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An active volcano, dense forests and seemingly endless stretches of undeveloped coastline make this island a less crowded and more natural alternative to neighbouring Bali.

Phuket’s most vibrant town is famous as much for its wild nightlife as for its long stretch of pristine sand and sparkling water.

Located within easy reach of Panaji, this city beach is an enchanting spot from which to watch the sun sink into the Arabian Sea.

Located within easy reach of Panaji, this city beach is an enchanting spot from which to watch the sun sink into the Arabian Sea.

Phuket’s most vibrant town is famous as much for its wild nightlife as for its long stretch of pristine sand and sparkling water.

Relax on the sandy beach and experience the laid-back charm of this fishing town, which is a good base for touring Sri Lanka’s glorious southern coastline.

This wonderfully designed shopping complex is as great a place to wander or to sip coffee as it is to browse for the latest South Korean trends. 

Experience a shopper’s paradise and symbol of downtown Osaka as you explore the bustling arcade where brightly colored storefronts display the latest fashion trends.

Go scuba diving around the colorful reefs of marine parks, hop between islands and party all night at beach resorts.

Despite being discovered by Hollywood in recent years, this picture-perfect bay remains one of Southern Thailand’s most scenic natural escapes.

This wonderfully designed shopping complex is as great a place to wander or to sip coffee as it is to browse for the latest South Korean trends. 

Tokyo’s historic “Candy Store Alley” is a great place to find some bargains and sample typically Japanese spices, seafood and dried foods.

Experience the energy of one of the world’s largest cities, home to electronics shops and towering skyscrapers, ancient art and pretty cherry blossoms.

Go scuba diving around the colorful reefs of marine parks, hop between islands and party all night at beach resorts.

Street markets and sparkling malls, parks, nightlife districts and museums await at this bustling boulevard, which is one of Thailand’s longest roads.

This Osaka neighborhood, with a name that translates to New World, is a historic entertainment district with cultural, shopping and gastronomic attractions. 

Choose between salt water and fresh water at this gorgeous white-sand beach, which has ocean on one side and a scenic lake on the other. 

The palm-fringed beach, gentle waves, magnificent sunsets and fresh seafood at this coastal town evoke images of a tropical paradise.

The palm-fringed beach, gentle waves, magnificent sunsets and fresh seafood at this coastal town evoke images of a tropical paradise.

The palm-fringed beach, gentle waves, magnificent sunsets and fresh seafood at this coastal town evoke images of a tropical paradise.

The palm-fringed beach, gentle waves, magnificent sunsets and fresh seafood at this coastal town evoke images of a tropical paradise.

The palm-fringed beach, gentle waves, magnificent sunsets and fresh seafood at this coastal town evoke images of a tropical paradise.

This charming seaside town in southern Sri Lanka welcomes visitors with its colonial old town, pristine beaches and world class diving.

Relax on the sandy beach and experience the laid-back charm of this fishing town, which is a good base for touring Sri Lanka’s glorious southern coastline.