Asia
Luang Prabang wins ‘world’s best city’ award for 2nd year
Luang Prabang in Laos has just been voted the best city in the world to visit for the second year in a row by readers of one of the UK’s leading national travel magazines.
WildChina introduces small group themed journeys
China - where the past, present and future can be experienced all in one. If this is your first and only chance to visit China, then this is the trip. Beijing, Xi'an and Shanghai present the classic images of China - imperial palaces stand side by side with skyscrapers.
Fleewinter adds Thailand to growing portfolio
Specialist operator Fleewinter has taken its concierge-style holiday expertise into Thailand with a country-wide choice of things to do and places to stay.
Share special moments with your loved ones at Sheraton Maldives
When travelling or visiting exotic destinations such as the Maldives, it’s most often about sharing those special moments with your loved ones to make it a truly long lasting memory. Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa has introduced a ‘Couples Retreat’ package that lets you do just that by experiencing it all.
7 reasons to go to Nepal now
After last year's successful launch, the Great Himalaya Trail (probably the most expensive trek in the world) returns this month.
Orion Expedition Cruises’ sharp focus on Vietnam
Orion Expedition Cruises is delighted to announced that award-winning British wildlife photographer, author and filmmaker, Sue Flood, is to join international photographer Nick Rains as a guest presenter onboard Orion II during a nine-night Vietnam Explorer photographic voyage departing 30th March 2012.
Tee-off in Malaysia at one of 200 golf courses
With numerous courses constructed by world-renowned designers and fair weather conditions year round, it is no wonder that Malaysia is fast becoming South-East Asia's golfing paradise.
Luxury Travel Vietnam launches new Unesco World Heritage Tour
Vietnam's first high end tour operator, Luxury Travel Vietnam, has just created a new tour with a focus on UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Indochina.
Trips to Timor-Leste for independence celebrations
With Timor-Leste preparing to celebrate 10 years since it restored independence in May 2002, small group adventure travel specialist Intrepid Travel has announced that it will be running a 15-day tour in the country to coincide with the celebrations.
DoubleTree by Hilton to debut in Indonesia's capital city
Hilton Worldwide have signed a management agreement with PT Nurtirta Nusa Lestari to bring the first DoubleTree by Hilton property to Indonesia.
Japanese culinary coup
Masterchef Winner and Japanophile, Tim Anderson teams up with InsideJapan Tours to create a new food and travel experience.
‘Easter New Year’ in Laos
Why not combine the holiday of a lifetime to Laos in south-east Asia this Easter with the crazy celebrations of Boun Pimai Lao (Lao New Year Festival) which takes place annually from 13-16 April.
Pack your trunk and party with the elephants
Sri Lanka is well known for both its elephants and festivals but few people know that the festival of Esala Perahera in Kandy coincides with the Elephant Gathering in the Minneriya National Park.
Top fly-drive holiday destinations
With January blues now in full swing, over a million Brits will book their next break in the sun this month and, according to independent car hire price comparison website carhiremarket.com, it looks like most will be jetting off to Spain and Portugal come Springtime.
The Straits to Luxury Experience by YTL Hotels
Representing the finest in luxury hospitality, the YTL Hotels' collection offers experiences that are unique yet consistent in quality, luxury, authenticity and service.