Product Director, Melissa, provides her round-up of the most exciting new hotels in South and Southeast Asia. From luxury tented lodges in the wild to exclusive island beach resorts – …
Unique Accommodation
For those seeking something different on their holiday to Asia, unique accommodation options can transform just “bed and board” into an unforgettable experience. Far from your ordinary hotels and apartments, Asia’s more unusual accommodation ranges from jungle-clad treehouses to luxury “glamping” tents, and from staggering design hotels to eco-retreats under the stars. Our experts have scoured each of our destinations for those properties at which you can’t help but marvel, and bring a whole new dimension to any trip.
At ETG, we’re not interested in bland, could-be-anywhere resorts. Every hotel we feature on our website has its own distinct identity – so when we describe unique accommodation, you know it’s the most special and unexpected of them all.
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From intriguing overnight cruises down the Mekong, to boutique colonial hotels brimful with history and character, Vietnam has some fantastic places to stay whilst visiting the country.
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Seven incredible experiences that make travel better
It’s a rare experience – stepping into a hotel that makes you pause, look around, take a breath and go “wow”. Here are seven – lucky you.
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What are the hotels like in Bhutan? There aren’t just luxury hotels in Bhutan. We go in-depth on the varied accommodation options in Bhutan.
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Eco Lodges offer guests a much deeper insight into a destination and can make the difference between a good holiday and an unforgettable experience. From the inclusion of local communities, …
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Discover our top ten favourite hotels in rural India that allow you to reveal the fabric of this magical country.
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DO YOU WANT TO STAY IN A HOTEL WITH AMAZING VIEWS? Head to our website for more ideas and information about travelling to Asia. Feel free to let us …
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Co-founder of Experience Travel Group, Tom Armstrong, discovered the hidden riches of Malaysia. On an in-depth research trip, he found some fantastic experiences you could include in your holiday, the …
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We’re incredibly excited to share a sneak peek of Koyao Island Resort’s new luxury tented accommodation. Perched on a hill overlooking the stunning, island-dotted Andaman sea, it’s an awe-inspiring place …
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Nestled in the dense forests of Ulu Muda forest, The Earth Lodge is one of the most unique and remote lodges in all of Southeast Asia. It provides an adventure …
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Javana, owner of one of our most popular boutique hotels in Sri Lanka, Horathapola kindly shares his insider insights into his property.
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An Insight on Gal Oya National Park in Sri Lanka
by Guest PostFounder of Gal Oya Lodge, Sangjay, shares his tips for travelling like an ‘insider’ in Gal Oya National Park – home to herds of elephants, crocodiles and various bird life. …
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Kevin, owner of Jim’s Farm, between Dambulla and Kandy shares stories about his life on the property. From the annual cultivation and harvest of coconuts, spices, pepper, cinnamon and mangoes, …
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Co-founders Sam and Tom recently visited the off-the-beaten-track region of Mannar, Sri Lanka with travel photographer Damon Wilder. Situated in the northwest of the country, it’s a flat, wild west …
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5 Reasons to go to Indochina this year
by Guest Post & Amelia CurranVietnam, Cambodia and Laos – collectively known as Indochina – offer history, culture and nature in abundance along with mysterious sights like the Angkor temples, colonial towns such as Hoi …
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Philippa Kaye, our ‘on the ground’ travel expert in Delhi, says everyone travelling to India should stay in a homestay. I was surprised because for me ‘homestays’ conjure images of …
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Peter Hohenhaus is author of Dark Tourism, a leading authority on the subject and a many time client of Experience Travel Group. Aside from his specialist subject, ‘Dark Tourism’ (see …
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During my current trip to Sri Lanka, I was fortunate enough to head off to Yala National Park’s Block 1 on a camping safari with Kulu Safaris. Led by the …
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We know that we are definitely doing something right by the sudden arrival of monkeys to both our forest and farming area. Where we previously grew fruits for years without …
CURIOUS ABOUT SRI LANKA? Head to our website for more ideas and information about travelling to Sri Lanka. Alternatively, get in touch on 0207 924 7133 or fill out an …
In our ‘Travel Tales’ series, we invite our travellers and colleagues to share their most memorable holiday experiences. ETG travel consultants regularly visit their specialist destinations to ensure our advice is fresh, …
Ait, one of our in country partners in Laos shares his latest experience for nature lovers. Involving some moderate level treks and spending night in the trees in your very …
Guesthouses in The Maldives are the latest accommodation style to arrive in the country and they allow visitors to stay on local islands, gaining insight into Dhivehi culture. There are …
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Abode Gets Longlisted for World Responsible Tourism Awards!
by Sam Clark
We’re delighted that our favourite Sri Lankan eco-tourism project Abode Tours Community Homestay has been nominated and longlisted for the 2015 World Responsible Tourism Awards.