Blog: The Best Vacation Destinations in Southeast Asia

​The Best Vacation Destinations In Southeast Asia

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​Southeast Asia has been a hugely popular tourist destination for many years and for good reasons! It offers hundreds of tropical islands, stunning natural scenery, beautiful beaches, and delicious exotic cuisine. 

Southeast Asia spans over a huge area, which can make choosing a destination challenging. To help you plan the perfect trip, here are some of the best vacation destinations in Southeast Asia:

Thailand
Thailand is the number one tourist destination in Southeast Asia and is high on most people’s travel wish list. This exotic country is well-known for its stunning tropical beaches, ornate Buddhist temples, beautiful national parks, and lively capital. 

The country’s capital, Bangkok, is the gateway to Southeast Asia, meaning you can usually find great value flight deals from anywhere in the world. You will never be short of things to do in Thailand⁠—from visiting elephants and jungle trekking in north Thailand, to island hopping and the famous full moon parties in southern Thailand. 

You can find plenty of great travel advice and tips on where to visit and what to do in Thailand. 

Bali
This small island in Indonesia has soared in popularity over the last few years. Bali has a surprising variety of landscapes and activities considering its relatively small size. Here, you can find everything from rice terraces and jungles, to stunning white sand beaches and ancient temples. 

There are also a number of surrounding islands that can easily be reached by boat transfer. Some of the most popular nearby islands include the famous Gili and Nusa islands. Another amazing reason to visit Bali is the huge variety of great value luxury villas available all around the island. For instance, Bali Family Villas offer an amazing range of beautiful Seminyak villas which include spectacular beachfront views and private pools.

Renting a private luxury villa in Bali is sure to provide you with a memorable vacation. 

Cambodia
Cambodia is best known for its spectacular temple complex, Angkor Wat. According to information on The Phnom Penh Post, Angkor Wat had almost 2.6 million visitors last year, with people traveling from all over the world to experience the impressive ancient ruins. However, the country has a lot more to offer besides Angkor Wat. You can find remote tropical islands, incredible wildlife, dense jungle, and delicious exotic cuisine. 

Cambodia is also the perfect base to explore the neighboring countries of Laos, Thailand and Vietnam. 

Vietnam
Vietnam is another popular tourist destination and draws visitors with its rich cultural heritage. The country is filled with fascinating historical sites where visitors can learn about Vietnam's varied and interesting history including the Vietnam war. Along with this, Vietnam offers spectacular natural scenery with mountain ranges, waterfalls and rice fields in the north and beautiful stretches of beaches all along the coast. 

Many visitors choose to fly to Hanoi, then travel the length of the country by train or bus to reach Ho Chi Minh⁠—you can easily do this trip in reverse. This allows visitors to experience all that the country has to offer and can usually be completed in as little as two weeks.