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5 reasons to discover the Maldives with luxury yacht Nawaimaa

By Trina Howes on Sep 22, 2020 in Asia, Cruises & Boat Travel, Leisure Travel, Maldives, Regions, Speciality Travel

If you’re planning your next winter holiday, here are five reasons to choose the Maldives and a luxury yacht charter aboard NAWAIMAA. You’ll never tire of ‘socially distancing’ as you cruise from one breath-taking island to the next: Reconnect with nature and explore the exotic wonders of Maldives at your own pace, letting your expert […]

Niseko, Japan – Asia’s Winter holiday destination

By Silvan Kitma on Sep 21, 2020 in Asia, Japan, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel

A recent online survey with participants from a dozen different countries listed Japan as their top choice of destination once the worldwide travel hiatus finally ends. Their reasons include obvious agendas such as the food (Japan is also among the top culinary destinations in Asia) and visiting specific cultural and themed attractions, like Universal Studios […]

Travel inspiration: The best of Vietnam

By Matt Gannan on Sep 18, 2020 in Asia, Attractions, Going Out, Regions, Vietnam

Vietnam is a country bursting with flavours of more than one sort. Beautiful architecture meets crumbling ancient structures, picturesque rice terraces flow through the valley like rolling waves and the cities radiate a chaotic yet captivating atmosphere. Vietnam provides travellers with stunning countryside, unassuming beaches and a delightful assortment of food. So if you like […]

Top 7 waterfalls of India

By Jay Kajaria on Sep 01, 2020 in Asia, Attractions, Going Out, India, Regions

People associate India with Taj Mahal, Ganges, wildlife and food but very few know that India has some of the most spectacular waterfalls. These waterfalls complement the diverse flora and fauna of the country. Seeing the water gushing down into the valley and lush jungles of India is truly a magnificent sight. Nature and adventure enthusiasts can […]

Top choices for your next villa vacation in Koh Samui, Thailand

By Silvan Kitma on Aug 30, 2020 in Accommodation, Asia, Regions, Thailand, Vacation Rentals

Koh Samui is Thailand’s quintessential embodiment of a laid-back tropical holiday. This peaceful island offers the experiences that to us seem so familiar, and yet at the moment, somewhat strangely dream-like: bare-foot fantasies on sun-warmed white sands, being serenaded by the ocean waves, all the while admiring the endlessness of the sea and sky. Though […]

33 things to do in Bhutan

By James Jayasundera on Aug 29, 2020 in Asia, Attractions, Bhutan, Going Out, Regions

Before COVID-19 threw the world into chaos, Bhutan topped the Lonely Planet ‘Best in Travel’ list as the country to visit in 2020, and for good reason. Bhutan promises a unique adventure to any traveller; soaring mountains are blanketed with evergreen forests and dotted with Buddhist temples, valleys sliced by glacial rivers and deliciously clean […]

This is the travel behavior in COVID Summer 2020

By Guido Graf on Aug 20, 2020 in Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, Health & Safety, North America, Oceania, Regions, South America, Travel Miscellany

The world is still in a state of emergency. Nevertheless, many people are traveling in the Summer because after the lockdown, a serious escape is required after the lengthy staying within the four walls scenery. As the world is at different stages of the pandemic, the travel options and travel experiences are also contrasting. In […]

Luxury hotels and resorts that should be on your post COVID-19 bucket list

By Paul Eyers on Aug 19, 2020 in Accommodation, Asia, China, Hong Kong, Hotels, Indonesia, Regions, Resorts, Thailand, Vietnam

2020 will be remembered as the year when travel was put on hold whilst we collectively battled with the pandemic that has changed the world. There are times when we will have questioned our mortality and times when we seriously questioned whether life as we once knew it will ever return. As the middle of […]

Discover the magic of the Maldives with luxury yacht SAFIRA

By Trina Howes on Aug 18, 2020 in Asia, Cruises & Boat Travel, Maldives, Regions, Speciality Travel

When you think of a luxury getaway it’s usually a tropical paradise that first comes to mind, and the Maldives has so much hidden beauty just waiting to be discovered with the freedom that luxury yacht SAFIRA brings. Fill your hours with water sports, sunbathing and catching up with family and friends while your Captain keeps […]

5 unexpected wine destinations

By Matt Holmes on Aug 05, 2020 in Asia, Bhutan, Croatia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Food and Drink, North America, Portugal, Regions, Slovenia, Travel Miscellany, USA, Vermont, Western Europe

While Spain, Italy, and France typically enjoy the limelight when it comes to well-known wine regions—think Rioja, Tuscany, and Bordeaux—travelers have long known that what we drink at home is often dictated by what gets exported and imported. Demand for bottle diversity has expanded what we can find on the shelves (thankfully), so it’s easy […]

The greatest show on Earth

By Paul Johnson on Jul 31, 2020 in Adventure Travel, Asia, Cruises & Boat Travel, Indonesia, Regions, Speciality Travel

The Coral Triangle is home to the richest coral reefs on the planet. The region stretches from Malaysia in the west, to the Solomon Islands in the east, and reaches as far north as the Philippines. At its heart, are the bio-diverse tropical waters of Indonesia and a habitat for marine life like nowhere else […]

Cruise the Magnificent Mekong with new ship Viking Saigon℠

By Paul Johnson on Jul 29, 2020 in Asia, Cruises & Boat Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Vietnam

Viking is launching a new ship next Summer for its popular Magnificent Mekong cruise tour. Currently under construction, the 80-guest Viking Saigon℠ is scheduled to debut for the 30 August 2021 cruisetour departure; the river cruise portion of the itinerary sails between Kampong Cham, Cambodia and Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), Vietnam. “For many of […]

21 things to do in Indonesia

By James Jayasundera on Jul 21, 2020 in Asia, Attractions, Going Out, Indonesia, Regions

Indonesia is one of Asia’s most sought after destinations. And rightly so – with over 17,500 islands which stretch across 5,000 km (that’s from Malaysia to the tip of northern Australia), the world’s largest archipelago offers a greater variety of sights, sounds, cultures and customs than anywhere else on the planet. From volcanic backdrops and […]

#TravelLocal – The importance of Asia’s domestic tourism during the pandemic

By Silvan Kitma on Jul 16, 2020 in Asia, Health & Safety, Regions, Travel Miscellany

Along with other business sectors that have been forced into indefinite stagnation, the fate of Asia’s travel and tourism industry lies in the balance between the need to contain the virus and the need to restart the economy. And it is this particular dilemma that has the entire world under complete tension. All the while, […]

27 things to do in Japan

By James Jayasundera on Jul 06, 2020 in Asia, Attractions, Going Out, Japan, Regions

Japan is one of the world’s most unique countries; a vibrant blend of futuristic technology and modern attractions with fascinating ancient history and architecture. It is this wealth of contrasts which makes ‘The Land of the Rising Sun’ such a captivating travel destination, with enough to entertain and amaze any visitor seeking to explore its […]

Future travel inspiration: The most impressive oceanfront clifftop villas in Bali

By Silvan Kitma on Jun 17, 2020 in Accommodation, Asia, Indonesia, Regions, Vacation Rentals

At the very southern tip of Bali, along the fringes of the Bukit Peninsula, is a landscape whose marvels obscure the boundaries between reality and cathartic dreams. Uluwatu, as the place is called, literally translates “land’s end rock”. This area is a vast stretch of coastal limestone cliffs, rising up to 230 feet above the […]

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