Asian Holidays
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From awe-inspiring temples hidden in deep jungle to cutting-edge metropolises linked by high-speed trains, mountainside noodle shacks to imperial palaces, ivory-white sands to snow-capped Himalayan peaks, and cultural breaks to luxury beach escapes, Asia is a huge and diverse continent that is never anything less than beautiful and unforgettable.
The darling of the eastern tropics and the jewel of Southeast Asia, Thailand is one of the most loved holiday destinations in the world. The shorelines of Phuket or Koh Samui are world-famous; vast reaches of sun bleached sands, hidden coves and uninhabited islands, coconut palms and transparent, bath-warm waters, where multicoloured coral reef systems prosper.
Throw into mix world-class cuisine, the renowned hospitality of the Thai people, a nightlife that ranges from buzzing Bangkok clubs to Full Moon Parties, and wonderful ancient temples and you have a very special destination. Thailand holidays are suitable for all, no one could fail to fall love the country, whilst the range of accommodation is huge; from cheap hotels and self-catering apartments to ultra-luxury all-inclusive resorts.
Rivalling Thailand as the region's premier beach destination, Malaysia is a lush tropical paradise that incorporates everything from the blissful powdery white beaches of Penang to the jungle hideouts of the Orang-utan in Serawak. Its capital, Kuala Lumpur, is a thrilling cultural melting pot with 24hr nightlife and some of the finest dining in the continent.
Wandering amongst the atmospheric ruins of ancient Angkor Wat in Cambodia is the spectacular highlight of a holiday in Southeast Asia for many, whilst Vietnam remains one of Asia's most underrated gems. From the breathtaking Halong Bay in the north to the Mekong Delta in the south, Vietnam is a beautiful nation-steeped in history and blessed with great beaches, whilst its two major cites Ho Chi Minh (Saigon) and Hanoi are amongst the most exciting in Asia.
Flamboyant Hong Kong, a carnival of bright lights and colour, has always been the city break destination of choice in Asia. World-class in dining, shopping and dazzlingly cutting-edge, few can rival Hong Kong for a luxury city break. Cosmopolitan Singapore is one of those few, an unbelievably pristine, ultramodern neon-jungle with everything from fashion boutiques to secluded beaches, via an F1 track!
The Land of the Rising Sun, Japan is land balanced delicately between the old and new. Tokyo is the most advanced city in the world, a neon-lit sci-fi metropolis of 24/7 urban living, whilst historic Kyoto has a remarkable 17 Unesco World Heritage sites. In between lies land of exceptional beauty, of cherry blossom trees, mountain temples, subtropical islands and volcanoes. West lies the vast and mysterious China, steeped in history and home to some of the world's greatest treasures including the Great Wall, the Forbidden City and the Terracotta Army.
Vibrant India is so vast and diverse it is known, along with its neighbours, as the Subcontinent. From top to bottom, Himalayan Peak to Keralan backwaters, India is one of the most beautiful and memorable destinations in the world.
Holidays to India defy classification-there is something here for everyone, families, couples, groups and solo travellers?hit the golden sands of Goa, the original Asian beach resort; party all night in exhilarating Mumbai; visit the holy city of Varanasi or the iconic Taj Mahal in Agra; or explore the desert ruins and opulent palaces of Rajasthan.


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