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An Exceptional Adventure through Rajasthan
Visiting such a famous region of India I felt I knew what to expect and, in all honesty, was a little nervous about the “assault on the senses” I was told was ahead of me. Being from the countryside, this didn’t sound too appealing, but what I found was worlds away from what I had […]
- 25th March 2025
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ZAMBIA – A Wildlife Lovers Paradise
Zambia is often overlooked as a safari destination which, for the cognoscenti, adds to it’s appeal… Zambia holds unique appeal for the discerning safari afficionato. It excels in delivering classic safari experiences, with a focus on wildlife and exceptional guides. While a handful of modern and luxurious lodges do exist, the preferred accommodations are the […]
- 19th July 2024
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Conservation: Behind the Scenes
A unique hands on conservation insight on one of South Africa’s largest Private Game Reserves. Discover what it takes to sustain and conserve a Private Wilderness area in South Africa on a once in a lifetime opportunity. Join leading conservationists and gain hands on experiences of how they put safeguards in place to protect the […]
- 18th June 2024
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An Exceptional Adventure through Rajasthan
Visiting such a famous region of India I felt I knew what to expect and, in all honesty, was a little nervous about the “assault on the senses” I was told was ahead of me. Being from the countryside,...
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ZAMBIA – A Wildlife Lovers Paradise
Zambia is often overlooked as a safari destination which, for the cognoscenti, adds to it’s appeal… Zambia holds unique appeal for the discerning safari afficionato. It excels in delivering classic safari experiences, with a focus on wildlife and exceptional...
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Colours of Morocco
With vibrant landscapes, diverse communities and a rich history, Morocco is a tapestry of colours. From the fish markets of Tangier in the north to the arid Sahara Desert in the south, the bustling markets of Marrakech to the...
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Beyond the Tourism Map
Our planet is blessed with many beautiful, wildlife rich islands that have been embraced by travellers far beyond their shorelines; The Maldives, Barbados, Bali and even the remote Galapagos. We know and love them too! However, there are also...
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Featured in The Telegraph: Meet the 2022 finalists of the Tusk Award for Conservation
Meet the 3 chosen finalists for the Tusk Conservation Award in this powerful article by Sarah Marshall in The Telegraph on the lead up to the Tusk Conservation Awards on November 1 2022. David Daballen – on a mission...
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End of Year Reflections
Dear friends, As we approach the end of another year dominated by Covid, which has admittedly continued to test our industry’s resilience to the max, we are choosing to reflect on the positives and are, as ever, looking optimistically...
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Red List Removals
Buckle up… we finally have some news worthy of dusting off our keyboard and posting about! On 22nd September, five of our destination countries will be moved off the UK government’s red list. These are: Kenya, The Maldives, Egypt,...
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Isolation Escapism – Australia
Whilst we cannot physically transport you to our destinations themselves at present, we would like to offer you a little virtual escapism. We do hope that they will be a welcome distraction as we sit out these extraordinary times,...
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Isolation Escapism – Oman
Whilst we cannot physically transport you to our destinations themselves at present, we would like to offer you a little virtual escapism. We do hope that they will be a welcome distraction as we sit out these extraordinary times,...
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ISOLATION ESCAPISM – Jordan
Whilst we cannot physically transport you to our destinations themselves at present, we would like to offer you a little virtual escapism. We do hope that they will act as a welcome distraction as we sit out these extraordinary...
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Weathering the Storm
Dear Friends, These are extraordinary times. Like so many industries, the world of travel has been knocked sideways and we are in uncharted waters. With the situation seemingly changing hourly, and with countries closing their borders like dominos, there...
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Do nothing…
You may know us as specialists in multi-centre itineraries; but that’s not all Exceptional Travel are about. We also have a wealth of knowledge on single centre destinations, those ‘fly & flop’ hotspots intended to instigate rest, sooth the...
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Exceptional Ladies
Ahead of International Women’s Day this Sunday we’d like to thank and celebrate the great ladies in the Exceptional Travel team. The team, plus our MD Toby are pictured above at the 2019 Exceptional Travel Christmas lunch in London,...
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GIVEAWAY with Wick & Tallow
We’re thrilled to collaborate with Wick & Tallow on an exciting Instagram competition to win one of their delicious Bold Collection scented candles alongside one of our vouchers worth up to £500 toward your next escape with Exceptional Travel. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀...
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Come and see us at Cocklebarrow races
This Sunday 26th January we are delighted to be exhibiting once again at Cocklebarrow Races in Gloucestershire, set to be a fantastic day out for all the family. We’d love to see past and new Exceptional Travellers, so do...
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South Africa with the Children
South Africa is well known as a the perfect destination for a family escape – be it February or October half-term, or the Christmas or Easter holidays. At the end of 2019, our Senior Sales Consultant, Alex Bellew, packed...
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Christmas Crackers
Toby – Norway For a traditional Christmas escape I can think of nothing better than packing up the family and taking them to Norway. Getting cosy by the fire while the snow falls outside is a pretty idyllic picture...
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Myanmar’s Top Ten
Rudyard Kipling said ‘This is Burma. It will be quite unlike any land you know about.’ Just over a century later, the exotic and enthralling country of Myanmar offers travellers a blend of cultural influences and a traditional way...
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GenerationTusk
Exceptional Travel and GenerationTusk invite you to celebrate the festive season whilst also supporting progressive conservation efforts across Africa. Join us for Christmas Drinks Gone Wild at the Maddox Gallery Westbourne Grove, showcasing the superb David Yarrow “Pride Rock”...
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Oman’s Top Ten
With an impressive variety of luxury hotels and just 7.5 hours from London, Oman is an attractive option for that winter sun escape. Step outside the your chosen resort and you’ll discover far more than just world class hospitality....
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Half Term not Half Time
From Mexico to The Maldives, we all need a little winter warmer to keep us going ’til spring. Here, we’ve picked some of our favourite family friendly holidays, perfect for your half term escape from the murky month of...
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An adrenaline fuelled adventure in Namibia
Having been lucky enough to travel extensively throughout Africa, Namibia has always been one country that I’ve been keen to return to and see more of, in particular. When Ultimate Safaris kindly invited me to experience their exclusive guided...
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Exceptional Journeys
We are delighted to announce that Exceptional Travel have teamed up with world-class photographer, Paul Joynson-Hicks, to lead an exclusive wildlife photography tour to Brazil’s Pantanal. The Pantanal is home to one of the largest and, thanks to dedicated conservation teams, thriving jaguar...
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An Exceptional Journey to Zambia and Malawi
Alex Bellew, one of our Senior Sales Consultants, along with her friend George, has just returned from an exceptional journey, and here she tells us about their amazing trip. We’ve just returned from a fantastic journey to Zambia and...
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The First Decade of Exceptional Travel
This month Exceptional Travel is celebrating its 10th birthday, and we are extremely proud of how far we have come in our first decade, and as always we are extremely grateful to you, our trusted clients. Exceptional Travel began...
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Our Favourite Tree Houses
Here is a look at two of the most exceptional tree houses in South Africa and Costa Rica, click on the property name to take you to it’s dedicated page and find out more: The Kingston Treehouse, Lion Sands,...
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Put Your Best Foot Forward
Whether it be nearing the summit of a mountain, feeling the might of surrounding peaks, making your way through hidden rain forests or listening to the calls from animals echoing all around, there is nothing quite like the thrill...
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The Myriad Landscapes of Latin America
With Spring starting to peep its head above the cold earth and the days getting longer, we are turning our attention to the other side of the world, where the bright colours of Autumn are in full display. Let...
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An Exceptional Adventure in Sri Lanka
We have just returned from a spectacular journey to Sri Lanka with a group of eight, wonderful guests. The journey took us from Colombo up to the plains of Anuradhapura; by train through rolling hills draped in tea plantations...
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Don’t get left out in the cold…
The summer is officially over. If your memories of long, lazy days soaking up the sunshine are fading rapidly, below we have gathered a list of our suggested top five winter escapes.
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The First Lady of Kenya starts 2018 Lewa Marathon
We were again delighted to work with Tusk and be involved with the Lewa Marathon, organising the travel arrangements for most of the international runners attending.
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October Half Term
You may well be all set for the summer, whether you are planning to make your way to The Maldives, settle in Scotland, pop over the pond or wind your way down to the West Country, but have you...
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