{"id":3028,"date":"2018-01-15T08:48:16","date_gmt":"2018-01-15T08:48:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/luxurytravelvietnam.com\/blog\/?p=3028"},"modified":"2026-03-24T08:57:26","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T08:57:26","slug":"southeast-asia-2018-travel-wishlist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/southeast-asia-2018-travel-wishlist.html","title":{"rendered":"Which places in Southeast Asia should be on your 2018 Travel Wishlist?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><em>&#8220;Once a year, go some place you&#8217;ve never been before&#8221;<\/em> \u00a0Dalai Lama.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">As we recently bid goodbye to 2017, a whole new 365 pages book opens up just waiting to be replenished with memories, adventure, and unique experiences.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">If you are stuck for inspiration on which destinations you should visit in 2018, allow us to help you! Far back from our experience in Southeast Asia havens, <a href=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/\">Lux Travel DMC<\/a> will introduce you to the beauties and virtues that have been putting the Mainland Southeast Asian countries in the spotlight recently.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_88 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/southeast-asia-2018-travel-wishlist.html\/#Southeast_Asia_as_a_trendy_destination_for_2018\" >Southeast Asia as a trendy destination for 2018<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/southeast-asia-2018-travel-wishlist.html\/#Which_places_should_be_on_your_travel_wishlist_to_Southeast_Asia\" >Which places should be on your travel wishlist to Southeast Asia?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/southeast-asia-2018-travel-wishlist.html\/#Vietnam_Timeless_charms\" >Vietnam, Timeless charms:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/southeast-asia-2018-travel-wishlist.html\/#Thailand_it_begins_with_the_People\" >Thailand, it begins with the People:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/southeast-asia-2018-travel-wishlist.html\/#Cambodia_Kingdom_of_Wonder_feel_the_warmth\" >Cambodia, Kingdom of Wonder, feel the warmth:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/southeast-asia-2018-travel-wishlist.html\/#Laos_Simply_Beautiful\" >Laos, Simply Beautiful:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/southeast-asia-2018-travel-wishlist.html\/#Mystical_Myanmar\" >Mystical Myanmar:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/southeast-asia-2018-travel-wishlist.html\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Southeast_Asia_as_a_trendy_destination_for_2018\"><\/span>Southeast Asia as a trendy destination for 2018<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Among these bright spots, you will find the most beautiful beaches in Asia, epic waterfalls, and rice fields, unspoiled natural beauty and some of the utmost delicious foodie experiences. You don\u2019t just visit Asia. You taste it, bit by bit, and you experience it with all of your 5 senses. It is no wonder why Southeast Asia is becoming more and more of a trendy destination and 2018 definitely will be a shining year for places like <a href=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/destinations\/vietnam\">Vietnam<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/destinations\/cambodia\">Cambodia<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/destinations\/myanmar\">Myanmar<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_places_should_be_on_your_travel_wishlist_to_Southeast_Asia\"><\/span>Which places should be on your travel wishlist to Southeast Asia?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Southeast Asia offers a magical mix intertwining postcolonial charms, tropical beaches, UNESCO heritage sites, stunning landscapes, world-renowned cuisine and the most friendly people and safe environment. With a variety of luxury hotels, resorts and exclusive cruises, Southeast Asia is seen as a fast emerging luxury destination as well.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Want to start planning a trip to Southeast\u00a0Asia? <a href=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/contact\">Ask our\u00a0agents<\/a>\u00a0for advice on choosing the combination that suits you best.<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vietnam_Timeless_charms\"><\/span>Vietnam, Timeless charms:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3030\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3030\" style=\"width: 616px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/tour1_6_1qq.jpg\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3030 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/tour1_6_1qq-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Southeast Asia on your 2018 Travel Wishlist\" width=\"616\" height=\"411\" srcset=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/tour1_6_1qq.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/tour1_6_1qq-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/tour1_6_1qq-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/tour1_6_1qq-972x648.jpg 972w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 616px) 100vw, 616px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3030\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Magnificent Halong Bay, Vietnam<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/destinations\/vietnam\">Vietnam<\/a> charms lie in its people, food, and incredibly diverse landscapes. Come for the French colonial influence, beautiful beach resorts and spas, mountains, lakes, caves and world heritage sites including the world wonder Halong Bay.<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Thailand_it_begins_with_the_People\"><\/span>Thailand, it begins with the People:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3031\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3031\" style=\"width: 616px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Clear-water-and-blue-sky.-Krabi-province.ddjpg_.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3031 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Clear-water-and-blue-sky.-Krabi-province.ddjpg_-1024x678.jpg\" alt=\"Southeast Asia on your 2018 Travel Wishlist\" width=\"616\" height=\"408\" srcset=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Clear-water-and-blue-sky.-Krabi-province.ddjpg_.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Clear-water-and-blue-sky.-Krabi-province.ddjpg_-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Clear-water-and-blue-sky.-Krabi-province.ddjpg_-768x509.jpg 768w, https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Clear-water-and-blue-sky.-Krabi-province.ddjpg_-972x644.jpg 972w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 616px) 100vw, 616px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3031\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Clear water and blue sky in Krabi, Thailand<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Buddhist country of <a href=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/destinations\/thailand\">Thailand<\/a> remains one of Asia&#8217;s most gratifying vacation destinations. This is the land of smiles and enchanting temples and pagodas. Beside its postcard turquoise beaches and islands, you can combine one of the world&#8217;s most delicious foods and a fast and vibrant nightlife for every taste.<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cambodia_Kingdom_of_Wonder_feel_the_warmth\"><\/span>Cambodia, Kingdom of Wonder, feel the warmth:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3032\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3032\" style=\"width: 616px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Cambodia-Siem_Reap-Angkor_Wat-_panorama.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3032 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Cambodia-Siem_Reap-Angkor_Wat-_panorama-1024x678.jpg\" alt=\"Southeast Asia on your 2018 Travel Wishlist\" width=\"616\" height=\"408\" srcset=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Cambodia-Siem_Reap-Angkor_Wat-_panorama.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Cambodia-Siem_Reap-Angkor_Wat-_panorama-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Cambodia-Siem_Reap-Angkor_Wat-_panorama-768x509.jpg 768w, https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Cambodia-Siem_Reap-Angkor_Wat-_panorama-972x644.jpg 972w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 616px) 100vw, 616px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3032\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Angkor Wat panorama. Siem Reap, Cambodia<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">A tourist destination that primary is known for the Angkor Wat and other temples of Angkor in Siem Reap. In addition to that, <a href=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/destinations\/cambodia\">Cambodia<\/a> still offers a lot of \u2018unspoiled\u2019 experiences in the beaches of Sihanoukville and nearby islands not yet spoiled by too much tourism.<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Laos_Simply_Beautiful\"><\/span>Laos, Simply Beautiful:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3033\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3033\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/NMC_4564_laos.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3033 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/NMC_4564_laos.jpg\" alt=\"Southeast Asia on your 2018 Travel Wishlist\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/NMC_4564_laos.jpg 640w, https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/NMC_4564_laos-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3033\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Kuang Si Waterfall, south of Luang Prabang, Laos<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">This mountainous country is gaining a reputation as an eco-tourism destination. Its many rivers and pristine national parks are ideal for activities such as trekking, kayaking and caving diving.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Despite not having a coastline, <a href=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/destinations\/laos\">Laos<\/a> still offers 4,000 islands in the south.<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mystical_Myanmar\"><\/span>Mystical Myanmar:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3034\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3034\" style=\"width: 616px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/view-around-Shwesandaw-Pagoda2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3034 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/view-around-Shwesandaw-Pagoda2-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Southeast Asia on your 2018 Travel Wishlist\" width=\"616\" height=\"411\" srcset=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/view-around-Shwesandaw-Pagoda2.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/view-around-Shwesandaw-Pagoda2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/view-around-Shwesandaw-Pagoda2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/view-around-Shwesandaw-Pagoda2-972x648.jpg 972w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 616px) 100vw, 616px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3034\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">View around Shwesandaw Pagoda, Bagan, Myanmar<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/destinations\/myanmar\">Myanmar<\/a> (Burma) remains to this day one mysterious destination but those who adventure there will find virgin jungles snow-capped mountains and pristine beaches. Ancient cities and glorious heritage sites lie there just waiting to be discovered. You can opt for a cruise in the mighty Ayeyarwaddy River or see Bagan from up above in a hot air balloon. Come to Myanmar (Burma) for unique experiences mountain trekking, rafting, and diving in the Mergui Archipelago, that depicts a breathtaking charm.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Now is as good of a time as any to start planning the biggest and most special trip to take in 2018. Put together a wishlist, start researching, check our <a href=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/\">Lux Travel DMC<\/a>&#8216;s website\u00a0for even more information and discover exciting new cities, all inviting in their own unique way.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">With more than 15 years of experience, we transports you to the colors and flavors of Indochina. Offering off-the-beaten-path itineraries as well as luxury vacations our local experts will advise you throughout your preparation and stay. For unique authentic experiences, we will be happy to help you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#8220;Once a year, go some place you&#8217;ve never been before&#8221; \u00a0Dalai Lama. 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