27/11/2019
Thought for the day...
An insider's guide to the best luxury hand-picked hotels and holidays in South-East Asia (written by Welcome to my world of travel secrets. What does this mean?
My name is Delia and I am a travel consultant for a boutique travel company in London. I basically get to spend a lot of time running around South-East Asia, researching the best boutique hotels, sampling various infinity pools and facing difficult challenges like finding the best beach in Vietnam. (The latter took a lot of sunbathing before I finally discovered the answer). It’s a tough job. And
27/11/2019
Thought for the day...
11/11/2019
Where is good to go in Asia in April? I’m glad you asked...
Where to go in Asia in April - Luxury Travel in Asia Typically I’m quite spontaneous with my holidays but April is one of those months where it pays to be a planner and take advantage of a little trick to maximise your holiday time. By using just 8 days of your annual leave sandwiched around the bank holiday and boxed in by the other weekends you .....
06/11/2019
Festivals, sunshine, blossoms, great hikes and more culture than you can imagine - March is a great month to visit Asia. Check out the blog for more detail, and get planning!
Where to go in Asia in March - Luxury Travel in Asia Welcome back! Asia is really varied in March, there is definitely something for everyone. Like February, there are lots of festivals and activities to follow and the weather continues to be reliably good too. So grab a coffee and browse our favourite things to do in Asia in March. April, May and Jun...
04/11/2019
Up on the blog this week... packing for Asia with a baby 🧳 🐻
What to pack for Asia...with a baby - Luxury Travel in Asia Hello from my London office, where the air outside is crisp and bright and I’m really enjoying that it’s time to dig out all my autumnal knits and scarves. However, this time last week I was in Sri Lanka, and quite a bit of me is in mourning for the heat, the curries, the tuk-tuks …
07/10/2019
February is all about festivals in Asia! But choosing which one might not be easy. Here are our favourite places to go in Asia in February. Enjoy! ❤️
Where to go in Asia in February - Luxury Travel in Asia Hot on the heels of our ‘Where to go in Asia in January’ blog, it’s time to talk about February. Something of a theme emerged as we settled down to think about our favourite February spots. It’s all party party party in Asia in February! Whether it’s Chinese New Year celebrations (which is...
24/09/2019
Winter is coming.... (sorry folks!) but instead of dreading January, the coldest and darkest month of all, why not plan a sunny adventure and escape those long dark nights? Take a peek at our favourite list of getaways in January for some inspo!
Where to go in Asia in January - Luxury Travel in Asia Wondering where to go in Asia in January? With loads of sun in so many countries in Asia in January, it's hard to pick. Here are our tips!
23/09/2019
Anyone else feel that autumn is just a very pretty fanfare for the looming winter or that Christmas is the only thing that makes winter bearable at all?! Fret not, you don’t need to wait until December for the festive season to start… we have a better idea, head to Myanmar (Burma) instead - now!
September marks the beginning of the three month festive season in Mayanmar, which by happy coincidence, also marks the end of the rainy season and the beginning of blue, sunny skies! From colourful parades that include giant papier-mâché animals dancing through the streets and the festival of lights where candles light up every home and shop throughout the towns and villages, it is a really unique time to be in the country.
Read the link in our bio for a full low down on the coming festivities!
Best Time to Visit Myanmar (Burma) for Festivals - Luxury Travel in Asia As the leaves turn golden before falling to the ground and a crisp chill sets into the evenings, one can’t help but feel that autumn is just a (very pretty) fanfare of the looming winter. Whilst I love the warm autumnal colours that set the trees ablaze at this time of year, I can’t help …
30/10/2018
The Malaysian island of Penang captured my heart on my very first visit and every time I return, I find more to do and fall in love with. If you've never been, here's an idea of what's in store.
What to do in Penang - Luxury Travel in Asia What to do in Penang, one of our favourite places in Malaysia for its multicultural heritage and food, great street art, jungle, beaches, and more.
02/10/2018
Looking for a reason to escape to the Philippines? Here are 18 of my top excuses to go
18 Reasons To Visit the Philippines - Luxury Travel in Asia There are countless reasons to visit the Philippines but here are 18 to get you thinking about the landscapes, beaches, people, and more.
10/09/2018
People often ask me why I love Southeast Asia so much, why I keep going back year after year, why I dedicated my career to crafting tailor made experiences throughout the region and why, I miss it so much if I’m away for too long. Sometimes I think there is not one word, nor a decent phrase that could possibly begin to sum it up and then I think actually there is one… food.
The Best Street Food Tour of Phnom Penh - Luxury Travel in Asia The food of Cambodia is an experience - not just a meal. For the best street food tour of Phnom Penh head to the local market where you can eat as you walk.
29/08/2018
Marbree recently spent a weekend checking out a lush boutique resort on the east coast of Malaysia. Check out the review and video. Cuteness warning: there are baby turtles
Review: The Kasturi - Luxury Travel in Asia Our review of the Kasturi, a boutique beachside resort on the east coast of Malaysia in the town of Cherating, a few hours drive from Kuala Lumpur.
09/08/2018
One of the questions I get asked most is where are the best beaches in Cambodia... here's the full on low-down on the mainland, the islands and everything in between!
Uncovered: Where are the best beaches in Cambodia? - Luxury Travel in Asia The best beaches in Cambodia uncovered; an insider's guide to the south coast, the islands of Koh Rong Samloem and Koh Rong, and the coastal town of Kep.