Phuket Island

Phuket is Thailand's largest island and nestles against the Indian Ocean Coast some 870 kilometers south of Bangkok. Phuket derives its wealth from tin and rubber, is blessed with teeming marine life, and has enjoyed a rich and colorful history. Phuket is also one of the major Asian gateways for ocean cruises. Recently a new concept has emerged: Spa Cruises. Combining Thai traditional ways of relaxing the body and...

Angkor Wat - Stunning Khmer Capital

The UNESCO-recognised World Heritage Site of Angkor Wat and its surrounding temples are arguably the most important and impressive temple complex in Asia. Built by the powerful Khmer civilization between 802 and 1220 AD the temples represent one of mankind's most astonishing and enduring architectural achievements and it is no surprise when one gazes upon it to learn it was from here that the Khmer kings ruled over a...