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Koh Phi Phi (Thailand)
These idyllic islands near Phuket were the scene of the enchanting scenes from the movie The Beach. Vertical rock faces rise right out of the water hiding tiny coves, caves, and tiny beaches of legends.
Yalong Bay (Hainan, China)
At the same latitude as Hawaii, Hainan is where mainland Chinese come to get that Waikiki feeling without leaving home. Near Sanya on Hainan’s southern tip, may lack Polynesia’s heaving surf and swaying skirts, its broad white beaches are better than many in Hawaii.
HOMA, Yangshuo-China
Nestled between a limestone peak and a pine forest, and featuring a unique sloping roof covered with grass, the hotel sits in harmony with its environment. The only Chinese hotel member of the prestigious Relais & Chateaux alliance, it offers guests a level of style and design never before available in China.
FCC Angkor, Siem Reap-Cambodia
Renovated from the old French Governor’s mansion, art deco embraces chic hotel, creating an atmosphere of refined luxury and casual elegance. Just minutes away from Cambodia‘s most alluring attraction, Angkor Wat.
Sala Prabang, Luang Prabang-Laos
Exquisitely renovated in 2002 by its owner architect, Sinlasone Soumpholphakdy, Sala Prabang is one of the finest examples of Luang Prabang Colonial Architecture. The Villa and the Cottage was a former residence of first Prime Minister of Laos and later it was named as a protected structure when Luang Prabang was designated as a World Heritage Site in [...]
Dosmochey Festival (Leh, Ladakh)
Is celebrated in Leh (Leh Palace), Liker (Lower Ladakh) and Deskit (Nubra valley) monasteries in February. During the festival monks perform prayer and rituals to get rid of disaster and peace in the world. Monks perform mask dances singing with traditional music, and pilgrims wear colourful traditional Ladakhi dresses.
Mongolia’s Golden Eagle Festival
One of the most spectacular customs of the Kazakh people is to hunt with specially trained eagles. They celebrate this with a festival held in Bayan Olgii province at the heart of the majestic Altai Mountains. The festival displays the skill of the best Kazakh hunters (about 500 eagle hunters). Once the festival has ended you will be able [...]
Saga Dawa Festival (Kailash, Tibet)
Reach Mt Kailas at the time of the Saga Dawa festival when many thousands of pilgrims from all over Tibet gather to pay homage to the mountain. Following the path of pilgrims on their quest for spiritual enlightenment, before returning to Kathmandu.
Paro Festival, Bhutan
Paro Festival is one of the crowded festivals in Bhutan. The unfolding of the silk Thangka – which is so large that it covers the face of the building – is considered one of the most sacred blessings in the whole of Bhutan. At these festivals hundreds gather to see the monks dressed in brightly coloured robes [...]
Mai Khao Beach (Phuket, Thailand)
Look to your right – nobody. Look to your left – nobody. Just 17km of deserted beachfront, the longest beach on Phuket, with only one resort (which also happens to be one of the island’s best) dotting its shores. Not a place to come if you want to party, though, since the only excitement occurs [...]
Mui Ne Beach (Phan Thiet, Vietnam)
Just a few hours from Saigon, Phan Thiet is the latest getaway in Vietnam. Oceanside development is in full swing here, and there are some great boutique resorts along the stunning white sands of Mui Ne Beach. The seafood here is good, and the town itself is an interesting little fishing port.
Mae Nam (Koh Samui, Thailand)
Koh Samui‘s east coast strands are almost too well known. Head up to the north coast to snoozy Mae Nam, where the sands may be narrower, but you’re not sharing them with the crowds. The water is clear and calm, the palm trees shady.
Occheuteal Beach (Sihanoukville, Cambodia)
Miles of beautiful white sand beaches and turquoise waters; is this really Cambodia? Aka Kompong Som is home to five fine beaches, even though the best one, Sokha, is reserved for a private hotel’s guests. Sokha’s neighbour, Occheuteal Beach, comes a close second with its long stretch of white sand lined with pine trees.
Koh Adang (Thailand)
The towering rock formations and crystal waters of Ko Tarutao National Marine Park, are a reminder of how islands such as Phuket, Samui and Phi Phi once were. Here you’ll find Koh Adang, a jungle island with pristine shores, empty beaches and not a beer bar in sight.
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