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Making A Splash At Cambodia’s Water Festival
Bon Om Touk, otherwise known as the Cambodian Water Festival, is one of the highlights of the year for many Cambodians, an exuberant event that’s timed to celebrate the end of the monsoon season and the start of the cooler season. This year the festival will be celebrated on the 26th – 28th November. Many […] -
A Taste of Laos In Traditional Cooking Class
Here’s a fascinating glimpse into the traditions, history and beauty of this relatively unknown and utterly bewitching nation. In an idyllic waterside setting, guests are personally introduced to a group of friendly hill tribe men and women, who are delighted to share their culture with them. The centrepiece of this encounter is a cooking […] -
Announcing Another First For Phuket
“Unique” is a word that can be overused in the travel business, but this amazing new venue truly deserves that description. Located on one of the island’s most picturesque shores, YONA Beach Club is a new, truly one-of-a-kind floating beach club that has to be seen to be believed and appreciated. Carved from a multi-level […] -
Welcome Alejandro Blanco, Product Manager Destination Asia Indonesia
We are delighted to introduce Alejandro Blanco as the newly appointed Product Manager at Destination Asia Indonesia, succeeding David Nuetzel who has stepped on to the role of Director of Leisure. Alejandro is an enthusiastic and dynamic professional with a solid educational foundation focused on travel and business. As well as a Bachelor’s degree in […] -
Enlightenment Comes To Singapore
The age-old Hindu festival of lights is has, known as Deepavali or Diwali is known as a most wonderful, enchanting event. And over the years it has become a major highlight on Singapore’s cultural calendar. This year’s event on 12th November offers a unique, annual opportunity to rejoice in hope over despair, good over evil […] -
Visits To Vietnam Made Simpler With New Visa Updates
In its ongoing efforts to welcome visitors from all over the world, Vietnam’s government has introduced new strategic measures to create an even more inviting and frictionless environment for visitors on entry. Citizens from 14 countries can now enjoy automatic visa-free stays of up to 45 days, while the e-visa option has been made available […] -
Driving Ambitions Fulfilled in Malaysia
Whether your guests are seasoned off-road drivers or they’re new to the world of four-wheeling and simply want to give it a shot, our trained and experienced drivers and guides have a perfect range of driving packages to get their engines revving. At the entry level, there’s a journey of discovery for people with little or […] -
11-day Vietnam Experience Specially Designed for Young Adults
This trip has been developed with students and other young adults firmly in mind, as it offers a truly immersive experience of Vietnam’s culture and landscapes, from north to south. It starts with a leisurely cycling trip through the lush, verdant rice fields of the north, then moves down to the Tam Giang Lagoon Survival […] -
Koh Mak Island Makes Strides to Zero Carbon Goal
The picturesque, small island of Koh Mak has made admirable progress in its goal to be recognised as the first low-carbon destination in Thailand. While it is gradually being discovered by more tourists, the private sector together with the island’s local population is dedicated to promoting sustainable and environmentally friendly visits. They have the advantage […] -
Singapore Welcomes A Sensory Odyssey
A Sensory Odyssey is an unprecedented, unique experience, created in Paris with the collaboration of the French National Museum of Natural History. Its global tour is now debuting in Singapore until 29 October, organised by ArtScience Museum and BASE Entertainment Asia. The experience presents strikingly real, high-definition video filmed in 8K resolution at different locations […] -
Karen Kok Recounts her Turtle Sanctuary Trip in Malaysia
Karen Kok, senior leisure travel manager at Destination Asia Malaysia, recently embarked on an unforgettable study trip to Walai Penyu, located off the pristine shores of Malaysia’s Libaran Island. Walai Penyu, which means Turtle Sanctuary, is a little-known gem in the enchanting Sulu Sea, hosting abundant marine life, picturesque landscapes and an unwavering commitment to […] -
A Stylish Experience in Luang Prabang
Here’s an experience that’s a little bit different and a whole lot of fun in Laos’s beautiful Luang Prabang, devised by an enterprising, creative and infectiously friendly local couple. The female half of the couple takes guests on a tour of traditional clothes shops around town, which stock the highly distinctive traditional outfits that typify […]