Few destinations throughout history have generated the stir of anticipation among travelers that Bhutan created when it tentatively cracked its door ajar just over three decades ago. The privileged few who have ventured in have been startled to behold a Himalayan kingdom almost completely isolated from modern and western influences. Through a strict policy of limited tourism, Bhutan has consciously cultivated both a fiercely guarded traditional culture and the world's most well-tended natural environment.

Before planning luxury tours of Japan, you’ll first want to decide which region you wish to visit most. All cultures represent a mix of the indigenous and the assimilated, but Japan is singularly defined by its ability to preserve ancient traditions while thriving amidst the modern. The nation’s rich history provides many points-of-interests to visit for visitors traveling to Japan. Highly ritualized yet simple, elegant yet bold, traditional yet evolving, static yet dynamic -- Japan's contradictions are utterly fascinating.

Before planning your custom trip to Cambodia, you’ll first want to decide which iconic destinations you wish to visit —and no Cambodia luxury tour is complete without including Angkor Wat. Khmer ruins at Angkor are among the greatest sights in Asia. The visible central portion extends across an area the size of Manhattan. Recent satellite images reveal the actual extent of the one-time capital to be comparable to present-day Los Angeles, making it the largest city on Earth dating from the pre-industrial era.

Travel to Laos to experience a stronghold of tradition and one of the best-kept secrets in Asia. Its quiet ambiance, languid pace and striking natural beauty lap at one's spirit like the slow-flowing waters of the Mekong upon the shore. Timeless rural scenes and a calm spirituality comprise the warp and weft of Lao life, a place where the soul is slowly awakened to an ancient tempo, all but forgotten in the modern world.

Thailand is Asia at its most welcoming and accessible. Luxury Thailand tours give you an opportunity to experience traditional Thai culture, explore hill tribes, discover lively arts, traverse tranquil islands, trek into lush rainforests and enjoy superb cuisine with incredible locals. Bangkok is a buzzing city with modern high-rises, street-food stands, and breathtaking temples. Chiang Mai, on the other hand, offers more subdued art and a travel gateway to the northern mountains. Southern Thailand features beaches, which are impossible to rival--and surpass--than any other on Earth.

They say there’s no time like the present, but that has never been more apt than now: it’s a golden moment for travel to Myanmar, often referred to as Burma. The country is opening its doors, and a joie de vivre is permeating the land. At the same time, there is a palpable sense that sweeping change will ensue. A trip to Myanmar can now access areas that have been isolated from the outside world for decades.