CAMBODIA | OFF BEATEN TRAILS - 13DAYS

Raffles Hotel Le Royal is one of the finest hotels in Cambodia, and is evocative of a bygone era. Built in 1929, this colonial landmark has had an interesting past and clientele, from well-known journalists reporting on Cambodia's raging civil war to distinguished royalty, as well starring briefly in the film, The Killing Fields.

The hotel's original wing is accompanied by a more recent addition, which accommodates tastefully appointed guest rooms and suites set around manicured gardens and attractive swimming pools. There's also a spa, sauna and steam room, allowing guests to truly relax. In the evening guests can dine on Cambodian and French cuisine in the elegant on site restaurant, while the famous Elephant Bar is the perfect setting for an aperitif and a chance to soak up the colonial charm.

Located in eastern Cambodia, bordering Vietnam to the south, the province of Kratie is home to some excellent cultural sights and unique natural attractions. The capital city, also called Kratie, makes the perfect base for exploring the province’s major architectural attractions, such as the magnificently spired Wat Sray Sahn Tah Rah Boh and the nearby Vihear Sarsar Mouy Rouy, a brightly coloured ‘Temple of 100 Columns’. From Kratie, most visitors head to the nearby village of Kampi, located on the Mekong River, where you can enjoy Irrawaddy river dolphin watching and exotic birdlife. On the road to Kampi, there is also Phnom Sombok, a lovely hill with an interesting temple and some spectacularly scenic views of the Mekong River and its surrounds.

Experience all that Kampong Cham has to offer in Monorom VIP Hotel. The Mornorom VIP Hotel is an ideal base to explore Kampong Cham province.

Hotel has 51 rooms which is device into six kinds of room and has also equipped with modern amenities and is elegantly furnished to make your stay luxurious and enjoyable.

Straddling the unique wetlands of the Mekong River is the remote Stung Treng Province in northeast Cambodia. This rural, untouched province invites visitors to explore captivating landscapes peppered with traditional villages, and the hundreds of small islands of the winding Mekong. Home to two other major rivers, the Tonlé Kong and Tonlé San, river life is the province’s main drawcard where visitors can enjoy riverside relaxation, boat and ferry rides, fishing, and swimming in warm waters, surrounded by beautiful countryside. Do not miss a visit to the endangered freshwater Irrawaddy Dolphins; kayaking through flooded forests to experience the incredible birdlife; and head north to the mesmerising Sopheak Mitt Waterfall, where the Mekong cascades over a 25 metre rockface as it enters Cambodia.

Preah Vihear Boutique Hotel is located in the Cheom Ksan District and features traditional Cambodian architecture with contemporary design elements. Accommodation is available in stylish deluxe double and twin guest rooms which feature private bathrooms. Guest room amenities include air conditioning, minibar, safe, satellite TV, and complimentary toiletries. The hotel features an on-site restaurant which offers Cambodian and French cuisine as well as a selection of premium wines. Guests may also relax at the beautiful outdoor swimming pool which is surrounded by a wooden deck and features comfortable sun loungers.

Zannier Hotels Phum Baitang is set among eight hectares of lush tropical gardens around fifteen minutes away from downtown Siem Reap. The resort's forty-five traditionally designed villas reflect Cambodia's rich heritage, with twenty benefiting from their private plunge pool. Aside from the luxurious villas, the resort offers guests a wide range of amenities, including a spacious pool area, a tranquil spa, two restaurants and a cocktail lounge set within a one-hundred-year-old Cambodian farmhouse. The beautiful setting, serene atmosphere and excellent facilities will allow guests to experience the wonders of Siem Reap at a genuinely relaxing pace.