Asia Tours visit one or more of the following countries: Cambodia, China, India, Japan, Malaysia, Mongolia, Nepal, Singapore, Thailand, Tibet and Vietnam.

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Vacations To Go offers both escorted Asia Tours and independent Asia travel packages. Asian tours combine low negotiated rates on hotels and transportation, including airfare. Escorted Asian tours also include the services of a skilled tour director who accompanies the group.

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Independent Asia vacations include only hotel, airfare and perhaps a local host to answer questions or help you arrange independent excursions. Asian Tours present a rich tapestry of ancient traditions, interesting cultures and breathtaking sights. Our Asia tours can take you to cosmopolitan Hong Kong or to the temples and palaces of Bangkok or to the magnificent Taj Mahal in India. Some Asian tours cruise China's Yangtze River or visit the Great Wall of China.

In many cases, you'll fly long distances to reach the departure city of Asian tours. You may want to arrive in your tour's originating city at least one or two days in advance of your Asia travel itinerary. This gives you time to rest and get oriented before embarking on Asia tours. Most companies offer hotel packages available as add-ons to their Asia travel packages.

Asian Tours combine a Far East/Asia cruise with stays in first-rate hotels and extensive sightseeing on land, offering a more in-depth look at the wonders of the region. Your Asia cruise tour will make travel to the intriguing countries and cultures of the Far East easy. Some of Asia's most famous places and attractions will be offered as part of Asia travel tours, including the Forbidden City in Beijing, the Terra Cotta Warriors in Xian and the Yangtze River.

Asia is up-and-coming as a cruise destination, but there are relatively few ships in that region and Asia cruise tours are quite limited in availability.

• An Asian cruise tour can last from 15 to 30 days.

• Because you'll need to fly a very long distance to reach your port of departure, we suggest that you arrive at the port city at least one or two days in advance of your Asian cruise tour. This will give you time to rest and get oriented before boarding the ship. Most cruise lines offer pre-cruise hotel packages.

Thailand is often called the "land of smiles", and rightly so because you will see more smiling people here than anywhere else in the world.

The country has a population of about 59 million, with some 6.7 million of these people living in the Bangkok area. Approximately 75% of the citizenry are ethnic Thais, 14% are Chinese, and the remaining 11% are mostly Indian, Malay, Karen, Khmer, or Mon. The literacy rate is high at about 94% and the average life expectancy is 66 for men and 72 for women.

Thai people are friendly and tolerant but there are a few Do's and Don'ts which you should observe. Avoid touching people on the head, and keep your feet on the ground where they belong. Stay calm, smile and enjoy the hospitality of your hosts.

The official language is Thai, but English is widely spoken in all major tourist locations. However if you are travelling around Thailand it is a good idea to buy a phrase book.

The Wai is the traditional Thai greeting which is used instead of a handshake, but it can also be used as a means of saying sorry, thank you, or to pay respect. A Thai person will often Wai as he approaches a temple, Buddha image, or other item of religious significance.

If you are introduced to a Thai and that person Wais to you then you should return the Wai. Generally the younger person will Wai first, but the Wai of a small child is best return by a big smile. If you receive a thank you Wai from an airline stewardess or after tipping a waitress it is inappropriate to return the Wai, but a smile is always welcome.

Thailand's climate is tropical, high both in temperature and humidity, and dominated by monsoons. April and May are the hottest months of the year, when even the locals are moved to complain about the heat. June sees the beginning of the South West Monsoon, and brings with it the rainy season, which continues intermittently until the end of October.

From November to the end of February the climate is much less trying with a cooling North East breeze and a reduction in the humidity level. This is also the main tourist season, and the best time to visit Thailand.

The north and north-east are generally cooler than Bangkok in winter, and hotter in summer. In the far north, around Mae Hong Son temperatures can occasionally drop as low as 2oC.

Thailand's cuisine is regarded by many people as one of the best in the world. And, if variety is the spice of life, you can literally have a different meal every day of the year.

Almost all Thai food is cooked with fresh ingredients, including vegetables, poultry, pork, fish and some beef. Lime juice, lemon grass and fresh coriander give the food its characteristic tang, while liberal helpings of fresh chillies are used to add some fire to many dishes. Other common seasonings include black pepper, ginger, tamarind, and coconut milk which is often added to curries.

Beers, wines and spirits are readily available but the imported items can be a little expensive. A big favourite among Thai people is rice whisky of which Mehkong is the leading brand. It has a sharp, sweet taste similar to rum. Several brands of beer are produced in Thailand, most popular is the local Singha beer.

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