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“Watching Bangkok unspool from its klongs, canals that lace out from the serpentine Chao Phraya River, was my first look at life in Thailand. From the slender wooden boat I saw tiny temples, ramshackle wooden houses on stilts, overgrown gardens spilling into the murky water, little children waving and huge monitor lizards sunbathing. We stopped for ludicrously cheap bowls of boat noodles (silky white rice noodles in a deep-flavoured broth) and flagged a floating trader down for freshly fried banana fritters.”
- Rachel Truman
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Explore the food markets in Bangkok
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Whether you meander Bangkok’s back alleys, bustling thoroughfares or the klongs, you’ll find frenetic markets, tiny shophouse eateries and street carts with steaming, sizzling, smoking eats. The Yaowarat (Chinatown) area and Or Tor Kor wet market (and its food court) are just a few choice spots. While the Khlong Lat Mayom floating market oozes authentic charm.
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Visit the ancient capital of the Siamese kingdom
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The ruinous city of Ayutthaya was founded in 1350 and was the second capital of the Siamese Kingdom and a major regional power until it was besieged by the Burmese army in 1767 and abandoned. Now a vast archaeological park of temples, palaces and monasteries with monumental prang towers, the UNESCO World Heritage Site gives a glimpse at the splendour that set the Royal Court of Ayutthaya apart.
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Dive and snorkel off palm-fringed islands
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A speck of an island near Koh Samui, Koh Tao is a top dive site and vital breeding ground for hawksbill and green turtles. The beaches are pretty dreamy too. As are those on Koh Lanta. Join snorkel and dive excursions into Mu Ko Lanta National Park, home to dugongs, hawksbill sea turtles and manta rays.
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“Vietnam is geographically diverse, and culturally fascinating. From rappelling jungle waterfalls amid the mountains of Da Lat to riding the hairpin-studded Hà Giang loop by motorcycle; trekking amid the rice paddies of lush, northerly Sapa to exploring the Mekong Delta’s remote rural villages, I’ve had some of my most memorable adventures here – and much of it still feels relatively undiscovered, providing a glimpse into Southeast Asia at its most ‘authentic’.” - Laura French
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Explore Halong Bay
Mist-capped limestone karsts rising above glassy emerald waters; forested islands ringed by soft, deserted sand; mystical caves etched into towering rocks; the Unesco-listed Halong Bay is a landscape like no other, and a cruise here is a must if you want to see its cinematic scenery up close.
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Visit Hoi An
One of Vietnam’s most charming towns, colourful Hoi An well warrants your time. At its heart is the atmospheric Ancient Town, where leafy courtyards hide behind historic wooden houses, and bright-yellow facades line a picturesque river. Amble its paths on two wheels, and head to one of its many textile shops for custom-tailored clothes – a tradition dating to the time of the Silk Road.
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Wander through Hanoi
No visit to Vietnam would be complete without a visit to its historic, frenetic capital. Unmissable is Hanoi’s labyrinthine Old Quarter, where French colonial buildings sit between atmospheric cafes, hole-in-the-wall restaurants and sense-overloading street food stalls; explore by cyclo or hop on a Vespa tour to do as the locals do, and prepare for plenty of honking.
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“Halfway up Sigiriya, a family of macaques played on a 1600-year-old wall, while below, a carpet of jungle unrolled towards the horizon. It was a moment that summed up the diversity of Sri Lanka, where history, wildlife and landscapes meet. I could see why they call it the Pearl of the Indian Ocean: few gems sparkle so brightly.” - Bella Falk
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Discover Ancient History
Sri Lanka’s past comes alive in its palaces and temples. At Kandy’s Temple of the Tooth, an opulent shrine draws worshippers to one of Buddhism’s most sacred relics. Anuradhapura, the ancient capital, is a sprawling maze of stupas and monasteries, home to a sacred tree tended by monks for over 2,000 years. Even in Colombo, gilded buddhas meditate serenely against the capital’s modern skyline.
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Encounter Wildlife
For a small island, Sri Lanka bursts with biodiversity. Minneriya’s grasslands offer intimate encounters with herds of elephants, while in Yala National Park, elusive leopards stalk the shadows. On the Bentota River, a boat safari winds through mangroves alive with kingfishers and herons, or head to Mirissa to spot a blue whale, the largest animal on Earth.
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Sri Lanka
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Hike and Relax in Nature
Fill your lungs with fresh air in the Knuckles Mountains, where trails lead past rice paddies and quiet villages whose friendly locals wave ‘Ayubowan’ (hello) as you pass. In Ella, stroll through emerald tea plantations and meet workers harvesting leaves by hand. Or head to Sri Pada and join pilgrims for a spiritual hike to watch sunrise from its 2,243-metre summit.
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Singapore
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“Jewel-bright bougainvillea blazes on busy streets, foliage trails down bridges, trees flourish on rooftops and vertical gardens clad skyscrapers in Singapore, a steamy, densely populated city state where botany is brimming over. The Singapore Botanic Gardens is one of the most beautiful and serene urban oases I’ve been too. With the scent of perfume in the humid air, I wandered for hours under towering trees and huge ferns, spotting bizarre cycads, sniffing exotic aromatics (one garden has more than 250 species of ginger) and learning about medicinal plants.” - Rachel Truman
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Discover the city’s UNESCO listed food culture
Dubai
There’s nowhere better to understand Singapore’s food (and taste its national dishes) than at its hawker centres. These communal food courts were inscribed on UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. If there’s one seminal dish to try, it’s chicken rice, a Hainanese dish by origin and Singaporean staple. Another classic is the curry puff, while the laksa at Depot Road Zhen Shan Mei Laksa is legendary.
Singapore
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Singapore
Asia
Get a glimpse of old Singapore
Dubai
Take a stroll around the streets of Katong-Joo Chiat to see the pastel-hued shophouses and traditional workshops that once proliferated in Singapore. A hub of Peranakan culture (people of mixed Chinese and Malay heritage), this is the place to seek out nonya cuisine too. Next, take a walk around the historic district of Blair Plain, another of Singapore’s old world architectural gems.
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Follow walking trails
Looking to see more of the island state? Get your walking shoes on and follow all or part of the 22-mile Coast-to-Coast Trail. You’ll soon see just how much green is woven into the landscape of Singapore. Connecting its many parks, nature reserves and tree-lined corridors from peaceful Jurong Lake Gardens in the west to the mangroves and casuarina woodlands of Coney Island Park in the northeast.
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The Maldives
Asia
“From the painterly pink sunsets to the impossibly azure waters, The Maldives, I discover, is a land of enigmatic colour. Many of the low lying islands are each home to a different luxury hotel but, no matter where I’ve stayed, a highlight has been the direct contact with a kaleidoscopic world of nature. Flinging off my shoes is mandatory once I arrive, then it’s time to swim in the turquoise sea. As the sun dips, a sunset cruise on a dhoni boat, accompanied by pods of skittish dolphins, is a memory-making moment.” - Angelina Villa
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Dine in a treetop
Soneva Fushi, in the Baa Atoll, is the region’s original barefoot luxury resort. One of its highlights is its innovative dining scene, which sees a rolling rota of Michelin-starred chefs taking up residences on the island. Flying Sauces is perhaps one of the most unique dining experiences in the world. Accessed by a zip line, you zoom over the hotel’s organic gardens, to arrive in a treetop restaurant, for an open-air gastronomic meal in the clouds.
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The Maldives
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Dive into the deep
The Maldives is all about the water, so there’s no better place to discover the ocean’s hidden depths. Many islands have their own house reefs, where you can snorkel with sea turtles and colourful fish, or you can go further afield to dive with whale sharks and manta ray. A rising number of resorts also have resident marine biologists to teach you more about the conservation efforts taking place across the region.
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The Maldives
Asia
Visit a local island
There are 1,192 islands in the Maldives, across 26 atolls, and 200, such as Guraidhoo and Hulhumal, are home to locals. Many resorts offer tours to local islands, so you can discover more about Maldivian culture. Make sure you visit a neighbourhood café for black tea and hedhikaa (snacks such as betel nuts).
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Asia
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Dubai
Thailand
Thailand
Vietnam
Emirates offers flights from the UK to both Bangkok and Phuket via Dubai.
BOOK NOW
Asia
Dubai
Vietnam
Sri Lanka
Vietnam
Emirates offers flights from the UK to both Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi via Dubai.
BOOK NOW
Asia
Dubai
Sri Lanka
Singapore
Sri Lanka
BOOK NOW
Asia
Dubai
Singapore
Thailand
Singapore
BOOK NOW
GO BACK
Cambodia
India
Korea
Philippines
Japan
Indonesia
Bangladesh
Dubai
Dubai
BOOK NOW
ASIA
TOP THINGS TO DO
Thailand
Asia
“Watching Bangkok unspool from its klongs, canals that lace out from the serpentine Chao Phraya River, was my first look at life in Thailand. From the slender wooden boat I saw tiny temples, ramshackle wooden houses on stilts, overgrown gardens spilling into the murky water, little children waving and huge monitor lizards sunbathing. We stopped for ludicrously cheap bowls of boat noodles (silky white rice noodles in a deep-flavoured broth) and flagged a floating trader down for freshly fried banana fritters.” - Rachel Truman
Dubai
Thailand
BACK
BOOK NOW
ASIA
TOP THINGS TO DO
Thailand
Asia
Explore the food markets in Bangkok
Dubai
Whether you meander Bangkok’s back alleys, bustling thoroughfares or the klongs, you’ll find frenetic markets, tiny shophouse eateries and street carts with steaming, sizzling, smoking eats. The Yaowarat (Chinatown) area and Or Tor Kor wet market (and its food court) are just a few choice spots. While the Khlong Lat Mayom floating market oozes authentic charm.
Thailand
BACK
Emirates offers flights from the UK to both Bangkok and Phuket via Dubai.
BOOK NOW
ASIA
TOP THINGS TO DO
Thailand
Asia
Visit the ancient capital of the Siamese kingdom
Dubai
The ruinous city of Ayutthaya was founded in 1350 and was the second capital of the Siamese Kingdom and a major regional power until it was besieged by the Burmese army in 1767 and abandoned. Now a vast archaeological park of temples, palaces and monasteries with monumental prang towers, the UNESCO World Heritage Site gives a glimpse at the splendour that set the Royal Court of Ayutthaya apart.
Thailand
BACK
Emirates offers flights from the UK to both Bangkok and Phuket via Dubai.
BOOK NOW
ASIA
TOP THINGS TO DO
Thailand
Asia
Dive and snorkel off palm-fringed islands
Dubai
A speck of an island near Koh Samui, Koh Tao is a top dive site and vital breeding ground for hawksbill and green turtles. The beaches are pretty dreamy too. As are those on Koh Lanta. Join snorkel and dive excursions into Mu Ko Lanta National Park, home to dugongs, hawksbill sea turtles and manta rays.
Thailand
BACK
Emirates offers flights from the UK to both Bangkok and Phuket via Dubai.
BOOK NOW
ASIA
TOP THINGS TO DO
Vietnam
Asia
“Vietnam is geographically diverse, and culturally fascinating. From rappelling jungle waterfalls amid the mountains of Da Lat to riding the hairpin-studded Hà Giang loop by motorcycle; trekking amid the rice paddies of lush, northerly Sapa to exploring the Mekong Delta’s remote rural villages, I’ve had some of my most memorable adventures here – and much of it still feels relatively undiscovered, providing a glimpse into Southeast Asia at its most ‘authentic’.” - Laura French
Dubai
Vietnam
BACK
Emirates offers flights from the UK to both Bangkok and Phuket via Dubai.
BOOK NOW
ASIA
TOP THINGS TO DO
Vietnam
Asia
Explore Halong Bay
Mist-capped limestone karsts rising above glassy emerald waters; forested islands ringed by soft, deserted sand; mystical caves etched into towering rocks; the Unesco-listed Halong Bay is a landscape like no other, and a cruise here is a must if you want to see its cinematic scenery up close.
Dubai
Vietnam
BACK
Emirates offers flights from the UK to both Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi via Dubai.
BOOK NOW
ASIA
TOP THINGS TO DO
Vietnam
Asia
Visit Hoi An
One of Vietnam’s most charming towns, colourful Hoi An well warrants your time. At its heart is the atmospheric Ancient Town, where leafy courtyards hide behind historic wooden houses, and bright-yellow facades line a picturesque river. Amble its paths on two wheels, and head to one of its many textile shops for custom-tailored clothes – a tradition dating to the time of the Silk Road.
Dubai
Vietnam
BACK
Emirates offers flights from the UK to both Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi via Dubai.
BOOK NOW
ASIA
TOP THINGS TO DO
Vietnam
Asia
Wander through Hanoi
No visit to Vietnam would be complete without a visit to its historic, frenetic capital. Unmissable is Hanoi’s labyrinthine Old Quarter, where French colonial buildings sit between atmospheric cafes, hole-in-the-wall restaurants and sense-overloading street food stalls; explore by cyclo or hop on a Vespa tour to do as the locals do, and prepare for plenty of honking.
Dubai
Vietnam
BACK
Emirates offers flights from the UK to both Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi via Dubai.
BOOK NOW
ASIA
TOP THINGS TO DO
Sri Lanka
Asia
“Halfway up Sigiriya, a family of macaques played on a 1600-year-old wall, while below, a carpet of jungle unrolled towards the horizon. It was a moment that summed up the diversity of Sri Lanka, where history, wildlife and landscapes meet. I could see why they call it the Pearl of the Indian Ocean: few gems sparkle so brightly.” - Bella Falk
Dubai
Sri Lanka
BACK
BOOK NOW
ASIA
TOP THINGS TO DO
Sri Lanka
Asia
Discover Ancient History
Sri Lanka’s past comes alive in its palaces and temples. At Kandy’s Temple of the Tooth, an opulent shrine draws worshippers to one of Buddhism’s most sacred relics. Anuradhapura, the ancient capital, is a sprawling maze of stupas and monasteries, home to a sacred tree tended by monks for over 2,000 years. Even in Colombo, gilded buddhas meditate serenely against the capital’s modern skyline.
Dubai
Sri Lanka
BACK
BOOK NOW
ASIA
TOP THINGS TO DO
Sri Lanka
Asia
Encounter Wildlife
For a small island, Sri Lanka bursts with biodiversity. Minneriya’s grasslands offer intimate encounters with herds of elephants, while in Yala National Park, elusive leopards stalk the shadows. On the Bentota River, a boat safari winds through mangroves alive with kingfishers and herons, or head to Mirissa to spot a blue whale, the largest animal on Earth.
Dubai
Sri Lanka
BACK
BOOK NOW
ASIA
TOP THINGS TO DO
Sri Lanka
Asia
Hike and Relax in Nature
Fill your lungs with fresh air in the Knuckles Mountains, where trails lead past rice paddies and quiet villages whose friendly locals wave ‘Ayubowan’ (hello) as you pass. In Ella, stroll through emerald tea plantations and meet workers harvesting leaves by hand. Or head to Sri Pada and join pilgrims for a spiritual hike to watch sunrise from its 2,243-metre summit.
Dubai
Sri Lanka
BACK
BOOK NOW
ASIA
TOP THINGS TO DO
Singapore
Asia
“Jewel-bright bougainvillea blazes on busy streets, foliage trails down bridges, trees flourish on rooftops and vertical gardens clad skyscrapers in Singapore, a steamy, densely populated city state where botany is brimming over. The Singapore Botanic Gardens is one of the most beautiful and serene urban oases I’ve been too. With the scent of perfume in the humid air, I wandered for hours under towering trees and huge ferns, spotting bizarre cycads, sniffing exotic aromatics (one garden has more than 250 species of ginger) and learning about medicinal plants.” - Rachel Truman
Dubai
BACK
Singapore
BOOK NOW
ASIA
TOP THINGS TO DO
Singapore
Asia
Discover the city’s UNESCO listed food culture
Dubai
There’s nowhere better to understand Singapore’s food (and taste its national dishes) than at its hawker centres. These communal food courts were inscribed on UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. If there’s one seminal dish to try, it’s chicken rice, a Hainanese dish by origin and Singaporean staple. Another classic is the curry puff, while the laksa at Depot Road Zhen Shan Mei Laksa is legendary.
Singapore
BACK
BOOK NOW
ASIA
TOP THINGS TO DO
Singapore
Asia
Get a glimpse of old Singapore
Dubai
Take a stroll around the streets of Katong-Joo Chiat to see the pastel-hued shophouses and traditional workshops that once proliferated in Singapore. A hub of Peranakan culture (people of mixed Chinese and Malay heritage), this is the place to seek out nonya cuisine too. Next, take a walk around the historic district of Blair Plain, another of Singapore’s old world architectural gems.
BACK
Singapore
BOOK NOW
ASIA
TOP THINGS TO DO
Singapore
Asia
Follow walking trails
Looking to see more of the island state? Get your walking shoes on and follow all or part of the 22-mile Coast-to-Coast Trail. You’ll soon see just how much green is woven into the landscape of Singapore. Connecting its many parks, nature reserves and tree-lined corridors from peaceful Jurong Lake Gardens in the west to the mangroves and casuarina woodlands of Coney Island Park in the northeast.
Dubai
BACK
Singapore
BOOK NOW
ASIA
TOP THINGS TO DO
The Maldives
Asia
“From the painterly pink sunsets to the impossibly azure waters, The Maldives, I discover, is a land of enigmatic colour. Many of the low lying islands are each home to a different luxury hotel but, no matter where I’ve stayed, a highlight has been the direct contact with a kaleidoscopic world of nature. Flinging off my shoes is mandatory once I arrive, then it’s time to swim in the turquoise sea. As the sun dips, a sunset cruise on a dhoni boat, accompanied by pods of skittish dolphins, is a memory-making moment.” - Angelina Villa
Dubai
BACK
The Maldives
BOOK NOW
ASIA
TOP THINGS TO DO
The Maldives
Asia
Dine in a treetop
Soneva Fushi, in the Baa Atoll, is the region’s original barefoot luxury resort. One of its highlights is its innovative dining scene, which sees a rolling rota of Michelin-starred chefs taking up residences on the island. Flying Sauces is perhaps one of the most unique dining experiences in the world. Accessed by a zip line, you zoom over the hotel’s organic gardens, to arrive in a treetop restaurant, for an open-air gastronomic meal in the clouds.
Dubai
BACK
The Maldives
BOOK NOW
ASIA
TOP THINGS TO DO
The Maldives
Asia
Dive into the deep
The Maldives is all about the water, so there’s no better place to discover the ocean’s hidden depths. Many islands have their own house reefs, where you can snorkel with sea turtles and colourful fish, or you can go further afield to dive with whale sharks and manta ray. A rising number of resorts also have resident marine biologists to teach you more about the conservation efforts taking place across the region.
Dubai
BACK
The Maldives
BOOK NOW
ASIA
TOP THINGS TO DO
The Maldives
Asia
Visit a local island
There are 1,192 islands in the Maldives, across 26 atolls, and 200, such as Guraidhoo and Hulhumal, are home to locals. Many resorts offer tours to local islands, so you can discover more about Maldivian culture. Make sure you visit a neighbourhood café for black tea and hedhikaa (snacks such as betel nuts).
Dubai
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The Maldives
BOOK NOW