Three reasons why winter is the perfect season to holiday in India!

Do you want to take a break from your hectic work schedule and head to a holiday destination that excites you? Or are you craving for a sightseeing trip since a long time now? However, you might not want those stinky droplets of sweat roll down from your head and slip through the back of your neck as you visit places on your upcoming vacation. Nor would you like heavy rains pouring harsh over your month-long holiday trip, will you? So, giving those usual summer vacations a break and instead planning for a winter tour might save your trip from becoming a failure. Many would agree that winter is the perfect season to step out of your house and holiday at the most beautiful places, especially in India.

Here are three reasons why you should choose to holiday in India during the winters:

• You will finally get a chance to wear your most stylish fur jackets that you had specially bought from a designer sale, but never got a real chance to use. Indian metropolitans are usually not that chilly, even during the winters. Therefore, thick woollens or leather jackets might come handy during the cold season, but not the fur.

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You can experience a snowfall if you decide to holiday in the hilly regions of India during the winters. The scorching heat of the sun and the heavy downpours might have been experienced by almost every Indian. Nevertheless, snow-bearing sky is not a common scenario in all the cities of this country. So, a trip to the cold Himalayan regions from the month of October to February can help you get clicked amidst the soft white snow.

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• Even if you are not a snow-person, travelling during the winter season is more preferable. The weather being cool and pleasant all over India during winters, you will not be at a risk of getting yourself drenched in either sweat or rainwater.

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Give these points a thought and you might end up making your holiday trip a great success!

The Land of Joy: Mandarmani

Mandarmani is a seaside resort village in the state of West Bengal, India. It lies in East Midnapore district and at the northern end of the Bay of Bengal. One of the large and fast developing seaside resort village of West Bengal, Mandarmani is a paradise still unmarked with swarming tourists.

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Distinguished for its longest drivable beach in India, Mandarmani is at a distance of 14 km from Chaulkhola, the village is one of the fastest developing tourist attractions of West Bengal. Called Mandarboni by the locals, this beachside village offers peaceful settings for tourists to unwind and spend some quality time away from crowd. The prime attraction of the village is the 13 km beach. It is said to be the longest drivable beach in India. Need to add a zing to your holidays – youcan opt for the various exciting water sports activities available like surfing, jet skiing, banana boat rides, ATV bikes and bungee trampoline, etc.

To reach this picturesque destination, you can fly till – Dumdum Airport (NetajiSubash Chandra Bose Airport), Kolkatta, from there, the gorgeous United 21- Beach View, Mandarmani resort is 180 Kilometres in distance. But if trains are your favourite traveling medium then – Digha Railway Station should be your stop, which is hardly 27 Kilometres from the resort. And if you are the nature lover, in no rush & travelling by road drive along or catch a bus till Chaulkhola bus stop which happens to be 13 Kilometres from this amazing resort.

At United 21- Beach View, Mandarmani Resort, you will experience villas with well-equipped modern amenities and spacious rooms which are immaculately furnished. The resort has a multi cuisine restaurant which offers delectable food which is served with excellent hospitality.

Travel safe. Happy travelling.

  

A Visit to Clouds: United 21, Chail

The postcard perfect hill station & hiker’s paradise – Chail, is in every way a tourist haven. Positioned in the lap of the enchanting mounts of the Great Himalayas, this small hill station provides as an amazing destination for anyone & everyone! Located at an altitude of - 2,250 m, it is higher than Shimla and only 49 km away, and the hence provides a mesmerizing & twinkling sight of Shimla and Kausali at night.

Surrounded by forests of chir pine and gigantic deodars only adds the touch of a fairytale charisma to the land. Having the highest cricket field and Chail Palace is amongst few of its attractions other than being nature’s abode. Well known for its architecture, the Chail Palace was built as summer retreat by the Maharaja of Patiala during the British Raj and still offers an amazing insight of lifestyle of people living in that era.

To reach Chail through waving roads is a traveler’s delight: There is a direct roadway to reach Chail from Delhi. All you need to do is just take a bus till Kandaghat, which is 29km from the Chail. Deluxe and semi deluxe buses as well as cabs are very easily available to reach Chail from Shimla, Chandigarh and Delhi. If however, you wish to travel along railroads: Kalka is about 86km from Chail and is the nearest station to reach Chail. Reaching Chandigarh railway station is another option to reach Chail, after Chandigarh you can opt for a cab, or a bus directly to the hillstation. If however you cannot spare more days in travelling: The nearest airport from Chail is Jubbar hati airport which is 45km from Shimla and also Chandigarh airport which is 125km.

At United 21, Chail Resort, overviews the Sirmour Mountain ranges. With a surrounding of nature’s greenery and trees, you are bound to have an amazing and memorable time!

Travel safe. Happy Travelling!

In the luxury of wilderness: United-21 Wildlife Resort, Corbett

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A place so rich in the charms of nature that it brings to soul the much required and rekindling freshness – Jim Corbett National Park. Established in the early years of 20^th Century as Hailey National Park and later changed to its current name, this nature’s abode which is the first to come under the Project Tiger initiative also conserves many other rare and endangered species. Located in the beautiful district of Nanital in the state of Uttrakhand, this Tiger Reserve serves as a perfect spot for nature & wildlife lovers.

Corbett Tiger Reserve is not open for tourists throughout the year; hence it is very important you make arrangements in advance. Indian monsoon time is usually the period when tourists cannot visit the place; however mid November till June second week is the most probable and pleasant time to pay the royal creatures a visit.

Reaching this amazing place is fairly easy, convenient and has several comfortable options hence people of 

belonging to any age group can travel to Jim Corbett. If travelling by air is your way then you can fly in the nation’s capitol, Delhi which is at a distance of 300kms from the national park and is the nearest international airport. If you prefer the rhythms of train then the station of Ramnagar is the nearest from where one can easily get a taxi or take a local bus to reach the destination. If however you wish to enjoy your travels to the fullest and are planning to take a road-trip, starting from Delhi (260Km) to Hapur-Murababad-Kashipur-(Via) Ramnagar shall be the best suited way indeed.

At United 21 Resort, you will get the best of nature as well as luxury. The services and amenities provided here simply make your experiences richer and you get memories which are truly cherished for long time to come.

Travel Safe. Happy Travelling! 

As above, so below: Fun can be anywhere!

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Hello travel bugs! We always mention about how much fun you can have by going out, trying new adventure sports – paragliding, parasailing or trekking on some hills, etc. What if this time we actually say about going under, as in underground, of course? Oh yes we mean it – it is time to experience some underground adventures.

In the northern region of South Australia, there is this incredible town of Coober Pedy. This city is actually the opal capital of the world and believe it or not, nearly 95% of the world’s opal supply comes from the local mines. Due to immense network of cozy & habitable underground tunnels more than half of the city’s population live underground caves & tunnels and hence due to which despite having population count reaching 3000 the town still looks deserted.

Initially just the working miners made the tunnels habitable for themselves, eventually as the miners moved on, families shifted in while making the underground tunnels more cozy and livable. Smart planning & interesting living conditions further inspired this “Underground” lifestyle – not only these houses are well equipped with all the amenities one can imagine, several caves or tunnels also have doors & windows installed which open out to let ‘sun light’ & fresh air in. So you see it is not actually living like mole people – away from sun & breeze in fact very much opposite and charmingly civilized.

Although most of these cave houses are private properties, people here are very hospitable. There are in fact hotels and motels specially made for all the interested tourists & travelers who wish to experience this amazing underground lifestyle. So next time whenever you feel low, just pack your bags & go underground literally!  

Travel safe. Happy Travelling.

Quick Fix For Packing Dilemma!

Making travel plans can be quite a task specially if every other article you plan on keeping in your suitcase has some bothering habit – lotions may leak, necklaces tangle, ear rings always get mixed and charging cords & earphones always mesh up, etc. How about making your packing smarter and more efficient, not to mention more fun as well! Here are few quick fixes for your packing dilemmas:

• Ear rings: try using old, big holed buttons to pair up & store your ear rings, instead of keeping them all in one box and running the chances of jumbling them.
  
  
  
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• Chains & necklaces: all the delicate jewelry such as chains should be looped through straws and then fastened.

         

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• Non Drip: While keeping liquids such as acetones, oils, shampoos, etc. fasten the caps of the bottles after adding a layer of plastic. The plastic further makes the bottle air-tight and in case of air-pressure or any other pressure, the solutions don’t leak.
  
  
  
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• Ziplocked: it is always preferable to make up your mind about the clothes you will really need while traveling. This can help avoid carrying of extra clothes which you might never need or wear on your trip. Segregate night wear, inner wears, and beach wears in different ziplock bags. This makes more room in your luggage for shopping, souvenirs, etc.   

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The main fun of traveling is when you travel light and hassle free. Make sure your travelling is for your amusement and not added trouble.

Travel safe. Happy travelling!

   

A Trip To Discover Yourself –Travel to Lakshadweep

We have heard enough of ‘travel to know’ different cities and different people, their culture, diverse rituals. How about, travelling to a place where you can find yourself? A place, which not only gives you a chance to meet yourself but you, can also spend relaxed & lavish time to know more. A perfect haven to get away from presentations, board rooms & deadline rush, a small group of islands called Lakshadweep is your place.

Although flights & ferries- both the options are available, but the most panoramic way to reach this incredible group of islands is through a ferry (a boat or ship for conveying passengers) from the city of Kochi (also known as Cochin), Kerala. Only one of the islands has an airport, namely Agatti Aerodrome on Agatti Island having Malayam & Dweep Bhasha (Jeseri) as the most spoken languages on the islands.

Literally meaning 100 islands, Lakshadweep Island is a group of several islands, roughly covering 32 square kilometers in area. Once in Lakshadweep, surrounded by the unfathomable turquoise sea, under the gorgeous azure sky you are bound to forget the frets of ‘material’ world. To add the ‘other-worldly’ experience, the cellular networks don’t usually catch a preferable strength of signal, but for all your ‘important’ contacts the facility of satellite phones is definitely available – not that you would actually feel like contacting the ‘material’ world.

With unbelievable range of flora & fauna in the region- over 600 species of marine fishes, 78 species of corals, 82 species of seaweed, 52 species of crabs, 2 species of lobsters, 48 species of gastropods, 12 species of bivalves, 101 species of birds and since this area is one of India’s four coral reefs region, you can have amazing underwater as well as on land experience. Water sports and activities you can enjoy here are as such:

• Scuba diving
• Wind surfing
• Snorkeling
• Surfing
• Kayaking
• Canoeing
• Water skiing
• Sport fishing
• Yachting and
• Night-voyages into the sea are quite popular activities among tourists.

You can nibble on various lip smacking delicacies of sea food, especially tuna which are freshly available only here and hence, also exported to various locations from the place. Honestly speaking, the list of reasons why you should be traveling to Lakshadweep is really unending. The crystal clear waters, the lush environment, a place you’ll love to lose yourself.

Travel safe. Happy travelling!  

A Trip To Discover Yourself –Travel to Ladakh

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The land so barren and the passes so high, that only the worst of enemies or the best friends would visit 
this land…

(Ladakhi quote)

The feeling of being a wanderer by day, a camper by dusk and a star gazer by dawn, if you ever wanted to experience a life like this, then heading to Ladakh should be on top of your list. Ladakh – the paradise situated in the state of Jammu and Kashmir, lies between the Kunlun mountain range in the north surrounded by the main Great Himalayas in the south. Capable of making any individual feel so insignificant and small, that if ever, you wished to realize the vastness of the world, Ladakh is the place indeed.

The blissful location, situated at an altitude of 3500 mt. above sea level is the highest elevated city in India. And despite being such a parched land, Ladakh has a great diversity of birds — a total of 225 species recorded till date.

With Tibetan monasteries and fabulously ‘cool’ monks, it is but impossible not to realize where the place gets its charm and peace from. The air of this place has a naturally serene sense of enlightment and makes you feel closer to the creator. With stunning architectural views of Thikse Monastery, Leh Palace & Shanti Stupa, individuals will find themselves doubly blessed- with the amazing views as well as surrealistic peace of mind. The natural beauty of this place is simply heavenly. With so many valleys & mounts to explore, tourists and travelers usually prefer to head on their own in search of rarer sights & more stunning scenery. Bike rides, cabs, horses and yaks make travelling an interesting adventure in this part of the country.

Besides the spiritual experience, if you wish to have some extreme fun at such an extreme location – activities like river rafting, trekking & mountain climbing are available to add to your adventure. Different people have different reasons to go to Ladakh, but they all have same reaction when they return – overwhelmed by nature’s vastness & beauty. So when are you planning to experience the thrill & enlightment of such an irresistible setting?

Travel safe. Happy travelling.  

Dive in the fun of travelling – Scuba Diving!

Ever fancied swimming along with exotic fishes, exploring freely underwater the unique & enchanting treasures of sea? When it comes to making your holidays memorable, we assure you nothing comes close to an unusual & thrilling experience like scuba diving!

Basically, in scuba diving, the individual carries a cylinder of compressed oxygen with him or her, instead of just holding breath or getting air pumped from the surface – which provides various obvious restrictions under water. Scuba diving allows people to become the part of the underwater world, even if it is (seemingly) for a brief moment. Scuba diving requires training, hence after a brief training session; you can simply plunge in the ocean & enjoy the time of your life!

If you wish to travel across globe, there are many exotic locations which due to their natural positioning & settings provide amazing underwater diving experience, few international places are:

• Red Sea, Egypt
• Costa Rica
• Gili Island, Indonesia,
• Great Barrier Reef, Australia
• Hawaii

However, if you do not wish to travel so far to experience something as remarkable as scuba diving, then we have at your service – breathtakingly gorgeous locations right here, in India where you can enjoy & experience this ultimate thrill! You would be amazed to know that the sheer variety of the marine life adds to the ecstasy and some enviable adventure destinations serve as the perfect base for adventure holiday in India.

Goa:Attractive corals, coloured and beautiful, shells and fishes all offer excellent exploration. The underwater visibility in Goa ranges from5-10 meters throughout the tourist season. And since the waters in Goa are safe and temperate along with the absence of riptide currents, it makes the waters ideal for beginners.

Andaman: Offers clear, warm water with one of the largest variety of coral and fish life anywhere on the planet! Also, Andaman & Nicobar Islands are one of the few undiscovered gems that have escaped the clutches of mass tourism, hence no rush & crowd, just the serene experience of underwater world. Best time to visit is from June to September.

Lakshwadeep: Consisting of 36 small islands, this group of islands is blessed with white coral sands, crystal clear water and rich marine flora of the Arabian Sea. The Natural coral reef, blue lagoons, delicate marine life-it is a definite must-experience for all. Best time to visit is November to May.

Travel safe. Happy travelling!

Heart Driven Journey

The New Year has just begun and like previous times- people promised themselves the changes they desired. Resolutions were made, lists jotted down and plans scheduled. But we all know what happens next. After few days of the old routine, some where the idea of change starts quivering, people start questioning their own need of things they desired & planned for. After all, they in fact are doing just fine without going after their so-called dreams.

True, what difference can fulfilling a mere heartfelt wish make – besides making you really happy, finding joy in your everyday simple life & feeling blessed, absolutely nothing. These are not the important things we need, success is what society demands for, and competition is what we should be prepared for. But has our lives really got confined to such narrow aims? Is corporate success, office parties & social status the only assets one should work & live for?

Pick up the lists made, and re-connect the plans you made. You wish to travel the world but you can’t find time to go your society park. Well, here’s a little secret – it’s all about your priorities. If you want to do something, you will find a way and if not, well, you’ll find an excuse. Grant yourself some difficult but heartfelt wishes today, so that your future self can be thankful for. Everyone is replaceable in professional world, but when it comes to your personal life – no one can be better at being you than you.

Words can only inspire you far enough to think, but putting your thoughts into actions is totally your call. This New Year, make more time for your family, friends & most importantly yourself. Do more of what makes you happy, travel places which totally amaze you, meet people totally different & in the midst of all this you may be lucky enough to find a better version of yourself. After all, Mark Twain has rightly said –

Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness.

Travel safe. Happy Travelling!

Spread your wings, time for paragliding!

Let’s face it – each one of us, in our childhood wanted to fly like a bird. To simply spread your wings, float on the clouds, soar like an eagle, who wouldn’t want that! Indeed this sounds like a child’s fantasy but now that you have grown up, you can actually make this dream a reality by ‘paragliding’ - an easy, thrilling & incredible experience!

In India the top paragliding locations are in

• Maharashtra
• Himachal Pradesh

These two states have the most number of sites while other places in the list are:

• Goa
• Kerala
• Karnataka
• Tamil Nadu
• West Bengal
• Uttrakhand
• Rajasthan

You can experience paragliding in two ways, firstly learning to be paragliding pilot & secondly through tandem paragliding. One can learn the basics of paragliding in two days & three days short programs available at various aero & adventure clubs. These programs certify the individual as elementary pilot depending upon the number of hours flown. After this, you are eligible to fly without assistance like a free bird, to where your heart desires. These training sessions are extensively planned & thoroughly safe. On an average, the fees for these trainings range from Rs. 7000/- to 15,000/- depending on number of days and the skills taught.

If however, you do not wish to be a pilot & just want to go for one quick thrilling experience, tandem paragliding is your thing! A tandem ride helps you relish paragliding, without you having to learn it. Tandem paragliders are larger paragliding wings designed to carry the pilot and one passenger. The passenger sits in the front in a comfortable & safe harness and can enjoy the flight without any know how of flying. The tandem paragliding usually costs Rs. 2,500/- for a 10 minutes joyride, however, the average ranges to Rs. 7,000/- depending upon the time spent flying.

So this weekend, how about finally re-living your childhood dream? Paragliding is an absolute safe yet exhilarating experience and anyone from age 8 to 80 can do it. So this New Year, how about going beyond your own limits and just have fun.

Travel safe. Happy travelling.

Sky High Fun of Travelling: Hot Air Balloon Rides

This year how about exploring the same land with a different perspective? Adding a tinge of adventure & wonder to your holidays, simply to make them more magical! So here is a great idea to begin this year’s adventure traveling – Hot Air Balloon rides!

Hot air ballooning is a thrilling & mesmerizing experience and although new in India it is gradually seeing rise in demand. Previously, in India, only Rajasthan had the Hot Air Balloon adventure tourism assets, now however, state of Maharashtra will also be featuring this amazing tourism feature. Overall adding to the list of cities providing Hot Air Balloon services are-

• Jaisalmer
• Puahkar
• Udaipur
• Manali
• Pune (upcoming)
• Lonavala(upcoming)

These hot air balloon rides are charged usually on hourly basis and may range Rs.12, 000/- for adults, Rs.10, 000/- for each child aged 9-12 years old & Rs.8,000/- for each child of 6-8 years of age. These charges may however subject to change as per local & government rules & policies. The rides generally last for an hour, and reach not more than 5000 ft. in altitude.

Since the balloons float along with the wind, the passengers don’t feel the breeze and so the cold, hence you don’t have to worry about carrying an extra jacket for chillier temperature. The best time for riding a hot air balloon is always at sunrise (around 4:00 AM in summers & 5:00 AM in winters) or before sunset, and not to mention the rides are very much depended on the weather conditions. If the local climate gets too foggy or cloudy or overly windy, chances are that your hot air balloon will require a clearance from aviation department for further developments. It’s a safe, romantic & beautiful experience, and if you as well even fancy getting married in a hot air balloon – that is also possible!

So this year, pack your bags & head out to the gorgeous location of desert, forts and/ or mountains & valleys and enjoy the view from a different standpoint! The calmness, serenity of your transport & the marvel of land under your feet will leave you wanting way more! So what are you waiting for?

Travel safe. Happy traveling!

New Year Resolution: To Personally Experience At Least 5 New Cities This Year

On the occasion of a new beginning, what is better than making plans for not only improving your life but also making yourself happy? We say- absolutely nothing. And this only gets better when you add travelling in the list. In fact we suggest, for having awesome life experiences & happiness, explore new lands. We are not asking you to be Columbus & sail off in search of the unknown, no sir – all we are asking you to do is pack your bags & just go explore about distant cities, know about the people living there, their cultures, traditions, history and do this for at least 5 distant cities in a year!

So how to really explore a city that it makes you rich in experience by the time you are done with the travels? Here is a convenient sequence to explore a new city in the best way:

• Museum: It’s amazing to start where it all began. No please, not the big bang theory, we meant the history of the place you are visiting. The first day of your arrival you can always spare few lazy hours inside a museum & learn about the early days of the place. Benefits of this one are great –
  1. You get to know the early culture of the place, hence you can relate to the current traditions & rituals taking place in the area.
  2. Secondly, you get to know the specialty of the place – the things to look out for, the must-visit places around the area & probably the places you can skip, if you are on tight schedule.
• Local diners: To enjoy the delicacies in their most authentic form while learning more about the culture of the place, local diners are the best place.
• Night life: It is rightly said that the charm of a place is truly witnessed in the fall of night. Every city has its own unique night life style which definitely explains a lot about the youth & modern culture of the place.
• Monuments/ natural beauty: Explore & enjoy the beauty of the place, what makes it special and well-known. You can hire a local guide to show you around or you can get a personalized guide – travel book or app & enjoy the place in your solitary company.
• Market: the fun of shopping unique stuff which acts both as beautiful souvenirs & useful products as well.

Above all don’t forget to interact with the local people & experiencing everything unique of the area, after all attempting something new is what makes remarkable memories.

Travel safe. Happy travelling.

Exploring cold regions in winters:

Winter has a charm of its own! Enjoying the delicate white tufts of snow in a snowfall, snuggling in warm beds with hot cup of coffee, the most awesome delicacies meant to keep your taste buds happy & your body warm from within. But the geography of the planet has been bit partial while ordaining the world with winters. So if you are also living in a place deprived of winters & wish to travel to a bone chilling, snow covered terrain, here is how you prepare for it:

• Before leaving, first thing be prepared for delays and/or cancellations of your tickets. Sorry to put it so bluntly but in winters due to many reasons long delays, & cancellations are very common. So moral of the story- have an alternate plan or make your bookings free of season effects (road trips, buses, break journey, etc.)
• Always be aware of the current scenario of the region. The weather reports & other news related to your destination city.
• You are going from a warm place to a considerably cold place; hence you will have to pack your warm clothes. But always keep the biggest of your jackets & heaviest of boots on while travelling. This will save space in your luggage bag & will be convenient during the transition areas when coming from warm place you eventually start feeling cold & vice versa.
• Do not wait to change your attire at the end of your travels – you will be forcing your body to face extreme temperatures at considerably short notice. Hence most of your energy & health cells will get busy in preparing you for the new terrain, which means immense tiredness, exhaustion & many other health issues.
• Keep medicines for cold, fever, coughs, motion sickness, etc in your first aid, within your reach as traveling through hills & valleys often causes headache, nausea or puke.
• Keep drinking water! Being in a cold region or not, never stop drinking water. It helps build up your immunity & your body temperature at par with your surroundings.
• Plan your trip systematically so that you know exactly what stuff you will need & so you can avoid over packing. This will be a blessing when you have to adjust your shopping stuff also in the same baggage on your return trip.

Travel safe. Happy travelling!

Why should Santa Have All The Fun- II!

The non-stop party season is at its zenith right now. The best thing about winter is you just can’t escape the festive zing it brings with it, starting from Dussera, to Diwali & now Christmas is almost here (not to mention New Year is closely following Santa’s approach)! This is the season where you can make up for your old mistakes, start something new. Or just open a new chapter – whatever you do, being emotionally intelligent is a must. So how about few emotionally festive yet intelligent gifts this Christmas for the people you love. The gifts may be for old time’s sake or just to toast a new life. Afterall, why should Santa have all the fun when it comes to giving gifts!

Here are top 5 souvenirs to present someone during festive season:

1. Gift a trip: it can’t get better than this! Nothing says ‘I love you’ or ‘I am sorry’ better than travel tickets to one’s much coveted destination, especially during festive season. Make sure, before booking though that your person (or people)of interest will be able to attend this trip.
2. Camera: giving a shutter machine is a direct green signal for awesome holidays. It is the most practical & considerate way of wishing someone best of vacations.
3. Travel smart luggage: so your dear one is a travel freak or maybe going to travel for the first time. One thing all travel bugs have in common – the baggage which comes along. Gift your special one smart, trendy & durable luggage. Choose the one which perfectly matches the personality of the traveller, physique of the person & nature of imminent travelling.
4. Watch: time matters, always has & always will. Gifting a perfect traveller’s watch can be great option. Keep your travelling buddy on time, updated with the different time zones, days and (if you are really generous with the gift) hinting at right direction can also be added to the check list.
5. Universal portable charger: caution –gifting this one can even turn your enemies into your most loyal fans! This is the master gift which has one stop solution for a lot of problems – none or just a single socket in hotel rooms, long traveling hours, dedicated Facebook profile updater, etc. Having a universal & portable charger which will not only work wonders for phone, camera, ipods, etc. it also saves time.

Besides other things you can always gift travellers are first aid kit, diary & an awesome pen (don’t forget the mightier-than-sword, most people do!) to jot down amazing traveling experiences, travel guides & maps, etc. the list is really long & can be customized to suite one’s needs & budgets.

So make someone happy this festive season.

Travel safe. Happy travelling!  

Why Should Santa Have All The Fun!

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…Oh what fun it is to ride, in a one horse open sleigh!

Yes, you know what we are talking about! Every year, you all must be celebrating this wonderful day in a way that is unique to you. This year, how about enjoying the festivities while having a cultural adventure? And don’t worry, we’ll update Santa on your whereabouts – you can count on us for that. Let Santa follow you to a place as warm as his heart & as jolly as his nature – the evergreen Goa!

Christmas in Goa, it can’t get any better than this, can it? If you are looking forward to enjoying an authentic Catholic Christmas, just pack your bags & head to Goa & in fact South Goa to be exact. Goa as whole is a fun place to be at but honestly, the ‘party essence’ is way over hyped!It is just unfair to associate a cultural place like this one with a perpetual party tag. Come to South Goa if you want to smell real Christmas in the air (Oh wait! Sorry that’s fish curry).

The enchanting churches emit mesmerizing carols around this time of the year. The masses held during this period have a contagious happy & joyful ring to them, you just can’t escape it! Take a stroll down the beaches, and don’t forget to dine in at the beach side shacks. These not only provide typical lip-smacking Goan delicacies but the variety of fish curries will leave you wishing you had more than just one tummy!

With accommodations ranging wide in price & variety, one can easily find a perfect place to crash – no matter if you are with family, or are just on your own. Also, Goa is conveniently connected with trains, buses & flights. Whether you are a lone ranger or with bunch of friends or family – South Goa is a place for all. With so many festivals taking place at the same time, there is something for everyone!

So folks have happy ho-ho-ho-lidays!

Travel safe. Happy travelling!  

Timeshare: Sharing Fun Times

You keep hearing of timeshare more often than usual these days. So what is timeshare? We’ll help you with that. The basic idea commenced in the early 60s in European countries, when few related families bought a vacation cottage jointly, each having exclusive use of the property for one of the four seasons. More people came up with similar concept. However, it was realized that the vacation houses were vacant for most of the time; hence they came together with a new idea – sharing vacation homes.

This way the owners could rent their vacation homes to others throughout the year. This concept gained momentum within a decade and different hotels from various places collaborated together. Few of the benefits of Timeshare are as such:

• Since the properties are jointly owned by many, the expense are reduced which in turn leads to lower costs for guests.
• Timeshare is a joint network, hence provides large variety of vacation houses at places all over the globe.
• As per current norms, you can enjoy 25 years of timeshare membership, wherein you get to enjoy vacations at exotic places at way cheaper rates.
• The vacations even years afterwards remain inflation free, which means you actually get to enjoy your stay at amazing places in way lesser price!
• Gifting a holiday becomes easier – you have membership & it provides a greater convenience to present your friends or relatives with amazing time at no additional rates.

Timeshare ownership is also varied; few owners prefer to buy the properties while the rest become owners for a fixed amount of time depending upon the contract or until the property is re-sold. Depending on it the initial purchase price may be paid all at once or over time; with a likely periodic maintenance fees. Stay glued to the page as we come up with more travel information in our next blog. If there is anything you would like to know regarding traveling – do let us know!

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