33 days in Asia & South Pacific Itinerary

Step out of the city life by going to Safaris and Corniche Beach. Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and Qasr Al Hosn. There's lots more to do: contemplate the long history of Heritage Village, tour the pleasant surroundings at Saadiyat Beach, appreciate the history behind The Founder's Memorial, and go for a walk through The Corniche.

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London, UK to Abu Dhabi is an approximately 10.5-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from London to Abu Dhabi is 4 hours. Plan for much warmer temperatures traveling from London in December, with highs in Abu Dhabi at 30°C and lows at 20°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Fri) early enough to fly to Kuala Lumpur.

Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Batu Caves and KLCC - Bukit Bintang Pedestrian Walkway. Take a break from the city and head to KL Bird Park and Canyoning & Rappelling Tours. Next up on the itinerary: admire the striking features of Petronas Twin Towers, view the masterpieces at Shalini Ganendra Fine Art, browse the different shops at Pavilion KL, and explore the world behind art at Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia.

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You can fly from Abu Dhabi to Kuala Lumpur in 10.5 hours. You'll lose 4 hours traveling from Abu Dhabi to Kuala Lumpur due to the time zone difference. Expect a bit warmer temperatures when traveling from Abu Dhabi in December; daily highs in Kuala Lumpur reach 37°C and lows reach 28°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Mon) so you can fly to Sydney.

Museum-lovers will appreciate Australian National Maritime Museum and Art Gallery of New South Wales. Step out of the city life by going to Bondi Beach and Manly Beach. Next up on the itinerary: tour the pleasant surroundings at Bondi to Coogee Walk, explore the striking landscape at Mrs Macquarie's Chair, take in the views from Sydney Harbour Bridge, and take in the exciting artwork at ATTY Gallery.

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Getting from Kuala Lumpur to Sydney by flight takes about 11.5 hours. Traveling from Kuala Lumpur to Sydney, you'll lose 2 hours due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Kuala Lumpur in December, expect Sydney to be little chillier, temps between 32°C and 21°C. You'll set off for Brisbane on the 18th (Mon).

Head to Ben Messina Landscapes Gallery and Fishermans Road Marketfor some retail therapy. Queensland Museum & Sciencentre and Museum of Brisbane will appeal to museum buffs. Get out of town with these interesting Brisbane side-trips: Pacific Fair Shopping Centre (in Broadbeach), 19 Karen Contemporary Artspace (in Gold Coast) and Surfers Paradise Beach (in Surfers Paradise). Next up on the itinerary: identify plant and animal life at Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, view the masterpieces at Caloundra Regional Art Gallery, browse for treasures at The Shed @ Forest Glen, and take in nature's colorful creations at City Botanic Gardens.

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You can fly from Sydney to Brisbane in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In December in Brisbane, expect temperatures between 32°C during the day and 23°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Sat) to allow time to fly to Cairns.

Relax by the water at Trinity Beach and Palm Cove Beach. Step out of the city life by going to Safaris and Esplanade Boardwalk. Change things up with these side-trips from Cairns: Peter Jarver Gallery (in Kuranda) and Hartley's Crocodile Adventures (in Wangetti). Spend the 23rd (Sat) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. There's more to do: let the river carry you with a rafting and tubing tour and learn about all things military at The Australian Armour & Artillery Museum.

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You can fly from Brisbane to Cairns in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Expect somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Brisbane in December: highs in Cairns hover around 36°C, while lows dip to 26°C. You will have some time to spend on the 27th (Wed) before leaving for Singapore.

You'll get in some beach time at Palawan Beach and Tanjong Beach. Do some cultural sightseeing at Singapore Botanic Gardens and Madame Tussauds Singapore. Step out of Singapore with an excursion to Sentosa Boardwalk in Sentosa Island--about 30 minutes away. Next up on the itinerary: shop like a local with Orchard Road, appreciate the history behind Merlion Park, examine the collection at National Museum of Singapore, and identify plant and animal life at Jurong Bird Park.

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Traveling by flight from Cairns to Singapore takes 10 hours. The time zone difference when traveling from Cairns to Singapore is minus 2 hours. In December, plan for daily highs up to 36°C, and evening lows to 29°C. On the 31st (Sun), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Dubai.

Get outdoors at Nature & Wildlife Tours and Jumeirah Public Beach. Al Jahili Fort and Bastakia Quarter will appeal to history buffs. Get out of town with these interesting Dubai side-trips: Al Ain (Sheikh Zayed Palace Museum & Al Ain Oasis). There's still lots to do: buy something for everyone on your list at The Dubai Mall, admire the striking features of Burj Khalifa, get some thrills out on the water with a waterskiing or jet-skiing adventure, and get engrossed in the history at Dubai Museum & Al Fahidi Fort.

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Getting from Singapore to Dubai by flight takes about 10.5 hours. Traveling from Singapore to Dubai, you'll gain 4 hours due to the time zone difference. In December, Dubai is slightly colder than Singapore - with highs of 31°C and lows of 21°C. On the 5th (Fri), you'll have the morning to explore before heading back home.