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Explore hidden gems of Costa Brava in Spain

Upendra SwamiNovember 29, 2019415 Views0

The Costa Brava is a coastal region of Catalonia in northeastern Spain known for its virgin beaches and bays against the scenic backdrop of heavily wooded hills. One of the most stunning coastlines in the country, this unexplored region is only a 2-hour drive from Catalonia’s culture-soaked capital of Barcelona and just a short distance away from some incredible ski resorts. Here’s what you must see with V.R. Costa Brava, a destination management firm that provides immersive local and bespoke experiences in Costa Brava- Girona - Largest city of Northern Catalonia region, Girona has museums, galleries, Gothic churches and 16 restaurants which have a total of 20 Michelin stars making it the highest Michelin star per capita ratio in the world, ahead of Paris, Rome or London. Walk alon...

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Paradisiacal Seychelles has too much to offer

Upendra SwamiJanuary 18, 2019346 Views1

Heard a lot about Maldives, Mauritius and Fiji? Let’s go to Seychelles then. Yet another gem of the Indian Ocean. Situated off the eastern coast of Africa in the Indian Ocean, Seychelles is an archipelago of 115 granite and coral islands that can enchant anybody with its beauty. Blessed with pristine beaches and breathtaking natural beauty, Seychelles has a lot more to offer to the young adventure seekers. Topping it up with visa on arrival that is free of cost for tourists and direct flights from India, this paradise destination makes for a great getaway with your loved ones. Also read: Seychelles waits with its creole So, if you are already contemplating on a holiday destination in coming holiday season starting April, then here are some fantastic reasons to visit the paradisiacal...

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A guide to the best beaches in Chennai

Upendra SwamiJune 29, 2018450 Views4

Chennai city’s location near the Bay of Bengal makes it a beach paradise. Apart from being a bustling commercial hub in the south, Chennai is famous for its long and pristine coastline that offers the best views, thrilling water sports and clean seashores to stroll on. Over and above that, you can indulge in some refreshing sightseeing and tasty street food at Chennai beaches. Here’s presenting the top 6 beaches in Chennai. Best Beaches in Chennai Marina Beach One of the world’s longest urban beaches, Marina Beach is perennially flooded with tourists as well as locals. Even though swimming is not allowed at the beach, upto 30,000 visitors come to Marina Beach on a daily basis. Marina Beach is known for beach cricket. The beach is lined with statues of local and nationa...

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Providenciales is the top island in world

Upendra SwamiApril 21, 2015250 Views2

Providenciales island in the Turks and Caicos which lies southeast of Bahamas has been named as the top island in the world by TripAdvisor™, the world's largest travel site in its its Travellers' Choice™ awards for Islands. This year's awards honour more than 100 islands worldwide including lists for Asia, Africa, Caribbean, Europe, South America, the South Pacific, the U.K., and the U.S. The annual awards are based on the millions of valuable reviews and opinions from TripAdvisor travellers across the globe. Actually, the Grace Bay in Providenciales, was last month named second in the list of top 25 beaches in the world by TripAdvisor. All of the top 10 islands in Asia are located within the Southeast Asia region, with Ko Tao named the number one island in Asia, ahead of Bali a...

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Radhanagar is among top 25 beaches in world

Upendra SwamiMarch 10, 2015451 Views3

One of India’s most known and popular beaches Radhanagar Beach at Havelock Island, Andaman and Nicobar Islands is among the top 25 beaches in the world according to Trip Advisor, the top travel & tourism reviewing site in the world. Radhanagar beach, known for its white soft sand stands 12th in the list and is second Asian beach in the top 25. Mind it, this is a list compiled on the basis of ratings by the users around the world who travel and then review different places. In this regard it is more realistic based on user experiences. Brazil’s Baia do Sancho at Fernando de Noronha is at the top. For the second year in a row, the golden crescent hugged by rocky cliffs has earned the No. 1 spot on the global list. Not so easily accessible, but this is hardly disappointing to be there...

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Goa Beach Grind from Nov 14 to 16 at Candolim

Upendra SwamiNovember 3, 2014251 Views0

Candolim beach to host dance and music feast Goa's home grown Electronic Dance Music (EDM) festival 'GoaBeach Grind' will be held this year from November 14-16 at Candolim beach. A strong lineup of 13 DJs of international fame would dish out the best electronic music for music enthusiasts and the festival this time would be bigger, Fransisco Miccky Pacheco, CEO of organising company Bresources Events Pvt Ltd said. He said that EDM lovers from places like NCR Delhi, Mumbai, Bangaluru, Pune, Jaipur, Gurgaon and Noida have already become the early birds by grabbing tickets. The organisers have already began promoting the festival in various metropolis. "We are having events happening at all the major cities. The crux of event is that we want to give pure EDM without pinching pockets of

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New search tools for Florida beach lovers

Upendra SwamiMay 27, 2014232 Views2

VISIT FLORIDA unveils online tools allowing travelers to virtually walk hundreds of miles of Sunshine State beaches – from legendary locations such as Miami Beach to lesser-known sanctuaries such as Cayo Costa. Say hello to Florida Beach Finder, found on VISITFLORIDA.com/beachfinder. Here’s how it works. “Tune” your preferences in four ranges of beach personalities. Looking for “Action-packed”? “Secluded”? Or maybe somewhere in between? Florida Beach Finder immediately delivers visual choices that best match your desires. With every tweak of the tuner, the options change before your eyes. Then “walk” the Florida beaches you love with immersive Street View imagery in Google Maps. In one of the first partnerships of the Street View Trekker Loan Program, VISIT FLORIDA and Google collabo

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कहां करें लहरों से अठखेलियां

Upendra SwamiFebruary 15, 2014611 Views0

जब उत्तर भारत में मौसम सर्द हो तो समुद्र के किनारे जाकर रेत में पसरकर धूप सेंकने से ज्यादा सुकून भरा अहसास और क्या हो सकता है। भारत की यही खासियत है कि आप एक ही देश में कुछ घंटों के सफर में ही मौसम को दगा दे सकते हैं। भारत का समुद्र तट बहुत लंबा है- पश्चिम में गुजरात से लेकर केरल तक और पूरब में बंगाल से लेकर तमिलनाडु तक साढ़े सात हजार किलोमीटर से भी ज्यादा। फिर अंडमान व लक्षद्वीप सरीखे द्वीपों के भी कई समुद्र तट हैं। इन्हीं में से छांटकर एक नजर भारत के उन कुछ समुद्र तटों पर जहां इन फाल्गुन की छुट्टियों में आप अपने परिवार के साथ जाकर लहरों से मौज-मस्ती कर सकते हैं केरल का वर्कला केरल के दक्षिणी छोर पर एक छोटा-सा शहर है वर्कला। पहली नजर में यह हल्की-फुल्की रफ्तार से चल रही एक उनींदी-सी जगह लगती है। लेकिन पहाड़ी पर पहुंचकर जैसे ही आप नीचे नजर दौड़ाते हैं तो एक दूसरी ही दुनिया नजर आती है

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Goa Tourism to run all water sports booths

Upendra SwamiFebruary 10, 2014750 Views1

To bring some order in the functioning of water sports operators, beginning next tourism season - October 2014 - the tourism department through Goa tourism development corporation (GTDC) will operate all the water sports booths in the state. The booths run by GTDC will issue tickets, maintain the queue system and control sport activities. The decision has been taken in view of complaints against water sports operators that they don't follow a queue system. The new water sports policy of the government will also be implemented from the next season. Tourism officials say that despite their directive, water sports operators operating from popular beaches in the state reluctantly, follow the queue system. During the last two years, although the queue system is being followed, there have bee

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It’s more fun in the Philippines

Upendra SwamiJune 8, 2013356 Views0

Crescent-shaped beaches dusted with talcum powder-like sand; uninhabited tropical islands, lush impenetrable jungles bristling with unique wildlife, the thrusting soaring capital of Manila, historic cities, a diverse local cuisine and culture …the Philippines has all this and more. Go there and discover some of the 7,107 islands of this vibrant archipelago where English is widely spoken, the people are fun loving and life moves to a lilting beat. The Department of Tourism, Philippines (DOT) has announced that the country recorded a double digit growth of 23.13% in Indian visitor arrivals during the first four months of 2013 as compared to previous year’s volume for the same period. The country established its Tourism Marketing Office in India in 2006. Since then, Indian arrivals to ...