Dee Gibson travelled with ETG to Sri Lanka in 2016. She and her family explored their Sri Lankan roots and were so inspired by the country that they opened the Kalukanda House along Weligama’s coastline.
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We are surrounded by horror stories from across the world. But is the world really becoming a scarier place to live? Experience Travel Group invesigates.
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Discover incredible family experiences in Oman, from waterfalls to wildlife, beaches to bazaars.
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Adventurous travel doesn’t have to stop when you have young children, but there are a few things that can make life easier. Here are my top 10 tips.
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Discover the magic of Laos through extraordinary photographs by Damon Wilder. Travel photography in Asia with a unique perspective.
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Get an insight into Alison Allfrey’s family holiday with Experience Travel Group and see what they discovered in Sri Lanka’s Cultural Triangle.
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The Flame Tree Estate & Hotel sits amongst the jungle in Kandy, Sri Lanka. Read about David Swarbick’s experience acquiring & renovating the property.
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Experience Travel Group’s update on the coronavirus situation in ETG’s destinations of India, Sri Lanka, Bhutan, Oman, The Maldives, Vietnam, Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia, Malaysia and Indonesia.
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Having been seduced by the beauty and charm of Sri Lanka on their first visit, it was the simplest of decisions for Gill Coates and her husband Nigel to go back for England’s cricket tour in 2018.
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Discover what happened when acclaimed travel journalist Robin Mckelvie explored the land of the Komodo dragon with Experience Travel Group.
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Discovering new food is one of the greatest pleasures of travelling – and Sri Lanka is no exception when it comes to tantalising those taste buds.
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What happened when travel expert Becky’s family decided to trade in mince pies and snowy Scotland for the tropical sunshine of Malaysia?
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Family TravelYour Travel Story
Have kids, will travel: a parent’s perspective on family travel in Asia
by Guest PostEven for the very well-travelled, going long-haul with kids for the first time can seem a daunting process. Here, former independent traveller, Anneke, shares her experience of the first time booking with ETG.
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Find out what happened on an ETG cricket tour to Sri Lanka, as told by two travellers. Hint: incredible atmosphere, impossible scenery and impromptu games with the locals…
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Discover the similarities and differences between Kerala and Sri Lanka. Which one would better suit your holiday?
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Find out why travel consultant Toni, who was born and raised in Asia, still can’t get enough of exploring the boundlessly captivating continent.
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Thailand is far from “over”. Here’s how to find special spots that are an inch off the map and reveal a side to the country you didn’t know existed.
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Travel photographer, Damon Wilder, shares his favourite (and most photogenic) places to visit in Kerala, one of India’s most peaceful and beautiful regions.
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Family TravelSri LankaYour Travel Story
Expectations vs. Reality: My family’s first trip to Sri Lanka
by Abi NorthageNaturally, because she works at ETG, Abi had very high hopes for her first trip to Sri Lanka. With her family in tow, the stakes were even higher. But how did her expectations compare to the reality of being there?
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Curious to know when to try your favourite tropical fruits in Sri Lanka? Discover when you’ll get the best coconuts, mangoes, bananas and more, and how to best enjoy them.
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Can you believe our luck?! Next year England fans will have another opportunity to watch the team play in Sri Lanka. Two test matches will take place in Colombo and Galle in March-April 2020.
Take a look at the remarkable winners of the ETG client photography competition 2019.
My love affair with Southeast Asia began around 10 years’ ago and doesn’t seem to be fading. I have revisited the region several times since that backpacking trip in 2009, and still have so much more planned for the future.
What happened when acclaimed travel journalist Robin Mckelvie returned to Bali after 20 years? ETG endeavour to re-capture the magic of one of the writer’s favourite islands on earth.
Frankincense and flamingos, wadis and waterfalls, dramatic mountains and beautiful beaches – and warmest culture you’ll ever experience.
Find out about the inspiring work of the Amelie and Daniel Linsey Foundation and why Experience Travel Group supported their fundraising ball.
Discover the best river experiences in Asia, from boutique small-boat cruises to white-water rafting.
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.
Discover how Husna-Tara Prakesh left a career in academia in England for love in Bengal, and ended up opening two of the region’s most beautiful hotels.
Our CEO, Sam, was recently asked to participate in a Netwest sponsored podcast on ‘Tough Conversations’ hosted by the inimitable Steph McGovern. We felt the conversation highlighted how challenging it has been in the travel game since COVID first become an issue (which for us was way back in February).
by Sam Clark
Family holiday advice for parents thinking about travelling to Sri Lanka with babies, kids or teenagers.
by Holly Newing