Say no to homogenised hotels. Bland, brand accomodation, Just, why? Especially when we’ve gone out and tracked down the smartest, chicest, most charming retreats.
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Melissa Nicholas
Melissa Nicholas
Melissa is one of the original members of team ETG. Having travelled extensively worldwide and worked in the industry for years, she pioneered our holidays to Southeast Asia in 2006. Now, as our Head of Product, Melissa makes sure we offer the most varied and interesting holidays in the business. She is famous for her eye for detail and works tirelessly to ensure each ETG experience is the best it can be. Melissa loves working in travel not only to feed her own wanderlust but because she gets to spark curiosity in others too - not least her two children, who have been lucky enough to accompany her all over Asia.
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ETG Hotel Hotlist: Top 5 Winter Sun Escapes for 2024
Tempted to swap the dreary drizzle for sunlit shores this autumn and winter? Here’s our latest hotel hotlist – each one promises warmth, relaxation, and a dash of adventure.
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Across AsiaLatest Travel News and Views from Asia
Travel News in South & Southeast Asia 2024 – News Hub
As specialists in travel to the region, we’re always on the ball and ‘The News Hub’ is the place for up-to-date travel news in South & Southeast Asia.
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Thailand is a world-famous destination for elephant experiences. But the topic of wildlife tourism and animal welfare in Thailand is emotive and complicated. So, we’ve put together this guide to …
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In this blog, we reveal some lesser-known alternatives to the highlights of Vietnam and Cambodia – far from the crowds, queues and selfie-sticks of the modern tourist trap.
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Gourmet Galle Festival 2024: Sri Lanka’s New Culinary Event
There’s a hot new event in town… the Gourmet Galle Festival (in partnership with the Galle Literary Festival) in Sri Lanka.
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Seven incredible experiences that make travel better
It’s a rare experience – stepping into a hotel that makes you pause, look around, take a breath and go “wow”. Here are seven – lucky you.
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New Hotels in South & Southeast Asia – The Hotel Hub
Product Director, Melissa, provides her round-up of the most exciting new hotels in South and Southeast Asia. From luxury tented lodges in the wild to exclusive island beach resorts – …
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Seven Extraordinary Hotels in Asia with a Surprising Twist
Sometimes, you have to actually walk through the door (or wrought iron gates, or crenellated archway) of a hotel to realize just how sparkling a hidden gem it is.
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Tailor-made holiday. It’s the biggest cliché in travel, and we’ve been as guilty as anyone. So many companies bandy it about: from niche tour operators to holiday package behemoths and …
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Discover everything you need to know about travel in Asia in 2022 as more and more countries open up their borders.
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Planning a family holiday? With delicious food, welcoming communities and a plethora of adventures, Thailand is the ideal destination. Explore our guide.
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Ever had any luxury hotel experiences that didn’t live up to expectations? We hear you. Floating breakfasts have got a lot to answer for!
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Discover ETG’s favourite train journeys in Asia. Unmissable scenery and slow travel soaking up the local way of life.
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Our Head of Product, Melissa, shares how the Covid-19 played out for ETG.
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Discover the best river experiences in Asia, from boutique small-boat cruises to white-water rafting.
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Product Director, Melissa, recently inspected several exciting island resorts in The Maldives. As part of her visit, she flew for the first time in a seaplane. More spectacular than a …
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We’re incredibly excited to share a sneak peek of Koyao Island Resort’s new luxury tented accommodation. Perched on a hill overlooking the stunning, island-dotted Andaman sea, it’s an awe-inspiring place …
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You often see The Maldives and Dubai advertised in the Sunday papers by mainstream holiday companies as a classic “two centre” holiday. The two destinations are frequently bundled together because …
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Product Director, Melissa, gives her top 5 romantic hotels she has been to across South East Asia.
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Heading out to Vietnam again this month and spurred on by Rick Steins recent Far Eastern Odyssey series and cookery book, I decided that this time I would pay more …
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12 of the most beautiful hotels across Asia
From a spectacular sweeping retreat in Indonesia to a heritage hotel by a sacred river in India, we’ve rounded up 12 of the most picturesque hotels across Asia.
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Flights to South & Southeast Asia – The Flight Hub
A new flight can open up different and varied destinations very easily. Here, ETG, keep track of our favourite new flight routes in Asia.
A room with a view, or the simple things, done well. Luxury is different for everyone, and we are on a mission to find out what a luxury holiday means …
What are the hotels like in Bhutan? There aren’t just luxury hotels in Bhutan. We go in-depth on the varied accommodation options in Bhutan.
To find out more about holidays to Bhutan, trekking or otherwise, do get in touch on 0207 924 7133 or fill out an enquiry form here. Alternatively, you can head …
At the very heart of Experience Travel Group is the belief that authentic, off-the-beaten-track experiences can go hand in hand with comfort and relaxation. Our trademark Signature Experiences epitomise this.