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Koh Samet Bids Farewell to Single-Use Plastic
Visitors to the Land of Smiles can now opt for an eco-friendly island getaway as Koh Samet becomes Thailand's first island destination to enforce a full ban on plastic bags and foam packaging. -
Siem Reap to Join Qatar Airways Network in 2020
Doha-based Qatar Airways has announced Siem Reap will be amongst the eight new destinations across Asia, Africa and Europe to join its network in 2020. -
Destination Asia Vietnam Introduces Sustainable Welcome Pack
Destination Asia Vietnam has partnered with Organik House, a zero-waste shop in Ho Chi Minh City to create a “sustainable welcome pack” with essential toiletries for travellers. The products featured are almost all locally sourced with traceable natural ingredients. -
China to Debut World’s Largest River Cruise Ship
Asia’s longest river is getting the world’s biggest river cruise ship. American brand Victoria Cruises recently announced the Victoria Sabrina, a seven-deck, 270-cabin vessel that will ferry 700 passengers along China’s Yangtze River. The luxury ship is set to make her maiden voyage in May 2020. -
Sleep Amongst the Elephants in World-First Jungle Bubbles
A world first, Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort in Chiang Rai is offering guests a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to spend the night with Thailand’s majestic elephants in their natural habitat while staying in unique transparent Jungle Bubbles. -
Dress to Impress at Retro Yangon Studio
For those looking to snap an Instagram-worthy photo wearing traditional Burmese garments, Retro Yangon Studio offers guests the chance to have professional pictures taken while sporting royal dress, soldier uniforms, or even mid-20th century retro outfits. -
Tonlé Sap Luxury Cruising Aboard the Samsara
Samsara is Tonlé Sap’s first fine-dining experience, offering decadent dishes prepared by DineBeyond’s award-winning chefs and free-flowing cocktails. This 56ft classic wooden launch was designed to meet the highest standards of comfort for cruising and exploration of the narrow channels and changing water levels of Tonlé Sap. -
Usher in the Chinese New Year at Singapore’s River Hongbao
Held at NS Square (the Marina Bay floating platform) during 23 January – 1 February 2020, this iconic event has become an integral tradition of Singapore’s Lunar New Year celebrations for locals and tourists alike. -
Natural Wonders of the Tengger Caldera at Sunrise
After an early morning pick up, travel by private four-wheel drive Jeep from Plataran Bromo to the rim of Mount Penanjakan for sunrise. At 2,770 metres above sea level, the rim offers unobstructed views over the active Bromo crater and the Tengger massif. -
Siam Niramit Phuket Awarded Certification from Asian Captive Elephant Standards
Siam Niramit Phuket has been awarded a certification from Asian Captive Elephant Standards (ACES) certifying that Siam Niramit Phuket has completed all the mandatory criteria set forth. -
Hong Kong’s Traditional Chinese New Year Markets
Take part in one of the annual traditions with a visit to one of the city’s flower markets. Running alongside the biggest flower market in Victoria Park is the night market, selling everything from quirky products to politically satirical toys. -
Behind the Scenes of Seven Samurai in Tokyo
Fans of Akira Kurosawa and his film Seven Samurai can now venture on an exclusive behind the scenes tour at Toho Studios in Tokyo. Often hailed as the movie of movies or the textbook from which all films are made, Seven Samurai is respected by many directors, actors and producers within the film industry.