September 2025…// Red Dot, the boutique tour operator offering tailor-made itineraries to Sri Lanka, India, and the Maldives, has appointed Charlotte Rous Communications as the brand’s PR representative.
The UK- and Sri Lanka-based travel company has been crafting highly personalised holidays for over twenty years. Drawing on a trusted network of expert local guides, drivers, and specialists, the team carefully curates experiences, accommodations, and encounters to reveal the very best of each destination. With a small but dedicated team operating across the UK and Sri Lanka, the company works exclusively with boutique, locally owned properties and exceptional experience providers, showcasing a commitment to authenticity, uniqueness, and the support of local communities and economies.
The appointment comes at a pivotal moment for Red Dot, which is set to unveil a rebrand and new website in October 2025. The refreshed identity promises to elevate the customer experience, reflect Red Dot’s core ethos and perfectly match more discerning travellers with caringly crafted, tailor-made holidays.
Commenting on the appointment, Red Dot Sales and Service Manager Cherylle Sargent said, “We are delighted to announce our partnership with Charlotte Rous Communications as Red Dot enters an exciting new chapter. Here at Red Dot, we believe that true luxury isn’t about extravagance – it’s about time well spent – which is why we design unforgettable, highly bespoke trips to authentic destinations for our clients. We blend local expertise with genuine passion to create carefully tailored and unique journeys to Sri Lanka, India and Maldives, crafted around the clients’ specific interests and desires. Our new brand ethos and website, launching in mid-October, will reflect this commitment, introducing even more curious travellers to the beauty and wonder of the region we are proud to call home.”
Sustainability and responsible tourism are of utmost importance to Red Dot, which works with The Conscious Travel Foundation to promote meaningful, positive impact travel through its itineraries, which prioritise local jobs, owner run experiences, local hosts, animal welfare and environmental support. The brand is also making great strides in championing women – who account for less than 10% of those working in the travel space in Sri Lanka – with an almost entirely female workforce. Meanwhile, the brand donates to the Tea Leaf Trust – a Sri Lankan-led charity with the aim of lifting Sri Lankan tea estate communities out of poverty via education, vocational training and emotional support – on behalf of all travelling guests.
Sample itineraries for 2025/2026 from Red Dot include:
- ‘Flavours of Sri Lanka’ Gourmet Escape
Red Dot’s Flavours of Sri Lanka 14-night gourmet escape offers travellers the chance not only to taste but also to cook some of the country’s most celebrated dishes. This mouth-watering tour was designed with the help of experts from Food & Travel magazine, and along the way participants will feast upon the beauty and history of the island. Guests can try the huge variety of traditional curries found throughout Sri Lanka, including hawker stall favourites; explore spice and fruit plantations in the lowlands and tea plantations in the hills, indulge in the freshest seafood while on the coast, and sample award-winning modern fusion cooking.
From $2,688 per person for 14 nights including accommodation, chauffeur guide and vehicle throughout and airport transfers. For more information and to book, visit https://www.reddottours.com/sri-lanka-itineraries/flavours-of-sri-lanka
- Honeymoon Sri Lanka
For a wonderful honeymoon in Sri Lanka, nothing rivals Red Dot’s most romantic two-week tour. This unforgettable honeymoon has been designed to showcase Sri Lanka’s most chic and intimate boutique hotels, whether guests are seeking untold luxury or something a little simpler. Couples can de-stress post wedding through a relaxed itinerary which gives couples time to unwind but also a chance to explore the island, from indulgent beachside stays on the west coast, to an exhilarating safari in Yala National Park and ample time to explore the historic cultural triangle.
From $3,830 per person for 14 nights including accommodation, chauffeur guide and vehicle throughout and airport transfers. For more information and to book, visit https://www.reddottours.com/sri-lanka-itineraries/honeymoon-sri-lanka
- Luxury Rajasthan Safari
This luxury journey showcases the very best of Rajasthan, with stays in India’s world-class Oberoi hotels – though alternative options can always be arranged to suit personal preferences. India’s iconic Golden Triangle forms the heart of the tour: Delhi’s vibrant capital, the pink city of Jaipur, and Agra, home to the incomparable splendour of the Taj Mahal. Adding to the adventure, a safari in Ranthambore National Park offers the thrilling possibility of glimpsing a tiger in the wild. Everywhere, Rajasthan dazzles with its vivid colours – from cultural festivals and bustling bazaars to bright tribal dress and intricate handicrafts. To truly appreciate the highlights, ten days is considered the minimum itinerary length, though many travellers choose to extend their stay for a more leisurely pace.
Pricing available on request depending on requirements and trip length. For more information and to book, visit https://www.reddottours.com/sri-lanka-itineraries/luxury-rajasthan-safari
- Twin-Centre Kerala and Maldives Discovery
Red Dot’s Kerala and Maldives Combo brings together the best of two nations. First, travellers will fly to Kerala to experience South India’s ancient cultural heritage, the spice-growing foothills of the Western Ghats, tranquil backwaters and rural village life, and the jungles of Periyar National Park. From here, they will take a short flight to the Maldives to enjoy a relaxing beach holiday of their choice by the shimmering waters of the Indian Ocean.
Pricing available on request depending on requirements and trip length. For more information and to book, visit https://www.reddottours.com/sri-lanka-itineraries/kerala-and-maldives-combo
- Jewels of South Asia Extended Voyage
One for the intrepid explorer with a little extra time, travellers will embark on an unforgettable month-long journey through the heart of South Asia, from the regal palaces of Rajasthan to the lush landscapes of Sri Lanka, then culminating in five days of blissful relaxation in the Maldives. Guests will stay in historic havelis once owned by royalty, explore the grandeur of Mughal monuments, traverse deserts on camelback, wander through scenic tea plantations, and encounter elephants and other wildlife in Sri Lanka’s national parks. The adventure concludes in the serene, sun-drenched islands of the Maldives—an idyllic finale to a truly epic tour.
From $6,944 per person for 24 nights including accommodation (B&B basis, bar Manvar Desert Camp and Maldives stay, which are on a Full Board basis), chauffeur guide and vehicle throughout Sri Lanka and Rajasthan tours, all Rajasthan entrance fees and activities, domestic airfare (India) and two-way speedboat transfer (Maldives). For more information and to book, visit https://www.reddottours.com/sri-lanka-itineraries/jewels-of-south-asia
For more information on Red Dot, please visit www.reddottours.com
