Vietnam, Thailand, Singapore Cruise on Costa Serena from Hong Kong

Hong Kong

Hong Kong is frequently described as a place where "East meetsWest", reflecting the culture's mix of the territory's Chinese roots with influences from its time as a British colony. Hong Kong balances a modernised way of life with traditional Chinese practices. The fusion of east and west also characterises Hong Kong's cuisine, where dim sum, hot pot, and fast food restaurants coexist with haute cuisine. Hong Kong is a recognised global centre of trade, and calls itself an "entertainment hub".Hong Kong government supports cultural institutions such as the Hong Kong Heritage Museum, the Hong Kong Museum of Art, the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts, and the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra. The government's Leisure and Cultural Services Department subsidises and sponsors international performers brought to Hong Kong. Many international cultural activities are organised by the government, consulates, and privately.

Nha Trang (Vietnam)

A visit to the capital of the province of Khanh Hoa, is literaly, a beach day. In fact, Nha Trang is called the coastal city of Vietnam. With it's vast white sands, the beaches in half moon shape and transparent waters, it is easy to understand why. But in this popular touristic destination you will find much more than beaches and surf. In the beach we can find a large amount of cafes and first category restaurants, that offer cold drinks and fresh sea food ant reasonable prices. Nha Trang is also know for it's night life. The bussy nights clubs and bars outstand for the entertainment and the dance they offer until late at night. If you like the warm days and the wven warmer nights, you cannot miss Nha Trang.

Ho Chi Minh City (Vietman)

The city of Ho Chi Minh is the heart and soul of Vietnam. Like an industrial center, dynamic and fervent, it is the biggest metropolis, the economical capital and the cultural hub. The streets are great part of the urban life, they host a large amount of shops, road stalls and street merchants that expose their goods in the streets. between the most important monuments we can find Giac Lam Pagoda, the neoromanic cathedral of Notre Dame, the Reunification palace, the Cholon market and the old United States. the center of Saigon is a perfect place to go on sundays and the festive nights. The streets are full of young people, that cross the city on a bike or motorbike. The area of the municipal theatre is the point of reunion of the modern youngsters.

Ko Samui (Thailand)

Ko Samui is an island in the Gulf of Thailand, about 700 km south of Bangkok. Ko Samui is quite a big island, the third-largest island in Thailand, with 25 km long and 21 km wide. It is an island of great natural beauty with about 40,000 inhabitants, 90% are Buddhist. The most popular beaches are Chaweng and Lamai. The northern beaches and villages are more peaceful choices. Ko Samui has a natural beauty with white sandy beaches, coral, lagoons, waterfalls, coconut trees and crystal clear water.

Singapore

Singapore is a city-state in Southeast Asia. Founded as a British trading colony in 1819, since independence it has become one of the world´s most prosperous countries and boasts the world´s busiest port. Combining the skyscrapers and subways of a modern, affluent city with a medley of Chinese, Malay and Indian influences and a tropical climate, with tasty food, good shopping and a vibrant night-life scene, this Garden City makes a great stopover. Singapore prides itself on being a multi-racial country, and has a diverse culture despite its small size.

Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei

Bandar Seri Begawan is the capital and largest city of the Sultanate of Brunei. Bandar Seri Begawan is located on the northern bank of the Brunei River.Bandar Seri Begawan features a tropical rainforest climate with no real dry season.It is a neat, modern city, split into three main areas: the "old" 1950s-built central area, the Seri Complex and Gadong, with its newly built shopping center and numerous restaurants.Bandar Seri Begawan offers many mosques, museums and historical sites. Places of Interest: the Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddin Mosque, The largest mosque is the Jame´asr Hassanil Bolkiah Mosque. It is one of the most magnificent looking mosques in Brunei. Kampong Ayer water village is a popular attraction. There are hundreds of houses built on stilts which seem to float on water. The water village people are very friendly and many open up their homes to visitors yearround. Water taxis can be found by walking along the Brunei river or the main market in Bandar Seri Begawan.

Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei

Bandar Seri Begawan is the capital and largest city of the Sultanate of Brunei. Bandar Seri Begawan is located on the northern bank of the Brunei River.Bandar Seri Begawan features a tropical rainforest climate with no real dry season.It is a neat, modern city, split into three main areas: the "old" 1950s-built central area, the Seri Complex and Gadong, with its newly built shopping center and numerous restaurants.Bandar Seri Begawan offers many mosques, museums and historical sites. Places of Interest: the Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddin Mosque, The largest mosque is the Jame´asr Hassanil Bolkiah Mosque. It is one of the most magnificent looking mosques in Brunei. Kampong Ayer water village is a popular attraction. There are hundreds of houses built on stilts which seem to float on water. The water village people are very friendly and many open up their homes to visitors yearround. Water taxis can be found by walking along the Brunei river or the main market in Bandar Seri Begawan.

Puerto Princesa (Philippines)

Puerto Princesa is the largest city and capital of the island of Palawan in the western Philippines. Together with the smaller islands and archipelagos surrounding it, it forms the Philippine province of Palawan.

Hong Kong

Hong Kong is frequently described as a place where "East meetsWest", reflecting the culture's mix of the territory's Chinese roots with influences from its time as a British colony. Hong Kong balances a modernised way of life with traditional Chinese practices. The fusion of east and west also characterises Hong Kong's cuisine, where dim sum, hot pot, and fast food restaurants coexist with haute cuisine. Hong Kong is a recognised global centre of trade, and calls itself an "entertainment hub".Hong Kong government supports cultural institutions such as the Hong Kong Heritage Museum, the Hong Kong Museum of Art, the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts, and the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra. The government's Leisure and Cultural Services Department subsidises and sponsors international performers brought to Hong Kong. Many international cultural activities are organised by the government, consulates, and privately.