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Top 6 can't miss experiences in Luang Prabang, Laos

By Hilary Stockton on Jun 19, 2015 in Accommodation, Asia, Attractions, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Laos, Regions, Travel Miscellany

Luang Prabang, Laos isn’t the easiest place to get to, unless you happen to live in Bangkok, Singapore, or a few other cities with a nonstop flight there. The trek is worth it. This UNESCO World Heritage town of just 50,000 has over 30 temples that you can bicycle among, and the tradition of saffron

Bringing your luxury travel memories back to life through artisan crafts

By Paul Johnson on Jun 02, 2015 in Africa, Asia, Featured, Kenya, Laos, Regions, Worldwide

Those of you who travel regularly and have an interest in different cultures around the world will, I’m sure, have one or two much-treasured items at home that serve as mementos from those trips. You might also have a story or two to tell in terms of the difficulties you went through in finding the

5 of the most fascinating historical sites in southeast Asia

By Dave Fuller on Dec 04, 2014 in Asia, Attractions, Cambodia, Going Out, Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, Regions, Thailand

South East Asia is an incredible region to visit at any time of year, and is known mainly for its stunning beaches, delicious cuisines and friendly local culture, but Asia also is a paradise for ancients temples and religious monuments with Buddhist, Hindu and even Christian temples still in active use to this day. A

A new generation of luxury river cruises in Asia

By Melissa Matthews on Nov 19, 2014 in Asia, Cambodia, China, Cruises & Boat Travel, India, Laos, Myanmar, Speciality Travel, Thailand, Vietnam

Much of southern Asia covers largely tranquil, jungle-clad regions brimming with ruined temples, exotic wildlife, peaceful village communities and winding waterways that have served traders and fishermen for centuries. Despite tourism being firmly established, large parts remain hidden and sheltered; and the life-giving waterways invariably provide the most enjoyable – and sometimes the only –

An introduction to Indochina

By Nick Van Gruisen on Oct 21, 2014 in Asia, Attractions, Cambodia, Cruises & Boat Travel, Going Out, Laos, Regions, Speciality Travel, Vietnam

Here you’ll find everything you’ll need to know before taking a trip to the cultural and culinary heart of south-east Asia. Soak up the charming atmosphere of Luang Prabang. Have a cup of Vietnamese coffee in Ho Chi Minh city whilst getting a new wardrobe from a tailor or discover Cambodia’s modern history in Phnom

10 of the most intimate boutique hotels in South East Asia

By Carmen Anderson on Sep 17, 2014 in Accommodation, Asia, Cambodia, Hotels, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Philippines, Regions, Thailand

There’s nothing quite like enjoying the exclusivity of being in a hotel that caters to just a select few – hotels that are small and intimate. The advantages are many – the best of them being that you are almost family during your stay. More often than not, you will find that the hotel staff

Southern Laos: where the Mekong blossoms

By Melissa Matthews on Aug 20, 2014 in Asia, Laos, Regions

While many travellers head straight for the sybaritic charms of feted Luang Prabang, fewer sample the emerald rice plains of the south, with its stunning jungle karst formations, remnant Ho Chi Minh trail and some of the prettiest riverine villages in the country, the pinnacle of which is a group of tropical islands known as

Top 5 haunted stays this Halloween

By Craig Burkinshaw on Oct 24, 2013 in Accommodation, Asia, California, Colorado, Eastern Europe, Europe, Hotels, Laos, New Zealand, North America, Oceania, Regions, Russia, USA

Like a bit of ghoul with your glamour? Or perhaps you prefer your comfort with a side of creepy? Then you’ll love a stay in one of these reputedly haunted properties this Halloween season; luxurious by day, chilling by night… for some potentially spooky surprises, here are our top five suggestions. Angleterre Hotel, St Petersburg,

5 places to take your honeymoon in South East Asia

By Alison Crabb on Jul 12, 2013 in Accommodation, Asia, Attractions, Cambodia, China, Going Out, Honeymoons, Hong Kong, Hotels, Laos, Leisure Travel, Regions, Resorts, Speciality Travel, Vietnam

A honeymoon is only supposed to happen once in a lifetime and there is no excuse to not make it a special occasion. Why not head out to South East Asia for fantastic weather, top notch hotels and some memorable sights? You could take a trip to South East Asia where you can enjoy a spa

Photograph of the week: Don Khone Waterfall, Mekong River, Laos

By Paul Johnson on Jun 19, 2013 in Asia, Attractions, Going Out, Laos

The Mekong River cascades over rocks and boulders forming the Don Khone waterfall in Don Det, 4000 Islands, Laos. Accessed by bicycling down bumpy dirt pathways through rice paddies, past fat-bellied pigs, and sharing the narrow road with the occasional 10-year-old local on a motorbike whizzing by, this waterfall is the gateway to the famous

5 of Asia's best yoga and meditation retreats

By Cristy Elmendorp on Apr 30, 2013 in Accommodation, Asia, Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Laos, Leisure Travel, Nepal, Regions, Resorts, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel

Always wanted to go on a yoga and meditation retreat but just didn’t know where to go? Here are some of my favourite resorts that not only offer a serene and tranquil environment but are located in some of Asia’s most exotic destinations. From the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Angkor Wat in Cambodia and

4 of the most spectacular underground experiences

By James Bell on Apr 18, 2011 in Asia, Attractions, Australia, Europe, France, Going Out, Laos, New Zealand, Oceania, Regions, Vietnam, Western Europe

One of the main benefits of luxury travel, I have long believed, is that it affords us the opportunity to explore the most unusual, fascinating and unique aspects of our own planet. I love to discover new places and new perspectives, unearth forgotten worlds and embrace the unfamiliar. Although realistically there are few frontiers left

Laos' luxurious new retreat: Alila Luang Prabang

By Paul Johnson on Aug 12, 2010 in Accommodation, Asia, Laos, Regions, Resorts

Asia’s most recent and exciting luxury boutique hotel group, Alila Hotels & Resorts, has introduced its second property in Indochina: Alila Luang Prabang. Set to open its doors in October 2010, Alila Luang Prabang is expected to raise the bar for luxury retreats in Laos. The small UNESCO Heritage town of Luang Prabang is the

Loy Krathong, Thailand and Laos

By Paul Johnson on Nov 01, 2008 in Asia, Events, Laos, Regions, Thailand, Travel Miscellany

Gosh… it’s November already. And each November, on the full moon, Thailand and Laos are illuminated under a night sky as thousands of candlelit rafts or ‘krathongs’, are gently launched on Thai and Laotian waterways. It is a perfect time to visit not least as this colourful and picturesque festival really does captivate you, from

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