Matt a self-confessed Maldives addicted (having visited 18 resorts) takes you through why The Maldives is your ideal holiday destination.
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Matt Brazier
Matt Brazier
Since joining ETG in 2011, Matt has worn many hats, from a travel specialist to product manager to overseeing a company-wide rebrand. He is now Head of Marketing and Client Experience, though he equally knows all our destinations like the back of his hand. Matt's passion for Asia was first ignited on a gap year exploring the world, after which he began working for an adventure travel company. He was there for two years before moving to ETG, where his addiction to adventure has grown alongside a love of all things luxury (he is just as likely to be found trekking the Himalayas as basking on a Maldivian beach!). That said, his proudest achievement is completing one of the world's most gruelling treks, the Snowman, in Bhutan in 2018 - ask him about it any time.
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Does travelling through the lens of a mobile camera take away from the experience? Discover the #ConsciouslyUnsharing movement…
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You probably know the usual earmarks of a luxury holiday. But there’s actually a lot more to the term than meets the eye…
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Get the low down on our 6 favourite luxury Aman experiences all across Indonesia. A luxury travellers paradise.
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Find out some great tips from our luxury expert on how not to break the bank but still being able to stay in a luxury hotel.
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Seminyak? Kuta? Legion? Forget about it, some parts of the island are so unexplored…so much so there is even the Bali we didn’t notice…
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Discover the second Travel Forecast, in which we talk to All Roads North and McKinlay Kidd for an expert briefing on present and future travel during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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The ETG Take On TravelThe Maldives
What to expect from pandemic travel: The Maldives
by Matt BrazierPandemic travel brings with it a few new hurdles. Here, we explain everything you need to know about travelling in the COVID era.
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Latest Travel News and Views from Asia
Travel Forecast #1: Asia, Africa & Latin America
by Matt BrazierDiscover ‘The Travel Forecast’, an expert briefing on present and future travel during the Covid-19 pandemic. Where can you travel right now?
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The Maldives is stunning, but let’s be honest, every picture basically looks the same. So how can you decide on the right private island for your holiday?
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The power of booking a holiday now
by Matt BrazierIn the time of Covid-19, booking a holiday in advance could have more of an impact than you think. Could forward planning save travel?
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Bhutan is a mythical corner of the magical Himalayas where random encounters happen at every turn – like the time I played football in Bhutan.
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Do you know someone who has been a true hero in the face of Covid-19? You could enter them into a prize draw to win a well-deserve holiday to Asia!
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Read about Matt’s journey to Bhutan after exploring his emotional intent and travelling with a new found purpose.
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DO YOU WANT TO STAY IN A HOTEL WITH AMAZING VIEWS? Head to our website for more ideas and information about travelling to Asia. Feel free to let us…
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As passionate promoters of small boutique hotels, which generally encompass the character and traditions of the country you are visiting, I’m very please to present my top 5 luxury hotels in Sri Lanka that are great for families.
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The build up to a holiday is incredibly exciting. However, if you don’t have your wits about you, you can be hit with some unexpected costs that really take the shine off all that anticipation. This article aims to empower you to minimise the hit to your wallet of those extra expenses that might pop up in your preparation for travelling. Here are our 9 top things to look out for:
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Bali is famous for its seaside barbecues. But would you ever stop to consider how that succulent red snapper ended up on your plate? Discover what goes on in the lives of Indonesia’s fishermen.
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Like most of us, Sri Lankans love a tipple. But how far (or, indeed, high) will they go for their favourite beverage?
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We’ve got a brand new look! Find out how and why we got here.
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Hanoi is at a fascinating crossroads between old and new. We explore this moment in history with some of its longest standing residents.
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Any sun-loving traveller’s dream is to stumble across a secret beach. Somewhere removed from Western culture to get that sense of escapism, but somewhere we can still access our creature…
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We all want to get a good deal when booking our holidays. Internet booking sites and travel agent adverts are usually awash with promises of “special offers”, “last minute deals”…
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The ETG Take On Travel
Business Class Flights for Economy prices with British Airways
by Matt BrazierBusiness class flights for economy prices are a holy grail in travel. Whilst we can provide a general guide as to how to achieve this, a step-by-step specific case study is always useful. Using British Airways as an example, here we provide 5 steps to getting business class flights for economy prices with the airline. It’s easy once you know how.
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The Maldives vs Song Saa private island – which one and why?
by Matt Brazier
Christmas came early a few years ago as luxury expert Matt got to stay at both the Four Seasons in the Maldives – Kudaa Hura and Landaa Giravaaru, and Song Saa Private Island off the southern coast of Cambodia.
Private islands offer exceptional seclusion and privacy, adding an extra exclusive dimension to your holiday. Here is a roundup of our favourite private island experiences in Asia.
Experience Travel Group launched a prize draw to celebrate the heros of the COVID-19 pandemic. Which hero has won a holiday to Sri Lanka?
As a traveller, Bhutan’s many superstitions are fascinating to learn about. We got in touch with Namgay, a local guide, to talk about why Bhutan is so very superstitious (writing’s on the wall), and how superstition affects the Bhutanese in their day-to-day life.
With the film season and Oscars coming to an end, we thought we’d pay tribute to some of the fabulous filming locations in Asia – all places you can visit whilst on holiday!