Spa Holidays in Asia

Asia is known for its beautiful scenery, leisurely way of life and its mystical healing remedies. This is why spa holidays in Asia are extremely popular, with countries such as Thailand, Bali and Malaysia all offering relaxing spa holidays for you to unwind, recuperate and lose yourself in the beauty of the landscape.

All of the spa hotels offer ancient Asian healing techniques with their spa holidays, meaning that you can lose your stresses and pains as centuries old healing remedies cure your mind, body and soul.

You can try such spa techniques as the Malay hot stone massage, which is practiced at the Tanjung Rhu Resort, or if that sounds too exotic you could opt for the soothing water shiatsu, which you’ll find at the Mactan Resort in Shangri-La.

Once you’re suitably rejuvenated from the spa holidays in Asia you can set about exploring the spectacular sights of the area, but don’t forget to visit the stunning country that is Vietnam while you’re there.

Holidays in Vietnam are becoming more popular now than ever as the country has barely been touched for decades, but is now becoming a major tourist destination. Vietnam is one of the last unspoilt countries in Asia, so be sure to see it now as it’s changing rapidly.

Once you’ve visited Asia and experienced the different pace of life you’ll be ready to return to your own life, but you might not want to.

First Time Traveller’s Guide to Morocco

Morocco, located in North Africa, is a very densely populated country with around 32 million inhabitants.

Morocco is a popular destination for holiday makers because of its warm weather, historical architecture and bustling market places. Anyone visiting the city of Marrakech will enjoy shopping in the markets, where haggling is not only allowed, it’s expected. A holiday in Morocco isn’t complete without a tour to the markets.

You should also be prepared for the weather in Morocco as it can get very hot and the country is prone to the occasional drought, which is far removed from the weather here in the UK.

When staying in Morocco, you have a choice of different types of properties, but you should always try to stay in one of the many riads. Riads are traditional Moroccan buildings that feature indoor gardens, often with waterfalls.

Communication in Morocco shouldn’t be too much of a problem for the experienced traveller as French is one of the most spoken languages in the country. A strong grasp of the French language will come in handy when you’re haggling in those markets!

Travel to Morocco is never complete without sampling the local cuisine. Moroccan cuisine is very distinctive, with many spices used in all of their food.