Finding your inner self: An immersive journey into wellness in Myanmar. Sofitel Hotels & Resorts, the chain of luxury hotels based in Paris, France, and owned by Accor Hotels since 1980, unveiled an immersive journey into wellness overlooking the UNESCO site of Inle Lake, a freshwater lake located in Myanmar (Burma). The experience transports … Read more
Under Burma‘s military rule, imported cars were a luxury reserved for people close to the government. But BBC correspondents say that the Myanmar authorities have in recent months allowed owners of ageing cars to trade them in for sought-after permits to buy imported used vehicles. To help save some of the Myanmar’s ageing but less … Read more
Cox & Kings Picks What Not to Miss in Burma Demand for holidays to Burma continues to increase, and with new luxury hotels and river cruises launching, this is set to continue. Luxury Burma holidays specialist Cox & Kings reports that Burma remains one of its bestselling destinations. River cruise Lined with ancient palaces … Read more
Himalayan holiday, Myanmar, Indonesia and South Korea among Asia travel trends of the year While luxury travel to China, Japan and Thailand remains perennially popular, a handful of locales are stealing the spotlight for Asia luxury travel. Remote Lands, the New York and Bangkok-based Asia ultra-luxe private tour operator, predicts the hottest Asia travel destinations … Read more
Time to visit Burma Burma (also known as Myanmar) is a spectacular jewel that has remained hidden for decades, but which is now opening up to the world revealing astonishing natural beauty and an unparalleled cultural heritage. Now welcoming visitors, Burma is an intriguing country and much of its appeal to travellers lies in the … Read more
Myanmar re-emerges from political isolation The former Burma, one of the most isolated countries in Asia, is being welcomed back into the international fold after two decades of sanctions, thanks to democratic reforms. Myanmar is an attractive destination for travellers jaded by the rapid development seen elsewhere in Southeast Asia, and tourist numbers are already … Read more