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Hong Kong Palace Museum Wows with its Design and Displays
The Hong Kong Palace Museum is located at the western tip of the West Kowloon Cultural District and has adopted an innovative approach to sharing artefacts. Spanning over 30,000 square metres with 7,800 square metres of exhibition space, the new museum’s design by local firm Rocco Design Architects takes inspiration from the Forbidden City in […] -
Add a Dose of Splash Family Fun at Andamanda Phuket Water Park
For those visiting Phuket there is now the option to add a fun-filled day at the newly opened Andamanda waterpark located in the island’s Kathu district. A collection of more than 12 slides and 36 activities are available, including the water-themed titled AquaDrop, Bubba Tub, and AquaLoop. A 550-metre-long lazy river will be the longest […] -
Join a John Hardy Jewellery Immersion Masterclass in Bali
Did you know that Canadian designer John Hardy visited Bali in the 1970s and became enamoured with the time-honored jewellery-making traditions? In 1975, he established an artisan collective and began fusing new design concepts with traditional Balinese techniques. What started with just a few artists quickly grew into a thriving business, and in 1996, John […] -
Destination Asia Malaysia Stops Use of All Single Use Plastic Water Bottles
At Destination Asia Malaysia we have discontinued using single-use plastic water bottles. Instead, we now offer refillable bottles to groups and when this is not an option, provide rPET (recycled plastic) water bottles. rPET water bottles are made of BPA-free PET plastic materials that are lightweight, have less resource consumption, and are 100 percent recyclable. […] -
Heritage Experiences Combine Tea, Calligraphy and Tienji to Broaden the Mind
Our team in Singapore can now connect travellers to the ancient wonders of Asia, through personally crafted experiences in meditation, tea preparation and calligraphy. Discover the secrets behind ‘Tienji Movement Meditation’ with bespoke Tai Chi based sessions crafted for individuals, couples or groups. Guests can choose from, Morning Qi Sessions (invigoration and preparation for the […] -
Keeping the Traditional Paper-Making Crafts Alive in Vietnam’s Hue
Truc Chi (translated as paper made from bamboo) is a new art form derived from Vietnamese traditional paper-making craft. During the final steps of the paper-making process, the artist can add creative touches directly onto the paper itself. During this stage the artist can add their own shapes and templates, watching their layouts come to […] -
Welcome Richard Casswell as General Manager of Destination Asia in Cambodia
Destination Asia is delighted to announce that Richard Casswell has been appointed General Manager in Cambodia. Richard is a passionate travel professional with over 20 years of experience working within DMC businesses in Asia. In his role, Richard will lead the management of daily operations from Siem Reap, taking responsibility for driving forward new initiatives and further developing […] -
Reduce your carbon footprint in Thailand with an Electric vehicle Transfer
As part of our ongoing commitment to reduce our environmental footprint and help lower emissions of CO2 in tourism, we can now offer clients the option to book transfers in and around Bangkok using fully electric vehicles. For guests entering Thailand, we can provide an airport transfer with zero carbon emissions. At present we can […] -
Public Shared Bicycles Available for Travellers in Hue
Hue authority recently launched a project that allows the general public to make use of shared bicycles across the city. The initiative was born with the criteria of being environmentally friendly and convenient for tourists to pick up and return bikes at various points in the city. The system is suitable for short travel distances, […] -
Where are the Hottest Instagram-worthy Locations in Northeast Singapore?
Where is the hottest Instagram-worthy location in northeast Singapore? We’ve got the essential guide for you. Punggol is full of great backdrops and architecture to help take that #photooftheday, whether it’s a romantic pic with your partner or getting the perfect snap of a stunning sunset. Check out the open fields at Lorong Halus Wetland […] -
Escape to Desaru Coast with the Launch of Singapore-Desaru Ferry Service
The newly opened Desaru Coast ferry terminal is set to make visiting and experiencing the wonders of Desaru Coast in south-eastern Johor a whole lot easier. The beachside retreat and getaway destination is now easily accessible from Singapore with the launch of the Singapore-Desaru ferry service between Tanah Merah ferry terminal in Singapore and Desaru […] -
Japan’s Craft Beer Scene – What to Try & Where to Visit
Sometimes an ice-cold beer is a perfect partner to hot summer weather, though walk into a convenience store in Japan, and you will be bombarded with an overwhelming variety of beers, namely Asahi, Kirin, Suntory, Sapporo… so which one do you choose? These are major beverage brands in Japan, but I would suggest stepping out […]