Monday 9 December 2013

Surprisingly Affordable Luxury Travel in 2014

Competition in the luxury market has made high-end travel affordable whether you explore the  Mekong Delta from a trendy eco-lodge, discover local culture and cuisine, indulge yourself at a spa, opt for a leisurely cruise from Saigon to Siem Reap, or discover Southeast Asia's last frontier, Myanmar.

You just need to decide where to go. Here are five ideas to get you started:

Mekong Lodge
Luxury travel is all about the experience, and many small hotels offer unique experiential travel for discerning travelers. From the Mekong Lodge, an eco-resort at the heart of the Mekong Delta, you can explore one of the most beautiful areas in the region, still mainly untouched by modernization.

The 2-day Mekong tour starts from US$211 pp with private transfer from Saigon.


Island Experience in Con Dao
The next upcoming destination in Vietnam is the Con Dao archipelago, with its intimate villa resort and unspoiled beaches. Here you can enjoy a moonlit dinner at the water's edge, a private cookery class in your villa, hike in search of local wildlife, watch turtles nesting, or simply relax amidst the natural beauty of this Vietnamese paradise.
A 4-day Con Dao Escape costs US$ 2832 per couple including return air fare from Saigon.

The first Aman in remote Vietnam

The resort's design feels more like a gracious, private residence rather than a hotel. The staffs are very welcoming and treat you like house guests, centuries-old antiques and contemporary furnishings adorn public spaces and the 31 individual guest pavilions and five villas are strategically tucked in the forest, ensuring plenty of privacy and space. Discover more at amanresorts.com


Banyan Tree Lang Co

Vietnam is on the ‘best spa holidays in the world’ list  and one of our favourites is the Banyan Tree Lang Co, a sanctuary for the senses when you spoil yourself at the spa which has an exotic menu of treatments. Visit banyantree.com  


Leisurely River Cruise Saigon to Siem Reap
Several luxury riverboats offer leisurely 8-day cruises between Saigon and Siem Reap - the onboard experience is second to none, the food excellent and the journey along the legendary Mekong River memorable.  

Mystical Myanmar
Myanmar has been hailed as one of the best places to visit in 2014 and as a tourist hotspot, our advice is to book early.
Our 8-day Myanmar Essential tour starts from US$1,932 pp in a private party of 7 people.

Discover more at www.luxurytravelvietnam.com

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