BANGKOK - Destination management company, Exotissimo
Trave,l has released its top travel picks for 2010. From
family trips to scenic drives to beach escapes, Exotissimo
has highlighted the hottest travel trends, destinations and
programs to look out for in the year ahead.
Drawing on its insider knowledge and experience gleaned
from 16 years of operation in Southeast Asia, the 2010
selections were handpicked and assembled by Exotissimo's
product department across its five destination countries
Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar.
"Our product managers are seasoned travelers in
Southeast Asia with a knack for finding the best hidden
gems as well as developing alternative ways to experience
popular destinations. Our 2010 top travel picks will help
agents to offer great advice to potential holidaymakers
looking for genuine cultural experiences in Southeast
Asia," said Anne Cruickshanks, group product manager.
Exotissimo's top travel picks for 2010 include Top 5
Nature Hikes - Thailand's Tham Lod in Mae Hong Son, Laos'
Nong Khiaw near Luang Prabang, Myanmar's Kengtung in Shan
State, Vietnam's Mai Chau in Hoa Binh and Cambodia's Phnom
Kulen near Siem Reap; Top 5 Family Holidays- Camping &
Kayaking in Phang Nga Bay, Family Holiday in Myanmar, Luang
Prabang on the Kids' Path, My Family in Thailand and A
Family Day in Hanoi; Top 5 Biking Destinations- Bangkok,
Hanoi, Luang Prabang, Phnom Penh River Islands and Bagan;
Top 5 Beach Breaks- Koh Samed (Thailand), Sihanoukville
(Cambodia), Ngapali (Myanmar), Phu Quoc (Vietnam) and Koh
Lipe (Thailand); Top 5 Thai Wild Retreats- Lanjia Lodge in
Chiang Rai, Fern Resort in Mae Hong Son, Kirimaya Resort in
Khao Yai, Tree Tops Jungle Safaris in Khao Sok and River
Kwai Jungle Rafts in Kanchanaburi; and Top 5 Scenic Drives-
Bangkok-Hua Hin train ride, Hue-Hoi An coastal drive,
Hanoi-Ha Giang highland drive, Siem Reap-Phnom Penh drive
and northern Thailand road trips.