Update your travel-dar: Asia

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Stay in a Thai treehouse.

Coax out your inner child at Tree House Villas, a luxury adults-only hideout on Thailand’s stunning Koh Yao Noi island. After crossing a suspension bridge to get to your two-tiered luxury treehouse, you’ll be met by elevated views across stunning Phang Nga bay. You’ll get your very own personal bar, plunge pool and a bath in the shape of a hammock. And yes, of course there’s a swing!

Where opulence meets adventure.

For a completely off the grid experience in Cambodia, Shinta Mani Wild is a luxury tented camp hidden within 400 acres of forest. Enjoy safari style tents tittering on the edge (or directly over) roaring rapids, and spend your days jungle trekking, river boating or joining a local chef for a jungle forage. Scour for wild fungi, plants and fruits to be used in your cooking class.

WOW-FACTOR DAY CLUBS IN BALI

Believe the hype, because Bali’s flashiest day club, OMNIA, is in a class all of its own. Upmarket and modern, with million-dollar views across the Indian Ocean, there’s an infinity pool, swim-up bar, cabanas and cliff deck, as well as Sake no Hana, a contemporary Japanese restaurant.

Underwater dining in the Maldives.

Dine at the largest allglass undersea restaurant in the world. Eat 5.8 metres below the surface; mesmerised by the vast array of marine life as you become the centre of attention for once! With only 10 tables you must book in advance.

Recommended by VANESSA NORONHA

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Long transit? Hong Kong says relax.

If you have a long wait at Hong Kong International Airport, check out ‘Relaxation Corner’ next to Gate 23 in Terminal 1. A sanctuary of quiet, this secret cove is free, open 24-hours and offers 12 complimentary loungebeds with individual charging facilities and WiFi. Well, hallelujah.

DREAM SPOT

ROVING BUSHTOPS MOBILE CAMP SERENGETI, TANZANIA

WHEN THERE ARE NO WORRIES TO WASH AWAY...

“Why go to the migration when the migration can come to you? Based in the big game rich Central Serengeti, Roving Bushtops is a full-service luxury camp featuring safari tents with their own sunken hot tubs. Here there are no fences, just you, the camp, the guides, the chefs. Oh and a ring side seat to witness one of the greatest wildlife shows on earth. This is the ultimate in remote luxury.”

JOHN SHILLIBEER, House of Travel

Ready for a soak? Pop in-store, call 0800 713 715 or visit houseoftravel.co.nz to start planning your trip.