Travour welcomes you to the serene islands of Asia. With unending stretches of blue sea lapping up the silvery sand, the Asian islands are the perfect choice for your dream vacation. Bask in the sun or surf all day with your family and friends. Some of the Asian islands are amongst the most popular holiday destinations, which attract thousands of tourists in the holiday season.

Bali

The tropical island of Bali in the Indonesian archipelago, gives the impression of an immaculate painting comprising of rice paddies tripping down hillsides like giant steps, soaring volcanoes peeking through the clouds, dense tropical jungle, unending stretches of sandy beaches, warm blue water, crashing surf and friendly people who proudly exhibit their rich cultural legacy in their effervescent lifestyle.

Borneo

Borneo, the nature lover's heaven displays an amazingly rich floral and faunal assemblage comprising of about 15,000 species of flowering plants with 3,000 species of trees (267 species are dipterocarps), 221 species of terrestrial mammals and 420 species of resident birds in Borneo (MacKinnon et al. 1998). The topography of the island also makes it a suitable breeding ground of many endemic species of plants and animals.

Hong Kong

The cosmopolitan culture of Hong Kong has won it the proud laurel of "City where East meets west". Located on the on the eastern side of the Pearl River Delta on the southeastern coast of the People's Republic of China, facing the South China Sea in the south, and bordering Guangdong Province in the north, Hong Kong is a throbbing commercial centre and the most affluent region in China. The Island has all the ingredients for the perfect vacation be it shopping, nightlife, and dining. Especially known as the shopper's paradise the towering shopping arcades in Hong Kong house the latest in everything from European styles to "Made in China" products.

Ko Phi Phi

Visit the KO Phi Phi islands, the stunning beach that featured in the 2000 Hollywood blockbuster movie the Beach. Located in Thailand, between the larger island of Phuket and the mainland it is made up of a group of islands called Ko Phi Phi Don, and Ko Phi Phi Leh.

Maldives

The island nation of the Republic of Maldives comprises of a group of atolls in the Indian Ocean, south of Indias Lakshadweep islands, about seven hundred kilometers (435 mi) south-west of Sri Lanka. The kaleidoscopic culture of the island owes its origin to a confluence of Sri Lankan, South Indian, East African, Arabic and Indonesian aesthetic elements. Due to its significant Islamic population, it is sometimes also referred to as a "100 percent Muslim country".

Palm Island Dubai

Welcome to the Palm Islands in Dubai, the three largest artificial islands in the world comprising of Palm Jumeirah, The Palm, Jebel Ali and The Palm, Deira. The United Arab Emirates has commissioned the construction of these islands to Nakheel Properties with the aim to boost tourism in the country. So pack your bags and land on one of these palm tree shaped islands topped with a crescent.

Phuket Island

The Indian Ocean Coast some 870 kilometers south of Bangkok cups Phuket, the largest island of Thailand. The radiant coves and bays, golden palm fringed beaches, glittering seas dotted with islands, friendly people, world class accommodation, sumptuous seafood, lushly green forest cover on the steep mountains, bouncing waterfalls and exotic parks all make Phuket a perfect holiday destination of international strature.

Penang

Truly an island of multiple wonders, Penang displays its chromic diversity in everything be it its multi-ethnic community with its multi-cultural and multi-religious characteristics or its multiple places of attractions. Add to it an exotic variety of delicious hawker fare and cuisine and all these combine to make it a truly special destination.

Singapore

Welcome to the unique island of Singapore, consisting of 63 islands including the main island itself. Apart from its thriving economy, which has made it a prominent world commerce center, the prolific mix of culture, cuisine, arts and architecture here has made it a hot destination for both business and leisure travelers.

Sri Lanka

The cricket-playing island of Sri Lanka sits about about 31 kilometres (18½ mi) off the southern coast of India, in South Asia. Popularly known as the Emerald Isle, it is inhabited by over 18 million people. Its cosmopolitan population comprises of a harmonious mixed bag of Buddhists, Hindus, Christians and Muslims.

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