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Hue Family Fun: Ancient Arenas, Pottery and Kite Flying
This specially curated trip starts with a visit to the external ring of the Tiger Fighting Arena, a venue where Nguyen emperors viewed contests between elephants and tigers since 1832. Needless to say, that uneven contest was ended long ago but the arena’s atmosphere and architecture still make for a fascinating visit. Then it’s on […] -
Ramadan Kareem! Enjoy the spirit of Ramadan
“Ramadan Kareem,” a greeting often used during the month of Ramadan, translates as “have a generous Ramadan”. And you can truly enjoy that generosity of spirit when you stroll around the lively bazaars that pop-up all-over Singapore throughout the month, which lasts this year from 22 or 23 March to 21 April. The main bazaar […] -
Cheers! Salut! Ganbei! Slangevar!
After a two-year pause due to Covid, the Hong Kong Whisky Festival comes back with a bigger bang than ever on new dates of 29-30 April. Organised by InterContinental Grand Stanford Hong Kong where the event takes place and Tiffany’s New York Bar, and set across four whole floors, it features the largest collection of […] -
Join our Guide Bhudi on a Tour of Ubud & Surroundings
Bhudi has been a Destination Asia Indonesia guide for 20 years and the love he has for his work and his locale, the town of Ubud in the uplands of Bali, is captivating and infectious. You can see the attraction from the moment you get here. Known for its charming coffee shops, delicious cuisine and hiking […] -
Maha Tower is a New Crowning Glory for Langkawi
The Malay word “maha”, which means “almighty”, is a word that symbolises confidence, beauty and strength. And Langkawi Island’s newly opened Maha Tower captures all those qualities perfectly. Set in the island’s prime location, overlooking the Straits of Malacca in one direction and clear across the city in the other, the 33-storey tower is designed […] -
Giving Back to our Local Communities
At Destination Asia, we do all we can to connect travellers to the inherent qualities of the countries in which we live and work. It is also part of our culture to make every possible effort to give back to those communities. Through Giving Back, a socially responsible group initiative created by Destination Asia in […] -
Summer Fun: Kids Go Free
We have put together a hand-picked selection of fantastic holiday value-add deals on family-friendly activities and hotels to make next summer an extra special one. Explore our selection of exclusive offers with kids going FREE on selected activities ranging from beach adventures to cooking classes and navigating hidden markets to exploring ancient streets. And airport transfers – […] -
Learn the Ancient Art & Craft of Khmer Ceramics
Visitors to Cambodia’s legendary sites such as Angkor Wat are often struck by the beauty of the ceramics which can be seen everywhere, adding an extra beautiful adornment to the place. Ceramics have, in fact, been a vital part of Khmer heritage and tradition for many centuries and are now enjoying quite a renaissance. This […] -
Spectacular Railway Journey on the Laos Bullet Train
Plans to extend a rail link from Yunnan province through Laos and on to Bangkok and ultimately Singapore has been causing quite a stir. And now the Laos section of it, running from Boten on the border with China to the capital city of Vientiane is open and fully functional. In fact, it’s proved so […] -
Cultural Immersion & Offers at Four Seasons Chiang Mai
Set in rolling green hills, Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai has all the comfort, luxury, and facilities one would naturally expect from this renowned hotel group. And now it has taken it several steps further by opening its very own “Chaan Bann” within its grounds. A Chaan Bann is basically a courtyard with wooden structures, […] -
Ama Divers Host Memorable BBQs in Shima Peninsula
Japan is of course world famous for its fabulously fresh seafood. While there are many places to enjoy it, this is a unique opportunity to enjoy it in the company of local female fishermen – called “ama” – who follow the age-old tradition of diving deep in the sea to catch shellfish and seaweed for […] -
Mix with Vietnam’s Masters of Mixology on a Tasting Tour
Somehow, Saigon and exotic cocktails were just made for each other and when the sun goes down and the city lights up for the night, this guided walking tour gives guests the chance to experience the best of them. The guests are transferred from their hotel to a perfectly placed spot in the centre, to […]