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A Beautifully Lazy Day on the Mighty Mekong in Laos
There’s something almost otherworldly about Laos, a nation that goes its own sweet, meandering way, a million miles from the clamour and bustle that normally surrounds us. And there’s no finer way to make the most of it than spending a day on the River Sun Laos. Every day from 10 am to 7 pm, […] -
Sampran Riverside Near Bangkok Transformed into RXV Wellness Retreat
April 2023 marks a new chapter for the well-known Sampran Riverside Resort, as it has had a complete overhaul and will re-open as RXV Wellness Village. Just 45 minutes from Bangkok on the banks of the Tha Chin River near Suan Sampran, this is the perfect spot to relax, rejuvenate and start living a whole […] -
Step into Another World at this Enchanting Japanese Heritage Hotel
The Iizuka-tei boutique hotel is truly unique. This 200-year-old mansion, which has been registered as a cultural heritage property, has now been renovated and converted into a premium quality hotel. The main building itself is typical of the Edo period, with lots of wood and a gently sloping roof; the sort of place that transports […] -
The Cheung Chau Bun Festival is Back with a Bang
The sleepy island of Cheung Chau is known for three things: pirates, windsurfing and the Bun Festival. But it’s the festival that keeps visitors coming back, year after year, to see what is surely Hong Kong’s most colourful, quirky, classically Chinese event. And now Hong Kong’s borders are fully reopened, visitors can come and enjoy […] -
Bali Ranks High in World’s Most Popular Destinations
Tripadvisor has once again placed Bali among the world’s most popular destinations, awarding it the second spot in the annual Travelers’ Choice Award for Destinations. Nicknamed the Island of the Gods, Bali climbed from fourth place in 2022 to second place in 2023, missing out narrowly to Dubai in the United Arab Emirates and taking […] -
29Rooms Makes its Asia Debut in Singapore
The 29Rooms concept has won acclaim and rave reviews across the US and has now made its Asia debut in Singapore. It features 29 rooms, all offering an environment with its own enchanting aromas, sounds and textures, and all based on individual themes that are creative, brilliant and sometimes more than a touch bizarre. As […] -
Enjoy Malayia’s Most Blissful Burger!
Back in 1978, while Haji Ramly Mokni was working at a butcher’s counter in a Kuala Lumpur market, he noticed people often asked for halal-certified burger patties and went away disappointed. So he and his wife started making their own from home, with next to no capital and no professional equipment. Adapting the basic patty […] -
Your VOTE Matters at the 2023 World Travel Awards
We are delighted to have been nominated in four award categories at this year’s World Travel Awards. Destination Asia has been shortlisted not just for ‘Asia’s Leading DMC’, but also ‘Thailand’s Leading DMC’, ‘Vietnam’s Leading DMC’, and ‘Hong Kong’s Leading DMC’. We are proud to have long-lasting relations with our partners – and ask for […] -
Camping Adventures on the Kulan Mountains
For those who want to recapture the spirit of adventure, the team in Cambodia have put together an option in the Kulan mountain range that will help them do just that. The journeys begin in Siem Reap where guests are picked up and taken for a 90-minute drive to the mountains. Along the way there’s […] -
Wind Down on a Beautiful Laotian Houseboat
Mueang Feuang is a city that teems with stunning scenery and laid back charm, as popular with Lao people as it is with visitors, and a trip to Mueang Feuang simply has to include a stay on a traditional houseboat. Guests will be enchanted by the natural atmosphere and local way of life that has […] -
Samui Escape by Private Catamaran or Speedboat
With these exclusive touring options around Koh Samui, guests can sail the tropical islands in Thailand southern region by private luxury catamaran, or explore Angthong National Marine Park on a private speedboat. The catamaran option takes them, along with family and friends, through beautiful Samui Bay to Koh Tan on a half day cruise. There’s […] -
A Chance to Learn the Ancient Art of Sake Brewing
The Kitsukura Sake Brewery, established in 1696 in the Saku region of Nagano prefecture, offers a unique program to discover the fascinating art of brewing it. Blessed with abundant pure water sources, an ideal natural environment and some of the finest rice grown in Japan, the region has been producing sake for centuries. That profound […]