

Unique & Boutique
Luxury Travel

Asia....
..... where timeless ritual meets cutting-edge indulgence, from sunrise temple walks to sunset cocktails above glittering skylines. You move by bullet train, seaplane, yacht, and private driver, turning vast distances into a smooth, curated flow. Private guides open doors to quiet shrine gardens, royal palaces at dusk, and artisan studios where you try the craft yourself. Sleep in onsen-fed ryokans, rainforest pool villas, desert tented suites, and overwater sanctuaries that feel made just for you. At table, think chef’s-counter omakase, royal thali feasts, market-to-rooftop tastings, and cellar pairings that surprise and delight. Come for the contrasts, stay for the seamless service, rare access, and hospitality that anticipates you before you ask.

Bhutan
Highlights: Tshechu mask dances, Monastic dawn chants, Cliffside monastery hike, Archery with locals
When: Mar–May bloom, Sep–Nov clear
Transport: Private driver, Luxury 4x4, Scenic domestic flight, Helicopter charter, Guided trekking
Combine With: Nepal, India, Assam river cruise
Must Try: Ema datshi, Butter tea, Red rice, Momos, Ara spirit
Alicia's Top 2 Hotels: Six Senses Bhutan, Amankora Bhutan
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Cambodia
Highlights: Apsara dance dinner, Floating village cruise, Pepper farm tasting, Khmer cooking class
When: Nov–Feb cool, Mar–May hot, May–Oct rains
Transport: Private driver, Luxury 4x4, Mekong river cruise, Helicopter charter, Scenic domestic flight
Combine With: Vietnam, Laos, Thailand, Mekong cruise
Must Try: Fish amok, Num banh chok, Prahok ktis, Kampot pepper crab, Iced coffee
Alicia's Top 2 Hotels: Shinta Mani Wild, Zannier Hotels Phum Baitang
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Cyprus
Highlights: Halloumi cheese-making, Wreck diving, Byzantine icon viewing, Sea-cave kayaking, Village meze feasts
When: Apr–Jun mild, Sep–Oct warm seas
Transport: Private driver, Luxury 4x4, Yacht charter, Helicopter charter
Combine With: Greece, Israel, Jordan, Egypt
Must Try: Halloumi, Sheftalia, Souvla, Commandaria wine, Zivania
Alicia's Top 2 Hotels: Anassa, Amara Limassol
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India
Highlights: Sunrise aarti, Tiger safari, Palace stay, Ayurvedic retreat, Bollywood dance
When: Oct–Mar prime, Apr–Jun hot, Jul–Sep monsoon
Transport: Private driver, Luxury train, Helicopter charter, Business class flights, Private jet
Combine With: Bhutan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Maldives, Ganges cruise
Must Try: Masala chai, Dosa, Biryani, Pani puri, Sweet lassi
Alicia's Top 2 Hotels: Aman-i-Khas, The Oberoi Udaivilas
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Indonesia
Highlights: Komodo dragon trek, Balinese water blessing, Phinisi island-hopping, Spice-island diving, Volcanic sunrise
When: May–Sep dry, Oct–Apr rains
Transport: Private driver, Phinisi yacht, Seaplane hops, Helicopter charter, Speedboat transfer
Combine With: Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Komodo phinisi cruise
Must Try: Rendang, Nasi goreng, Satay, Gado-gado, Jamu tonic
Alicia's Top 2 Hotels: Nihi Sumba, Capella Ubud​
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Japan
Highlights: Tea ceremony, Onsen ryokan, Sushi omakase, Sumo ringside, Taiko workshop
When: Mar–May blossom, Oct–Nov foliage, Dec–Feb snow
Transport: Shinkansen Green Car, Private driver, Luxury sleeper train, Helicopter charter
Combine With: South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Inland Sea cruise
Must Try: Wagyu, Ramen, Tempura, Sake, Matcha
Alicia's Top 2 Hotels: Aman Tokyo, Hoshinoya Kyoto
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Laos
Highlights: Baci blessing, Dawn alms, Mekong slow-boat, Jungle zipline, Rice planting
When: Nov–Feb cool, Mar–May hot, May–Oct rains
Transport: Private driver, Luxury 4x4, Mekong river cruise, Scenic flight, Longtail boat
Combine With: Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Mekong cruise
Must Try: Laap, Tam mak hoong, Lao khao soi, Lao coffee, Beerlao
Alicia's Top 2 Hotels: Amantaka, Rosewood Luang Prabang
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Malaysia
Highlights: Orangutan encounter, Rainforest canopy walk, Firefly river cruise, Peranakan cooking class, Batik workshop
When: Nov–Mar west coast, Apr–Sep east coast, Mar–Oct Borneo
Transport: Private driver, Luxury 4x4, Yacht charter, Helicopter charter, First class ETS
Combine With: Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, Brunei, E&O Express
Must Try: Nasi lemak, Char kway teow, Assam laksa, Roti canai, Teh tarik
Alicia's Top 2 Hotels: The Datai Langkawi, The RuMa Kuala Lumpur​

Maldives
Highlights: Overwater villa living, Sandbank picnics, Bioluminescent snorkel, Manta ray drift, Underwater dining
When: Nov–Apr dry, May–Oct wet, Aug–Oct mantas
Transport: Seaplane transfer, Luxury speedboat, Private yacht, Helicopter charter
Combine With: Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sri Lanka, India, Doha
Must Try: Mas riha, Garudhiya, Hedhikaa bites, Coconut raa, Reef fish grill
Alicia's Top 2 Hotels: Velaa Private Island, Cheval Blanc Randheli​
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Mongolia
Highlights: Naadam festival, Eagle hunting, Ger homestay, Gobi camel trek, Throat singing
When: Jun–Sep prime, Jul Naadam, Oct–Apr frigid
Transport: Private 4x4, Domestic flight, Luxury train, Helicopter charter, Horseback trek
Combine With: China, Russia, Kazakhstan, Trans-Mongolian rail
Must Try: Buuz dumplings, Khuushuur pies, Boodog mutton, Airag, Suutei tsai
Alicia's Top 2 Hotels: Three Camel Lodge, The Terelj Hotel​​​
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Nepal
Highlights: Everest heli landing, Teahouse trekking, Monastic puja, Chitwan safari, Pokhara paragliding
When: Oct–Nov clear, Mar–Apr bloom, Jun–Sep monsoon
Transport: Private driver, Helicopter charter, Mountain flight, Luxury 4x4, Scenic turboprop
Combine With: Bhutan, India, Tibet, Ganges cruise
Must Try: IMomos, Dal bhat, Thukpa, Sel roti, Butter tea
Alicia's Top 2 Hotels: Dwarika’s Hotel Kathmandu, The Dwarika’s Resort Dhulikhel​
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Philippines
Highlights: Whale shark snorkel, Sardine run drift, Underground river float, Bangka island-hopping, Volcano heli overflight
When: Nov–May dry, Jun–Oct rains, Mar–Jun Tubbataha
Transport: Private driver, Domestic hop flight, Bangka charter, Helicopter charter, Private yacht
Combine With: Singapore, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Palau
Must Try: Lechon, Adobo, Kinilaw, Halo-halo, Ube desserts
Alicia's Top 2 Hotels: Amanpulo, Nay Palad Hideaway​​​​​
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Singapore
Highlights: Hawker tasting tour, Rooftop infinity swim, Peranakan heritage walk, Night safari tram, Craft cocktail crawl
When: Feb–Apr drier, Nov–Jan wet, Aug–Oct haze risk
Transport: Private driver, Limousine, Luxury yacht, River bumboat, Cable car
Combine With: Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, E&O Express
Must Try: Chicken rice, Chili crab, Laksa, Kaya toast, Kopi
Alicia's Top 2 Hotels: Raffles Singapore, Capella Singapore​
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Sri Lanka
Highlights: Tea-plucking masterclass, Leopard safari, Stilt-fishing shoot, Ayurvedic ritual, Hill-country train
When: Dec–Mar south/west, May–Sep east, Apr & Oct–Nov shoulder
Transport: Private driver, Scenic rail, Seaplane hops, Helicopter charter, Luxury 4x4
Combine With: Maldives, India, Dubai, Oman
Must Try: Hoppers, Kottu roti, Jaffna crab, Pol sambol, Ceylon tea
Alicia's Top 2 Hotels: Ceylon Tea Trails, Amangala
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Thailand
Highlights: Temple alms-giving, Muay Thai ringside, Elephant sanctuary walk, Longtail island-hopping, Thai massage ritual
When: Nov–Feb cool, Mar–May hot, May–Oct rains
Transport: Private driver, Longtail charter, Luxury yacht, First-class sleeper, River cruise
Combine With: Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam, Singapore
Must Try: Tom yum, Som tam, Khao soi, Mango sticky rice, Thai iced tea
Alicia's Top 2 Hotels: Mandarin Oriental Bangkok, Amanpuri Phuket​​​
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Turkey
Highlights: Hot-air balloon dawn, Traditional hammam ritual, Whirling dervish ceremony, Ebru marbling class, Gulet blue cruising
When: Apr–Jun mild, Sep–Oct ideal, Jul–Aug hot
Transport: Private driver, Gulet yacht, Business-class domestic flights, YHT high-speed rail, Helicopter charter
Combine With: Greece, Cyprus, Georgia, UAE
Must Try: Adana kebap, Manti, Meze, Baklava, Turkish coffee
Alicia's Top 2 Hotels: ÇıraÄŸan Palace Kempinski Istanbul, Mandarin Oriental Bodrum​​​​
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Vietnam
Highlights: Water puppet theater, Vespa food tour, War tunnels crawl, Lantern-making workshop, Sampan river cruise
When: Feb–Apr best, May–Oct rains, Dec–Apr south dry
Transport: Private driver, Seaplane over bay, Luxury junk cruise, Business-class flights, Overnight sleeper
Combine With: Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, Mekong cruise
Must Try: Pho, Bun cha, Banh xeo, Cao lau, Egg coffee
Alicia's Top 2 Hotels: Amanoi, Four Seasons The Nam Hai​​​