Asia
United Airlines celebrates Chinese New Year
United Airlines, one of the world’s largest transpacific carriers, is now introducing a special online deal to Las Vegas. Hong Kong travellers can celebrate the year of Tiger in one of United Airlines’ most popular and energetic destinations in the U.S. with this special online deal.
Early bird discounts for luxury tour of Burma
Myanmar (or Burma) sits at the crossroads of Asia's great civilizations - India and China - looking out onto the vast Indian Ocean next to Thailand. One of South East Asia's largest and most diverse countries, Myanmar stretches from the sparkling islands of the Andaman Sea in the south right up into the Eastern Himalayan mountain range.
Emirates heads to Malaysia three times daily
Emirates, the international airline of the United Arab Emirates, on Monday added an extra daily connection between its home base of Dubai and the Malaysian capital, Kuala Lumpur, bringing the total number to 21 weekly, non-stop flights.
Ayana voted world’s top spa
Thermes Marins Bali Spa has been awarded the World’s Number One Spa at the Conde Nast Traveller Readers’ Spa Awards 2010, in the latest accolade bestowed upon Ayana Resort and Spa Bali following its rebranding.
Luxury hospitality on Sri Lanka’s west coast
Serene Pavilions, a new venture in luxury hospitality located in Wadduwa on Sri Lanka’s west coast, has joined the prestigious Small Luxury Hotels of the World brand.
Tailor-made diving holidays for families
Long-haul tour operator, Tropical Sky, has expanded its operation with the acquisition of familydiving.co.uk. Already a successful brand, Family Diving focuses on providing a broad range of tailor-made diving packages for families travelling with children to Egypt, Maldives, St Lucia and Tobago.
Luxury holidays to warm your heart this Valentine’s
New Year’s blues and winter chills make Valentine’s Day the perfect excuse for a romantic adventure in the sun. Make this year a memorable one and warm the heart of that special person in your life with an unforgettable break in paradise that won’t break the bank.
The Mekong experience: 6 countries, one river
Journeys Within, a boutique Southeast Asia tour company, recently announced an exciting itinerary for 2010 that gives travellers the chance to explore the countries of the Mekong River for a truly immersive cultural experience.
Khmer cuisine in the Cambodian countryside
Further enhancing its burgeoning reputation for championing authentic Khmer cuisine, local ingredients and traditional flavours, Hôtel de la Paix has created a unique and beautiful gazebo in the spectacular countryside outside Siem Reap, where guests can enjoy a romantic, torch-lit modern take on the traditional Khmer barbecue.
Embark on a Laotian love affair
Leading Asia specialist, Travel Indochina, is offering two special Laos itineraries for love birds.
Diva - The Maldives' most romantic hotel
TripAdvisor reviewers have voted Diva, Naïade’s luxury resort in the Maldives, third in the ‘Romantic Hotels in Asia’ category of the 2010 TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice Awards.
Skyros: The original holistic holiday
Skyros, the original holistic holiday destination in Europe, has just announced its 2010 programme.
Low-cost luxury travel in Thailand
Experience luxury Thailand and see the best of what this country has to offer. Where else but Thailand can you gently cruise on a converted rice barge, roar upriver in a long-tailed boat or take a white-knuckle ride on a bamboo raft?
Discovery, gastronomy and culture in Indochina
Luxury Travel Vietnam is offering travellers the opportunity to depart on a fantastic journey through three Southeast Asian nations, exploring the treasures of six world heritage sites. The 'Cuisine, Culture and World Heritages Discovery of Indochina' is a journey featuring superb food and cultural immersion coupled with luxury travel.
Thailand’s best boutique hotels
Thailand offers a slice of luxury at a fraction of the price of the Indian Ocean or the Caribbean, with some of the most stylish private pool villas at an affordable £200 a night. Now Mr & Mrs Smith's handpicked global collection includes a new selection of 30 boutique getaways in tropical Thailand.