Need a break? Being time-strapped is no excuse for not indulging in a laid-back island escapade, we are here to seduce you with the heady possibilities of recreation, relaxation, and romance on slices of paradise just a short way off – but a world apart – from the daily grind and bustling cities.

With Labour Day holiday and Mother’s Day around the corner, May is the perfect month to squeeze in a well-planned family trip to slake that thirst for a vacation.

Taiwan is an island that has also been graced with a remarkable landscape that led 16th century Portuguese explorers to citing it as Ihla Formosa (meaning “beautiful island”). While most might venture eastwards for the endless night market food, why not include some fun ecotourism activities while you’re at it?

Phu Quoc (pronounced ‘foo kwok’), the biggest island nestled off the Cambodian coast in the Gulf of Thailand, is Vietnam’s best-kept secret.

If you’re a travel addict on Instagram you’ve probably seen of some of the most popular places for photos in Vietnam. Be it the famous Golden Hands Bridge at sunset or the temple ruins of MySon, the good news is that most of them are located around one place - Da Nang!

The Boracay of today is very different from the Boracay of old. Boracay 2.0 is more pristine, focuses far more on the health of the island and in inculcating a “culture of sustainable tourism”. If you are planning a trip to Boracay soon, do take note of its many environment-friendly changes and regulations to avoid any nasty surprises!

From uninhabited white beaches, delicious seafood, world-class cruises, untouched wildlife and mysterious caves, Halong Bay has something special to offer for every type of traveller.

Jeju Island, known as “South Korea’s honeymoon capital” and the “Island of the Gods”, is a popular destination for both locals and international travellers.

With Mayflower’s Amazing Seoul Travel Packages and winter soon approaching, here are some real good reasons to consider South Korea for your next winter holiday!

Originally known as Boorloo among the indigenous people, Perth is the fourth largest city in the wild and wonderful state of Western Australia. Shared by a population of only 2.14 million who have easy access to a 78 mile coastline, city life in the valley, and farmland atop the hills, it is one of Australia’s most underrated holiday destinations.

People say life changes once you have kids. We’ve put together a collection of 10 island activities for kids that will make for an enjoyable getaway for everyone. The best part is that they’re mostly screen-free!

Why not embark on one of these romantic island getaways with your significant other? Check out our top 5 most romantic island getaways in Malaysia for couples:

Semporna’s Tun Sakaran Marine Park, located 28 km from the nearest town, Tawau - is the gateway to arguably one of the best diving experiences in the world. Here are 5 reasons why you must visit the islands of Semporna the next time you come to Sabah:

It t’s time to plan your long-awaited Langkawi beach vacation! Here’s our travel guide for you to know about the new travel bubble!

Tioman island offers a relatively quiet getaway from the hustle and bustle of life, with idyllic views of the sea right from your hotel room. It’s suitable for anyone who wants a short holiday, including solo travellers, couples and families.

Perhentian Islands are also a stopover from one’s busy and hectic urban life. Perhentian is actually made up of two islands, Pulau Perhentian Kecil and Pulau Perhentian Besar, literally Small and Big Perhentian Island.

Sipadan and its neighboring islands of Mabul and Kapalai are oceanic islands, meaning that they have deeper waters than the islands in west Malaysia which are mainly reef islands where you’ll see smaller and more colorful reef fish.