Destinations

Blackwater Diving in the Maldives Reveals Deep Marine Dwellers


A new form of underwater scuba sports - blackwater diving - offered by Deep Blue Divers opens up a new world of marine critter discovery for guests who stay at Six Senses Laamu.

New Mandalika Tourism Benefits Residents

Transformative projects including a MotoGP circuit are among ideas to revitalise Lombok and bring about positive benefits to its people and visitors alike - as long as the development and community building is managed sustainably. In the second of our Beyond the Cracks series, Mallika Naguran reports.

The Diverse Sasak Culture of Lombok

The Diverse Sasak Culture of Lombok

In the first of the Beyond the Cracks series on Lombok, we find that Sasak’s ancestral roots could be traced to Bali. And that Islamic culture in Lombok isn’t as straightforward as one would think. Mallika Naguran packs her bag to travel around the island of Lombok to discover its many built and natural attractions, culture and crafts.

Nikoi Island: Sustainable Haven

Nikoi Island offers tranquil equatorial coral reefs, white sandy beaches, crystal clear waters, a rainforest and an astonishing variety of sea and land wildlife to its lucky visitors. Even more attractive it runs as sustainably as possible, with no vehicles, aircon, TV or imported building materials where possible. Best of all it’s a mere two-plus hours from the bustling centre of Singapore.

Sarawak Adventure Tourism - From Rafting to Cycling

Presenting the best of tourism highlights and cultural settings, Sarawak has planned these events for the action oriented, adventure seeking and adrenaline-driven traveller. Get ready to explore this beautiful country while doing something completely different... something that takes you out of your comfort zone!

Bangkok Tree House: The Sustainable Hotel in a Green Lung

A hotel in the centre of a river that you have to walk or row a boat to offers the sustainable traveller one of the best places to stay in Bangkok.

Thung Dap – Rebuilding with Sustainable Tourism

When a subsea earthquake generated a massive tsunami in 2004, thousands lost their lives and tens of thousands lost their livelihoods along the Khao Lak coast of Thailand. But today, sustainable tourism is well on the way to replacing – and enhancing – the lifestyles of some of the local people

Veligandu Island Resort Awarded for Community Support

. Veligandu Island Resort and Spa, in the Maldives, has been selected for a Champions Award as a result of its work and commitment to local communities.