The islands of the Indian Ocean are amongst the most beautiful in the world, and we’re huge fans of this region having visited most parts of it over the years. From the castaway beaches of the Maldives to the culture of India & Sri Lanka, this is a truly fascinating part of the world. Sri Lanka is a particular favourite of ours and we’ve all been several times - to our mind the best way to see this island is with your own private car & driver, to explore the interior before heading to the beach - or onwards to the Maldives . Sri Lanka is one of the friendliest destinations you’re likely to visit, with an incredible history and beautiful scenery. The nearby islands of the Maldives are just dots on the map, but their beauty really does take your breath away. Each island is individual so getting the right one is important - some have loads of facilities, some are total chill-out. Our favourites include stylish Velassaru, Kuramathi Island with is range of dining optio...

Hi fellow travelers, Where has a week gone, time just flies by, time for another newsletter. This week we are focusing on some great Tour and Beach holidays : http://www.escapeworldwide.co.uk/newsletter/offers/Mar10b2.html We have some great ideas to Tanzania , Sri Lanka , Cuba and Thailand . All are simply amazing destinations and a tour is a great way to see pretty much everything they have to offer. Last year I went on safari in Tanzania and it was amazing. I did our 5 night Sopa Serengeti Safari which was simply amazing. We saw tons of wildlife with the highlight being seeing the elusive Leopard, and we managed to see 2....amazing. OK there were some early starts, but boy was it worth it. The benefit of many of the safaris we offer is that they visit different game / national parks so you get to see a wide range of wildlife....which after all is why you are in Tanzania! Or Sri Lanka is a great place for a tour. The country has so much to offer from amazing culture, history...

Hi fellow travellers, Getting pretty feed up with the snow and really need some sun? Then check out our latest news letter: http://www.escapeworldwide.co.uk/newsletter/special/2010cmbmleb.html This weeks it features some great beach holidays and tours to Sri Lanka , which has a fascinating mix of golden beaches, miles of them, and a rich diverse culture. I did a tour of Sri Lanka a while back and it was simply amazing, I particularly enjoyed visiting the tea plantations and factories , I've not looked at my daily cuppa in the same light since. Sri Lanka has mile upon mile of rich golden beaches on which to chil out on...perfect! We're also featuring some great holidays to the Maldives , which is a true tropical paradise. I was fortunate enough to stay at the Taj Exotica , which is a simply stunning islands with soft white sands and the most amazing coloured sea, heaven! Or why not combining both of them! Happy travelling! Darren We have tons of other great long-haul h...