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Read MoreMonth: December 2014
If you think that it is tough to be in Europe on a vacation in winters, then think again. There are many things you will simple fall in love with during winters, when everything is white as snow, literally. Glacier express is among the top of them. Any sight that comes closer to this one in India is a train trip from Ramban to Baramulla in Kashmir Valley. But then Swiss beauty is something everybody craves for. A journey on the Glacier Express in winter has its own uniquely special charm. The Glacier Express is the most famous railway in the world. It travels from Zermatt to Davos or St. Moritz in around seven hours. It is a day trip through untouched mountain landscapes, glamorous health resorts, deep gorges, delightful valleys, 91 tunnels and across 291 impressive bridges. The tr...
Read MoreCoconuts are refreshing as well as challenging. Once you are in Kerala, you will find coconuts everywhere- around you on trees to almost everything you eat and also put on your body. Equally challenging is to bring them down from the trees. Whatever it may be, the make a good sight nevertheless. ...
Read MoreBruges, 'the Venice of the North', a splendid medieval Art City in Flanders, Belgium is one of the main locations of the Bollywood film Peekay (PK), the first Indian feature film to be shot in the city. The Aamir Khan, Anushka Sharma and Sushant Singh Rajput starrer Peekay (PK) directed by Rajkumar Hirani and produced by Rajkumar Hirani Films and Vidhu Vinod Chopra Films in association with UTV Motion Pictures, filmed some major landmarks of Bruges. These include the Market Square and Belfry, Howest Campus Sint-Jorisstraat, the Beguinage (an architectural complex that used to house a semi-monastic community of religious women called Beguines), plus several streets and canals. The sequences shot in Bruges also feature a lilting romantic song “Chaar Kadam” that also beau
Read MoreSwitzerland in its winter coat is not only a destination for people who want to try skiing, but is also offering a big choice of other activities to experience snow in different facets. Glacier Express is also operating in winter and shows the variety of winter landscapes in different regions and altitudes. The new Ice Magic Ice Park in Interlaken offers ice skating and fun activities on ice in the city centre and is a meeting point for locals and tourists during winter time. Top of Europe ICE MAGIC is the unique skating experience set to transform the centre of Interlaken into a winter wonderland from 20 December 2014 to 28 February 2015. ICE MAGIC consists of various-sized ice rinks linked by a winding 400-metre ice runway. The offer is rounded off with a wide range of culinary option
Read MoreOne of the biggest and most beautiful Christmas Markets in Europe is held every year in Stuttgart, the capital of Baden-Württemberg in southern Germany. In 1692 the first Christmas Market was mentioned in a document. It's origin is probably much earlier. The Christmas Market is held in the heart of Stuttgart - in the Königsstrasse infront of the Königsbau, at the marketplace and the nearby sourroundings. To enjoy the beauty of Baden-Württemberg’s state Capital I would recommend at least a three-day stay. The automobile museums of Mercedes-Benz and Porsche are a must see, as well as the palace square in the city’s heart or the beautiful green areas like the Killesberg Park or the Zoological-Botanical Garden Wilhelma. Also Stuttgart is a great starting point to discover the nearby Black Fore
Read MoreAfter rich haul last year, Indian hospitality industry bagged just two awards this year at the World Travel Awards Grand Final Gala Ceremony 2014 in Anguilla. Besides Maharajas' Express winning the World's Leading Luxury Train title, Oberoi Hotels and resorts also won the award for World's Leading Luxury Hotel Brand. Oberoi also won the title for third year in row. It has also been the Asia's Leading Luxury hotel brand thrice. The World Travel Awards Gala Ceremonies are widely regarded as the most celebrated event in the travel industry, a venue for government and industry leaders to connect with international print and broadcast media. Winning a World Travel Award has a proven track record of significantly raising a company’s profile, and escalating profitability and recognition. C...
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India's premier luxury train Maharajas' Express has once again won the coveted award for World’s Leading Luxury Train at World Travel awards. World Travel Awards Grand Final Gala Ceremony 2014 was held at Cuisin Art Golf Resort & Spa in Anguilla. Eel shaped Anguilla island is nestled amid the Leeward islands of the Carribean. Maharajas' Express has one the title for third time in row, having it one already for 2012 and 2013. Two other Indian luxury trains- Deccan Odyssey and the Golden Chariot were in the contention for the award having nominated in finals. Just as India has a host of luxury heritage hotels lined up, it also has some of the best luxury trains to offer. Palace on Wheels and Royal Rajasthan on Wheels had been popular among travelers for decades. But...
Read MoreFerriswheel Entertainment Pvt. Ltd., a Mumbai-based agency specialising in conceptualising, producing and directing live events, has brought Worldfest to Lavasa city. Starting today (December 17) the five day fest continues till December 21, 2014. The Festival brings together performers from ten countries, exhibiting a concoction of country-specific arts, culture, dance, music, and cuisine. The Worldfest 2014 edition will witness participation of like Brazil, Egypt, Ethiopia, Lithuania, Maldives, Nigeria, Poland, Slovenia, Sri Lanka, and Thailand. The Festival marks the confluence of cultures and the serene and picturesque environs of Lavasa city are set to make for a perfect backdrop for this cultural convergence of various countries from the world. Ferriswheel aim to make Worldfest a
Read MoreNortheast Florida’s Amelia Island will host its seventh annual Restaurant Week from January 16 through 25. The ten-day, culinary showcase of the small barrier island’s top restaurants will offer visitors and residents the opportunity to try new restaurants and enjoy old favorites. In 2015, 30 of the island’s popular dining hotspots are participating in Restaurant Week. This year, guests can enjoy restaurant week dining for lunch and dinner, with different restaurants participating in each. Both lunch and dinner will offer a special fixed menu. Northeast Florida’s coastal treasure, Amelia Island is a barrier island rich in colorful history and breath-taking natural beauty. Amelia Island offers long, beautiful beaches, abundant wildlife, and pristine waters. Upscale resorts with world-c
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