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.