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[ Asia For Two ]
Not everybody's ideal escape involves white sandy beaches and cocktails. For some couples, the ultimate in romance is watching the sunset from the back of a jungle-bound elephant, for others it is sharing a smorgasbord of local culinary delights. We look at hotspots across Asia to bring you the perfect destination to suit your holiday or honeymoon style.
Asia For Two - Travel Inspiration Alongside the island’s transformation from shabby to chic, has been its emergence as the Spa capital of Asia. Almost every hotel, villa or guest house has a spa attached, with massages, scrubs, reflexology and facials all on the menu to help... Learn more... 
 And then of course there is the Great Wall, where a walk amongst the crumbling bricks whisks you back to a forgotten era of Mongolian nomads and frightening battles. But from within this traditional realm, a flourishing contemporary art scene... Learn more...
 The Mae Tang River which tumbles from the mountains, provides exciting white- water rafting opportunities, while elephant trekking, ATV rides, mountain biking and rock climbing are all on offer. For the really adventurous, Flight of the Gibbon... Learn more...
 Most of the sights are within easy cycling distance of the centre of Guilin, including the lyrically named Solitary Beauty Peak, with its sweeping views across the city, Mulong Lake Park with its picturesque Song-dynasty pagoda, and the huge Reed... Learn more...
 Gleaming skyscrapers soar into the air, street market vendors wrangle for business, suited businessmen board screeching trams and all the while the dramatic mountain peaks loom above, presiding over the chaos. In this intoxicating brew of... Learn more...
 The first stop for any food lover should be the Nishiki Market. Affectionately known as ‘Kyoto’s Kitchen’, this 400 metre-long covered arcade is lined with nearly 130 stalls and shops, selling a mind boggling array of the weird and wonderful... Learn more...
 Venturing into the jungle-clad hills provides the ultimate back-to-nature experience, where you will find yourself surrounded by the whooping and screeching of hidden creatures, and are likely to stumble across such exotic specimens as Giant Red... Learn more...
 El Nido at the north-western tip of Palawan boasts a stunning cluster of 45 islands and islets, its soaring limestone cliffs standing guard over crystal clear turquoise waters, and its forests protecting more than 100 species of birds. There are... Learn more...
 Beyond the greens and fairways, numerous world-class dive sites pull the sun-worshippers off the beaches and out into the crystal clear waters of the Andaman sea. Keen divers can opt for a liveaboard cruise to the nearby Similan Islands, home to... Learn more...
 MOUNTAIN HIGH At 4,095.2 metres, the mystical Mount Kinabalu is the pride of Sabah. Designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2000, Mount Kinabalu is the highest peak between the Himalayas and New Guinea and is a bio-diverse hotspot that... Learn more...
 Its two major cities, Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh, make the perfect start and end points, both being rich with high-end hotels and restaurants, fascinating museums and cultural diversions. When being on the move loses its appeal, there are the... Learn more...
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