Cambodia In Depth

As well as discovering Cambodia's iconic temples and visiting the capital city of Phnom Penh, this itinerary uncovers its hidden gems, taking you off the beaten track through rural Cambodia in an extended journey through this fascinating country.

Christmas Holidays

Give yourself the best present of all and head to Southeast Asia, a brilliant alternative to Christmas at home. Spend Christmas at the beach, explore fascinating temples and enjoy a unique fusion of flavours as you escape the worst of the winter weather.

Luckily for us, as we enter the depths of winter, Southeast Asia is just coming into its summer, and weather conditions throughout make this the ideal time to travel and escape the winter blues. With so much to see and do across the continent there is truly something to appeal to every taste.

In need of a little beach time? We recommend the west coast of Malaysia, home to some of the county’s finest beaches and the bustling metropolis of Kuala Lumpur. Here you can enjoy a blend of Chinese, Malay and Indian cuisine, and the shopping is amazing- perfect for picking up any last minute Christmas gifts.

The west coast of Thailand is also great at this time of year. Head to the sands of Phuket, Koh Lanta or Khao Lak for a selection of the country’s popular beach resorts, where you will have ample time for relaxation. Alternatively, the north of Thailand can also be enjoyed throughout December. Visit the fascinating and remote hill tribe regions and gain an insight into the unique cultures and lifestyles of these friendly folk.

Burma, Cambodia and Laos are also in the midst of their dry seasons, and are best visited during our winter months. Enjoy a combination of stunning natural surroundings and ornate temples, or explore the less visited coasts of Cambodia and Burma for a more off-the-beaten track beach break.

Koh Rong Archipelago, Cambodia

Hidden among the pristine Koh Rong archipelago off Cambodia’s southern coast is the rather special private island retreat of Song Saa, a stylish and romantic barefoot paradise where you can live out your Robinson Crusoe fantasies in blissful seclusion.

Song Saa

Agra, India

Boasting matchless views of the Taj Mahal from every room, and set among Mughal-style gardens filled with pools and fountains, the Oberoi Amarvilas is Agra’s top hotel and provides guests with pampering luxury and a feel of bygone glories.

The Oberoi Amarvilas

Langkawi, Malaysia

Hidden amongst pristine rainforest on one of Langkawi’s stunning white-sand beaches, the Datai offers a sublime oasis of contemporary style and superb cuisine, raising the bar for twenty-first century jungle and beach living.

The Datai

Ajabgarh, India

Spectacularly set at the foot of the Aravalli Hills within a walled compound, once the staging area for royal hunts, Amanbagh is a luxurious retreat two hours from Jaipur, offering supreme pampering and a chance to explore deepest rural Rajasthan.

Amanbagh

Siem Reap, Cambodia

Once a Cambodian royal retreat, Amansara is a spectacular spa oasis in Siem Reap where you can enjoy stylish relaxation and explore the extraordinary UNESCO jungle temples of Angkor Wat. Amansara is heavenly tranquility and pure Aman luxury personified.

Amansara

Luang Prabang, Laos

The beautiful colonial resort of Amantaka is Luang Prabang’s most exclusive address. Offering characteristic Aman luxury and a welcoming boutique retreat, Amantaka is a gloriously peaceful and stylish base for exploring the wonders of this temple city.

Amantaka

North Male Atoll, Maldives

Set on a picture-postcard coral island just 20 minutes by speedboat from Male Airport, Baros Maldives is an award-winning honeymoon escape, offering exquisite beach and overwater villas, superlative diving and some extremely creative romantic experiences.

Baros

Hatton, Sri Lanka

Ceylon Tea Trails, with its four distinct bungalows Castlereagh, Norwood, Summerville and Tientsin, offers the tea country’s most exclusive accommodation, providing guests with breath-taking views and a wonderful glimpse into days gone by.

Ceylon Tea Trails

Kathmandu, Nepal

Born of one man’s passion to conserve ancient architectural techniques, Dwarika’s is both a labour of love and a luxury heritage hotel in the heart of Kathmandu, offering discerning guests a unique chance to savour the life of a medieval Nepalese king.

Dwarikas

Baa Atoll, Maldives

Set on uninhabited Kunfunadhoo Island in the Maldives’ Baa atoll, Soneva Fushi takes eco-luxury to new levels, and its understated designer chic, award-winning spa and world-class diving will leave you feeling very privileged but with a clear conscience.

Soneva Fushi

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Siem Reap, Cambodia

Quad bike through Sieam Reap's beautiful countryside and watch the sun set over the rice fields.

Quad Biking at Sunset

Siem Reap, Cambodia

Enjoy a half day cooking class in a rural location outside of Siem Reap. Discover the secrets behind preparing delicious Khmer cuisine and dine on your masterful creations at her beautiful country home

Cambodian Cooking Class

Penang, Malaysia

Tropical Spice Garden Cooking School will guarantee a fully hands on experience where you will prepare your meals from scratch, at your own workstations in small personalized classes. Learn how to cook traditional Malaysian dishes!

Penang Cooking Class

Penang, Malaysia

Experience travelling through the bustling Georgetown on a 3-wheeled, pedal powered open air trishaw that takes you till Fort Cornwallis. The tour continues with a leisure stroll to Georgetown’s heritage sites.

Trishaw ride through Penang

Pyin Oo Lwin, Burma

Journey through the countryside by train crossing the former world’s highest railway trestle and admiring the stunning vistas.

Gokteik Viaduct

Jodhpur, India

A tour around the Mehrangarh Fort Museum by the curator after it has closed to the general public. This exclusive and personalised experience ends with dinner on the fort itself.

Private visit to Mehrangarh Fort Museum

Nagaur, India

Explore Nagaur Fort and its various temples and mosques within its walls.

Explore Nagaur Fort

Jaipur, India

A tour of Jaipur’s street food hotspots. Your guide will lead you to various stalls and tell you about the history of each dish and how it is prepared.

Street Food tour of Jaipiur

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