b'NEW FOUR COUNTRIESON ONE HOLIDAYOn a new tour for 2026, you can experience the astounding landscapes, delicious cuisine,LUANG PRABANGfascinating history and majestic temples of four southeast Asian countries. Explore Thailand, uncover the flavours of magical Laos, before soaking up the gems of Vietnam and Cambodia.Embark on a Grand Tour of Southeast Asia on page 62.WAT PHO TEMPLE ANGKOR WATEmbrace thespiritualityof Asia To explore Asia is to feel the atmosphere intertwine with the beauty of its landmarks. Its where all senses combine to create stunning moments. The tranquility of golden temples in Thailand; the Great Wall of China snaking over rolling hills, taking you on a journey of 13,000 miles and 2,000 years; Japans sakura waving gently in the breeze; and the echoes of travellers along the Silk Road. BEST TIMETO VISIT ASIAFrom late March to early April, Japans cherry blossoms blanket tranquil parks with a soft pink hue. Chinese New Year (Jan-Feb), Qingming (Apr/Oct) and the Mid-Autumn Festival (Sep-Oct) bring a vibrancy to China but can mean places are closed or busier. Temperatures can reach 35 degrees in Uzbekistan in July, while Vietnamese locals embrace the warm, rainy season (May-Oct) with their iconic, conical non la hats. Witness cherry blossom season on CHERRY BLOSSOM HOI AN our Grand Tour of Japan on page 66.'