We've compiled a list of our top spots for diving and snorkelling in our favourite destinations.

Any of these can be incorporated as part of a tailor-made holiday, or we can arrange a dedicated trip for the hardcore divers amongst you.

Vietnam Airlines will commence their direct services from Gatwick to Ho Chi Minh City & Hanoi from 9th December 2011.  It's not too late to grab a flight and enjoy some winter sunshine in glorious Vietnam.

Penang gears up for its annual jazz festival to be held 1st - 4th December 2011.

When heading to far flung destinations it is tempting to try and make the most of the trip by cramming in as much as possible. With larger countries this normally involves numerous domestic flights and the associated stresses and discomfort only spending a lot of time in airports can give. Less can certainly be more though in this instance and it is possible to make the journey the adventure rather than an irritant to be endured between holiday highlights. Enter the world of train travel.

Excellent article by Nigel Richardson in the Telegraph on his trip to Vietnam

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/destinations/asia/vietnam/8791620/Vietnam-ethnic-tourism-among-the-valleys-with-no-name.html

We have some fantastic offers with Orion Cruises - save up to 50% on 2012 departures if you book by the 30th November 2011. Savings up to £3085 per person. Click here for more details.

Cathay Pacific plans to introduce a premium economy product on its fleet in the second quarter of next year.

There are new resorts and hotels regularly springing up all over the world but we're particularly excited about these newcomers.

Song Saa, a private island off the Cambodian coast
Minaret Station- New Zealand's first luxury tented camp
Tadrai Resort - soon to be Fiji's newest luxury resort
Rosewood Hotel Georgia - Vancouver's restored 1920s hotel
Naboisho Camp - exclusive camp in the Masai Mara

Be one of the first to experience these luxurious new arrivals, call us on 020 7483 6555 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for a tailor-made quotation.

Orion Expedition Cruises stunning new 2012 brochure is available now

Vietnam Airlines will commence non-stop flights between Gatwick and Vietnam on 9th December 2011.

Hong Kong offers a host of memorable tourist attractions within its compact area, with The Peak, Victoria Harbour and the Giant Buddha - see our top 10 recommendations...

Orion Expedition Cruises has launched its second ship ORION II.  Many guests who travelled on Orion I’s first voyage from Tahiti to Australia in 2005 are onboard Orion II for the inaugural 24-night voyage from Vancouver to Otaru, Japan which departed on 10th June.

Bridge & Wickers’ Sales Administrator Martina Silharova recently visited Vietnam and Laos for the first time and returned full of enthusiasm for both countries.

Read her trip report...

Just to put the records straight, Macau is a place, not a parrot. Even those who know it’s somewhere on the planet may still have trouble finding it in the atlas. So where is it exactly?

Known as the 'Switzerland of the East' on account of its squeaky clean standards and excellent service, Singapore is the perfect soft introduction to Asia, especially for families. You can fly non-stop to Changi airport, one of the most user-friendly in the world (close to town and with lots of connecting flights). It provides the opportunity to visit living pockets of India, Arabia and China without leaving the country and to eat like a prince for unprincely sums.

Here's our suggestions for the top 10 things to do in Singapore...