HERITANCE ARAAH, RAA ATOLL - MALDIVES It has to be said that no other resort in the Indian Ocean can rival the 5* Heritance Aarah for it's amazing yet flexible premium all-inclusive food & beverage offering. Can you imagine having a choice of 6 superb restaurants and 5 bars to indulge in during your vacation? Besides the stunning array of f&b outlets, this premium
KOH RONG ....IS... SO KOH RIGHT! Cambodia is more than Siem Reap and Phnom Penh. Koh Rong (also referred to as Kos Rong and Kaôh Rong) is Cambodia’s second-largest island. Located in the Gulf of Thailand, around 25km off the coast of Sihanoukville, the island is a part of the Sihanoukville Province. The island is connected with Sihanoukville via a ferry service. The trip
KY CO BEACH, QUY NHON - SOUTHERN VIETNAM Besides it's soft white sandy beaches and clear turquoise seas, Quy Nhon (also known as Qui Nhon) has so much to offer visitors. Located in the Binh Dinh Province, between Hoi An and Nha Trang, Quy Nhon is a quiet coastal city.... with very few tourists. It's recognised as one of the 3 main tourism hubs in Vietnam's south central coastal region,
5 DAYS / 4 NIGHTS IN LUANG PRABANG & VIENTIANE Here's a great introductory tour for a short break in 'landlocked' Laos. Considered to be one of the 'lesser touristy' nations in South East Asia and often referred to as an undiscovered 'jewel' by those that take the time to explore. Discover Luang Prabang & Vientiane DAY 1: LUANG PRABANG - ARRIVAL Upon arrival,
THE JEWEL OF SOUTH EAST ASIA Lao People's Democratic Republic (known simply as Laos) is often referred to as 'the jewel of South East Asia' and has remained relatively untouched from the modern world, making it an intriguing destination to visit. This tiny landlocked nation is bordered by China and Myanmar to the north, Vietnam to the east, Cambodia to the south and
RICE FIELDS, VOLCANOES, BEACHES, CULTURE & SO MUCH MORE! Rice paddies, patchwork hillside terraces and beautiful sand beaches characterise this idyllic island. Encircled by turquoise waters, it's fascinating culture comes to life with traditional dancers adorned with vivid costumes and incredible stemmed fingers. We are talking about Bali, the tourist hotspot of Indonesia. BEACHES: Bali's beaches are great for action or plain relaxation; the
TREKKING IN AND AROUND SAPA Having been to Vietnam a number of times over the past decade, it was finally time to visit the fast-expanding mountain town of Sapa. This was one ticked off from my ‘bucket list’ for 2020. Getting to Sapa There’s 2 ways to get to Sapa from Hanoi. For some, the best way is via the overnight train. This
THE CLOSURE OF MAYA BAY IN THAILAND IS WORKING! The recent closure of the famous Maya Bay in Thailand is a perfect example of why eco-tourism is so important to us all. The stunning bay, with its golden sandy beach sheltered by high cliffs on three sides, is the main tourist attraction of Phi Phi Island. Most visitors for the day arrive from Phuket,
DEEVANA PLAZA KRABI AONANG ...A GREAT PLACE TO STAY The 4* Deevana Plaza Krabi Aonang offers chic accommodation in contemporary low-rise buildings, located a short distance to Aonang Beach and Noppharat Thara Beach. With 213 stylish rooms and suites, each with a private balcony, guests can enjoy the resort’s excellent facilities and benefit from gracious and personalized service from the welcoming team. The
THE BOOM IN TOURISM CAUSES CONCERN IN JAPAN 'With the population shrinking and the government leery of allowing more immigrants into the country, foreign tourism has become an effective economic stimulus. In fact, its success has exceeded anyone’s wildest dreams. More than 28 million tourist from abroad visited Japan in 2017, and it seems for sure that the stated goal of reaching 40 million tourists
