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Winter wonderland

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THIS MATTA Fair, Energy Holidays Sdn Bhd introduces a new itinerary: a tour package to Northern Thailand + Laos + China Yunnan. Three countries in an attractive price. The 8D/ 7N Chiangmai/ Chiangrai + Laos + Yunnan Xi Shuang Banna is selling at RM2,598 onwards, in four- star accommodat­ions.

Energy Holidays has also planned a new winter experience to Russia, with only two exclusive departures on March 5 and 12.

The 10D/ 8N White Winter Russia and Kazakhstan, features Moscow, St Petersburg, Sergiev Posad, Pushkin and an opportunit­y to visit Kazakhstan’s largest city Almaty and the popular Shymbulak Ski Resort plus the Medeo ice skating rink.

The idea of a cold, harsh Russian winter is far from the truth, for winter is actually one of the best times to visit Russia.

At this time of the year, all of Russia becomes festive and is full of activity.

Streets and parks turn into wonderland­s of snow and frost with families out and about strolling and taking in the beautiful nature.

You will stay in four- star accommodat­ions in Russia – four nights in Moscow, three in St Petersburg and one in Almaty.

You’ll see more of Russia as the itinerary provides the right combinatio­n of visiting must- see tourist attraction­s and selected famous churches.

Highlights include entrance to the Trinity St Sergius Monastery in Sergiev Posad, ascent to Moscow Ostankino TV Tower for a panoramic view of Moscow, visiting the Cosmonauti­cs Museum, entrance to Armory Museum in Moscow’s Kremlin, the Moscow Metro, Grand Palace of Peterhof, Catherine Palace, the famed Hermitage Museum and many more.

You would fly on board Air Astana, the gateway into Russia, flying via Almaty into Moscow and flying out from St Petersburg.

You will also be taking a four- and- a- half hour high speed train from Moscow to St Petersburg with no- backtracki­ng itinerary.

Book during the MATTA fair and enjoy a special discount of RM300 per person.

South Korea is undoubtedl­y one of the best family getaway destinatio­ns during the year- end school holidays winter season.

The most widely picked package is the 8D/ 6N Winter Korea Fun Ski Tour + Jeju Island, an ideal combinatio­ns for all ages.

It offers winter fun skiing experience, theme park, 3D gallery and ice museum, Korean traditiona­l folk village, palace, filming locations of certain popular K- dramas, the famous Hero Painters Performanc­es and a lot more attraction­s. Price starts from RM3,698 onwards during the three- day travel fair.

Taiwan is another not- to- be- missed family destinatio­n, with the 7D/ 6N Enhance the Best of New Taiwan. It promises the most attractive deals, fun and excitement touring along the Western Coast of Taiwan, covering the capital Taipei, Hsinchu, Changhua, Tainan, Kaohsiung, Nantou, Taichung, Yehliu, Chiufen and Taoyuan.

The tour includes cruising the famous Sun Moon Lake, Leofoo Theme Park, Tsoumalai Leisure Farm and ample opportunit­y to explore the famous Taiwanese night markets. Special MATTA Fair deals are available from RM1,998 onwards. Visit Energy Holidays’ Booth No. 2056- 2058, at Hall 2 of PWTC to find out more about its exciting deals and to also explore the wide range of products that are on offer.

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