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Illustrative · Bacuit Bay, El Nido, Palawan · Photo: Vyacheslav Argenberg, CC BY 4.0 (Wikimedia Commons) · Not a featured hotel
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Explore destination guides across Southeast Asia and the Indian Ocean, then compare locations and room categories.
MaldivesExplore staysIllustrative · Photo: Nattu from Male', Maldives, CC BY 2.0 (Wikimedia Commons)
Maldives
Maldives
Overwater villas, house reefs, seaplane and speedboat transfers, all-inclusive options.
IndonesiaExplore staysIllustrative · Photo: Emma THERY, CC BY-SA 4.0 (Wikimedia Commons)
Bali
Indonesia
Ubud rice terraces, Seminyak and Canggu surf, Uluwatu cliffs, private pool villas.
SingaporeExplore staysIllustrative · Photo: Basile Morin, CC BY-SA 4.0 (Wikimedia Commons)
Singapore
Singapore
Marina Bay skyline, Orchard Road, Sentosa beaches, hawker food, major airport hub.
ThailandExplore staysIllustrative · Photo: edwin.11, CC BY 2.0 (Wikimedia Commons)
Phuket
Thailand
Kata and Kamala beaches, Patong nightlife, Phi Phi day trips, clifftop and peninsula resorts.
MalaysiaExplore staysIllustrative · Photo: RoB, CC BY-SA 3.0 (Wikimedia Commons)
Langkawi
Malaysia
Duty-free island, Sky Bridge cable car, mangrove tours, rainforest and beachfront resorts.
ThailandExplore staysIllustrative · Photo: zoomion.ch, CC BY-SA 3.0 (Wikimedia Commons)
Koh Samui
Thailand
Chaweng and Bophut beaches, Fisherman's Village, Ang Thong marine park, hillside pool villas.
VietnamExplore staysIllustrative · Photo: Elmschrat, CC BY-SA 4.0 (Wikimedia Commons)
Phu Quoc
Vietnam
Long Beach and Sao Beach, night market, cable car to Hon Thom, integrated resorts.
PhilippinesExplore staysIllustrative · Photo: Vyacheslav Argenberg, CC BY 4.0 (Wikimedia Commons)
Palawan
Philippines
Puerto Princesa underground river, El Nido and Coron gateways, island-hopping tours.
Southeast Asia & Indian Ocean
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Thailand(6 destinations)
ThailandExplore staysIllustrative · Photo: edwin.11, CC BY 2.0 (Wikimedia Commons)
Phuket
Thailand
Kata and Kamala beaches, Patong nightlife, Phi Phi day trips, clifftop and peninsula resorts.
ThailandExplore staysIllustrative · Photo: zoomion.ch, CC BY-SA 3.0 (Wikimedia Commons)
Koh Samui
Thailand
Chaweng and Bophut beaches, Fisherman's Village, Ang Thong marine park, hillside pool villas.
ThailandExplore staysIllustrative · Photo: Diego Delso, CC BY-SA 3.0 (Wikimedia Commons)
Bangkok
Thailand
Riverside icons, Sukhumvit and Silom high-rises, rooftop bars, temples and night markets.
ThailandExplore staysIllustrative · Photo: Stefan Fussan, CC BY-SA 3.0 (Wikimedia Commons)
Chiang Mai
Thailand
Old City temples, Nimman cafés, Doi Suthep, river retreats and hill-country lodges.
ThailandExplore staysIllustrative · Photo: kallerna, CC BY-SA 3.0 (Wikimedia Commons)
Krabi
Thailand
Railay and Ao Nang limestone cliffs, Phang Nga longtail trips, beachfront and hillside resorts.
ThailandExplore staysPimalai Resort & Spa · Official resort photograph
Koh Lanta
Thailand
Long, quiet west-coast beaches, Mu Ko Lanta marine park, low-rise boutique resorts.
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Japan & East Asia
City stays and ryokan-style retreats beyond the islands.
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IndonesiaExplore staysIllustrative · Photo: Stefan Fussan, CC BY-SA 4.0 (Wikimedia Commons)
Bali
Indonesia
Ubud rice terraces, Seminyak and Canggu surf, Uluwatu cliffs, private pool villas.
IndonesiaExplore staysMount Rinjani landscape · Indonesia Travel
Lombok & Gili Islands
Indonesia
Kuta Lombok surf, Gili Islands snorkelling, Senggigi coast, Mount Rinjani treks.
IndonesiaExplore staysRaja Ampat scenery · Indonesia Travel
Raja Ampat
Indonesia
World-class reef diving, liveaboards and eco-resorts, Wayag karst islands, remote West Papua.
IndonesiaExplore staysAYANA Komodo Waecicu Beach · Official resort photograph
Komodo & Flores
Indonesia
Komodo dragons, Padar viewpoint, Pink Beach, Labuan Bajo boat trips and bayfront hotels.
IndonesiaExplore staysMandarin Oriental, Jakarta · Official destination photograph of the city centre; not a room view
Jakarta
Indonesia
Business and shopping districts, Kota Tua heritage, rooftop pools, gateway to Java.
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Indian Ocean & the Gulf
Island resorts and desert-coast cities a short flight away.
Browse all 80 destinations →Malaysia & Singapore(5 destinations)
MalaysiaExplore staysIllustrative · Photo: RoB, CC BY-SA 3.0 (Wikimedia Commons)
Langkawi
Malaysia
Duty-free island, Sky Bridge cable car, mangrove tours, rainforest and beachfront resorts.
MalaysiaExplore staysSeven Terraces courtyard and upper walkways, official hotel photograph
Penang
Malaysia
George Town heritage and street food, Batu Ferringhi beach, Penang Hill, heritage hotels.
MalaysiaExplore staysIllustrative · Photo: James Kerwin from Tbilisi, CC BY 2.0 (Wikimedia Commons)
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
Petronas Towers, Bukit Bintang shopping, KLCC skyline hotels, Batu Caves day trip.
MalaysiaExplore staysShangri-La Rasa Ria resort grounds and beach, official aerial photograph
Kota Kinabalu
Malaysia
Mount Kinabalu, Tunku Abdul Rahman islands, sunset bay, Borneo wildlife excursions.
SingaporeExplore staysIllustrative · Photo: Basile Morin, CC BY-SA 4.0 (Wikimedia Commons)
Singapore
Singapore
Marina Bay skyline, Orchard Road, Sentosa beaches, hawker food, major airport hub.
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Mediterranean Coast
Cliffside villages, lake hotels and Adriatic old towns.
Browse all 80 destinations →Philippines(5 destinations)
PhilippinesExplore staysIllustrative · Photo: Vyacheslav Argenberg, CC BY 4.0 (Wikimedia Commons)
Palawan
Philippines
Puerto Princesa underground river, El Nido and Coron gateways, island-hopping tours.
PhilippinesExplore staysIllustrative · Photo: Vyacheslav Argenberg, CC BY 4.0 (Wikimedia Commons)
El Nido
Philippines
Bacuit Bay lagoons, island-hopping tours A to D, Nacpan Beach, limestone-cliff resorts.
PhilippinesExplore staysOceanica Resort Panglao · Premium Beach Front category
Bohol
Philippines
Chocolate Hills, tarsiers, Panglao Island beaches, Alona dive sites and resorts.
PhilippinesExplore staysShangri-La Boracay · Official Banyugan Beach photograph
Boracay
Philippines
White Beach stations, Puka Shell Beach, sunset sailing, beachfront resorts and nightlife.
PhilippinesExplore staysTwo Seasons Coron Island Resort · Official island photograph
Coron
Philippines
Kayangan Lake, WWII wreck diving, Twin Lagoon, Calamianes island resorts.
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Atlantic & the Americas
Ocean-facing stays from Portugal to the Pacific coast.
Browse all 80 destinations →Vietnam(5 destinations)
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VietnamExplore staysParadise Elegance · Sundeck
Ha Long Bay
Vietnam
Limestone karst bay, overnight cruises, Cat Ba Island, Lan Ha Bay kayaking.
VietnamExplore staysIllustrative · Photo: Elmschrat, CC BY-SA 4.0 (Wikimedia Commons)
Phu Quoc
Vietnam
Long Beach and Sao Beach, night market, cable car to Hon Thom, integrated resorts.
VietnamExplore staysTIA Wellness Resort · Official resort photograph
Da Nang
Vietnam
My Khe beach, Marble Mountains, Ba Na Hills, Han River bridges, beachfront resorts.
VietnamExplore staysAnantara Hoi An · Official Deluxe Balcony Room photograph
Hoi An
Vietnam
Lantern-lit Ancient Town, tailors, An Bang beach, riverside boutique hotels.
VietnamExplore staysIllustrative · Photo: Radek Kucharski, CC BY 2.0 (Wikimedia Commons)
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
District 1 landmarks, rooftop bars, Ben Thanh market, Mekong Delta day trips.
Maldives & Indian Ocean(4 destinations)
MaldivesExplore staysIllustrative · Photo: Nattu from Male', Maldives, CC BY 2.0 (Wikimedia Commons)
Maldives
Maldives
Overwater villas, house reefs, seaplane and speedboat transfers, all-inclusive options.
Sri LankaExplore staysGalle Lighthouse, Sri Lanka · illustrative photograph · Photo: Philip Nalangan, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka
Galle Fort, south-coast surf beaches, tea country, Yala safaris, heritage villas.
MaldivesExplore staysArrival jetty at Baros Maldives · Official resort photograph
North Malé Atoll
Maldives
Malé-area speedboat atolls, Baa Atoll biosphere reserve, Hanifaru manta season, short transfers.
MaldivesExplore staysLUX* South Ari Atoll · Official villa-collection photograph; features vary by category
South Ari Atoll
Maldives
Remote southern atolls, channel diving, seaplane and domestic-flight transfers, quiet resorts.
Plan Your Travel Season
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Southeast Asia is Warm.
Plan by destination: Bali generally has its dry season from April to October and its wet season from November to March. Weather and sea conditions vary across the region, so check the guide for your chosen island.
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Research-based destination guides to help compare locations, stays and transport.
Destination GuideSpa pool at Aman Tokyo · Official hotel photograph
Tokyo: City Stays
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Dubai: Plan Your Stay
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Destination GuideIllustrative · Photo: Tobias Alt, Tobi 87, CC BY-SA 4.0 (Wikimedia Commons)
Seychelles: Island Stays
Compare island bases, transfers and room categories for your trip.
Destination GuideIllustrative · Photo: Steffen Schmitz, CC BY-SA 4.0 (Wikimedia Commons)
Hoi An: Best Luxury Hotels
Ancient-town boutique stays and An Bang beach resorts, with the trade-offs between them.
Destination GuideIllustrative · Photo: Reinhard Onasch, CC BY-SA 3.0 (Wikimedia Commons)
Siem Reap: Hotels & Angkor
Colonial retreats and pool villas within easy reach of the Angkor temples.
Destination GuideIllustrative · Photo: edwin.11, CC BY 2.0 (Wikimedia Commons)
Phuket: Best Luxury Resorts
Clifftop hideaways, peninsula pool villas and beachfront resorts compared by location.
Destination GuideIllustrative · Photo: RoB, CC BY-SA 3.0 (Wikimedia Commons)
Langkawi: Luxury Hotels
Rainforest and beachfront resorts on Malaysia’s duty-free island, by bay and setting.
Destination GuideIllustrative · Photo: Emma THERY, CC BY-SA 4.0 (Wikimedia Commons)
Bali vs Phuket: Which Island?
How the two islands differ on beaches, culture, resorts and getting around.
Destination GuideIllustrative · Photo: Diego Delso, CC BY-SA 3.0 (Wikimedia Commons)
Bangkok: Best Luxury Hotels
Riverside icons and rooftop-bar hotels, weighed by neighbourhood and transport.
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