Souvenirs & Holiday Shopping in Southeast Asia
Just in time for those who need to do some Christmas shopping while spending the holiday season exploring Southeast Asia, we’ve put together a list of our favourite handicraft and artisan centres to shop. While your clients will undoubtedly discover a bounty of souvenir shopping for themselves wherever they roam, this shortlist includes organisations that […]
new Crimson Resort & Spa Boracay open now
For guests seeking an ultra-exclusive hideaway, Crimson Resort & Spa Boracay stretches out to its sun-kissed shores as your dream escape in Boracay’s newest address – Station Zero. Offering 192 rooms mix of Villas, Suites and Deluxe accommodations designed with a distinct elegant style and equipped with modern facilities, blending comfort and space with luxe interiors. How […]
head out on an ‘Ifugao Odyssey’ with 4 days in north Luzon
Go trekking in the Batad Rice Terraces, an UNESCO World Heritage site, enjoy plenty of unique local experiences and more with this best-selling 4-day 3-night journey in North Luzon. DAY 1: MANILA – BANAUE Depart for Banaue via the Cagayan Valley reaching the mountain ranges of the Cordillera, a region of outstanding natural beauty. The […]
find sun, sand and sea with 8-day ‘The Beach Hopper’ experience
From the best white sand beaches of the Philippines, including the world-famous White Beach of Boracay, to the Chocolate Hills and tarsiers of Bohol, this 8-day, 7-night tour travels through Siquijor, Bohol, Cebu and Boracay. DAY 1: MANILA – SIQUIJOR Take the morning flight from Manila to Dumaguete. From Dumaguete Airport transfer to the […]
Boracay island re-opens its doors
After six months of rest and rehabilitation, the world’s Number 1 Island destination re-opened its doors to tourists on 26 October 2018. Boracay’s White Beach looks as pristine as it was in the 1970s and 1980s before it became an international attraction for its powdery white sand and crystal-clear waters. The work is far from […]
10 best dive destinations in the Philippines
People from around the world visit the Philippines to experience some of the world’s best diving sites. Here are 10 unforgettable dive destinations you should not miss: Apo Island in Dauin, Negros Oriental – This island is named one of the 100 best dive sites in the world, thanks to the administrators who have taken […]
Philippines a global diving hotspot
The Department of Tourism (DOT) is currently marketing the Philippines as an ideal diving hub in Asia by highlighting its numerous dive spots for beginners and professional divers who are inclined to underwater photography. DOT Undersecretary Benito Bengzon Jr. said that, “Part of our commitment is to make sure that we promote the Philippines as […]
new dining hot spots in Luang Prabang and Vientiane
Luang Prabang The restaurant scene in Luang Prabang never sleeps. Here are a range of fantastic foodie hits from the newest establishments in town: Popolo (on Kounxoau Road) invites you to enjoy the beautiful décor, relaxed vibe and delicious homemade Franco-Italian influenced dishes and some Asian fusion to boot. At Bistro Pastis the menu changes […]
crafts for a cause in Luang Prabang
As a popular destination for cultural travel, Southeast Asia lets few visitors depart its lands without a suitcase full of handicrafts and souvenirs. At the prices typically offered in street stalls and craft centres, local crafts are impossible for visitors to resist and these handicraft traditions are an important part of the region’s heritage. While […]
say hello to Vientiane & Luang Prabang via helicopter
From liftoff to touch down, a helicopter ride never fails to excite one’s senses…even more so when experienced in a foreign destination! While in Laos, exclusive helicopter tours allow travellers to witness spectacular, captivating scenery from above. Lush tropical jungles, cascading waterfalls, mystical temples and flowing rivers amidst dynamic karsts – all these hidden gems […]