Asia
Discover the birthplace of Indian Polo
Jaipur has long been considered the home of Indian Polo. Introduced in the Mughal period, the sport gained popularity at the height of the British Empire.
Walking holidays in Thailand
Enjoy a range of relaxed walks taking in historic sites, golden temples, local tribes and national parks on a – new for 2012 – Treasures of Thailand guided touring holiday courtesy of HF Holidays, the UK’s largest walking and leisure activity holiday organisation.
Viceroy Maldives Resort to debut end 2011
Viceroy Hotels and Resorts is proud to announce its first arrival outside of the Americas with the opening of Viceroy Maldives at the end of 2011 following the recent successful launches of Viceroy Miami, Viceroy Snowmass in Colorado and Viceroy Anguilla in the Caribbean.
Spend a week de-toxing at Ulpotha, Sri Lanka
Fleewinter offers the chance to visit Ulpotha, a unique and pioneering project in Sri Lanka, aimed at yoga enthusiasts and nature lovers.
UK travellers back on the road to Mandalay
With Burma having been voted “Top Emerging Destination” in Wanderlust’s Readers’ Travel Awards earlier this year, Imaginative Traveller reports that Brits are heeding Aung San Suu Kyi’s wishes to encourage ethical tourism to the country.
Fragile beauty in the Maldives
Famed for its fragile beauty, the Maldives has long been a top destination for those wanting to get closer to nature, offering sugar-white beaches and clear blue seas.
Explore heads back to Burma
After a 16-year absence, Explore has announced the reintroduction of tours to Burma.
On The Go heads for South Korea!
On the Go tours now offers a range of South Korean cultural itineraries.
Delta launches nonstop service between Detroit and Beijing
Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) has started its nonstop service between Detroit and Beijing, expanding its Asian gateway in Detroit with flights to a third city in China.
Cathay Pacific and Hong Kong Tourism launch new app
Smartphone users are spoiled when it comes to on-the-move information. Lost in the city? Just access Google Maps and you’ll know exactly where you are. Need a bar? Look up a few in the area and choose which one you want according to the reviews.
Enjoy India at its best, with significant savings
Explore is offering substantial savings of up to £275 on some of its India tours, for travel during the country’s most alluring season.
Accessible Asia with Wendy Wu Tours
The other side of the world need not seem so far away – with China specialist Wendy Wu Tours a trip to Asia can now be better value than a holiday in Scotland with fully inclusive trips priced from just £90 per day (with no hidden extras).
New direct flights inspire discounts on Vietnamese adventures
To celebrate Vietnam Airlines introducing the first direct flights from the UK to Vietnam this winter, Imaginative Traveller is offering a £50 discount per person on a selection of trips in 2012.
Discover Sri Lanka fifteen-day tour
The Unique Travel Company’s 15-day Discover Sri Lanka escorted tour is taken at a leisurely pace and goes off the beaten track to experience local life as well as the key heritage sites, while the last few days are spent relaxing at a beach hotel on the west coast.
Indochina – A land of contrasting cultures
Indochina is a land of contrasts, where foreign cultures clash with ancient values and technological advancement goes hand in hand with a centuries old way of life.