Want to make your co-workers insanely jealous? Just casually drop "I’m holiday making in the Maldives this year" into conversation, preferably in the dead of winter. Or better yet, go there without mentioning it to anyone—then send them a "Wish you were here!" postcard.

麗江是中國的古鎮之一，巧妙地保存下來，充滿文化風情。在舉世聞名的古城區中沿著 800 年歷史的橋樑和水道漫步，就像在時間洪流裡穿梭，回到過去一樣。千萬別錯過玉龍雪山山頂的景色，以及玉水寨的東巴文化中心。

You could spend your whole Chiang Mai holiday exploring the famous Night Bazaar. Once you’ve exhausted the art of the cheerful haggle, however, there’s plenty more to explore. The National Museum and Botanic Garden are great places to soak up some local culture and to breathe in the delicate fragrance of Thai orchids. In the city’s centre, the remains of ancient walls embrace over 30 temples. Limber travellers can climb 300 stairs to Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep, an ornate Buddhist temple in the hills.