Asia Archives - Page 30 of 129 - A Luxury Travel Blog : A Luxury Travel Blog

12 reasons why you should visit Myanmar

By Paul Eyers on Jul 25, 2018 in Asia, Attractions, Events, Food and Drink, Going Out, Leisure Travel, Myanmar, Regions, Restaurants, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany

This enchanting country in Southeast Asia has so much to offer to those who visit. From amazingly friendly people to landscapes that are a photographer’s dream; Myanmar is one of our favourite places that we have visited. Enjoy reading about our 12 reasons why you should visit Myanmar and feel free to leave a comment

5 wellness retreats to find your zen

By Tom Marchant on Jul 17, 2018 in Asia, Central America, Ecuador, Indonesia, Mexico, Nicaragua, North America, Regions, South America, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Sri Lanka

These days hotels need to do more than just pamper you, today with wellness and self-care becoming increasingly important to luxury travellers when aboard, hotels need to be equipped to enrich and maintain a well and healthy lifestyle. These are our favourite hotels where wellness is ingrained in their ethos, hotels that you come away

6 ways to experience India in London

By James Jayasundera on Jul 16, 2018 in Accommodation, Asia, Bars, Europe, Events, Going Out, Hotels, India, Real Estate, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe

One need not travel across the world to experience India’s exceptional treasures. London is bursting with some of the finest ancient sculptures, Mughal jewellery, gemstones, textiles, food, fashion and events. To showcase these wonderful Indian links in our capital, we have compiled our own guide of the best and most enticing places to eat, drink,

13 of Saigon’s trendiest bars and eateries

By Kim Robertson on Jul 15, 2018 in Asia, Bars, Going Out, Regions, Vietnam

Ho Chi Min City, Vietnam’s capital, and formerly known as Saigon, has grown exponentially in the past 20 years and is now a buzzing, modern, city where history, culture and modern living create a vibrant melting pot. Unlike the majority of the rest of the country, where locals still rely on the Mekong and its

12 tips for stress-free skiing with kids

By Nadine Robb on Jul 13, 2018 in Asia, Family Travel, Japan, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel

For the most part family ski holidays are enormously fun and create lifelong memories. That being said, there is always the potential for the odd meltdown or two that can leave the kids squawking in the snow and the parents wondering why they bothered. Fortunately for us, there are a few easy things that we

5 tropical island resorts with the 'wow' factor

By Paul Eyers on Jun 25, 2018 in Accommodation, Asia, Malaysia, Regions, Resorts, Thailand, Vietnam

It’s the vacation that we all dream of; fly to the other side of the world and check into a luxury resort on a tropical island for some serious relaxation and endless sunshine. These 5 tropical island resorts with the wow factor are all in Southeast Asia and are sure to impress even the most

Top 6 Summer destinations for luxury jet travelers

By Adam LeRoy on Jun 23, 2018 in Africa, Air Travel, Asia, Bahamas, California, Caribbean, Europe, Fiji, Malta, North America, Oceania, Regions, South Africa, Speciality Travel, Thailand, USA, Western Europe

The definition of luxury travel continues to evolve. A new one is long overdue, anyway, as the term becomes more and more watered down with too many purveyors anxious to apply the misnomer to their brand. Price can lend to exclusivity, but shouldn’t be the only factor. True luxury tends to also revolve around authentic,

Top 5 wildlife watching holidays

By Claire Powell on Jun 17, 2018 in Africa, Asia, Canada, Japan, Kenya, Mexico, North America, Regions, Sri Lanka, Tanzania

There is something very special about seeing animals in their natural habitat. Beautiful albeit sometimes heart-breaking, a spectacular wildlife event will afford memories that last forever. From the great migration of East Africa to spotting nature’s giants in the Indian Ocean, here’s our pick of wildlife experiences which will blow you away Wildebeest migration in

7 perfect destinations for extroverts

By Leora Rothschild on Jun 16, 2018 in Africa, Asia, Australia, Ecuador, India, Kenya, Morocco, Oceania, Regions, South Africa, South America, Zambia, Zimbabwe

According to the most extensive study on personal space boundaries ever completed, people need less personal space in regions with hot weather. Interestingly the study also found that people from these areas stand even closer to strangers than they do to people they know. So, it might not be too surprising to see that all

Top 6 places to swim with sea turtles

By Kim Robertson on Jun 15, 2018 in Asia, Barbados, Caribbean, Europe, Greece, Hawaii, Leisure Travel, Maldives, Mexico, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel, US Virgin Islands, USA, Western Europe

A bucket list item for many is to spend time in the water snorkeling and swimming with sea turtles. For me, one of the cutest and most gracious sea dwellers. Sea turtles have been around for more than 150 million years, long enough to watch dinosaurs come and go extinct. As marine reptiles, sea turtles have adapted

12 of the best hotel interiors

By James Jayasundera on Jun 12, 2018 in Accommodation, Africa, Asia, Europe, Hotels, India, Japan, Maldives, Regions, South Africa, Sri Lanka, United Kingdom, Vietnam, Western Europe

As travellers today are more frequently in search of the unique and insta-worthy, ever more ravishing interiors are fast replacing the cookie-cutter ‘hotel look’ around the world. There is nothing more exciting than staying in a hotel that far exceeds expectations, capturing the ‘wow factor’ from the very first sight, and the industry is brimming

Luxury hotel irritations after two weeks of spending $1,000+ per night

By Cheryl Young on Jun 12, 2018 in Accommodation, Asia, Hotels, Japan, Regions, Vietnam

When my 60th birthday mark loomed, I decided to declare 2018 “the birthday year”, and to book an extravagant holiday for my husband and me. I had taken similarly luxurious trips (with stays at the Mandarin or Peninsula group of hotels) intermixed with hostel-type places, but that was 10 years ago. With my husband of

Inside the luxury hotel where Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un will meet

By Paul Johnson on Jun 06, 2018 in Accommodation, Asia, Bars, Celebrities, Events, Featured, Going Out, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Singapore, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany

It has been announced that the historic meeting between President Trump and Kim Jong-un scheduled for later this month will take place at the five-star Capella Hotel Singaporean island of Sentosa. It will be the first time that a North Korean leader has met with a sitting US president. Sentosa is one of 63 islands

Luxury boat trips in Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos

By Alastair Donnelly on May 31, 2018 in Asia, Cambodia, Cruises & Boat Travel, Food and Drink, Laos, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Vietnam

The network of waterways in Southeast Asia chop and change as you follow the current. Between hives of activity with clusters of houses and hardworking fishermen, there are stretches of untouched countryside, mountains thick with jungle and towering limestone karsts. Not only do these waterways offer an insight into local life – a springboard to

8 of Sri Lanka’s most exclusive romantic getaways

By Matthew Barker on May 29, 2018 in Asia, Honeymoons, Regions, Speciality Travel, Sri Lanka

Newly peaceful following several turbulent decades, Sri Lanka’s tourism industry is developing in leaps and bounds. Hospitality is warm and abundant, transport is convenient, and accommodation – particularly in the independent boutique sector – is world-class. Long a preserve of budget-conscious backpackers, Sri Lanka is now experiencing a renaissance in its luxury tourism industry, with

5 must-see festivals in Thailand

By Andrew Bezhenar on May 23, 2018 in Asia, Events, Regions, Thailand, Travel Miscellany

When it comes to immersing yourself in the culture of Thailand, no experience quite rivals that of the country’s colourful and breathtaking festivals. From moonlit festivities along the glorious coasts, to boating excursions across the turquoise seas, to golden lantern ceremonies, each festival is a unique and cherished part of Thailand’s culture. To help you

Category: Asia