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 …
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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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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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 …
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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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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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Guest PostsLatest Travel News and Views from Asia
How to be the most cost-effective after Brexit: 3 top tips
by Guest Post & Amelia CurranThinking 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. …
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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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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. …
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If you have a trip planned but there are exams coming up – or you should be studying – then there’s no need to panic. Even if you’re on holiday …
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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 …
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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 …
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The ETG Take On Travel
Booking Direct vs With a Travel Company: a comparison
by Guest Post & Amelia CurranA 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:
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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, …
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It’s never been easier to reach anywhere in the world, so why should you choose Asia?
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Latest Travel News and Views from AsiaThe ETG Take On Travel
Brexit for Experience Travel Group
by Sam ClarkEnough bytes have been expended on the aftershock of the momentous vote last week, without me feeling the need to add my own, limited understanding of what is clearly an …
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You’re looking for an Easter holiday getaway but want good weather, some fun, unique experiences and easy flights in and out. This guide will help you to pick the best …
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Multi centre holidays offer an incredible array of cultures and experiences to the inquisitive traveller. The problem lies organising transport, working out how much you can fit in, to balancing …
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The key to a good family holiday is making sure everyone is happy. It’s sometimes difficult to balance everyone’s interests and excite older kids wanting a bit more independence and …
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Only have around a week for your trip? While that really isn’t a lot of time, with a bit of clever planning you can still make the most of your …
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Follow this link to see Experience Travel Group’s Family Holiday Guide 2015. Top tips, family favourites, fun facts and more. It’s all you need for getting your family holiday sorted for …
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 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 …
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 …
Having travelled both independently and with Experience Travel Group throughout Sri Lanka, we asked travel expert Toni to explain what the differences were and advantages/ disadvantages for each. Over to …
Co-founder and MD Sam gives his insights into “green season” travel in Asia, providing plenty of tips to make the best of your holiday outside of the peak travel season.
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 …