Asia

India is a vast South Asian country with diverse terrain – from Himalayan peaks to Indian Ocean coastline – and history reaching back 5 millennia. In the north, Mughal Empire landmarks include Delhi's Red Fort complex and massive Jama Masjid mosque, plus Agra's iconic Taj Mahal mausoleum. Pilgrims bathe in the Ganges in Varanasi, and Rishikesh is a yoga centre and base for Himalayan trekking.

Whether you want north or south, mountains or moghuls, tigers or Tamil Nadu, backwaters or beaches. And for cultural and natural highlights, they are peppered all over India's eclectic regions. Sample them on foot, by train, on camel or on a bike. India is open to all...

Malaysia is a Southeast Asian country occupying parts of the Malay Peninsula and the island of Borneo. It's known for its beaches, rainforests and mix of Malay, Chinese, Indian and European cultural influences. The capital, Kuala Lumpur, is home to colonial buildings, busy shopping districts such as Bukit Bintang and skyscrapers such as the iconic, 451m-tall Petronas Twin Towers.

Singapore, an island city-state off southern Malaysia, is a global financial center with a tropical climate and multicultural population. Home to breathtaking green covers right in the middle of concrete marvels, temples, skyscrapers and an effective public transport system, the city of Singapore preserves the old and builds the new simultaneously. From its shopping on orchard road, the botanical gardens to china town night markets night life and little India, Singapore packs quite a punch. With its pristine beaches, world class attractions there are endless opportunities for your every interest.

We know of its beaches, fiery food and dubious adult entertainment, but first-time visitors to Thailand will find surprises and quirks aplenty to spice up their tropical holiday.