Cambodia Holiday Suggestions

May 13, 2023

Cambodia is so much more than Angkor. With new holiday opportunities offering up a vast treasure trove of previously unavailable travel experiences, Cambodia just got even more incredible - and we’ll take you to its very heart. A beautiful beach retreat, a wild and wonderful jungle lodge, an atmospheric city sanctuary - or a taste of it all? What will your holiday of a lifetime to Cambodia look like?

From hip and happening Phnom Penh to the old market and temples of Siem Reap, from deepest, darkest Mondulkiri to the light and life of Kampot, Cambodia casts a singular Southeast Asian spell. A steamy, scented, ambience -  uniquely atmospheric - and all enchanting.

1/HEADING TO THE BEACH AND PRISTINE ISLANDS: KOH RONG

Koh Rong is a group of islands just off the Cambodian coast, near Sihanoukville

Located just off the coast of Sihanoukville, Cambodia, Koh Rong is famous for its serene beauty.

Often described as an ‘island paradise’ by visiting tourists, the island boasts pristine white sandy beaches, warm crystal-clear ocean waters, and a hot tropical climate.

The island is unique in the breadth of experiences it has to offer – while the public beaches are lively hotspots bursting with restaurants, clubs and people, there are also quieter beaches and hiking trails through the islands where you can relax and unwind alone.

2/BOTUM SAKOR NATIONAL PARK

Botum Sakor National Park is the largest national park of Cambodia. Situated on the coast of the Gulf of Thailand, Botum Sakor (or Botumsakor) is a peninsula projecting southwest from the Cardamom Mountains.

The majority of Botum Sakor National Park’s area comprises gently sloping lowland, covered by evergreen woods and grasslands, emerging in coastal floodplains with mangrove forests and freshwater swamp forests.

It is possible to reach the park either by road (it is actually being built) or by boat, although the latter is a better option to access to the flood plains, thick mangroves and the deserted beaches of the park. Boats can be taken from Andong tuek, Sihanoukville, Koh Sdach or Kron Koh Kong. Do not miss the fishing village Preak Khsach or the mangrove lined streams.

3/SIEM REAP

Siem Reap is a cheerful city that embraces travelers like old friends. This region was the site of successive capitals of the Khmer Empire from the ninth to the 15th centuries. The ruins, collectively known as the Angkor Archaeological Park, are located about four miles north of the city center. The 150-square-mile complex, which includes the famous Angkor Wat Temple, is Siem Reap’s biggest tourist draw. But in recent years, this ancient yet dynamic destination has been attracting travelers to stay longer and explore its other facets. A few days in this Cambodian city shows that Siem Reap straddles the best of both worlds—a glorious past and a vivid present. The best way to get to know it is to explore it slowly, one story at a time.

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