As of August 2022 these countries are open to visitors without compulsory quarantine: Cambodia, Fiji, French Polynesia, India, Indonesia, Laos, The Maldives, Malaysia, Nepal, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and The United Arab Emirates.

While these countries do provide a quarantine-free entry, in most cases waiving the quarantine period is contingent on the testing and/or vaccination status of the visitor . Please note that mandatory quarantine will still be imposed on those who test positive during the health screenings conducted at the airport.

 Anantara Desaru Coast Resort & Villas has launched a new jungle explorer package.  Panti Forest Reserve covers nearly 275 square kilometres of lowland rainforest. It is home to over 25 species of mammals, including the White-handed Gibbons, Pig-tailed Macaques and Banded Langurs, and over 100 species of birds. Images are available here: https://we.tl/t-Cv628ktEF3 

 Trafalgar celebrates its 75th anniversary this year with new travel experiences to meet the needs of today’s traveller.  

 Some newly added itineraries include:  11 Colorado Active Adventure ;  Journey Along the Civil Rights Trail  ;  National Parks and Native Trails of the Dakotas  

Air in airplanes as good as in hospital operating room. Filters trap 99.99% of particles. Fresh air from outside every 2-3 mins. Source: IATA

 Contiki, the social travel experts for 18-35 year-olds is set to celebrate its 60th anniversary in August 2022.  The social travel brand will be ramping up its newly launched Contiki Ambassador programme, an insider programme where socials-savvy youth can share about travel and be rewarded with trips and bonuses.  

Klook, a leading travel and leisure e-commerce platform, and Singapore Tourism Board (STB) launched a partnership to drive travel recovery across Southeast Asia and promote Singapore as a destination of rich, innovative and exciting possibilities.  Since June 2022, Klook has been partnering with over 20 in-market Influencers/KOLs and content partners to create engaging and immersive content that will be customised to each market. To complement this and further drive travel recovery from these markets, Klook will also be giving away more than $60,000 worth of deals, promotions and giveaways for visitors to Singapore till the end of December this year.

Try Arrack in Sri Lanka - powerful liquor distilled from coconuts. Harvest sea grapes in Krabi - ocean's caviar. Milk buffalos and plant sticky rice in Luang Prabang. Source: Avani Hotels

 ‘The Land of Smiles’, Thailand is making its long-awaited comeback with the removal of all travel restrictions to the Kingdom.  From July 1st the Thai government has removed the final restrictions for international travellers, including the 'Thailand Pass' and US$10,000 health insurance requirements to enter the country. Vaccinated travelers will only need to show proof of vaccination to enter. Unvaccinated travelers will still need proof of a negative PCR or professionally administered rapid test taken within 72 hours of arrival.
 

 Andamanda Phuket is a brand-new multi-million-dollar water park and leisure complex that will immerse international travelers in a world of Thai mythology and legend
 

 AirlineRatings.com's safest airlines for 2022: · 1. Air New Zealand · 2. Etihad Airways · 3. Qatar Airways · 4. Singapore Airlines · 5. TAP Air ...
 

https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/consumer/travellers-making-holiday-bookings-much-in-advance-as-global-travel-resumes

A day-to-night carnival beach experience is slated to open in September 2022. Poised to be the ultimate beachside destination that will invigorate the senses of visitors of all ages, Central Beach Bazaar will introduce three new attractions and a new multi-F&B concept, including the 80-metre-high Sentosa SkyJet, the tallest fountain in Southeast Asia.
 

Joining Sentosa SkyJet in the lineup of new experiences is a modern rendition of the iconic Sentosa Musical Fountain from the early 1980s and a casual, eclectic F&B concept International Food Street. For more click:
 

https://www.mountfaberleisure.com/attraction/central-beach-bazaar/
 

Fancy a day with manta rays? Hanifaru Bay, the largest manta ray feeding spot known in the world is located a few boat miles away from Intercontinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort, and the resort is launching the first Manta Retreat of its kind in October 2022 - a curated program to educate, explore and raise awareness for manta rays in their natural habitat.