South East Asia's abundance of fruit and herbs means all you have to do to give your love life a boost is eat delicious food, then choose the right cocktail. Many of the ingredients used in Thai food are known aphrodisiacs and if you add a little alcohol, some types of fruit can be powerful sexual stimulants.

In Asia it is said that the best food can be found on the side of the street, often served out of a makeshift, mobile cart. This is exactly the case in Vietnam where some of the tastiest dishes are also the cheapest and most prevalent. Don’t be put off by a lack of tablecloths and silverware as the food is often made from the freshest ingredients and expertly prepared right in front of your enquiring eyes.

Penang is not only one of South East Asia's cultural capitals, but also known for its varied culinary delights. Food is a passion in Malaysia and with a cross section of cultures making up the populous; the choices for those in search of rich Asian flavours are nothing short of astounding.

Until quite recently, wine was listed on most menus around Koh Samui in two categories: Red or White, but that all changed as the island began climbing the luxury destination ladder. A proliferation of high-end resorts, private villas and fine dining establishments attracts a new breed of customer who demand not only quality, but also choice.

Berry Bros. & Rudd, Britain's oldest wine merchants, established themselves in the fashionable part of London back in 1698 with a very small shop in St. James Street, which has changed little over the years. Berry's has supplied the British Royal Family since the reign of King George lll and many famous households over its esteemed history. For the first time they now have a presence in South East Asia with a shop in Hong Kong.