Product Director, Melissa, provides her round-up of the most exciting new hotels in South and Southeast Asia. From luxury tented lodges in the wild to exclusive island beach resorts – …
Luxury Hotels
One of the key elements of a holiday is the accommodation you choose to stay in. Some travellers prefer the humble, no-frills style with more of a focus on activities. Others, however, prefer the finer things in life. When it comes to South and Southeast Asia, you have an abundance of different types of accommodation. But for the sheer number and value of them, luxury hotels are often a key part of a trip to the region.
You might opt for one of the amazing international chains like Aman, Six Senses, Four Seasons or Soneva, or you might be tempted by an independent luxury property like Song Saa or The Datai. The choices are vast and various depending on your travel style: we find that luxury means something different to everyone…
And luxury accommodation doesn’t stop at hotels: there are amazing luxury trains, boats and planes to consider too.
Our blog is here to help you find out which version of luxury appeals to you. We highly recommend checking out our hotel hub to find out about our favourite new hotels in South & Southeast Asia too.
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From intriguing overnight cruises down the Mekong, to boutique colonial hotels brimful with history and character, Vietnam boasts some fantastic places to stay whilst visiting the country.
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It’s a rare experience – stepping into a hotel that makes you pause, look around, take a breath and go “wow”. Here are seven – lucky you.
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Seven Extraordinary Hotels in Asia with a Surprising Twist
Sometimes, you have to actually walk through the door (or wrought iron gates, or crenellated archway) of a hotel to realize just how sparkling a hidden gem it is.
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Our ‘Nominate a Hero’ Winners head to Sri Lanka on a holiday of a lifetime!
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Ever had any luxury hotel experiences that didn’t live up to expectations? We hear you. Floating breakfasts have got a lot to answer for!
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There is a lot of choice when it comes to luxury hotels in Phuket. Here ETG Co-founder Tom details what he looks for in a luxury hotel and those that …
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What are the hotels like in Bhutan? There aren’t just luxury hotels in Bhutan. We go in-depth on the varied accommodation options in Bhutan.
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Discover our experts’ favourite villas in Sri Lanka for the utmost privacy and peace on your holiday.
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Thailand is famous as a great value, exotic beach destination. To experience the country at its best though, requires some financial investment – to escape the high-rise, block resorts and …
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Get the low down on our 6 favourite luxury Aman experiences all across Indonesia. A luxury travellers paradise.
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The Maldives vs Song Saa private island – which one and why?
by Matt BrazierChristmas came early a few years ago as luxury expert Matt got to stay at both the Four Seasons in the Maldives – Kudaa Hura and Landaa Giravaaru, and Song …
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Find out some great tips from our luxury expert on how not to break the bank but still being able to stay in a luxury hotel.
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Private islands offer exceptional seclusion and privacy, adding an extra exclusive dimension to your holiday. Here is a roundup of our favourite private island experiences in Asia.
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The Maldives is stunning, but let’s be honest, every picture basically looks the same. So how can you decide on the right private island for your holiday?
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Whilst there have been a handful of high-end hotels in Cambodia since tourism started trickling in over the past two decades, there are some new kids on the block that …
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As passionate promoters of small boutique hotels, which generally encompass the character and traditions of the country you are visiting, I’m very please to present my top 5 luxury hotels …
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When you think of The Maldives the image that comes to mind is usually luxury resorts nestled on white-sand beaches overlooking clear blue oceans. Although this is true, and a …
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I can’t count the number of times I’ve been to Asia in the last 7 years, but Wa Ale Island Resort is something special.
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Product Director, Melissa, recently inspected several exciting island resorts in The Maldives. As part of her visit, she flew for the first time in a seaplane. More spectacular than a …
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Matt recently visited Soneva Fushi and Jani, two luxurious resorts in The Maldives. On returning to the office, we found it interesting to think about the various kinds of ‘luxury’ …
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