{"id":6990,"date":"2015-11-25T15:10:46","date_gmt":"2015-11-25T15:10:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.experiencetravelgroup.com\/blog\/?p=6990"},"modified":"2020-11-07T12:02:34","modified_gmt":"2020-11-07T12:02:34","slug":"10-dos-donts-multi-centre-holiday","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/archive.experiencetravelgroup.com\/blog\/10-dos-donts-multi-centre-holiday\/","title":{"rendered":"10 dos and don’ts for a multi centre holiday"},"content":{"rendered":"

Multi centre\u00a0holidays offer an incredible array of cultures and experiences to the inquisitive traveller. Combining two or more\u00a0countries in one trip lets you make\u00a0the most of your\u00a0long haul\u00a0flight whilst\u00a0adding an extra dimension\u00a0to your holiday. And with plenty of\u00a0fascinating Asian countries in close proximity to each other,\u00a0why\u00a0limit yourself to just one?\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

However, the problem lies in actually organising your trip. From\u00a0issues such as transport, to\u00a0organising your time, to\u00a0working out\u00a0costs, there is plenty to keep in mind. Here are\u00a0<\/strong><\/em>our 10 dos and don’ts for anyone thinking of a multi centre holiday.\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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1. Don’t box tick<\/strong><\/p>\n

There many incredible sights\u00a0\u00a0in Southeast Asia, so it can be tempting to cram them all into one trip. Realistically though, you’re not going to fit them all in and it’s very much a case of quality rather than\u00a0quantity. You wouldn’t expect someone to see Big Ben, Edinburgh Castle, Dublin, Paris, Rome and Krakow comfortably in two weeks, so our advice would be not to do the same in Southeast Asia.<\/p>\n

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2. Do think about the costs<\/strong><\/p>\n

With every country added, you create new dimensions to the cost of your trip. If you have a strict budget, keep your holiday simple and visit two countries, incorporating a few key sights. Don’t spend\u00a0your money on lots of short\u00a0flights between places, but invest it in the\u00a0experiences that will ultimately make your holiday.<\/p>\n

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3. Don’t live in an airport<\/strong><\/p>\n

Don’t waste your time cramming in too many\u00a0countries as you’ll only end up visiting various local airports \u2013 which are certainly less inspiring than the people, food and culture of Asia.<\/p>\n

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4. Don’t miss the point of going<\/strong><\/p>\n

Each country you travel to deserves a certain amount of time in and of itself. No one would\u00a0recommend \u00a0combining countries\u00a0for the sake of it because it’s there.<\/p>\n

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5.\u00a0Do be open minded about your beach stay<\/strong><\/p>\n

It can be very tricky to have your beach stay\u00a0tagged on at the end of your holiday, simply because of the geographical location of Southeast Asia’s best beaches and transportation links. It’s often better to organise it as an interlude in the middle of your holiday between countries. You could also consider staying at a beach alternative. 4 Rivers Floating Eco Lodge and La Folie Lodge on the Mekong River are two examples of a relaxing option that sometimes suits itineraries better.\u00a0 \"NAM-Rooms-3Bedroom<\/p>\n

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6. Don’t force what a country doesn’t have<\/strong><\/p>\n

Some countries are better than others for different things. Want a beach in Laos? It’s landlocked so it’s just not going to happen; but there are some fantastic alternatives.\u00a0\u00a0Take each country as it is\u00a0in terms of activities.<\/p>\n

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7. Don’t keep up with the Joneses<\/strong><\/p>\n

This is your holiday so don’t worry about anyone else’s opinions too much. Listen to people’s advice but go with your own gut. Only you really know what makes you happy.<\/p>\n

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8. Don’t worry about visas<\/strong><\/p>\n

Southeast Asian countries are making visas easier and easier to obtain. Don’t worry about the application\u00a0process too much, your specialist consultant will be there to help. Whilst visas\u00a0vary in price, in the grand scheme of things\u00a0it’s nothing to be too concerned by.<\/p>\n

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9. Do forget about ‘doing’ a country<\/strong><\/p>\n

Understanding an entire country in the space of 2 or 3 weeks is impossible. What you can do is experience some highlights and get a very good insight into its varied way of life.<\/p>\n

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10. Don’t fly everywhere<\/strong><\/p>\n

Whilst the quickest way to get between countries is by flying, there are some far more interesting and comfortable ways to explore. Overnight trains offer stunning views over a country’s landscape \u2013 both urban and rural. An overnight journey by boat also offers a fantastic insight into a country\u00a0and is a very\u00a0stylish way to travel.<\/p>\n

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With the right planning, multi centre holidays can be incredibly\u00a0enriching and inspiring. If you want a little more inspiration,\u00a0have a look at these itinerary ideas:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Cambodia to Vietnam via The Mekong<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Jayavarman Odyssey Cambodia to Vietnam<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

All our holidays are tailor-made by our country experts, so if you wanted to get a personalised itinerary or just some more ideas, do call us on\u00a0020 7924 7133<\/span>. Our specialists\u00a0are very\u00a0happy to help \u2013 no matter where you\u2019re at with your holiday planning. There are\u00a0no obligations to book and you don\u2019t have\u00a0to pay a penny until you are completely\u00a0sure\u00a0that you\u2019ve found your perfect holiday.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Multi centre holidays offer an incredible array of cultures and experiences to the inquisitive traveller. The problem lies organising transport, working out how much you can fit in, to balancing costs. To help you in your planning stages, here are our 10 dos and don’ts for anyone thinking of a multi centre holiday. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":13,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_lmt_disableupdate":"","_lmt_disable":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1348,1344],"tags":[1333],"coauthors":[912],"class_list":["post-6990","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-across-asia","category-the-etg-take-on-travel","tag-planning"],"aioseo_notices":[],"views":2523,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/archive.experiencetravelgroup.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6990","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/archive.experiencetravelgroup.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/archive.experiencetravelgroup.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/archive.experiencetravelgroup.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/13"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/archive.experiencetravelgroup.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6990"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/archive.experiencetravelgroup.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6990\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/archive.experiencetravelgroup.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6990"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/archive.experiencetravelgroup.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6990"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/archive.experiencetravelgroup.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6990"},{"taxonomy":"author","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/archive.experiencetravelgroup.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/coauthors?post=6990"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}