Holidays By Style

It's what most people go on holiday to experience, but everyone has a different idea of where exactly they'll find it. Close your eyes and imagine the most tranquil setting you can. Is it an endless talcum powder beach lapped by turquoise seas or being served afternoon tea on your balcony in a luxury boutique hotel? Maybe a range of ancient treatments in a rejuvenating spa hits the spot for you, or just being miles away from everything in the middle of a bird-filled rainforest. You choose.

Spa Collection Invigorate your senses Find out more

Luxury Collection Treat yourself to an extra special holiday experience. Find out more

Idyllic beaches Watch your cares wash away like footprints in the sand. Find out more

Secluded Hideaways Get away from it all in a world of splendid isolation. Find out more

One aspect of your holiday that can make it truly memorable is the surroundings that you spend it in. You want something more than just a temporary change of setting; you need to be charmed and inspired by the hotel or resort you choose. Their architecture, interior design, location and atmosphere will contribute greatly to the success of your visit, whether you're staying in a futuristic city skyscraper, a colonial landmark building or a luxury fishing hut on a Balinese beach.

Old world charm The elegance of a bygone age with a 21st century makeover. Find out more

Boutique Break free of the chains and try and something different Find out more

Unique hotels If you check-in here, you might never want to leave. Find out more

City buzz Head off on an urban safari. You'll be amazed how much wildlife you see. Find out more

Lying on the beach under an umbrella or sitting in a restaurant watching the world go by are perfectly good ways of spending your holiday but the resorts and beaches of South-east Asia are also blessed with a wealth of natural wonders and sporting possibilities both on land and sea for you to explore. Snorkel across coral reefs, take yoga lessons on the sand or ride a horse through the surf - your holiday experience can only be enhanced by doing something active.

Diving Discover a whole new world under the sea Find out more

Golf collection Tee off in the tropical sunshine Find out more

Watersports Get wet and have fun in the sun. Find out more

Away from the major beach resorts and big cities of Southeast Asia lurks a quite different holiday experience among the varied habitats of the region's fascinating bird and animal life. Each one the countries in this region offers visitors a glimpse into virgin rainforests, mangrove swamps, misty hillsides and unspoilt coastal areas, where you might encounter clouded leopards, giant clams, hornbills, leatherback turtles and even an inquisitive orang utan.

Orang Utans At home with the great apes Find out more

Turtles Be there at the start of a remarkable journey Find out more

Bird watching Keeping an eye on colourful neighbours Find out more

Some people travel abroad to relax and do nothing, but for most people a foreign holiday involves discovering a new culture, tasting new flavours and glimpsing the natural wonders of another country. This will of course involve leaving the static scenery of your hotel room or beach hammock behind, but you won't need to exhaust yourselves. A luxury train journey, a tranquil lake crossing or a scenic river cruise will all add that extra special dimension to your holiday without you breaking a sweat. You might even meet some interesting locals and fellow travellers en route.

Trips on Water Pictures from a floating world Find out more

Fly cruises A luxury life on the waves Find out more

Trekking In the unspoilt countryside of south-east Asia Find out more

Any holiday is twice as special when you spend it with someone you love, but we all have a different definition of romance. It could involve swaying in a hammock under a palm tree or dining in a city's rooftop restaurant. Whether you're embarking on a brand new relationship, getting married in style or celebrating a landmark anniversary, our selection of hotels will persuade you that Southeast Asia is home to the most romantic holiday destinations in the world. You may well fall in love all over again.

Honeymoon collection The perfect holiday in the perfect company Find out more

Weddings A marriage made in a tropical heaven Find out more

Renewal of vows A re-declaration of love in the sunshine Find out more

Sometimes a holiday abroad is simply that long-awaited opportunity to relax and recharge your batteries. For other people it's a chance to explore another culture and maybe even learn a new skill. It does seem a shame to visit Southeast Asia and only leave the hotel pool to eat, drink and sleep. Why not take a tour of colourful local markets, or how about some regional cooking with your hotel chef? Many of our hotels are situated in fascinating historical towns like Georgetown and Hanoi, where every street brings a new sight, a new flavour.

Cookery classes A holiday to really whet your appetite Find out more

Shopping and markets Leave plenty of room in your suitcase Find out more

Travel to another country is one of the great pleasures in life. It can be inspiring, invigorating and even life-changing - particularly if you spend a part of your holiday getting to know the people you're visiting and the history of their country. Southeast Asia is world-famous for its natural wonders - islands, forests, mountains, reefs, wildlife - but take a few steps away from your hotel and you'll find evidence of the human contribution that has helped this region evolve into such a fascinating fusion of architecture, cuisine, religion, art and tradition. The more you explore, the more your preconceptions will evaporate in the tropical heat. Communist Vietnam, for example, is also home to the graceful cities of Hue and Hoi An, while the tropical islands of the Philippines harbour historic colonial towns like Vigan. It's the cultural differences you experience that will make the trip to your Asian destination extra special and leave you with the most enduring holiday memories.

World heritage sites UNESCO Sites of irreplaceable importance Find out more

History and culture A Taste of Local Culture Find out more