In a world where time is a luxury, take a leaf off the glamour of slow-moving transportation rather than zipping from one place to another. At least, give it a try ‘Encompass’ style. Whether you’re exploring the Andes or speeding through a Japanese island, luxury train travel proves to be more interesting. We bring you […]
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Paris With Another Eye
Paris’ history-lined streets with museums, classical bistros and boutiques have a classic charm that makes the city a timeless centrepiece of the travel hotspots in the world. It is amplified with the new wave of multimedia galleries, creative wine bars, design shops and tech start-ups. While you explore the wrought-iron wonder Eiffel Tower, the broad […]
Boutique Hotels We Love for Family Holidays
At Encompass, we aim to make your vacations comfortable, luxurious and definitely memorable. Staying in the right place has a lot to do with great holidays. Having travelled to different parts of the world in the last 20 years, we’ve been able to put together a list of great hotels that have character as well […]
Best Small Cruise Expeditions
For many people, the mere mention of the word ‘cruise’ can evoke images of tourist-packed decks and chintzy cabins, but cruise trips can be a thrilling way to see the world – when you do it with Encompass. We bring luxury and local experiences together with some of the best and awarded small cruises in […]
Planning for an Italian Summer
Few countries come close to being as picturesque as Italy in the summers. Sunbathing on the Mediterranean coast, fresh rolling meadows growing in the Alps, and the green and serene countryside landscapes all capture the attention of tourists from around the world. But planning a trip to Italy in summer can be a daunting task […]
A Jordan Low-Down
They say Jordan reveals its charms slowly and surely. This is one of those destinations that might have been on your list forever, or never featured there and this blog will only trigger you to look at it for the first time. The reason why it made it to our list is that it’s close, […]
The Most Romantic Places in the World That You Must Explore in 2022
Now that the world has opened up and the countries have eased travel restrictions, head out for a cosy vacation and experience some of the most romantic places in the world this year. Travel to a destination that both you and your partner will find exciting and memorable. So, pack your bags and visit some […]
3 Islands To Visit In Greece Other Than Mykonos
Instagram might have given Mykonos lifetime creds of being a top destination in Greece, but there is so much more to the country. Even if you are hooked to the island life and don’t care much for the history, there are many more islands that are equally stunning, packed with great luxury hotels and views […]
Hi Croatia! You’ve Always Been on Our List
The Eastern Europe gem, Croatia, is one of the best places to visit amongst the European gems, as it is dotted with diverse sights and activities and covers ground on history, adventure and nature – a triple whammy. Leave the planning to us, but here’s a lowdown on what to expect when you’re in Croatia. […]
When It Comes to New Zealand, What’s Not to Love?
Tired beating the heat, sitting in air-conditioned rooms and making dashes to the fridge for cool climes? The easier (and more indulgent) way would be to be heat-free would be hopping onto a flight and landing up in the land of white fluffy clouds, clear skies and the perfect temperature, which is neither freezing nor […]
When We Saw Thailand With a ‘Luxury’ Slant
How do we manage to create the best luxury trips for you? We have to give credit to the Tourism Boards and hotel partners who really help us discover the country and fine-tune plans for different target audiences. These are familiarisation trips that need so much planning as there is pressure on the organisers/tourism boards […]
Instagram Approved Holidays to Plan Now
Call yourself an Insta heavy-lifter? Then you must know that ‘the gram’ released some really cool data on travel destinations. Did you know that the most Instagrammable relaxing location is Phuket, Thailand with a whopping 9.7 million hashtags? The other destinations that feature in the top ten are Maldives, Tulum, Ubud, Mykonos, Langkawi and Bora […]
How Well Do You Know Us at Encompass Experiences?
If you’ve browsed through our website and the Instagram page, you’ll know that we are obsessed with great locations, uber-cool accommodations and thrilling activities around the world. But more importantly, we are excited to make sure that the travel bug bites everyone around us, and we can help plan the most indulgent trips around the […]
Luxury Wildlife Lodges in the Heart of India
Hundreds of kilometres of wilderness interject fertile plains and glinting rivers in the heart of India – a constantly changing landscape which is intensely green by the double-barrelled monsoon. Except, when you’re in Madhya Pradesh. Here, the forests take dominance, covering more than 60% of the state in natural forested lands, where a pantheon of […]
Europe for the Summers?
Whether you are a city slicker or a country mouse, Europe’s treasures, vaunted cuisine, vibrant nightlife and shopping beckon – especially in the summer. After being holed up for more than 2 years, travellers are out again to look for the best luxury travel deals to visit cooler climes. Confused as to which country should […]
Choosing the Right Place to Stay on a Holiday
When you come to Encompass Experiences, you can be rest assured that all your travel planning woes will come to an end. Just give us the budget, interests and details of the people travelling, so we can craft something great that’s just right for you. It could be a milestone celebration, a special romantic getaway […]
Are you still asking “Why Ladakh?”
For the vertically inclined, there is nothing more appealing than dramatic forested gorges that rise to skylines of snow-capped glaciated peaks. Add to that the high-altitude desert topography dripping with rhododendron forests in fall and the soothing hum of prayer wheels on mountain top monasteries. This doesn’t even begin to describe what Ladakh holds in […]
Slow Travel: The Art Of Real Immersion In A Destination
Is it just us, or do you have ‘everywhere on earth’ on your list too? It is not heretical to think that you want to travel to most parts of the world. Now that the pandemic is (kind of) behind us, and the access to most places is easy, everyone seems to be getting back […]
Why Maldives Will Never Go Out Of Fashion
Whether you long for being spoiled silly on stilted plush cottages in the middle of the ocean, or see the underwater rush hour of marine life while diving, Maldives is the place for you. One of the top destinations to travel in the last half a decade, Maldives makes all ocean-side travel dreams come true. […]
4 Reasons You Need To Plan A Trip With Your Sibling
Sibling trips are becoming increasingly popular in the last few years (pandemic years don’t count). As one grows older, the daily battles of clothes, TV time and dining table arguments seem like a distant memory and the bond with siblings grows stronger. We seem to be getting way too many requests from siblings and we […]
