Blogs
The Exotic Marigold Hotel
For those who might want to do something very different next year, you may wish to consider the Exotic Marigold Hotel. Much like the movies and the BBC documentaries that followed them, Angel Holidays will take you on a real life adventure, to see what retirement in the sub-continent will bring. Here is a snippet […]
Vietnam, a second tour planned
Vietnam: and with our first tour next April already full, we are planning another one later in 2019. From north to south, the tour is an exceptional experience, and good value too; including an overnight cruise in Halong Bay, atmospheric Hanoi, a train along the coast and over the Hai Van Pass, time to relax […]
Nepal Tour
And for those coming with us this year, here is a preview of what is to come. The photographs from this slide show have all been taken by Angel Travellers. We’ll begin in Kathmandu, staying near the lively backpacker district, before moving on to Bhaktapur; a town so beautiful and locked in time; we need […]
The Real Exotic Marigold BBC series
Tonight at 8pm on BBC 2, there’s a new series of the ‘Real Exotic Marigold Hotel,’ where celebrity retirees are taken to India to see what retirement might bring. We’re sure this series, like the previous ones, will prove popular. Many viewers would think ‘I would like to do that.’ Of course with Angel Holidays […]
The Real Exotic Marigold Hotel
For those coming with us on this unusual travel experience next March, you may wish to watch this video of the BBC series. You’ll be following in the footsteps of Jan Leaming, Wayne Sleep, Miriam Margolyes and others and staying in the exact same house. https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x3n9dws
Laos & Cambodia
For those wanting to avoid grey skies and shuddering winds this winter, we still have 2 places remaining for our very exotic Laos and Cambodia tour in November. Starting in Thailand, we fly to the golden town of Luang Prabang on the Mekong, take a fleet of local boats through the jungle towards China, ride […]
India tour – the palaces we will stay
For those coming with us to India this November, you’ll be staying in several old palaces along the way. In Bikaner you’ll stay in Bhairon Villas; the owner, a cousin of the Maharaja, is a friend of Angel Holidays and you’ll probably spend time with him in the bar. This first picture is the ‘purple […]
Holiday to Nepal
For those coming with us on our tour of Nepal, you may like to bring a torch. In Lumbini, the birthplace of the Buddha, you’ll stay overnight in a monastery (simple rooms are en-suite). This is a simple town, just 15 miles from the Indian border, and largely in the ‘middle of nowhere.’ This means […]
Vietnam – here we come!
We’re pleased to announce that Angel Holidays will be offering its first tour to Vietnam next April (7th – 20th), and it’s going to be superb. On this comprehensive tour you’ll see the highlights of the entire country, travelling from north to south. This holiday includes two internal flights and is priced at only £1,195 […]
Tour of Vietnam – Pho
For those coming on our holiday to Vietnam with us this year, you might like to see this video of the late Anthony Bourdain, as he enjoys (in quite long anticipation) pho – noodles. You will have ample opportunities to sit with the locals on small plastic chairs and enjoy the national dish – and […]