Elite Travel Concierge

29/11/2024

22/10/2024

The final stop on the tour of Sri Lanka was the colonial city of Galle located on the South West tip of the island. This fascinating city is a World Heritage Site and is great to walk around to visit cute boutiques, gelato shops as well as local bars and restaurants.

Nestled within the city walls is the stunning a historic property that offers the perfect location to explore all the city has to offer. Personalised walking tours can be arranged, cooking classes to sample local cuisine or an Ayurvedic consultation in the spa if you're feeling less adventurous. There's even mask making activities for the little ones. Alternatively, you could just relax and watch the locals playing a game of cricket next to the city walls 🏏

20/10/2024

Safari was next on the agenda in Sri Lanka as the group headed to Yala in the south of the island to stay . This all inclusive property is located in the buffer zone of Yala National Park which means it provides convenient access to Leopard & Asian Elephant sightings during your twice daily game drives. These drives can be shared or private and the experienced rangers will be hand to help you see a range of animals from rare birds to wild boar to crocodiles - theres even a young ranger program for the little ones!

18/10/2024

Before heading to their next hotel, the team visited the nearby UNESCO World Heritage Site to climb the unofficial '8th wonder of the world' Sigiriya Rock. This is a must do for anyone visiting the country with stunning views across the landscape once you reach the top.

From here, Negombo was the next stop to stay at the gorgeous a boutique heritage style 180 year old manor house made up of just 7 bedrooms. Nestled within a five acre coconut palm estate, the property offers peace and tranquility while still offering modern comforts that blend effortlessly into its surroundings. Its located less than 30 minutes away from Colombo International Airport so it's a ideal for first or last stop on your journey around Sri Lanka

18/10/2024

Joanne and Lorraine are currently away on a tour of Sri Lanka with a selection of our wonderful travel agents - , Telina Lawrence from , Lisa Holliday from@haystravel and Mark Pearson from Travelounge. Their first stop was located near Anuradhapura which is a 150 year old former village chieftains mansion which is steeped in history and has incredible cultural significance. The hotel is the only all pool villa property in the cultural triangle of Sri Lanka and offers fantastic local experiences such as rice harvesting in its organic paddy fields, village cycle tours, horseback riding and kayaking on the local lake. Its unique location between a UNESCO heritage site and national parks makes it a must visit.

16/10/2024

Back to India to talk about Sally, Stephanie and Liz's last stop of the cosmopolitan city of Mumbai to see such incredible sites as the Gateways of India, Prince of Wales Museum of Western India and the Elerphant Caves. Marine Drive is also a great spot in the city which is where is conveniently located to give you access to all the highlights of the city. The hotel has 287 rooms of suites with some overlooking the stunning ocean and bay area as well boasting the usual high calibre restaurants.

Finally, a huge thank you to who organised every element of the trip for us from start to finish without a hitch. Our partnerships are key to everything we offer and we couldn't work with anyone better to organise all things India for our clients.

15/10/2024

The penultimate city for the team to visit in India was Udaipur renowned for for its lakes, beautiful palaces and mountains. They stayed in the stunning which overlooks the Pichola Lake and is accessible by land or boat. The hotel contains 87 garden or pool view rooms with an incredible spa as well as fantastic restaurant choice. The hotel is located to take a boat journey around the lake as well as visit the City Palace and Jagdish Temple

08/10/2024

The next stop for Sally, Stephanie and Liz was the 'pink city' Jaipur. The city is a UNESCO World Heritage Site best known for its incredible architecture, arts, crafts and culture making it the perfect end to a tour of the 'Golden Triangle'. Its a must to visit Hawa Mahal, The City Palace and the Amber Fort as you venture around this wonderful city. When here, there is no better place to stay than which has a variety of accommodation ranging from premier rooms to luxury tents with the usual exceptional fine dining to enjoy after busy day of exploring.

04/10/2024

Next stop for our trio was to head south to Agra located on the banks of Yamuna River. Famous for one of the new seven wonders of the world, The Taj Mahal. This is a must stop on any tour of india to see this spectacular building in all its glory. Whilst in Agra, the team stayed which offers uninterrupted views of the Taj Mahal giving you an ideal location to explore Agra as well as providing fantastic accommodation and incredible dining

04/10/2024

Sally, Stephanie and Liz are currently away travelling around Northern India experiencing everything this bucket list destination has to offer. First stop on their journey is New Delhi where they stayed at the beautiful which is located at the heart of the city offering a range of restaurants including a stunning rooftop bar to overlook the city. It's the perfect base to discover both new & old Delhi. Visiting Humayun's Tomb and the Presidents Palace are a must and hiring a cycle Rickshaw is a perfect way to explore the Old Town

14/07/2024

The final stop of the wonderful island hopping journey was a visit to the beautiful located in Petit Anse Bay on the south west of Mahe. The resort offers a range of villas from 1 - 4 bedrooms, nestled in amongst the natural vegetation of this unique destination, overlooking the Indian Ocean.

With the variety in the accommodation, the resort is perfect for couples, friends and family with plenty of activities as well as restaurants for those enjoying long stays. A visit to the spa, located at the highest point of the property on the hillside, is a must if not just to sample the panoramic views especially at sunset. Of course , it would be rude not to have a spa treatment whilst you are there 😊.

Being located on Mahe, its is easy enough to venture out to nearby restaurants or shops as well as a visit to the islands capital Victoria for those wanting to soak up what is on offer locally. Of course, if this all feels a little much, you are on holiday after all, you can simply just relax and recharge in the privacy of your own villa 😎

11/07/2024

The fourth stop for Dale & Lorraine was to the Felicite Island to visit . This previously uninhabited island perfectly showcases the stunning landscape of the granite boulders entwined with the natural vegetation of the island.

With only 33 villas, perched on the east and west coast the resort offers complete privacy whilst offering a variety of views of the Indian Ocean depending on your located. The villas are stunning and effortless blend in to their surroundings to make you feel part of the natural environment.

Although luxurious, sustainability runs through the core of the property in true Six Senses fashion with it's all natural products made in house to creating your own body scrub at Alchemy Bar or sustainability tour or a visit to their very own organic garden.

Although a very much a private island feel, its location means you can hop over to nearby islands be it Praslin to visit Vallee de Mai, La digue to see any of its many beautiful beaches or to the nature reserve Curieuse Island to the hundreds of free roaming tortoises there