CHENNAI, India -- As temperatures rise across the globe, driven by climate change and global warming, many Asian travelers are deserting beaches and tropical islands for vacations in cooler locations from Scandinavia to the mountains of Vietnam.
Indians lead the way as region's vacationers feel impact of climate change

Asian holidaymakers are increasingly seeking out destinations that offer cooler temperatures and a special brand of exoticism. (All photos by Kalpana Sunder)
CHENNAI, India -- As temperatures rise across the globe, driven by climate change and global warming, many Asian travelers are deserting beaches and tropical islands for vacations in cooler locations from Scandinavia to the mountains of Vietnam.