The land of ancient cultures and dreamlike scenery, with buzzing cities and all-to-yourself beaches. The only limit to an escape to Asia is your imagination. In Thailand, golden temples and colourful markets beckon you away from white sands and calm, clear seas. China and Japan offer the chance to discover time-honoured customs and spellbinding views from your villa or hotel. While Malaysia and Indonesia have towering rainforests brimming with wildlife and coral reefs beneath the waves – heaven for explorers.