Like the spine of a sleeping dragon, dramatic limestone mountains rise above the luscious paddy fields of central Laos. In the middle of it all, you’ll find Vang Vieng. “Vang Vieng lies in a perfect ...

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The opening marks Avani’s second property in Laos, following Avani+ Luang Prabang.

For decades, Southeast Asia has been among the world capitals of budget travel, but in 2026, the savvy traveler's low-budget Southeast Asia itinerary might look a little different. Forget the beaches ...

The flagship property from Avani Hotels & Resorts new elevated Avani+ portfolio, the property offers just the right mix of heritage-driven design and programming and thoroughly modern amenities.

Laos offers crowd-free, budget-friendly travel with a slower pace and deeply immersive experiences. From affordable stays to cheap local food, Laos lets travellers stretch their budget meaningfully.

Laos may be a landlocked country without a tropical coastline, but it makes up for it with stunning mountain scenery, lush rice paddies and the mighty Mekong River which runs through its territory.

Today, Lao Airlines’ network extends to 12 international destinations and six locations within the Lao PDR. Lao Airlines has code-share agreements with Thai Airways for service between Vientiane (VTE) ...