Planning

Find out how we’re making travel happen again – safely and responsibly – in the time of Covid-19.

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.

If you’re planning a family holiday and looking for some parent-to-parent tips, look no further. We have extensive experience travelling with families and picked up tons of tricks along the…

Experience Travel Group is introducing what we call our ‘COVID-19 Guarantee’. In this article, our MD Sam Clark explains exactly what this means.

Frankincense and flamingos, wadis and waterfalls, dramatic mountains and beautiful beaches – and warmest culture you’ll ever experience.

Sustainable travel doesn’t just start when you arrive at your destination – it starts the moment you open your suitcase. Here’s how to pack in a more eco-conscious way.

Organising a trip to Sri Lanka can seem complicated, but with a little expert advice, it quickly becomes more straightforward.

The time has come. GCSEs, A Levels, PTA meetings, report cards, UCAS, personal statements and enforced physical education are all now things of the past: your child is heading off…

Looking to plan a holiday? From old favourites with a twist to destinations you may never have heard of, here’s the Experience Travel Group take on where you should travel…

The cornerstone of your travel arrangements, a holiday itinerary provides all the details of your trip to make it a success. It’s what you’re going to be looking to in…

If you’re looking to head abroad this summer, you may be facing the toss up between sticking to Europe or travelling further afield. True: we may be biased. But we…

At Experience Travel Group, we love working with families and ensuring that parents are able to book their holidays with confidence, armed with all the information they need. So, we…

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”…

If you’ve ever thought about planning a family summer holiday, you’ve probably faced the age-old dilemma – “shall we go for something a bit different this year; something adventurous and…

We know expenditure can be really important when travelling as a family (many of us at Experience Travel Group go to Asia with young children ourselves). Whether you face the holiday budget conundrum on an annual basis or, if this is the first time you’re planning an all-out dream holiday to Asia, there are ways to make sure you stay within budget. Let us share a few tricks of the trade with you.

The ‘staycation’ has become a trending term when it comes to holidays – staying put over the summer months or choosing a spot that’s a drive away, rather than overseas. There are some benefits to staying within the UK’s shores, especially if you’ve never done it before. However, there’s really nothing like a family holiday overseas when it comes to creating bonds and making memories.

Being a single parent really shouldn’t restrict your travel horizons. But the process of organising a holiday can seem that more daunting, so we’ve put a top 10 list of things to do to make sure you’re prepared and confident before the off.

The term ‘tailor-made’ is being used more and more within travel, it can be a difficult phrase to pin down and you may wonder whether it’s right for you. Here we’re…

A divisive issue among travel enthusiasts, the question ‘South America or Asia?’ often arises when considering where to go for a trip with a difference. The passionate music of South America, its beautiful landscapes and Latin culture are a strong lure, but the mouth-watering food, stunning ancient architecture and tropical beaches makes Asia a strong opponent. Here, we weigh up the pros and cons for each destination, concluding Asia is certainly our favourite place to travel (though you might disagree – ho, ho, ho!)

Having relatively recently opened up to the world, Myanmar can still pose challenges for travellers wanting to navigate the country. It encompasses a vast landmass, so getting about can be problematic as can be experiencing the highlights away from crowds and reaching undiscovered spots. This short guide will briefly outline how best to plan your trip.

A very common question from travellers when we’re putting their trips together is, “why book with you rather than going direct?” Here’s the answer:

Want something a little more adventurous than a countryside cottage in the West Country or a hop across the pond to France? Asia boasts some fabulous weather in the summer, with colourful festivals, delicious food, idyllic beaches and family friendly boutique accommodation to boot. It’s the perfect place for a holiday with a difference.