 3–6 months in advance.
Another best time is now, as COVID restrictions are lifted and travel becomes closer to pre-pandemic levels, prices for the Christmas season will only get higher and higher.
Best time to book a family-friendly hotel:
One of the peak travel times in Thailand this year is around Yi Peng Festival in November. Hotels in the ancient city of Chiang Mai were fully-booked around the festival time in September.
Expect the same for seaside hotels during the Christmas season, with popular hotels booked up about two months in advance.
We promise you enjoy 100% refund of any payments made to China Highlights prior to 3 weeks before departure (detail⇒).
The good news is that there are plenty of hotel options on SE Asia's big islands.
Check out the best weather on our Best Times to Visit Southeast Asia, Vietnam and Cambodia, and Thailand and Vietnam.
Tips to Maximize Your Travel Budget
Taking the family on holiday may seem like it must hurt your pocket, but it doesn't always have to. With some careful planning and useful travel tips, you'll be amazed by how much money you can save.
1. Choose the cheapest days to fly.
As mentioned before, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year Eve, and New Year's Day are the cheapest days to fly. Even adjusting your dates by a day or two can sometimes make a big difference.
According to the info we have collected for our family customers, air tickets departing December 17–18 are usually the most expensive in the whole of December. There is no obvious peak time for return air tickets.
Our customers usually make the following choices according to their own circumstances:
- 1. If your travel dates are not flexible: expect to pay around 2,000 USD per person.
- 2. If your travel dates are flexible within 2 to 3 days: we recommend delaying departure till December 20 to 22, which may be cheaper.
- 3. If your travel dates are flexible: Depart on December 25 or 26, which is usually cheapest.
Let us know your schedule and we'll find the best flights for you.
2. Choose the right transfer city.
There is no direct flight from the Americas to Southeast Asia. You'll need at least one stopover to get to Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, etc. (Direct flights to Singapore are available, for example, taking about 15 hours.)
According to our experience, in terms of price, time of flight, and comfort, flying via Seoul (especially with Korean Air) is the best choice. The second is via Taipei, Hong Kong, or Dubai.
3. A private tour can be a time/cost-effective option.
A family trip during the Christmas period will naturally involve some expenses and troublesome organizing. Booking a private tour through a tour operator, like ourselves, is a great way to free yourself from the tedious details and let the professionals maximize your budget.
A private tour is an affordable luxury in Southeast Asia, where private service is value for money! For reference, it costs about $200–250 per person per day, based on 3–5 persons and 4–5-star hotels, including a private guide, private van, sightseeing, accommodation, domestic flights, etc. Check out some of our private tours to get a general idea of the cost.
We also offer a variety of full/semi-private options, such as an all-inclusive private tour including international flights and hotels, private touring in some destinations with free days at the beaches, or private touring for sightseeing only.
As a local travel agent, we are experts in wanderlust, and have relationships with local people/companies that lead to a better vacation. This could include saving money on tickets to events, helping you get an upgrade on a flight or hotel, and having a go-to person if any hiccups happen.
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Very great experience our driver D was…
Very great experience our driver D was never late and always had waters and a cold towel for us and our tour guide Som was very informative and had amazing English I recommend them both highly for anyone else traveling More
Rylan Coache, Feb 2024
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Excellent guide in Siem Reap
Our recent time spent in Siem Reap was made even more memorable by our expert guide, Som Piseth. Som was knowledgeable, attentive, flexible and super helpful - we learnt so much about Siem Reap and Cambodia in our 3 days with him. His English was excellent and his knowledge of, and pride in, his country was outstanding. We would highly recommend Som for anyone wanting an excellent guide in Siem Reap! More
Sharon Townshend, Feb 2024
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Asia Highlights trip to Thailand
Our first tour guide in Bangkok, Marie, was great to tour around with. She was extremely friendly and knowledgeable and spoke wonderful English. Our next stop in Chang Mai we were greeted by our new tour guide, Rafael. He too was extremely friendly and knowledgeable and spoke wonderful English. He made it feel as if we were traveling around with a long time friend. Every time we arrived at a new destination, we were greeted at the airport by someone with a sign with our name making our travels easy. I would definitely recommend Asia Highlights to anyone looking for a well planned trip of a lifetime! More
Tricia, Feb 2024
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Amazing Thailand experience
The tour guides were all knowledgeable and accommodating, especially Mayuree in Bangkok- absolutely wonderful. We felt taken care of and every step of the way was catered to our needs. More
Ashley White, Feb 2024
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Private tour perfect for our times
Asia highlights organized a private tour with our requests. Everything was perfect ?? the driver Tom and the guide Ying were always on time with a smile in their face. Always willing to help and make our trip perfect. Bangkok is a very hot city so we minimized the time outside. The driver always had cold towels for us in the van and cold beverages. More
Virginia, Feb 2024
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Thailand
We loved Chiang Mai and Susie did a great job showing us several temples, taking many pictures of us with the elephants at the sanctuary (a definite highlight of the entire trip!), and making sure we were well fed, which became a running joke between us.We had a very relaxing few days in Phuket enjoying the beautiful beaches. Kai was great, answering all of our questions and giving us a nice tour of the old town. The all-day speedboat tour of the Phi Phi islands started off a little shaky as the sea was quite rough so if you’re at all uncomfortable bouncing around in a speedboat, you might want to skip that tour. Things did calm down as the day went on and some of the areas they took us to for swimming, snorkeling, etc were really beautiful. A couple of the islands were too crowded with people. More
Andrea Roberts, Feb 2024
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What a Wonderful Trip
What a Wonderful Trip! We booked with Sharon and our trip was great - guides were waiting for us at each stop, and they were all very nice and helpful. I cannot stress how amazing the guides were - they made the trip. More
Rachel, Feb 2024
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Ask for Victor!
If you are traveling to Bangkhok you need to request Victor. He made our trip amazing! My family completed bucket list items with his guidance. He knew exactly how to get us places, kept us on time, made us feel safe, educated us on history, spoke excellent English and was genuinely a nice man! Everyone we encountered was awesome- but Victor is the reason for my 5 star review! More
Sandy, Jan 2024
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Thank you Alisa for helping us plan a…
Thank you Alisa for helping us plan a wonderful trip to Thailand. We had a great time. The tour guides were wonderful as were the hotels you booked for us. We will definitely contact you to plan our next trip More
Carol Yeung, Jan 2024
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Ying was the best
Ying was the best. She was really knowledgeable and kind. Thank you Ying for wonderful experience in Thailand! More
Sylvester Yeung, Jan 2024
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Very well organized
Very well organized. Our tour guide, Ying, was amazing! She had full knowledge of every location we visited and made sure our itinerary was fulfilled as expected. She was extremely helpful for our airport experiences, and made sure we arrived at an appropriate time. More
David M. Kang, Jan 2024
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Family trip to Thailand
We were lucky to be greeted by Marie and her driver.In Marie, we have made a friend for life. She is incredibly smart and knowledgeable about her home country. From the vast number of temples to safely traversing Chinatown.She helped give us tips on our free days, locate left behind lost clothing and arrange for pickup. She even helped check us in for our flight to Chiang Mai.She prepared us ahead of time for every event we had scheduled and bonded with our kids, 3x 13 year olds. More
Justin Levenbrook, Jan 2024
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Thailand with and amazing tour guide Ying
I highly recommend Ying as a tour guide in Thailand. Her expertise in Thai culture, combined with her passion for food and genuine love for her country, made the tour an exceptional experience. If you're looking for a guide who will not only show you the sights but also immerse you in the local culture and help you discover delicious Thai cuisine, Ying is the perfect choice. More
Diana Irizarry, Jan 2024
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Asia Highlights Thailand trip
Asia Highlights provided us with a great travel trip. They made it very easy to navigate through Thailand with everything going very smoothly. From the easy transportation to the great day itinerary everything was awesome. Will definitely look to use this agency again in the future. More
Taylor Jones, Jan 2024
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Perfect 2 WK Thailand Trip for a Solo Female Traveler
Bank was our guide in Bangkok and he showed us around the city with ease and we were able to see and try things I never would have planned on my own. After Bangkok, our small group flew to Chiang Mai for Yi Peng lantern festival and that was a breathtaking experience that I will never forget! Pop was our guide in this city and she was knowledgeable, kind and caring which made our experience even more memorable. More
Tia, Dec 2023
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We recently have just returned from Thailand
We recently have just returned one from a 5 week trip to Thailand through Asia Highlights. We had a wonderful time and Asia Highlights went beyond our expectations. They truly tried their best to make sure everything went smoothly and we were taken care of! Everyone was amazing and we would definitely use them in the future!! Many thanks to everyone that helped to make this an incredible once in a lifetime experience!! More
Karen Rocque, Dec 2023
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Indochina Experience
On our 5th day of our trip with Asiahighlights. We felt well taken care of before and it hasn’t changed since we started from Bangkok to Hanoi (guide Kim was verrry knowledgeable!) to Halong Bay (spectacular scenery) to Hoi An (guide Nhieu Tran, giving great local (shopping) tips and insights). More
Stefan Eisenhut, Dec 2023
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Accommodations by Asia highlights have
Accommodations by Asia highlights have been terrific so far. The Khmer Residence in Siem Reap as well as Eastin Grand hotel in Bangkok. Both had excellent pools and breakfasts.Tours in Siem Reap were particularly well given with an amazing mix of culture, history and humor throughout (Mr Poly). Tours in Bangkok by Mr Banks were informative and well organized with samples of Thai fruit and treats throughout. More
Chris Williams, Nov 2023
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Seeing Bangkok with ease
In Bangkok, our tour guide, Ying, was wonderful. She navigated all the sights with ease, gave us interesting tidbits on Thai culture and history, helped us pick the right food at all the restaurants, and was just a pleasure to be around. We had a great time, and it was so nice to not have to worry about any of the details. More
Diane Elkins, Nov 2023
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Thailand- October 2023!
The team in Thailand was also great. Shout out to our tour guides (Monchai in Bangkok, Indy in Chang Mai and Sonia in Phuket) they were the best!! It was 6 of us and they make us all feel right at home! Kudos! More
Mori P, Nov 2023
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4. Settle for less-expensive cities or towns if possible.
Hotel prices climb quickly in the days leading up to Christmas and New Year's Eve. This is especially true in popular destinations, such as Bangkok and Phuket.
Luxury hotels and beach resorts often impose minimum-stay restrictions (usually more than 3 nights), and a compulsory dinner on the day of Christmas and New Year's Eve.
If possible, on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day, settling for less-expensive cities or towns could save you a massive sum. For example, you could celebrate New Year's Eve in Chiang Mai instead of Phuket.
Tips on Accommodation
1. Book a family-friendly hotel.
One thing to note is that most hotels in Southeast Asia have occupancy limits that can top out at two or three people, including children. It is not easy to find a hotel that allows two adults and two children to stay in one room.
If you want to book a hotel room for four people, check with the hotel before booking. Otherwise, you may be forced to pay additional charges (sometimes quite hefty) to check in to the hotel.
We have found the best family-friendly hotels and accommodations across Southeast Asia — including hotels with rooms for families of four, hotels with family suites, and luxury private villas, such as Andara Resort & Villas in Phuket:
Situated on a gentle hill rising from the Andaman Sea, Andara Resort & Villas offers luxurious accommodations with stunning ocean views. The resort features a spa and an outdoor pool. Kids can have fun in their Kids Club. Parents can enjoy a relaxing massage and various treatments at the Andara Spa.
Contact us for more recommendations.
2. Pick a hotel with a pool.
If you intend to spend more time in the hotel for rest and relaxation in places like Phuket, book a hotel with a pool. Before booking, check whether the hotel has a pool and whether there is one for kids.
3. Consider the hotel's location.
If you are planning to tour the area around a city, consider whether you want to stay in the city center or somewhere in its outskirts. If beach time is important, consider whether you want to stay near the seafront or a few blocks away.
Whatever hotels you prefer, our family travel experts will recommend some ideal hotels for you according to your requirements.
Tips for Planning a Multi-Generation Trip
It is more complicated to plan a multi-generation family trip. Take a look at these top tips to help you plan a memorable vacation for your extended family in Southeast Asia.
1. Be realistic about everyone's budget and comfort level.
When planning your multi-generation vacation, it is important to decide how much each group member or family member is willing to spend. This will help guide the length, style of your trip, and level of hotels.
We've served groups with three generations traveling together, and helped them select the best hotels based on their budgets. Let us know your budget and requirements.
2. Go to places that have something for everyone.
You'll want to find a destination that has a lot to offer so that everyone's needs can be met. In Southeast Asia, Thailand, Vietnam, and Indonesia (Bali) are such destinations.
When planning, we recommend giving your family 2 to 3 options to choose from. Select a variety of activities and ensure everyone has some activities that they love doing during the trip.
3. Take age into consideration when planning activities.
When planning travel activities, keep the ages of all of your group members in mind. Older people, e.g. grandparents, might need more rest time or have mobility issues. Young kids will need snacks and breaks for playing or napping.
You are suggested to plan only one activity or tour per day and leave the rest of the day open for meal times, and time to relax.
4. Let our travel experts help you plan.
Too many demands from all quarters? There is always the option of hiring a professional. When turning to a tour operator, like ourselves, to make all the arrangements, be sure to tell the travel expert about all the preferences of your family and let them chart out a flawless plan for everyone to enjoy!
Ready to Start Planning Your Family Christmas Vacation?
Still have questions or concerns about your family trip to Southeast Asia? We at Asia Highlights welcome the chance to help you make your travel plans.
Just let us know your interests and requirements, and we'll tailor-make a unique and perfect tour for you and your family.
We'll take care of the hard stuff, and all you'll have to do is relax and get ready to enjoy your exotic festive holiday.
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It was a whirlwind across a number of cities, but a very comprehensive experience across the many sides and cultures of China. Most days had sufficient activities, but weren’t overwhelming, which was great.Across cities, we had excellent tour guides, like Kitty (Beijing), Jenny (Xian), William (Guilin/Yangshuo), Kris (Shanghai), and Tony (Yellow Mountains.)
moreFrom the time we landed in Beijing until we left, we were well taken care of. My wife and I had Lily Liu as our guide and she was amazing. From arranging visits to all the different sights, to teaching us the history, it was fantastic.
moreThe tour was excellent. Selinda was very knowledgeable about all the aspects of our tour. Selinda was very interesting and knew so much Chinese history
moreWe made a private tour through South China in January 2024. Altogether Chengdu was the highlight. We had an incredible day at Emeishan. In Chengdu our guidewas Helen. She was the diamond of all. Speaking fluently English, full of interesting stories, laughing and talking all the time. We missed her the rest of our tour. We highly recommend to go to Chengdu for 3 days when visiting China, especially with Helen.
moreOther highlights are too many to mention but here are a few Ken taking us to the Terracotta Warriors and our food tour in Xian was amazing,
moreOur day volunteering at the Panda Base was truly unforgettable. Helen, our guide, provided us with invaluable insights about Chengdu and the pandas, enriching our tour with her knowledge and expertise. We're grateful to Helen for accompanying us throughout the day and showcasing the highlights of China.
moreWe had a booking with China Highlights through Silvia Ye who guarenteed a perfect organisation. In Chengdu our guide was Helen. She was the diamond of all. Speaking fluently English, full of interesting stories, laughing and talking all the time. We missed her the rest of our tour. We highly recommend to go to Chengdu for 3 days when visiting China, especially with Helen.
moreWe traveled to China during the Chinese new year and we had Kris as our guide and he is simply knowledgeable,helpful and great.
moreWe visited Guilin for 2 days and stayed in the Guilin Waterfall hotel. Guilin was absolutely beautiful! Our guide, William, was very knowledgeable and kind! He taught us so much about Guilin and the surrounding area! We really enjoyed trying the specialty rice noodles of Guilin. Our highlight was the Li river cruise.
moreAmazing tour and the guide Mr. 贺霄 was very accommodating with our needs and request as we have bought our 2 years old with us. Well explained for all the place we visited. Any additional cost were informed well ahead and didn't felt any pressure if we opt not to go for additional detour. The trip was relaxing/ laid back/no rushing with zero shopping!
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