By South China Sea Staff Images: bdv Photography  Nestled in jungle at a secluded beach, the iconic 1960s era Independence Hotel by Dara is among the finest in Sihanoukville—which is saying a lot for this stretch sand and swank resorts in the northern Gulf of Thailand. “Grand Dame” resort of Sihanoukville …

By South China Sea Staff Images: Star Cruises Kagoshima’s Simple Elegance It’s a proper way to travel in the East China Sea: the new northern China to Japan voyages of the SuperStar Virgo. Sailing September to November 2018 from Dalian, Tianjin, and Qingdao, these voyages are bound to the southern …

By Christopher Cottrell Images: Christopher Cottrell // The meter high waves at Dadonghai beach in Sanya are as easy going as the riders who surf here. Until typhoon season at least. Typhoon Rider Then swells can get serious, with harsh rip tides. It’s not an ideal break but the surfers …

By South China Sea Staff Images: Pandaw // Mekong River legend Pandaw cruises has bold new embarkations: passages to India. Pure Pandaw Sailing Crown Kolkata, Victoria Memorial From the emerald Andaman Sea and the Indian Ocean to the Lower and Upper Ganges, their luxury motor yachts with private cabins, full …

By South China Sea Staff Images: Seabourn // It’s a week of sailing to a floral world—from Singapore to Bali. All aboard the Seabourn Encore for the 7-Day Orchid Isle Escape. Indeed, even the outside deck shade of the Encore takes on an orchid pattern. A Week of Orchid Isles Hoisting …