Asia
STA Travel to send interns on travel tips hunt
The internship to end all others is being offered from STA Travel with two lucky applicants set to jet off around the world on behalf of the specialist travel advisors.
Absolute Sanctuary Thailand expands for 2010
Absolute Sanctuary, the Moroccan inspired boutique wellness resort which specializes in Detox, Spa & Yoga Holiday programs is expanding in 2010 with the construction of a new wing.
Hôtel De La Paix voted best in Cambodia
Readers of influential US travel magazine Travel + Leisure have voted stylish Siem Reap boutique property Hôtel de la Paix the best in Cambodia in the latest ‘T+L 500’ annual list of the world’s top hotels.
Travel trends for 2010
Those “in the know” people at Virgin Holidays and Hip Hotels have imparted more travel wisdom within the pages of the new 2010 brochure.
Revel in romance at The Sarojin, Thailand
Awake with your loved one to a private breakfast served on your own private tropical garden sala with sparkling wine and then jet off into the jungle for elephant back adventures and mouth watering cuisine.
Valentine’s in Bangkok from just £599
With Valentine’s Day only around the corner, treat your loved one to an 11-night four-star Bangkok and Hua Hin break from only £599 per person with Travelbag.co.uk.
Celebrate the Year of the Tiger
February 14th may be Valentine’s Day but in 2010 it is also the time to welcome in the Year of the Tiger as Chinese New Year falls on the same day.
Luxury and romance in Vietnam
Vietnam is fast becoming one of the most romantic and fascinating destinations in Asia, and guests can now plan an unforgettable and extraordinary honeymoon or wedding anniversary celebration.
Countryside tours of Hue, Vietnam
Luxury Travel Vietnam is offering a half-day countryside tour of Hue, departing from the centre of Hue and visiting ancient Phuoc Tinh village, 40 kilometres to the north, Phu Cam Conical Hat Village, Tu Dam or Thien Mu Pagodas, Nha Ruong, the sculptures of Diem Phung Thi and the Huynh Ba Dam Art Gallery.
The ultimate tropical beach villa
Open barely a year and Reef, The Ultimate Tropical Beach Villa, Sri Lanka has been selected to feature in the Condé Nast Johansens Luxury Spas 2010 publication.
Romance and tradition in Hong Kong
Loong Toh Yuen, the popular Cantonese dining restaurant at heritage building Hullett House in Hong Kong, provides the perfect backdrop for lovebirds of any age to celebrate both Valentine’s Day and the New Year of the Tiger, with a special six course set menu for $999 (plus 10% service charge) of cherished Hong Kong dishes that are complemented by a selection of contemporary flavours.
Beach House Maldives unveils new look Ocean Villas
As part of preparations for the opening of the first Waldorf Astoria Collection property in Asia Pacific on 1 March, Beach House Maldives has unveiled its new look Ocean Villas available for stays from early March.
The hottest nude beaches, literally
Swap the snow suit for your white bits in places where the sun does shine. As the UK plunges below freezing, Melbourne sizzles under a sweltering 94 per cent humidity rate.
China Airlines to fly non-stop from UK to Taiwan
From 28th March 2010, China Airlines will launch the first non-stop flights to Taipei from London Heathrow, Terminal 4.
Events and festivals light up Taiwan in 2010
Taiwan is famed for its events and festivals throughout the year. Here’s a selection of the island’s top attractions in 2010.