South East Asia’s glittering waters and tropical landscapes are no secret, but this captivating corner of the world offers so much more than just beaches and jungle.
Forest-clad mountains, traditional villages, bustling cities and spread out archipelagos contain an unbelievably diverse array of cultures, religions and mouth-watering food. Carved up by coral-filled waterways containing some of the best dive and snorkelling spots in the world, South East Asia is arguably best explored by boat. Drop anchor off palm-lined coasts to feast on Penang’s legendary street food, explore historic port towns such as Hoi An, paddle past towering limestone cliffs or simply relax on a secluded Indonesian beach. Whatever adventure you’re after, South East Asia has it all.
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Highlights of Asia

Swim and snorkel in the Andaman Sea
The Andaman Sea contains not only some of Thailand’s most beautiful islands, but extraordinary coral reefs and marine life. Warm, clear and shallow – it’s easy to spot parrotfish, clownfish, turtles and sometimes even whale sharks not far off the coast. Snorkelling and diving is particularly spectacular around the Similan and Surin Islands.

Explore Langkawi’s waterfalls and beaches
Malaysia’s island paradise, Langkawai, is in fact an archipelago of 99 islands (though locals joke they find new ones every day). Its turquoise waters and palm-fringed beaches are the stuff of dreams. But what makes Langkawi’s main island so special is its jungle-covered interior where mangrove forests, lagoons, unusual wildlife and the most incredible waterfalls can all be found.

Discover Penang’s street food-filled old town
Penang’s old town wears its multicultural heritage on its sleeve. Atmospheric streets are lined with colonial buildings, Chinese shophouses, mosques and temples. Though less famous than that of Bangkok, Penang’s street food is just about as good as it gets. Vendors serve a mouth-watering variety of multi-ethnic dishes like rich assam laksa and fiery char kuey teow.

Cruise Vietnam’s iconic Halong Bay
While Vietnam is a treasure trove of incredible karst landscapes, its most famous limestone wonderland is Halong Bay, where thousands of towering limestone pillars, caves and tree-covered islets dot the water. Whether you choose to take in the views by boat, or explore harder-to-access caves and coves by kayak, just make sure you have your camera.

Explore Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park’s hidden treasures
This sprawling national park is one of Vietnam’s most incredible and underrated natural wonders. Boasting 400 million-year-old limestone karst mountains, unspoiled jungle, underground rivers and hundreds of cave systems – more which are being uncovered each year – it’s a place to visit before the word gets out.

See Komodo dragons in Indonesia
There are only a handful of places in the world where Komodo dragons can be spotted in the wild, and all those places happen to be in Indonesia. While most head to Komodo Island for a chance to spot the world’s largest lizard, dragon-spotting is less staged and more natural on Rinca Island.
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