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Sapporo Dairy Farm Visit & Cheese Making Experience
It might not be the first thing you would think arranging when planning a trip to Sapporo, but it will certainly be a highlight of any visit after trying it! -
Lao, French and Persian Inspired Azerai Hotel Opens in Luang Prabang
Two-thirds of Laos is covered in rugged mountains, and within these mountains you will find some of Asia’s most charming towns and cities. -
Hari Raya Festive Light-Up and Geylang Serai Bazaar 2017
This year’s annual ‘Light-Up’ comprises more than 90,000 LED lights and includes an exhibition area with a structure built in the shape of a ketupat -
Aqua Luna II Sets Sail in Hong Kong
Newly launched traditional Chinese junk boat, Aqua Luna II recently unfurled its sails to display the magnificent Chinese icon from the Ming Dynasty -
Park Hyatt Opens its Doors in Bangkok
Park Hyatt Bangkok opened its doors in mid-May, marking the first Park Hyatt hotel in Thailand. -
Angkor Wat Floating Bridge Officially Open
A temporary floating bridge constructed from plastic bags was recently opened to allow restoration of the original stone moat crossing. -
Guy Allison is Sustainability Manager for Destination Asia Thailand
At Destination Asia we believe that every experience should be conducted in the most socially responsible and holistically sustainable way possible. -
Kayaking Services Resume in Ha Long Bay
UPDATE: We informed you last month that the administration authorities of Quang Ninh province made the decision to suspend all kayaking activities in Ha Long Bay. We can now report that the authorities have allowed tourism operators in Ha Long to resume their kayak services from 01 May 2017. Tourism operators must ensure safety conditions, register […] -
Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Propose Closing Maya Bay for Recovery Period
The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation in Thailand is proposing to temporarily close Maya Bay to give the world-famous beach’s ecology time to recover. The bay, located in the Phi Phi Islands, rose to fame after the hit movie The Beach was filmed there in 1999. Maya Bay is a stunningly beautiful bay […] -
Conrad Osaka to Open on 9 June 2017
The second property of the Conrad brand is opening on 9 June 2017 on Nakanoshima, a charming river island in central Osaka, between the station/business Kita area and the bustling nightlife and shopping Minami area. Its location between the Dojima and Tosabori rivers allows incredible views of the water and Osaka. Travelers can step outside and […] -
Angkor Wat Causeway Closure (May 2017)
The ancient west causeway has served as the main entrance to Angkor Wat since its construction 900 years ago. The APSARA Authority (Authority for the protection and management of Angkor and the region of Siem Reap) will close the causeway spanning the gigantic moat surrounding the temple in early May. This is to undertake important […] -
The Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre – CSR in Malaysia
The Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre is the only sun bear conservation centre in the world. It was founded in Sabah, Malaysia in 2008 with two key aims; 1 – To provide care and rehabilitation to rescued sun bears and; 2 – To increase awareness of sun bears internationally. Destination Asia Malaysia adopted a bear […]