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Wellness-inspired hotel opens in Vietnam’s Hue
Set along the banks of the Perfume River, the newly opened Grand Royal Riverside Hue brings a refined new luxury stay to Hue, Vietnam’s former imperial capital. Known for its royal heritage, riverside charm, and slower pace of life, the destination provides the ideal setting for a property designed to blend contemporary comfort with the […] -
An authentic getaway in a Northern Laos village
Tucked into the lush hills of northern Laos, Sook Village offers more than just a place to stay, it’s an immersive experience shaped by nature, local culture and the slower rhythm of life along the Nam Ou River. Surrounded by dramatic limestone mountains and dense jungle landscapes, the village invites travellers to disconnect from the […] -
The legendary Earth Celebration returns to Japan
Each August, Earth Celebration transforms Sado Island into a vibrant showcase of music, culture and community spirit, with the powerful rhythms of taiko drumming at the heart of the experience. Taking place from 21 to 23 August, this year’s festival will once again bring together internationally renowned performers, cultural practitioners and visitors from around the […] -
Hong Kong festival celebrating Chinese culture
Running from June through September, Chinese Culture Festival returns with an extensive program celebrating the depth, diversity and continuing evolution of Chinese arts and heritage in Hong Kong. The annual festival highlights the city’s role as a cultural crossroads, bringing together traditional performance arts, contemporary productions and community-led cultural initiatives. This year’s program features nearly […] -
All aboard for a magical trip through Borneo
Travelling through the landscapes of Sabah aboard a historic steam locomotive, the North Borneo Railway experience offers visitors a journey that combines heritage, culture and community connection. Operating along one of the region’s oldest railway routes, the experience follows the former North Borneo Railway line through tropical countryside, rural villages and historic towns that reflect […] -
Singapore adds an oceanic twist to National Day
As Singapore National Day celebrations take place across the city on 9 August, Singapore Oceanarium will mark the occasion with a special one-day program celebrating the nation’s strong connection to the sea and marine conservation. A highlight of the event will be an underwater presentation of the Singapore flag performed by professional divers within the […] -
Bella Italia comes to Bellissima Bangkok
Even in a city like Bangkok, which has more than its share of superb hotels and venues, SO Bangkok in the heart of Sukhumvit can rightfully claim to be a premier choice. Perched at the top of the building on the 29th and 30th floors, the twinned Iris and Wild Iris venues are truly among […] -
Find a perfect hideaway in Seam Reap, Cambodia
Among the constantly growing range of venues and options for select MICE gatherings around Siem Reap, the recently refurbished and reopened Villa Sakor definitely merits a place in the organisers’ list of considerations. This timelessly elegant Khmer house has been painstakingly restored to provide groups of up to 100 with a deeply fulfilling experience, which […] -
A taste of royalty in Indonesia’s Ubud
Puri Kantor in Bali’s Ubud region has long been home to members of the nation’s royalty. Now it has opened its doors to invite guests for special events that offer a taste of the royal lifestyle. Groups of up to 30 participants are simply wowed when they enter the grounds and take in the elaborate […] -
Countryside biking just minutes from Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City is such a booming, vibrant city, it’s almost hard to imagine that peace and quiet reign just a few miles from the centre. The Saigon Countryside Biking Tour has been cleverly designed to showcase that rural idyll and make a very refreshing break for city dwellers and visitors alike. The accent […] -
Geonbai! School for sool making opens in Korea
Sool is a drink that’s not well known outside Korea, but it’s wildly popular in bars there, especially in cities like Seoul where office workers like to celebrate the end of the working day with a quick sool sharpener. As part of Destination Asia’s expansion into Korean operations, we’ve added a sool making class to […] -
Roll up for a sushi making class with a Tokyo Michelin master
To cater for the ever growing global appetite for sushi, we have started offering sushi making classes in Tokyo for small to medium groups, led by a long-established, Michelin-listed master of the craft. It takes place by the city’s Tsukiji Outer Market, a hub for Japanese cuisine. The proceedings begin with a briefing session in […]