Public Holidays 2018
JANUARY 1 January: New Years Day (Thailand, China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia, Myanmar, Philippines, Maldives, Bhutan, Sri Lanka) 2 January: Substitution for New Years Day (Thailand) 4 January: Independence Day (Myanmar) 7 January: Victory Day Against Pol Pot Genocide (Cambodia) 14 January: Tamil Thai Pongal Day (Sri Lanka) 15 January: Tamil Thai Pongal Day Holiday (Sri […]
Diethelm Discovery Issue 4 now available
Diethelm Travel Group’s Magazine Features New 2018 Products, Services and Experiences Just in Time for WTM Latin America BANGKOK – 5 April 2018 – Diethelm Travel Group, an award-winning inbound tour operator servicing Asia, today released the fourth issue of its self-published Diethelm Discovery magazine. Written by Diethelm Travel’s expert teams located across Asia, […]
Singapore soft adventure glamping
During this 5-day, 4-night experience, spend three nights in Singapore then end your trip on Bintan Island where a new concept in soft adventure awaits. This glamorous camping amidst a lagoon and a mangrove swamp provides a wide variety of activities such as exploring the mangroves in a kayak or pontoon boat, riding a Jetovator […]
explore the kaleidoscope of “Old Town Central”
Beneath the stunning skyline of Hong Kong’s Central district, history, culture, arts and food flourish in one of the city’s oldest and most archetypal neighbourhoods. Here East and West, past and present, traditions and innovation, excitement and tranquillity coexist, blend and collide! This immersive walking tour explores the heart of the “Old Town Central” neighbourhood […]
7-Day eastern Philippines passage
Beginning with a morning flight from Manila to Legazpi, start the 7-Day Eastern Philippines Passage by exploring the fascinating Albay region by ATV, riding up the slopes of the famous cone-shaped Mt. Mayon. Next, travel to Donsol, a small fishing village that has become a synonymous with whale sharks. Depending on the weather conditions […]
explore a new hidden gem for nature lovers
Located in the hills and forest reserve near Taiping, a new homestay provides back-to-nature experiences in a truly pristine environment. Following a concept of complete exclusivity and privacy, the retreat is only open to single bookings at any one time. This means guests get to enjoy all the location has to offer on their own, […]
make the most of Myanmar with a 8-day classic Myanmar group experience
Explore Yangon through its colonial British-influenced building and world-famous Shwedagon Pagoda, tour Mandalay getting to know its gormer kingdoms and modern artisans, spend two days in Bagan to discover the ancient pagoda-filled plain, ride through Inle lake to marvel at its floating gardens and more – these are just some of the memorable experiences offered […]
learn the secrets of authentic Khmer cuisine with a farm-to-table cooking class
While in Kampot, travellers can appreciate an authentic and inspiring Khmer cooking experience at the Khmer Root Café, located in a picturesque hut next to the Secret Lake just outside of Kampot’s main town. Run by Chef Soklim, a soft-spoken man who is fluent in English, and his mother, wife and daughters who help […]
savour a special Italian meal at the new Villa Opera in Vientiane
Situated just one block from the Mekong River, the newly-opened Villa Opera serves authentic Italian cuisine, featuring high quality ingredients and specialties, such as homemade pasta, in a refurbished French colonial villa. With a charming traditional exterior and sophisticated modern interior, the restaurant is an excellent choice for a special occasion meal and can comfortably […]
first look at the new majestic Amari Vang Vieng
The Amari Vang Vieng Hotel is Amari’s first hotel in Laos and the very first international hotel in the area, a place known for its natural beauty and authentic adventures. Overlooking the scenic landscape of the Nam Song River, with the backdrop of dramatic limestone karst mountains and a tapestry of vivid green paddy fields, […]