Experience ‘The Soul of Vietnamese Village’ show in Hanoi
“The Soul of Vietnamese Village” show involves a wide range of Vietnam’s traditional musical instruments and consists of seven parts, describing the landscape, daily activities, culture and beliefs of rural people in northern Vietnam. It highlights all four genres of Vietnam’s folk music that have been recognised as UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage including “ca tru” […]
The Pan Pacific Yangon opens in Myanmar
The first Pan Pacific hotel to be operated by Pan Pacific Hotels Group in Myanmar opened on 1 November 2017. Pan Pacific Yangon sits within Junction City, Yangon’s first integrated commercial and luxury lifestyle development, located in the heart of Yangon City, just a stroll away from the magnificent Yangon River. The hotel’s double-height sky […]
A lavish journey down the historical Ayeyarwady River on the luxurious Strand Cruise
The elegant Strand Cruise takes you on a lavish journey down the historical Ayeyarwady River with breathtaking views of Myanmar and its beautiful scenic heritage. The eight-day tour includes a three-night cruise between Mandalay and Bagan with an extended tour to Inle Lake. The luxurious Strand Cruise’s sister-property is the iconic Strand Hotel, so […]
Take a picturesque ride on the Shan train from Kalaw to Nyaung Shwe
The countryside of Shan State offers stunning scenery and vistas. The picturesque scenes of farmers hard at work are different every season as the colours of the fields chance with the clime. Visit Pindaya and the small colonial town of Kalaw and savour the authentic experience of taking the slow train from Kalaw to Shwe […]
Discover the hidden places of Salay, Myanmar
Salay, a charming small town in lovingly quiet atmosphere, is about 120 kilometres north from Bagan. Salay was the home of famed writer and poet of the-Bagan era Salay U Pon Nya whose works are still studied and revered by modern Myanmar scholars. In this renowned village also lies the 130-year-old Yokesone Monastery known for […]
Be the first to visit the new LUX* North Male Atoll
Featuring front-line design and an abstract style, LUX* North Male Atoll is scheduled to open in early 2018. LUX* North Male Atoll aims to redefine expectations of space and style, taking its own iconic approach to combining the elements of world-class dining, absolute privacy and one of the most pleasant natural locations anywhere on […]
Stay at the stylish Mercure Maldives Kooddoo Resort
Bringing stylish mid-scale accommodation to the pristine south of the Maldives, Mercure Maldives Kooddoo Resort provides travellers with one of the region’s best value accommodation options. The resort has 68 villas, including 43 over the water and 25 on the beach, and is built using local materials, bright colours, stylish furniture and interiors designs, all […]
Visit APOPO’s HeroRats visitor’s centre in Siem Reap
APOPO’s HeroRats Visitor’s Centre has soft-opened for visitors. Typical tours last an hour and begin with learning about the lifesaving work being done by trained rats to clear landmines. During the tour, APOPO’s representatives will demonstrate equipment used to work on minefields and a map of an area suspected to be a minefield, along with […]
Enjoy a private sunset viewing with mocktail and canapés at Sukhothai Historical Park
As part of our 7-day quintessential Thailand tour of the north, Diethelm Travel is offering the chance of a lifetime to enjoy a sunset dinner at Sukhothai Historical Park. The set dinner will be served after your visit around the ruins at Wat Phra Chetuphon Temple. The private evening includes light canapes, soft drinks, […]
Prince Charles & Camilla visit four places of worship in Penang
Prince Charles, the Prince of Wales and his wife Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, began their maiden visit to Penang at the beginning of November by visiting places of worship in George Town, the UNESCO World Heritage site. The British royal couple’s one-day visit to Penang, which was originally named “Prince of Wales Island”, […]