Andy Lau shares his 5 favourite Holiday Destinations

Andy Lau Tak-wah is an actor, singer-songwriter, presenter, and film producer from Hong Kong. Since the mid-1980s, Lau has been one of Hong Kong's most commercially successful film actors, appearing in over 160 films while maintaining a strong singing career. Lau began his career as a television actor. In the 1990s, Lau was dubbed one of the Four Heavenly Kings of Cantopop by the media. Lau's record for "Most Awards Won by a Cantopop Male Artist" was placed into the Guinness World Records. By April 2000, he had earned an unparalleled total of 292 trophies. Andy Lau has had the most active career as an actor, singer, and producer in all of Asia, where he has amassed a tremendous fan base. He is considered one of the "Four Kings" of the Hong Kong pop-music industry.

Andy loves the land of the rising sun. Japan is close to his heart and one of his favourite holiday destinations. Japan is an incredible country with a glorious cultural background, scenic landscape and mouth watering cuisine. Watching Sumo wrestling live at a Sumo tournament in Osaka was is a livid memory for Andy, an experience that he recommends for everyone visiting Japan. Such tournaments are usually held in Tokyo and Osaka and tickets can be booked on Voyagin. One should also check out Kabuki, a traditional Japanese theatre performance that dates back to the Edo period, held in Tokyo and other major cities. It includes drama, dance, music and the all-male performers wear elaborate makeup. Family travelers will love to take a trip to DisneySea and Disneyland Tokyo, located just 30 minutes away from Tokyo. With incredible rides & broadway shows, Disneyland Tokyo has gained immense popularity in Japan, attracting both local and foreign tourists.

One of the most exotic island destinations in the World, Maldives is an archipelago in the Indian Ocean that attracts honeymooners from the World over. Andy rates Maldives as a top notch vacation hotspot and had livid memories of his visit to the island resorts. Its white sandy beaches and azure blue ocean are a huge draw with tourists, so are a wide range of luxury resorts that typically occupy an entire island, providing you a private piece of land in the middle of the ocean. Staying in an over water villa in Maldives is a dream for any ocean lover. Popular for sea based adventure sports like scuba diving, fishing, water skiing, kiteboarding, snorkeling, and windsurfing; Maldives is also a great place for sailing and catamaran cruising. Explore Underwater Party at Subsix and live bands and Jazz nights for an exhilarating night life in Maldives. A seaplane ride to explore the islands of the archipelago is another favourite with tourists.

Andy had a fantastic time in Vietnam, popular for its beach life, rivers and Buddhist pagodas. A boat ride to the Bai Tu Long Bay to explore its caves and secluded beaches was a truly unforgettable experience for him. While Halong Bay is more popular with tourists, Bai Tu Long bay tends to be less crowded and more serene, though by no means less beautiful. Trekking through the pristine rainforests of Cat Ba Island is also an incredible adventure to undertake for nature lovers. Amongst the most unique excursions in Vietnam is exploration of caves in the Quang Binh Province on the border with Laos. This UNESCO listed wonder has hundreds of deep caves, including one of the largest in the world – Hang Son Doong, which contains a cavern so tall that a skyscraper could fit in. Hire a guide and the gear to go inside the underground caves as you explore this amazing landscape. There are quite a few waterfalls in the area, which add to its natural appeal.

Andy calls New Zealand a paradise for nature lovers and he is bang on. A scenic paradise on the Southern edge of the planet, this stretch of land is divided into 2 main parts - The Northern Island and the Southern Island with 700 other smaller islands. Its a magical place where one can ski, surf, hike on a glacier and sink into a natural hot water pool to relax, an ultimate destination for outdoor lovers. Andy and his friends had a wonderful time on a sailboat in the Bay of Islands located in the North Island, a rich sanctuary of gorgeous beaches, secluded islands, and inlets. One gets to see a rich and diverse marine life of Dolphins, whales, fur seals, and penguins in their natural habitat. For wine lovers, a trip to Waiheke Island from Auckland City by ferry is a fantastic idea. One can stay in a Villa on the Island and choose from over 30 vineyards to take a wine tour or simply hang around the secluded beaches. A great way to explore New Zealand is to hire a car and self drive across the country, stopping at attractions of choice along the way.

An incredibly exotic destination - also known as the 'Land of Fire & Ice' for its diverse landscape, Iceland is full of adventures and natural mysteries. The dramatic landscape of this Nordic island is filled with volcanoes, geysers and lava fields, giving it an other-worldly appeal. Andy Lau rates Iceland on top of his list of holiday destinations and for a good reason. Be it the Northern Lights phenomena or an opportunity for whale watching on a cruise off the shore of Iceland, there is no dearth of wonders that Iceland has on offer. One of Iceland's most popular excursions is the Skogafoss waterfall, a gorgeous natural wonder made popular in movies such as Thor, Game of Thrones, and Vikings. These majestic waterfalls are often complemented with a rainbow and at times, with the Northern Lights. Reykjavik, Iceland's vibrant capital, has vibes of both a large city and a small village. It is the perfect place to absorb Icelandic life and culture and enjoy its incredible cuisine.