{"id":6105,"date":"2015-07-17T14:53:21","date_gmt":"2015-07-17T13:53:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.experiencetravelgroup.com\/blog\/?p=6105"},"modified":"2020-11-04T12:02:12","modified_gmt":"2020-11-04T12:02:12","slug":"anniversary-holiday","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/archive.experiencetravelgroup.com\/blog\/anniversary-holiday\/","title":{"rendered":"Five Unforgettable Anniversary Experiences in Southeast Asia and Sri Lanka"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you want to plan something extra special for your anniversary, have a look at these unforgettable experiences\u00a0in Southeast Asia and Sri Lanka.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.experiencetravelgroup.com\/burma\/exp\/balloon-ride-bagan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>1<\/strong><\/a><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.experiencetravelgroup.com\/burma\/exp\/balloon-ride-bagan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">. Hot Air Balloon over the Temples of Bagan, Myanmar<\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_6107\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.experiencetravelgroup.com\/burma\/exp\/balloon-ride-bagan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6107\" class=\"size-full wp-image-6107\" src=\"https:\/\/www.experiencetravelgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Balloons-over-Bagan-13.jpg\" alt=\"Hot Air Balloon over Bagan, Myanmar\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" data-id=\"6107\" srcset=\"https:\/\/archive.experiencetravelgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Balloons-over-Bagan-13.jpg 800w, https:\/\/archive.experiencetravelgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Balloons-over-Bagan-13-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/archive.experiencetravelgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Balloons-over-Bagan-13-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/archive.experiencetravelgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Balloons-over-Bagan-13-585x439.jpg 585w, https:\/\/archive.experiencetravelgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Balloons-over-Bagan-13-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-6107\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hot Air Balloon Over Bagan, Myanmar<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Early birds won\u2019t shirk at the chance to watch the sunrise over the magnetic temples of Bagan. Toast your special day together with a glass of champagne as you enjoy a unique, birds-eye-view over one of the world\u2019s most spectacular feats of human architecture. From the basket of your private hot air balloon, you\u2019ll be able to watch the sun coming up and illuminate the thousands of stupas that pepper the beautifully rugged countryside.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.experiencetravelgroup.com\/sri_lanka\/hotel\/the-sun-house\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">2. A Romantic Dinner at\u00a0Galle Fort, Sri Lanka<\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_6108\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.experiencetravelgroup.com\/sri_lanka\/hotel\/the-sun-house\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6108\" class=\"size-full wp-image-6108\" src=\"https:\/\/www.experiencetravelgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/B63A9796.jpg\" alt=\"Watching The Sunset at Galle Fort, Sri Lanka\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" data-id=\"6108\" srcset=\"https:\/\/archive.experiencetravelgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/B63A9796.jpg 800w, https:\/\/archive.experiencetravelgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/B63A9796-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/archive.experiencetravelgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/B63A9796-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/archive.experiencetravelgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/B63A9796-585x439.jpg 585w, https:\/\/archive.experiencetravelgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/B63A9796-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-6108\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Watching The Sunset at Galle Fort, Sri Lanka<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The cobbled streets, crumbling churches and colonial charm of Galle Fort never cease to enchant visitors, and it\u2019s the perfect place for a romantic dinner to celebrate your anniversary. Make a reservation at the Sun House, once the home of a Scottish spice merchant and now a beautiful boutique hotel that offers panoramic views of both Galle town and the fort itself. The restaurant here offers delicious, freshly cooked fusion cuisine, a selection of fine wines and a lovely, laid-back atmosphere. Take a twilight stroll through the fort to walk off your dinner and round up a perfect evening.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.experiencetravelgroup.com\/thailand\/exp\/a-lot-of-thai-cooking-school\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">3. Traditional Thai Cooking Course, Thailand<br \/>\n<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_6109\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.experiencetravelgroup.com\/thailand\/exp\/a-lot-of-thai-cooking-school\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6109\" class=\"size-full wp-image-6109\" src=\"https:\/\/www.experiencetravelgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/5444636376_5b3fdd3c9b_b.jpg\" alt=\"Traditional Thai Cooking Class, Thailand\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" data-id=\"6109\" srcset=\"https:\/\/archive.experiencetravelgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/5444636376_5b3fdd3c9b_b.jpg 800w, https:\/\/archive.experiencetravelgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/5444636376_5b3fdd3c9b_b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/archive.experiencetravelgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/5444636376_5b3fdd3c9b_b-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/archive.experiencetravelgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/5444636376_5b3fdd3c9b_b-585x439.jpg 585w, https:\/\/archive.experiencetravelgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/5444636376_5b3fdd3c9b_b-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-6109\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Traditional Thai Cooking Course, Thailand<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Spice it up in your kitchen at home by learning the secrets of making authentic, scrumptious Thai food. Head up north to Chiang Mai, one of the foodie capitals of Thailand, and take a locally-run cooking class together, one of our favourites is A Lot of Thai cooking school. Visit a morning market to pick out fresh vegetables and herbs, then take everything back to the kitchen and cook up a storm under the guidance of a culinary expert. Feat on your own creation together for lunch \u2013 a great bonding experience!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.experiencetravelgroup.com\/laos\/exp\/baci-ceremony\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>4.\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Blessing from a Monk in Luang Prabang, Laos<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_6110\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.experiencetravelgroup.com\/laos\/exp\/baci-ceremony\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6110\" class=\"size-full wp-image-6110\" src=\"https:\/\/www.experiencetravelgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Baci-Ceremony.jpg\" alt=\"Baci Ceremony, Laos\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" data-id=\"6110\" srcset=\"https:\/\/archive.experiencetravelgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Baci-Ceremony.jpg 800w, https:\/\/archive.experiencetravelgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Baci-Ceremony-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/archive.experiencetravelgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Baci-Ceremony-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/archive.experiencetravelgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Baci-Ceremony-585x439.jpg 585w, https:\/\/archive.experiencetravelgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Baci-Ceremony-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-6110\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Baci Ceremony, Laos<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The magical city of Luang Prabang is a spiritual focal point in lovely, laid-back Laos, and if you\u2019re looking for a unique way to re-affirm your vows, why not have a private audience with a Buddhist monk to bless your union? Visit one of Luang Prabang\u2019s numerous and exquisitely decorated temples early in the morning, and amidst tinkling bells, atmospheric chanting and the waft of incense receive a traditional Laotian blessing with prayers for good will, health and happiness for the rest of your lives.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.experiencetravelgroup.com\/the_maldives\/hotel\/baros\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">5. Private Beach Picnic on Paradise Island, Maldives<\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_6111\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.experiencetravelgroup.com\/the_maldives\/hotel\/baros\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6111\" class=\"size-full wp-image-6111\" src=\"https:\/\/www.experiencetravelgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Private-Dinner-Picnic-at-Sand-Bank.jpg\" alt=\"Private Dinner Picnic, The Maldives\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" data-id=\"6111\" srcset=\"https:\/\/archive.experiencetravelgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Private-Dinner-Picnic-at-Sand-Bank.jpg 800w, https:\/\/archive.experiencetravelgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Private-Dinner-Picnic-at-Sand-Bank-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/archive.experiencetravelgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Private-Dinner-Picnic-at-Sand-Bank-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/archive.experiencetravelgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Private-Dinner-Picnic-at-Sand-Bank-585x439.jpg 585w, https:\/\/archive.experiencetravelgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Private-Dinner-Picnic-at-Sand-Bank-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-6111\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Private Dinner Picnic, The Maldives<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The powder-soft white sand and piercing blue waters of the Maldives is the stuff of fairy tales. Picture yourself and your other half on a secluded stretch of beautiful beach with perfectly clear skies. The tide is gently lapping at your feet, and a delicious, freshly prepared picnic lunch laid out for you<strong>\u00a0\u2013 <\/strong>including\u00a0a couple of glasses of something fizzy, of course! An intimate, private and unforgettable experience. The romantic resort of Baros is a great example of the perfect place for a beach picnic in style.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re planning something really spectacular for your anniversary, why not give us a ring to chat about an unforgettable trip to\u00a0Sri Lanka\u00a0or\u00a0Southeast Asia? We\u2019ll make sure yours is an anniversary holiday you\u2019ll never forget. We\u2019re on <span class=\"InfinityNumber clickable\">020 7924 7133<\/span> and we love to talk about travel.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-6114\" src=\"https:\/\/www.experiencetravelgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Untitled-1.jpg\" alt=\"Happy Anniversary!\" width=\"187\" height=\"75\" data-id=\"6114\" srcset=\"https:\/\/archive.experiencetravelgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Untitled-1.jpg 187w, https:\/\/archive.experiencetravelgroup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Untitled-1-150x60.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 187px) 100vw, 187px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you want to plan something extra special for your anniversary, have a look at these unforgettable experiences\u00a0in Southeast Asia and Sri Lanka. 1. 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