Soneva Fushi is set on the large idyllic Baa Atoll island archipelago, a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve. Sheltered by a dense forest, this Robinson Crusoe hideaway has its own house reef, frequented by manta rays, turtles and Nemo. Exciting explorations to witness breathtaking views and marine diversity with myriad activities in crystal waters make Fushi an unforgettable experience.
The Maldives is a destination that I believe to be profoundly misunderstood, poorly characterised as a pretty, expensive beach. So I turn to Sue Kang, my Maldives maestra, to set the record straight.
Fifteen tents, created by resort design genius Bill Bensley, dot a river valley in the Cardamon National Park. These wonderful structures are perched over flowing water and decorated with painstaking attention to detail. It is like being out on an expedition with a wild cavalcade of jetsetters.
A world-renowned scientist and marine conservationist is gladly pitching in to aid Rascal Voyages’ conservation efforts and meaningful travel.
Gangtey Lodge proposes that you experience Bhutan calmly, taking the time to wander in the woods, meditate in the monasteries, soak in the local culture, and enjoy world-class accommodations in one of the country’s iconic valleys.
Cambodia’s rivers provide access to all these treasures. However, there are many wrong ways to cruise the Mekong, yet only one that is absolutely right… Picture a 5-star floating hotel that has been carefully designed to traverse the river with the utmost care to leave your experience of the Mekong unspoiled.
I travelled to India with the eager heart of one who wants to exhaust it, to extract one secret, one essence, one story. But India is so diverse, so vast and so powerful that I became seduced by it instead. Delight after delight, tale after tale, enough to fill a travel book, a full chapter of my memoirs.
In the heart of the Rajasthan, Nagaur has weathered the troubles and conflicts of the region. Nagaur Fort was originally built in the 12th century and since then it has remained historically, culturally, and strategically important. Today, it stands as one of the finest examples of Rajput-Mughal architecture, a true testament to the diversity of India.
Glenburn Tea Estate stands out as one of those places that seem infused with a rare patina that never ages nor goes out of fashion: a timeless classic. Perched above a hillock in West Bengal, the Estate features dramatic views of the Himalayas. A wild mountainous spectacle that you can nevertheless enjoy while sipping tea and benefiting from a cultivated and purposeful sense of luxury.
In a small street in Yangon, near the bend of the river, as you come near the shipyards, there is a shabby house. In its second floor, an adapted living room, U Khin Maung Htwe and his company are reviving the old art of puppetry. The show is wonderful, the intricacy of the movements is mesmerising, and the marionettes come to life before your eyes.
