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 high street travel agents. But what do ‘tailor-made holidays’ actually mean for you?
Planning
We’ve been planning holidays to South and Southeast Asia since 2004. Here, we document our extensive knowledge to help you plan your own holiday to this incredible region. You’ll find out when to go where and answers to many of your frequently asked questions, as well as advice for planning different types of trips. We also share honest and upfront insights into how holidays to South and Southeast Asia differ from other amazing regions of the world.
For country-specific information, either head to the destination tab at the top of the page and pick out your destination of choice or take a look at our tips and tricks archive.
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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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Having a bit of insider knowledge can help before you travel to Vietnam. Find out our top tips on travelling to Vietnam, to fully embrace Vietnamese life.
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Now that India’s borders have reopened and interest in the country is firmly on the up, many of our guests are enquiring about up-to-date travel conditions and requirements. ETG – and our team of India experts – are here to help!
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New to India? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. Our ETG experts have the ultimate guide on where to go in India, no matter your interests. Read now.
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Fed up with the same clichéd or out-of-date advice re travel to Asia? Looking for something more on the money? ETG to the rescue…
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Thailand islands are some of the most beautiful places to relax. Make the most of your trip with our advice for the Thailand island hopping experience.
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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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Your travel questions answered at the Travel Forecast, with Experience Travel Group, Wild Frontiers and Kalukanda House.
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Latest Travel News and Views from AsiaThe ETG Take On Travel
Making Travel Happen Again
by Sam ClarkFind out how we’re making travel happen again – safely and responsibly – in the time of Covid-19.
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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…
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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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Frankincense and flamingos, wadis and waterfalls, dramatic mountains and beautiful beaches – and warmest culture you’ll ever experience.
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Three of the fantastic ventures in our portfolio that will appeal to people looking for fun, wonder, excitement – and the lasting memories that come from connection and exchange.
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Organising a trip to Sri Lanka can seem complicated, but with a little expert advice, it quickly becomes more straightforward.
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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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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…
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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.
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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.
Want to visit the Maldives but aren’t sure how much it will cost you? Take a look at our advice on flights, domestic travel, and other Maldives holiday costs.
Our Covid-19 testing for travel guide provides all the information about UK testing requirements for inbound and outbound travel
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.
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.
Family Travel
Why a holiday abroad is a good idea before your child goes off to university
by Alice Bayly
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…
Have you tried boarding a plane without a passport? Has your child had a sore throat on holiday without lozenges? Have you ever wanted to say ‘thank you’ but have…
Guest PostsLatest Travel News and Views from Asia
How to be the most cost-effective after Brexit: 3 top tips
by Guest Post & Amelia Curran
Thinking of heading overseas this summer? You’re not alone. Despite the weakened pound, finder.com/uk has forecast that Brits will be taking more than 15 million trips abroad this summer alone. The travel bug might not be diminished in travellers, but there are still concerns over what Brexit has done to the value of the pound. And these aren’t invalid concerns – on average, the pound has fallen by 11.95% across 44 of the 48 countries that Brits travel to, which means you’re likely to be paying a little extra when transferring your pounds over to a foreign currency.