New York’s cult online magazine UrbanDaddy, the purveyor of all the hottest and finest new things in travel, restaurants and fashion, recently chose the Seven Skies Bhutan experience as its hottest new headline feature in its July weekend magazine. Reaching an audience of millions across the United States, our carefully curated mix of hot-air ballooning over Bhutan’s remote Phobjikha Valley, temple-hopping while mixing it with the monks, engaging in a spot of traditional Bhutanese archery and some very fine five-star hotels to luxe away in, drew an incredible response.

We are very excited to announce the launch of our brand new collection of Extraordinary Family Experiences. Continuing with our theme of incredible experiences in exotic destinations, we have just put the finishing touches on a brand new collection of journeys handcrafted just for families, with each one offering its own mesmerising mix of natural, cultural and active experiences, as well as a unique collection of handpicked luxury retreats that will appeal to everyone.

The prestigious New York Times list of 46 Places to Go in 2013 is hot off the press, with Seven Skies favourite Bhutan coming in at number 5. The New York Times was enamoured with the luxury outposts, exquisite monasteries and lush national parks. We couldn’t agree more. Here is our list of the top 5 Bhutan experiences that keep us coming back for more.

Bhutan lingers long in your memory after you have gone. And one of the experiences that lingers longest is finding yourself at a tsechu festival. You’ll likely be one of only a handful of tourists among families of local Bhutanese dressed in their finest traditional dress watching monks in colourful costumes performing time-honoured dances. One of the most atmospheric and authentic experiences on offer. Plan your Bhutan journey to coincide with a festival, like the upcoming Punakha Tsechu Festival in February.