Luxury Korean Pop Culture Tour
Explore South Korea and its influence on global music, film, and fashion with our 11-night luxury Korean Pop Culture Tour.
Entries tagged: Luxury Asia Travel
The Philippines Luxury Honeymoon
The Philippines Luxury Honeymoon by Ker & Downey offers 10 heavenly days spent in the far-flung island luxury.
Four Reasons You Should Visit Bangkok
There are many reasons why Bangkok tops a lot of traveler’s must-see lists. The Thai capital has a little bit of everything to suit your taste: think splashy rooftop pools and parties, mouthwatering cuisine, and a fascinating blend of both the past and present. These are just a few reasons you should visit Bangkok.
The Best Hotels in Asia for Afternoon Tea
For Afternoon Tea in England, you’ll find pastries and crustless sandwiches served on a three-tiered stand. And while some hotels in Asia have kept the English custom, others are putting their own spin on the centuries-old tradition. Here are Ker & Downey’s picks for the best hotels in Asia for Afternoon Tea. Mandarin Oriental Tokyo At the Mandarin Oriental Tokyo, Afternoon Tea comes with an Asian twist. Seasonal sweets and sandwiches are served on an Oriental style small shelf display and use ingredients like olive and dried tomato tart, pear puree, and Foie gras paste, and more than 20 types […]
Best Places to Travel in Asia in 2017
Asia is too big of a continent to tackle all at once. To make planning easier, we’ve narrowed it down to three of the best places to travel in Asia in 2017. Philippines Look for the Philippines to be an up and coming travel destination in 2017 as more luxury travelers catch onto the allure of the far-flung islands. The 7,000 blue-rimmed islands host activities from kayaking and snorkeling to lounging on sandy beaches. Sri Lanka There’s a reason Sri Lanka is known as the “pearl of the Indian Ocean.” Ancient sites and temples from 2,000-plus years of culture, eight […]
Under the Radar Asian Temples
You’ve seen Angkor Wat and Wat Arun, but what about some of these under the radar Asian temples? These less-touristy Asian temples are incredibly unique and make a great addition to our journeys to Asia. Hanging Temple | Datong, China The Hanging Temple (also known as the Hanging Monastery) was built into the west cliff of Jinxia Gorge 164 feet above the ground. Built in 491, it’s an architectural wonder that has withstood the test of time. Oak crossbeams fit into chiseled holes in the cliff providing the foundation for the temple, while bedrock hides the main support system. The […]
Asia May Travel
Asia May travel with Ker & Downey seeks to open the world’s largest continent to enthusiastic explorers while taking advantage of some of Asia’s best places to travel in May. It’s unfair to lump all of Asia into one category. It’s vast, with regions of densely populated areas as well as sparse settlements, metropolitan cities, and tropical island hideaways. The best way to see a continent that offers so much variety is with a handcrafted journey that reflects your interests. Our expert guides can open a world of history and culture in an intimate way, away from crowds as they […]
World’s Best Safari Outfitter | World’s Best Award-Winners
Last week Ker & Downey President David Marek accepted our award as the World’s Best Safari Outfitter from Travel + Leisure Magazine. He celebrated with global partners who shared the honor of winning in their categories, thanks to public votes and dedication to delivering the best in service. We are in good company with some of the very best in the world. World’s Best Safari Outfitter This year we earned the coveted #1 spot as Travel + Leisure Magazine’s World’s Best Safari Operator. Based on a perfect score of 100, Ker & Downey received an outstanding 98.44 from the combined […]
