Asia

Matthew Dieumegard-Thornton reaches summit of Mount Everest

Young mountaineer Matthew Dieumegard-Thornton has become one of the youngest British climbers to reach the summit of Mount Everest.

Enjoy the view at Oriental Residence Bangkok

There are many reasons to visit Oriental Residence Bangkok, not least of all for the excellently appointed ladies bathroom on the 4th floor.

Japan's Tohoku - a little-known treasure trove

Tohoku in northern Japan is probably better-known for the tsunami that devastated its coastline than for its inland rural beauty.

The Maharajas' Express - India's newest premier luxury train

The Luxury Train Club, the concierge for quality rail travel, unveils the Maharajas’ Express, including train fares and dates until 2014.

The Ferrari Myth exhibition opens at Shanghai Expo Park

The Ferrari Myth exhibition has been officially opened at the Italian Center in the Shanghai Expo Park. The inauguration ceremony was attended by the company’s Deputy Chairman Piero Ferrari, and representatives of both the Chinese and Italian governments.

A five star safari in the sea

Not only can the newly launched Dusit Thani Maldives lay claim to the largest swimming pool in the Maldives and a bespoke spa elevated amongst its coconut grove... this five star resort has raised the bar even higher by securing a prime spot in the country's first UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, offering guests access to a plethora of aquatic neighbours and its very own resident marine biologist.

Wild Borneo - Unique new trip from Bamboo Travel

Many UK operators offer the same predictable itineraries but Southeast Asia specialist Bamboo Travel has launched a brand new 18-day trip called Wild Borneo, which includes a unique chance to trek for six days, deep into the jungle accompanied by the nomadic Penan Tribe.

Charming boutique hotel in Bangkok's Sukhumvit district

Opened on 2 April 2012 Cabochon is a charming boutique hotel located in the heart of Bangkok’s Sukhumvit district. Like its namesake, Cabochon is a polished gem that has been shaped and moulded to create an opulent eight-bedroom hotel that is unique to Bangkok.

Cruise the 7 ports of Malaysia

Picture this: sapphire waters glint in the sunlight; beyond the starboard side rests emerald rainforests and there is a gentle breeze giving temporary relief from the balmy skies.

Sofitel So Bangkok sets the stage for the city's most inspired meetings

Sofitel So Bangkok, the city’s first truly urban design hotel, is set to become the city’s most innovative meetings venue, the place where design meets pleasure, where technology meets comfort, and where people meet people

Newest Novotel opens its doors in paradise island of Phuket

Accor, the leading international operator of hotels in Asia Pacific and Thailand, announces the opening of Novotel Phuket Vintage Park, a newly build resort located right in the heart of Phuket's famous Patong Beach and just a 3-min walking distance from the Andaman Sea.