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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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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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 AsiaLuxury TravelThe Maldives
Why The Maldives is an ideal holiday choice right now
by Matt BrazierMatt a self-confessed Maldives addicted (having visited 18 resorts) takes you through why The Maldives is your ideal holiday destination.
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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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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?
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Latest Travel News and Views from AsiaThe ETG Take On Travel
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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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.
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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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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!
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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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Across AsiaLatest Travel News and Views from AsiaLuxury Travel
New Hotel Openings in Asia for 2019
by Matt BrazierAnother year, another batch of brilliant new hotels. Here’s our pick of the most exciting boutique and luxury hotels opening this year in Asia, to give you something to look…
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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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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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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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Business 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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Matt recently visited Soneva Fushi and Jani, two luxurious resorts in The Maldives. On returning to the office, we found it interesting to think about the various kinds of ‘luxury’ available, and also what the word actually means.
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Like the elixir of life, air miles always seem out of reach despite so many anecdotal legends told of their power. Understanding how to get them and spend them can feel like embarking on a journey to Mordor, to cast an evil ring into the lava-filled pit of Mount Doom. But if achieved, the bounties reaped are infinite and heavenly. Here, we provide a realistic guide on how to accrue and spend air miles.
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Far-flung destinations offer awe-inspiring cultural riches, gorgeous golden-sand beaches and tastes and smells you may never have experienced before. It’s a shame that ‘star trek’ style teleportation devices still haven’t been invented as it’s always the journey there and back that moves us to question the meaning of life.
International long haul flights can be a thorn in one’s side when the price tag becomes apparent. The cost doesn’t have to be astronomical though and, with some expert ‘insider’ knowledge, you can get fantastic value for your transport. Here are our top tips:
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?
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!
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:
You probably know the usual earmarks of a luxury holiday. But there’s actually a lot more to the term than meets the eye…
If you look at a map of Sri Lanka (earth view) you’ll see the number of beaches it has is pretty spectacular. But, then again, just one hour away by plane is The Maldives – with picture-perfect white-sand shores. You’ve got a dilemma: which one should you experience? Here, I weigh up all your options, and discover that it really depends on what you want from your relaxation time.