The luxury train The Palace on Wheels tour carries you to a pulsating trip to the majestic land of sand dunes and majestic palaces. Travel through the majestic vastness where stately Rajputs resided in an imposing manner. Discover this regal land on the Palace on Wheels, the well-appointed and comfortable train of India that take with it an natural environment that goes flawlessly well with the magnificent attraction and loveliness scattered so...more
Joy-Ride Up The Hills The people who are fond of travelling must take the joy ride of slow moving trains which run up to the hill resorts of Ooty (Udhangamandalam), Shimla, Darjeeling etc. It is the most exciting experience of moving up the hills, passing the small hamlets and green terraced fields. One can pass through the tunnels, over bridges and enjoy the ride. This slow moving train provides you with the most panoramic view which will...more
Ice skating is a popular pastime in the lead up to the Christmas holidays, but with the recent dump of winter weather it may be time to get those skates out again. London offers a wealth of options for outdoor skating. The ice rink at the Natural History Museum boasts a 1050 square metre main rink and a smaller 100 square metre rink for children, all set against the beautiful backdrop of the grand museum building. Time for ice rinks is running out, however, with the Natural History Museum ice rink closing on the 17th of January. The ice rink at Hyde Parks Winter Wonderland has already closed, while the rink at the Tower of London is set to close on the 10th of January. If you find yourself running out of time, Somerset House will keep its rink open until the 24th of January.Tickets to the Natural History Museum ice rink cost 8.50 for children and 13 for adults during peak times. If youre a student, make sure you head out on Tuesday and dont forget your student ID, the rink is running a special offer allowing students to skate Tuesday for just 6.50, plus they receive a free drink at the bar.While there, you may as well take a walk through the museum itself. With the...more
Just as soon as the pilot receives permission he moves his charter jet onto the runway while heading into the wind and continues down the runway. In many ways the take-off of an aircraft is like starting a car in low gear, shifting to second gear and finally into high gear as speed increases. The pilot of the charter jet adjusts the angle or...more
Samba dancing may sound only as fun, especially for foreigners. But in Brazil, this activity is taken very seriously by amateur and professional dancers, as we will see below. Samba dancing in the Carnival of Brazil is part of our culture and somehow national identity. Just like Jazz in New Orleans, Tango in Argentina, and Salsa at the...more
So, you have decided to tour India. Bravo! This country will spoil you for choice with its myriad exotic locales. Hill enthusiasts can pick from South Indias picturesque Ooty and numerous other spectacular spots to Northern Indias tremendously beautiful destinations like Manali, Srinagar, Gulmarg, Mussourie the list goes on. In skiing, Gulmarg is among the top five global skiing destinations. Dont miss the riot of colours at the Valley of Flowers or the adrenalin soaring white water rafting at Rishikesh, which bewitched all from Sir Edmund Hillary to Brad Pitt.Recreate colonial times at the little known quaint town of McCluskey Ganj. This erstwhile nation of snake charmers also satiates the spiritualist. Mythology, complete with fakirs and sadhus comes alive at the banks of the Ganges in Rishikesh and Benaras among other myriad cultural hot spots. See the images of Kamasutra carved in the stone sculptures of Khajuraho. From the Char Dham Yatra of the Himalayas to the Durgah at Ajmer and scores of mosques, temples and churches it is easy to lose yourself in a religious frenzy.Beach enthusiasts would do well to visit the former Portuguese settlement of Goa. The sun kissed beaches...more
Want to know what is the best possible mode of transportation if youre heading to places such as Atlanta and Florida? Then the number one answer most tourists would say would be by car. Car hire is nothing new to the tourism industry, where more and...more
Planning a trip abroad? Then why not have your vacation in California which is the USAs most populated state which consists of world renowned cities such as Los Angeles and San Francisco. If youre wondering about expenses there, then plan your trip...more
Vacations are one of the best luxuries that life has to offer, especially if its in the company of people that you love and the whole trip is smooth sailing. Florida which is the fourth most populated state in the United States of America is now...more
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The tourism industry can be considered one of the most important economical contributors to many countries around the world nowadays. Being hit with the latest economic downturn a few months ago, more and more governments are setting their sights on...more
Renting a car for your holidays? Then there are certain aspects that you should take into consideration before taking off in your rented car. Car hire in San Francisco is no different than any other car hire in the country but there are certain...more