Surf's up because the paradise island of Bali has also been included on the list (we'd be shocked if it wasn't). The 'rockstar' of Indonesia's archipelago of over 17,500 islands, Bali offers the best of the highs and the lows: towering volcanic mountains, sprawling rice terraces, lush green forests, stunning temples, beaches of sorts, beautiful turquoise waters, and colourful coral reefs. Not forgetting, it's trademark Balinese culture that's unlike anywhere else in Indonesia, a tradition that's steeped in rich history, and the warmest people you'll ever meet.

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If hitting up the chillax-and-spa lifestyle post-retirement has always been your dream, then say no more. Koh Samui, Thailand's second-largest island, is home to some of the most luxurious spas in the Southeast Asian region. Doze away in a hammock on a palm-fringed beach, find your centre at a wellness retreat, be spoilt for choice with food and eat to your heart's (and tummy's) content, and maybe revive the party animal in you as you explore Koh Samui's nightlife.

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Tucked away off the coast of Cambodia in the Gulf of Thailand is Vietnam's best-kept secret, Phu Quoc (pronounced 'foo kwok'). This untapped, hidden gem offers unspoilt powdery white sand beaches, year-round warm weather which is perfect for traversing Phu Quoc National Park, a colourful underwater world filled with marine activities begging to be discovered, mouthwateringly delicious food that's authentically Vietnamese, and a community of locals who are easy to befriend.

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