A-List Jack Tydeman T+L TOP TRAVEL ADVISOR | SOUTHEAST ASIA SPECIALIST By Travel + Leisure Editors Travel + Leisure Editors Since 1971, Travel + Leisure editors have followed one mission: to inform, inspire, and guide travelers to have deeper, more meaningful experiences. T+L's editors have traveled to countries all over the world, having flown, sailed, road tripped, and taken the train countless miles. They've visited small towns and big cities, hidden gems and popular destinations, beaches and mountains, and everything in between. With a breadth of knowledge about destinations around the globe, air travel, cruises, hotels, food and drinks, outdoor adventure, and more, they are able to take their real-world experience and provide readers with tried-and-tested trip ideas, in-depth intel, and inspiration at every point of a journey. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines Updated on January 31, 2023 Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Courtesy of Respective Travel Advisor Championing less-explored places, Tydeman’s itineraries might include stays at Khao Sok National Park, in southern Thailand, and a riverboat cruise with a naturalist to learn about the country’s flora and fauna. This year he is excited about Kampot, a laid-back town on Cambodia’s southern coast. Tydeman goes far beyond securing the best hotel perks: in Vietnam, he once organized a street-food tour of Hanoi's historic Old Quarter with a local gourmand, with stops to taste the best bánh cuon (rice rolls) in the city. In Indonesia, he's previously sent clients to the remote Bawah Reserve and the jungle-shrouded beaches and blissful resorts on the Cambodian coast. For the truly intrepid, he can set up overnight camping in one of the world's largest cave systems, in Vietnam. "Hanoi is shaping into a very attractive destination for luxury travelers in 2023," he shares. "I’m particularly excited about the Capella Hanoi, which transports you back in time to the 1920s and doesn’t feel like a hotel. There’s no reception area, and each of the 47 rooms and suites are individually designed with operatic memorabilia that pays tribute to the Hanoi Opera’s legendary artists, composers, designers and performances. There’s also a rooftop bar with a 1920s Grand Central Station theme that’s brilliantly executed." Languages Spoken: English Average Daily Spend: $450 per person Trip Planning Fees: None Contact Info jack.tydeman@audleytravel.com | 855-435-1622 | Boston www.audleytravel.com/us facebook.com/AudleyTravelUS instagram.com/audleytravel Jack Tydeman's 21-day Vietnam, Cambodia, and Hong Kong Itinerary Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit