Where to Visit in Asia

Island Village or Major City: Top Asia Vacation Spots

Six out of every ten people on earth live on this massive, beautiful, crowded, and complex continent. As you begin to plan your Asia vacation, you have so many options from which to choose. We've considered the best places to visit in Asia and have some great thought starters for you. Do you long to get away from it all in a remote island village, or do you hope to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of a major city? No matter what you’re dreaming about for your Asian excursion, our recommendations of where to visit in Asia will help you get started with some once-in-a-lifetime plans.

Bali, Indonesia

Often praised as one of the world’s best islands, this province of Indonesia has become a haven for tourists on Asian vacations. The unspoiled mountain and coastal areas are just the beginning of a great vacation of course -- most people’s most lasting memories of this magical land are of its beautiful and friendly people.

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Phuket, Thailand

This southern province, Thailand’s largest, has been entertaining tourists for centuries, since it was one of the major trading routes between India and China. These days, it’s Thailand’s premier vacation spot. The center of the action is Patong Beach, full of watersports by day, and sizzling nightlife once the sun sets.

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Sri Lanka

Called "The Pearl of the Indian Ocean" because of its natural beauty, this island country contains tropical forests, diverse landscapes and lush wildlife. Sri Lankan beaches are justifiably famous, with shorelines dotted with charming beach houses and groves of fragrant bamboo, and plenty of places for quiet relaxation.

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Goa, India

Goa’s blissful shores, bordered by the Indian Sea, are just one reason that it has become such a hotspot for tourists in the know. Many appreciate the old-world charm of this once-colonial outpost of the Portuguese, and it’s hard to deny the charms of its peaceful beaches, roaring waterfalls or flowing rivers.

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