The Australian Women's Weekly

DESTINATIO­NS WITH A DIFFERENCE

Get a perspectiv­e of Vietnam and Cambodia that others can only dream of – from vibrant cities to the untouched wilderness hiding ancient secrets, this is one river cruise you won’t forget.

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The remarkable and picturesqu­e Mekong River runs from bustling Vietnam to exquisite Cambodia. On this tour, APT takes you along it in unparallel­ed style – a choose-yourown-adventure that begins from a base of rock-solid luxury. There’s no better platform to make your foray into these incredible, diverse cultures.

Both countries have a fascinatin­g local colour and storied colonial history, and it’s all at your beck and call, whether you’re jumping on the back of a motorbike to explore Ho Chi Minh City with local guides or discoverin­g the hidden wonders of Phnom Penh’s Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda.

Highlights differ for every holidaymak­er, due in no small part to the Freedom of Choice options that can guarantee a unique holiday no matter what your preference­s – but it would be hard to go past the sunrise through the incredible architectu­re of Cambodia’s ancient capital Angkor Wat. Equally memorable might be the handmade copperware shops in

Koh Chen, or the wetlands of Kampong Chhnang, or even the gorgeous Ta Prohm temple. But that’s all up to you.

Packed full of amazing historical sites, an APT Mekong River cruise adds up to a fascinatin­g, unique and beautiful journey that will put you face to face with the stunning contrasts of Southeast Asia. And all this is without even mentioning the food ...

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LEFT TO RIGHT: Angkor Wat temple, Cambodia; APT guests boarding the AmaLotus; rower on the Mekong River.
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