Category: Asia

10 art galleries and museums you can still visit... virtually

10 art galleries and museums you can still visit… virtually

By on Apr 25, 2020 in Asia, Attractions, Brazil, Croatia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Featured, Going Out, Greece, Italy, Netherlands, North America, Pennsylvania, Regions, South America, Taiwan, United Kingdom, USA, Vatican City, Virginia, Western Europe, Worldwide

As Thomas Merton, famed writer, poet, and American Trappist monk once said, “Art enables us to find ourselves and lose ourselves at the same time”. Never has there been a better time to lose ourselves in art, to admire and acknowledge perspectives different from our own. To be in awe of another’s talent, whether past, […]

Sunrise, Sun Mu, Gangneung, South Korea

Photograph of the week: Sunrise in Gangneung, South Korea

By on Apr 22, 2020 in Asia, Regions, South Korea

If you’ve seen one sunrise, you’ve seen them all. Right? Not so. Not all sunrises were created equal. In fact, some are so spectacular they’ve given birth to an entire tourist industry. Like the flashing orange, blazing red, gleaming gold, straight-from-an-artist’s brush version that puts on a regular morning show in Jeongdongjin, South Korea. Jeongdongjin […]

Luxury island resorts perfect for a post-COVID-19 retreat

Luxury island resorts perfect for a post-COVID-19 retreat

By on Apr 20, 2020 in Accommodation, Asia, Cambodia, Health & Safety, Hotels, Malaysia, Maldives, Regions, Resorts, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Thailand, Travel Miscellany, Vietnam

We are all living throughout these strange times where nothing is the same. It is a unique period during which we all need to take a step back from our busy lives and do everything we can to stay safe, stay healthy and stay sane. For the vast majority this means staying at home, so […]

Supporting the recovery of tourism in Asia: Villa vacation destinations to visit in the near future

Supporting the recovery of tourism in Asia: Villa vacation destinations to visit in the near future

By on Apr 06, 2020 in Accommodation, Asia, Indonesia, Japan, Regions, Thailand, Vacation Rentals

One way or another and in varying degrees, the shockwaves of the COVID-19 pandemic are definitely felt by all industries worldwide. Yet, the effects on travel and hospitality are particularly both sudden and intensive. In Asia, where millions of livelihoods are reliant on tourism, it is indeed a challenging time. Visiting these affected regions once […]

Luxury travel news this week: Coronavirus update

Luxury travel news this week: Coronavirus update

By on Apr 05, 2020 in Accommodation, Air Travel, Asia, Europe, Health & Safety, Hotels, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe

Here’s a round-up of luxury travel stories that have caught the eye this week. To make sure you receive these new weekly alerts in your web browser, please click on the red bell icon in the bottom right hand corner of the page and click ‘subscribe’ (works on desktop only – for other ways to […]

10 of the best wellness retreats (for when this is all over)

10 of the best wellness retreats (for when this is all over)

By on Apr 02, 2020 in Accommodation, Africa, Asia, Caribbean, Europe, Hotels, Maldives, Mexico, Middle East, Namibia, New Zealand, North America, Oceania, Regions, Resorts, Saint Lucia, South Africa, Spain, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Thailand, Turkey, United Kingdom, Western Europe, Worldwide

With modern life (and our current lockdown predicament) leaving us more likely to be sat in a chair surrounded by screens, rather than getting active surrounded by nature, it’s no surprise that more and more travellers are choosing to get away on a luxury wellness retreat. Whether it’s a digital or culinary detox, immersing yourself […]

5 best places to go in September and October

5 best places to go in September and October

By on Apr 01, 2020 in Asia, Bhutan, Croatia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, New Zealand, Oceania, Portugal, Regions, Spain, Western Europe

Although not the first one to say, I’ll reiterate—these are weird times. And while international (and sometimes even domestic) travel is basically out of the question at the moment. We and many other adventuresome folks are thinking ahead to when it’ll be safe for us to explore the world again. Nothing right now is guaranteed, […]

Plant based luxury in Bangkok with Green Monday

Plant based luxury in Bangkok with Green Monday

By on Mar 17, 2020 in Accommodation, Asia, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Restaurants, Thailand, Travel Miscellany

Bangkok is a luxury travel mecca where you can stay at some of the finest luxury hotels in the region and dine at multi-award winning fine dining restaurants. The culinary scene has long been considered to be varied and experimental so it’s only to be expected that some of the leading hotels and restaurants have […]

Luxury travel news this week: Coronavirus update

Luxury travel news this week: Coronavirus update

By on Mar 15, 2020 in Air Travel, Asia, Attractions, Going Out, Maldives, Regions, Speciality Travel, Worldwide

Here’s a round-up of luxury travel stories that have caught the eye this week. To make sure you receive these new weekly alerts in your web browser, please click on the red bell icon in the bottom right hand corner of the page and click ‘subscribe’ (works on desktop only – for other ways to […]

8 of the world's top wildlife experiences

8 of the world’s top wildlife experiences

By on Mar 13, 2020 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Asia, Botswana, Canada, Ecuador, India, Leisure Travel, Namibia, North America, Regions, Rwanda, South Africa, South America, Speciality Travel, Tanzania

There’s something extra-special about a luxury holiday that incorporates wildlife. Alongside, yes, the likes of gourmet dining and ultra-stylish lodges, there’s also the chance to come face-to-face with some of the world’s most iconic animals. From tracking gorillas in the jungles of Rwanda to spotting tigers on a safari in India, discover our curated list […]

Luxury travel news this week

Luxury travel news this week

By on Mar 08, 2020 in Accommodation, Air Travel, Asia, Cruises & Boat Travel, Eastern Europe, Europe, France, Hotels, Italy, Japan, Middle East, Saudi Arabia, Serbia and Montenegro, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

Here’s a round-up of luxury travel stories that have caught the eye this week. To make sure you receive these new weekly alerts in your web browser, please click on the red bell icon in the bottom right hand corner of the page and click ‘subscribe’ (works on desktop only – for other ways to […]

Top 10 island getaways

Top 10 island getaways

By on Mar 05, 2020 in Anguilla, Asia, Belize, Caribbean, Central America, Croatia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Greece, Guadeloupe, Hawaii, Italy, Leisure Travel, Massachusetts, North America, Regions, Spain, Speciality Travel, Thailand, USA, Western Europe

In today’s fast paced world, our lives are super busy with constant ties to technology that always leave us feeling ‘on”. I remember back to a time between graduating from university and starting out in the work world when there was a feeling of being able just to go and explore, without boundaries. In recent […]

8 must-dos in Bhutan

8 must-dos in Bhutan

By on Mar 02, 2020 in Air Travel, Asia, Attractions, Bhutan, Food and Drink, Going Out, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany

Bhutan is one of my favorite destinations. Not only are the pristine landscapes breathtaking, but the rich Buddhist culture and glorious temples are unforgettable. As the government requires that most visitors travel with a guide, Bhutanese guides are incredibly well trained, speak impeccable English, and are enthusiastic about sharing their heritage and country with guests. […]

Top 5 rainforest holidays

Top 5 rainforest holidays

By on Feb 29, 2020 in Africa, Asia, Canada, Colombia, Madagascar, North America, Regions, South America, Sri Lanka, Uganda, Worldwide

Rainforests are the oldest living ecosystems on Earth, and the most diverse. They cover only 2% of the Earth’s surface but up to 50% of the world’s plants and animals live within them. A quarter of ingredients for modern medicines are found in rainforest plants and rainforests play an essential role in maintaining the Earth’s […]

5 must-see monuments and 5 luxury hotels to stay in

5 must-see monuments and 5 luxury hotels to stay in

By on Feb 26, 2020 in Accommodation, Asia, Brazil, China, Europe, Hotels, Italy, Jordan, Middle East, Peru, Regions, South America, Western Europe

In the ancient world, the Greeks had made a list of seven places any sight-seeing tourists in the Hellenic world should make the effort to see. Since the days of the Greeks and the Romans, the only monument in this list that still stands is the Great Pyramid at Giza. Our world offers more unique […]

Spectacular luxury villas in Thailand’s most unconventional locations

Spectacular luxury villas in Thailand’s most unconventional locations

By on Feb 21, 2020 in Accommodation, Asia, Regions, Thailand, Vacation Rentals

The islands of Phuket and Koh Samui possess a uniquely extraordinary landscape. Its coastline is a mosaic work of multiple characters: from towering rock cliffs to dramatic hill slopes, from immaculate stretches of white sand to beaches dotted by house-size boulders half-buried in the sand. And following all these, a tropical woodland covers the shoreline […]