Sri Lanka has a very laid back way of life, with some idiosyncrasies that are helpful to know before visiting. Here are our top things to bear in mind before travelling to the island.
Tips and Tricks
At ETG we have been planning holidays to South and Southeast Asia since 2004. The Tips and Tricks archive is where we share years of destination-specific expertise and provides travel hacks to help explore this incredible region.
You’ll be able to find what you need to know for each country you plan on visiting including insider information that helps take your holiday experience to the next level. We’ll even answer the questions you didn’t know you had and provide a number of opinion pieces that show the type of travel we love here at ETG.
For information on what to factor in when planning your holiday to South and Southeast Asia (or anywhere for that matter), see suggest reading through the planning archive.
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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 high street travel agents. But what do ‘tailor-made holidays’ actually mean for you?
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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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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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The ETG Take On Travel
Our Top Travel Planning Secrets | Compiled by Asia Travel Specialists
by Matt BrazierHaving organised 1000’s of holidays; team ETG are lifting the lid on all those planning secrets we use to create trips of a lifetime.
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Looking for the best place to stay on arrival in Sri Lanka to start your luxury holiday? Here are the Sri Lanka specialists top options.
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On a trip to Borneo, many clients are drawn to Danum Valley and Mount Kinabalu. These fantastic sites are immensely popular, which means often availability is scarce. The key is to…
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Did you know there are two areas of Kerala classes as ‘backwaters’? Here we detail the differences and the best way to experience them.
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Family Holidays in The Maldives can be life-changing experiences – here are our tips on how to get your family holiday just right.
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Family holiday advice for parents thinking about travelling to Sri Lanka with babies, kids or teenagers.
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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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When most people think of Borneo, one creature springs with mind. Of course, orangutans are incredible, and trying to spot one in the wild is a must for any wildlife-lover in Borneo. But I find that the orangutans often obscure all the other incredible things about the island…
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Cambodia is often overshadowed by its neighbouring countries, yet this mighty kingdom has experienced so much and in turn, has so much to offer. Angkor Wat features high on most travellers’ bucket lists, and rightly so. However, for me, this only scratches the surface when it comes to the exciting and unique things to do here.
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It’s a problem every parent faces: you’ve planned a fantastic holiday, packed with exciting and enriching activities that you imagine will become memories the whole family will cherish for a…
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Family TravelGuest PostsSri Lanka
Liz’s top 5 experiences for families with young children in Sri Lanka
Liz Edwards, Associate Editor of the Sunday Times Travel Magazine and AITO travel writer of the year, went to Sri Lanka en famille with Experience Travel Group. Here she shares her top 5 family experiences, based on her holiday.
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Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City are the two biggest cities in Vietnam. They like at opposing ends of the country and are different in many different ways. Found out more here.
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CambodiaFamily TravelVietnam
How to get the best value on a family holiday to Vietnam and Cambodia
by Guest Post & Amelia CurranMany people planning a trip to Asia find the budgeting process tricky. There’s a big misconception that everything is priced low when really it’s just very good value compared to a European holiday equivalent, but not necessarily ‘cheap.’ Here, we share our top suggestions on planning a luxury family holiday to Vietnam and Cambodia.
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Planning an Indonesian holiday can be challenging, with all the various islands, flight schedules, experiences and hotel options available. With lots of island hopping, the cost of an Indonesia family holiday can come as a surprise to some. This guide will help you to approach planning in a realistic frame of mind and will share some insider tips on how to keep prices down.
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For those considering how they’ll get around the vast country of Myanmar (Burma), you may be wondering whether it’s worth hiring a driver and guide for parts of your trip. We believe they help you to maximise your experience in the country and are great value for money; they’ll really get you under the surface, providing an insider’s perspective on all the things you see.
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India, with a population of more than a billion people, a massive – and massively diverse – land mass and spellbinding diversity, can be a hard place to pin down. To me it feels more like a continent than a country and I can understand why some people find it a little bewildering and confusing.
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…
Find out the differences between two of the main cities in Sri Lanka, Kandy and Colombo. Learn how different they are and see if you prefer one or the other.
Concerned about ‘Delhi belly’ on a trip to India? India specialist James shares his top tips to staying safe and healthy while travelling.
Decided on India as a destination for your family holiday? Absolutely sure? I expect the next feeling is that you really have no idea where to start. What are the best places to visit in India with your family? Where should we go? What should we do?
Across AsiaFamily Travel
Top 5 insider family experiences in Indochina
by Guest Post & Amelia Curran
Philly and family recently travelled to Indochina for a very special Christmas holiday. Celebrating in Ho Chi Minh, Hoi An and Siem Reap, their trip included some incredible moments thanks to the expertise and connections of Experience Travel Group. Here’s her top 5 list of things to do that you could enjoy on your next family voyage.
The build up to a holiday is incredibly exciting. However, if you don’t have your wits about you, you can be hit with some unexpected costs that really take the shine off all that anticipation. This article aims to empower you to minimise the hit to your wallet of those extra expenses that might pop up in your preparation for travelling. Here are our 9 top things to look out for:
India is a vast country, with a colourful and sometimes chaotic way of life. For even the most well-travelled visitor, exploring the country can seem a little daunting. This is where the benefit of a guide (and driver!) becomes clear.