From futuristic cities and technicolour vintage enclaves to tropical rainforest beaches and limestone rock fortresses rising from sapphire waters, Asia hit all the right wanderlust notes. Here are some must-visit destinations in this kaleidoscopic continent.
Bali Island
A playfully lush island of jungle-clad waterfalls, vast terraced paddy fields, jewel-toned ocean vistas, and boho-chic districts for trendy shopping and delicious food tours, Bali entices even the most seasoned globetrotters with its vibrantly poignant feast for the senses.
Singapore
A mind-bending cityscape with all the alien trappings of sci-fi fantasy, while also soothing the senses with nature-kissed lushness and old-world kampongs, dreamily classic yet bizarrely contemporary Singapore is a study in contrasts that is irresistible to the savvy traveller.
West Lake Hanoi
A lyrical culture-rich microcosm, Hanoi’s West Lake is a living poem of traditional and trendy stanzas, with its colourful markets, European-style villas, ethnological museum, imperial relics, as well as atmospheric cafés, vintage boutiques, and gourmet eateries playing hide-and-seek among the lush trees and gardens tumbling along the lakeside.
Penang
A quirky, artistic escape with plenty of allure for thrill-seekers and culture buffs, Malaysia’s iconic Island of Adventure has everything you could dream of, from literally wild jungle-clad water parks and eccentric museums to colourful heritage streets and Insta-worthy shoppable emporiums! If you’re looking for value-added accommodation offers inclusive of a premier location and amenities, venture no further than popular brands such as Discover ASR.
Ella
If a storybook hilltop town steeped in velvety tea terraces and mysterious forests accessed by a world-famous vintage train ride sporting spectacular views sounds captivating, don’t miss Sri Lanka’s mesmerising highland haven!