Asia

Luxury villas, holiday homes and vacation rentals throughout Asia.

Thailand

A captivating land of magic and mystery, Thailand blends age-old charm and hospitality with 21st century technology. The country's top hotels have set standards for the rest of the world and the service, food and facilities are sure to meet if not exceed your expectations. The Thai people are absolutely delightful, while there's a strong Buddhist heritage reflected in the temples and saffron-robed monks. Bangkok is the gateway, beyond which there are idyllic tropical islands, enchanting countryside and a fascinating local way of life just waiting to be discovered. - view luxury villas in Thailand

Climate Guide
Tropical Thailand enjoys high temperatures year round, but it can be humid. The best times to visit are: PHUKET – December to April; KOH SAMUI – December to June; HUA HIN – December to September; CHIANG MAI – November to April.

Time Difference
GMT + 7 hours.

Singapore

Throughout the Far East, the island of Singapore has a reputation for cleanliness, efficiency and conventionality. Not that this makes it any less exciting to visit, however. And its location at the tip of the Malaysian Peninsula makes it the true crossroads of Asia. Shopping is a major attraction here with antiques, electrical goods and clothes all excellent buys. Sightseeing opportunities include Chinatown, Arab Street and Little India, with a visit to the world-renowned Raffles Hotel for a Singapore Sling a must!

Climate Guide
Warm and fairly humid summer temperatures throughout the year. There is no distinct wet/dry season. Most rainfall falls during the northeast monsoon (November to January) and showers are usually sudden and heavy.

Time Difference
GMT +7 hours.

Malaysia

Malaysia is an intriguing country, where reminders of its colonial past jostle for position with state-of-the-art super-structures. Kuala Lumpur is a shopper's paradise brimming with duty-free goods, while the countryside is blessed with some of the oldest rainforest in the world. If meeting the Orang-utan is high on your 'to do' list, then head for the Sepilok Forest Sanctuary in Borneo. Or, if whiling away the hours on a sublime beach is more your style, then the idyllic island of Langkawi is hard to beat.

Climate Guide
Langkawi has an equatorial climate with warm, humid temperatures year round. Typically, more rain falls from September to December.

Time Difference
GMT + 8 hours.