Holiday Type / Spa Holidays in the Far East

Step back in time and guests staying in the original building here may well have been awaiting an audience with the Empress in the Summer Palace – now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Located in the city centre and shopping district of Wangfujing, The Peninsula Beijing is recognised as the capital’s premier address.

Nestled amongst curio shops and bustling restaurants in the old walled city of Pingyao, this small boutique hotel encompasses a series of pavilions built around four courtyards.

A fashionable rendezvous point for the Beijing in-crowd, the hotel stands at the heart of iconic Wangfujing close to shopping and cultural attractions.

Contemporary rooms give spectacular harbour and skyline vistas along with soft high thread count fabric bed linen and the latest in-room entertainment systems; additional luxuries abound in the exclusive Club InterContinental.

Utter tranquillity greets you in a lodge that lies close to the King’s personal residence.

Built around a traditional farmhouse, this far-from-it-all lodge is reached by way of a small suspension bridge across the Mo Chhu river.

Intimate and luxurious, the lodge-style hotel has a total of just eleven Zen-tranquil rooms, each filled with natural light and graced by oversized beds and wood-burning stoves.

A seven night journey that will take you to the heart of the ethereal kingdom of Bhutan.

Cognoscenti of the Far East need look no further than Song Saa, Cambodia’s first genuine luxury beach resort, set on a pair of exclusive private islands amidst the sapphire blue Gulf of Thailand and reached by speedboat.

Magical, thought-provoking and largely unexplored, this is a beautiful land with charming people eager to welcome visitors.

Barely penetrable jungle giving way to virgin beaches; animal sanctuaries where leopard, elephant, jackal and wild boar roam; tranquil tea plantations and teeming cities brimming with history…there remains a feeling of discovering the undiscovered in Sri Lanka.

Inimitable Banyan Tree pampering in an incomparable setting, offering all-villa living alongside a scenic three kilometre stretch of beach close to Lang Co Bay, within close reach of the UNESCO World Heritage sites of Hoi An, Hue and My Son.

Park Hyatt Saigon enjoys a prime location on the city’s most famous square, overlooking Saigon Opera House, and within walking distance of the most popular cultural and historical attractions.

Imagine yourself on a picture-perfect peninsula which can be reached only by boat, whiling away glorious days beside a private sandy beach in idyllic Ninh Van Bay.

Nestled on the largest island of the Con Dao archipelago off the south east coast of Vietnam, the resort exemplifies the Six Senses ethic of luxurious pampering underpinned by environmental responsibility; Con Dao has been built with the very lightest ecological footprint.

Resting on pristine Ha May Beach near the ancient trading port of Hoi An, the Nam Hai is the personification of understated luxury.

This tour showcases the highlights of Vietnam, from bustling cities to historic towns and relaxing beach resorts; begin by discovering Hanoi with your guide including a visit to Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum.

Crafted seamlessly into verdant terraces which flow down to a shimmering black sand beach, the resort offers captivating views over the Indian Ocean and stands just a short drive from Tanah Lot Temple, one of Bali’s most sacred sites.

Poised on an elevated plateau above dramatic limestone cliffs, this all-villa resort paints a picture-perfect scene.

Perched on an escarpment high above the winding Ayung River gorge, Amandari perfectly captures the ambience of a traditional Balinese village.

The hotel’s architecture echoes the domed style of the Borobudur Temple whilst tranquil water gardens set the tone for a stay of calming contemplation.

Set high above the Lombok Strait – Amankila is a retreat of rare beauty and tranquillity.

Meaning ‘peaceful isle’, enchanting Amanusa overlooks the Indian Ocean and the tropical gardens of Nusa Dua.

Guarding the entrance to beautiful Saleh Bay is the resort of Amanwana with its luxurious tented suites – all set under the canopy of monsoon forest.

Nestled in a lush tropical setting, this private estate offers a lifestyle and wellness concept that affords its guests to the privacy in one’s own personal tropical hideaway.

Designed to emulate a Balinese village, this recently renovated Four Seasons resort is the ideal retreat for those seeking tranquility and rejuvenation in an authentic setting.

Crossing the dramatic wooden bridge to the entrance set above the lush Ayung River Valley guests of this majestic resort will discover a harmonious balance of space and spirit, a mere fifteen minutes drive from the centre of Bali’s cultural heartland.

Surrounded by tropical gardens and set right beside the Indian Ocean on Seminyak Beach, the Legian remains one of Bali’s most sought after resorts.

Set in twenty four acres of tropical landscaped gardens, twenty thatched villas and thirty pavilions sit beneath swaying palms fronting onto Medana Beach with spectacular sunset views of Bali’s Mount Agung.

Perched on the edge of the Tjamphuan Valley, within walking distance of central Ubud lies a stylish hotel surrounded by forest and mist-wrapped rice paddies.

Accoladed in the Condé Nast Traveller Gold List 2016 as one of the Favourite Resorts in The World, this Balinese bolthole exudes unpretentious prestige.

Spring 2018 sees the opening of this Bill Bensley-designed ultra-luxurious tented camp for romantic adventurers.

A relaxed-pace twin-centre holiday, taking in the best of the beautiful island of Bali.

Aman’s first venture into Indonesia started over 25 years ago, when Amandari, designed in the style of a traditional Balinese village, first opened its statue-lined walkways to guests.

Cradled between forested hills and inviting Pantai Dalit beach, Borneo’s leading hotel is supremely placed to explore the island’s incredibly rich natural environment, and lush gardens surround the attractive accommodation.

Flanked by towering limestone cliffs on one of the finest mile-long white sand beaches in the Langkawi UNESCO Geopark lies a resort both infinitely stylish and instantly captivating.

A bewitching welcome awaits you at The Datai – one of the premier resorts on this magical isle, which is swathed in legends of romance and mystery.

Once voted ‘Number One in the World’ by Condé Nast Traveller, this private island retreat is reached by boat from Marina Island Pangkor.

A city icon, this impressive colonial era property, part of the Leading Hotels of the World collection, is located along the city’s historical mile.

Steeped in age-old Malay tradition and facing the South China Sea the architecture reflects the grandeur of 17th century Malay palaces.

This elegant boutique hotel is secretly tucked away in the leafy embassy district of Kuala Lumpur a mere ten minutes away from the hustle and bustle of the city.

Tucked into 160-acres of ancient jungle in Northern Thailand, Anantara is a perfect base for exploring the history and culture of the Golden Triangle region, from visiting indigenous hill tribes to cruising the Mekong in a longtail boat to walking treks with elephants and giving the mahouts a helping hand.

Cradled within the exclusive enclave of Laguna Phuket, bordered by Bang Tao Bay and the Andaman Sea lies the legendary Banyan Tree Resorts, Phuket.

Soaring above the famed shopping and entertainment district of Sathorn and Silom Road, this iconic city landmark comprises a variety of ultra-spacious suites furnished in Thai silks and graced with every latest amenity.

Cradled within the exclusive enclave of Laguna Phuket, bordered by Bang Tao Bay and the Andaman Sea lies the legendary Banyan Tree Resorts, Phuket.

This sumptuous Banyan Tree haven fronts Lamai Bay on Koh Samui.

Nestled amidst thirty two acres of lush greenery at the foothills of the tranquil Mae Rim Valley, this serene resort is designed like a traditional Thai village surrounded by rice terraces and flanked by the Suthep Mountains.

Cascading serenely down a forested hillside on the north west tip of Koh Samui lies a ravishing resort within a hidden cove.

Lapped by the warm waters of the Andaman Sea, the property sits on the northern shore of Phuket where it merges into a backdrop of lush rainforest.

One of Phuket’s most exclusive locations, Kata Point is the enchanting setting for this scintillating new resort.

East meets West in the freshest style.

A world away from the busier parts of the island, Santiburi lies in expansive tropical gardens on the unspoilt northern coast.

Nine hundred metres of beachfront, one hundred acres of paradise.

With its enviable location on the tip of Cape Yamu overlooking UNESCO protected Phang Nga Bay, COMO Point Yamu enjoys breathtaking views over Phuket’s east coast.

The epitome of relaxed Asian style, this alluring Six Senses property nestles on an island mid-way between Phuket and Krabi amidst the limestone pinnacles of Phang Nga.

Set beside the Chao Phraya River, The Peninsula Bangkok draws back its discerning clientele year after year.

Reminiscent of staying at a friend's private estate, intimacy and understated luxury come together in a madly romantic setting at the award-winning Sarojin.

Families and couples alike will find their ideal escape in this beachfront resort close to the Similian Islands where pristine white sand beaches melt into dazzling azure waters.

There’s a sanctuary-like air to this ravishing property on Phuket’s west coast.

An assault on the senses, Bangkok's gleaming malls and bustling street markets are a perfect introduction to this country of resplendent heritage and perfect white sand beaches.

This multi-centre itinerary provides the perfect getaway.