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Romancing at the most exclusive suite on sea

Upendra SwamiFebruary 12, 2019 2079 Views1

Well, its just two days to the Valentine. So, too late to plan for now, but not too late to plan for something for the next valentine’s day. And actually it is so grand the you will literally need a year to plan. And, the idea is that you can promise your love on this valentine to give him or her a ‘big’ surprise on the next one. No more mystery, but it is real big. We are talking about a suite on board a cruise ship. The new most luxurious residence at sea will be perched on the 14th deck of Seven Seas Splendor, above the bridge and overlooking the ship’s bow when she sets sail in February 2020. The custom-made Treesse minipool spa is perfectly located on the front balcony. As the largest suite ever constructed on a luxury cruise ship with more than 3,000 square-feet of interior ac...

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Oberoi is World’s Leading Luxury Hotel Brand

Upendra SwamiDecember 18, 2014 927 Views0

After 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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World’s Leading Luxury Train: Maharajas’ Express once again

Upendra SwamiDecember 18, 2014 1740 Views2

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...

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Ritz-Carlton suite, Bangalore among top 101 suites in world

Upendra SwamiJuly 11, 2014 2747 Views4

Ritz-Carlton suite at Ritz-Carlton Bangalore is among the top 101 suites in the world for this year, selected by Elite Traveler magazine. Dripping with intricate Indian touches, this lavish accommodation is done in a rich palette of crimson and gold with contemporary artwork, laser-cut sliding doors over floor-to-ceiling windows, and a chandelier with hanging crystal globes crowning the dining table. The suite also boasts a library, private bar, and theater room. Elite Traveler, the New York based private jet lifestyle magazine, has released its 13thAnnual Top 101 Suites of the World, highlighting the world’s most decadent innovations in the world of luxury hotels. The most expensive suite – InterContinental Geneva – will set you back $56,000 for one night. However, it is dwarfed ...

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World’s Leading Luxury Train: One for Maharajas

Upendra SwamiDecember 7, 2013 2134 Views5

As if winning World’s Leading Heritage hotel (World’s leading Heritage hotel again – The Raj Palace) award and World’s Leading Luxury Hotel (Read: Oberoi Gurgaon is World’s Leading Luxury Hotel) award as well as World’s Leading Tourist Board (Incredible India) was not enough, India has one more award in its kitty at World Travel Awards (WTA). This one was for World’s Leading Luxury Train to The Maharajas Express. 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 there are many to more offer. Owned by IRCTC, Maharajas Express is often dubbed as India's equivalent to the Orient Express of Europe. With its 5 tastefully craf...

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Oberoi Gurgaon is World’s Leading Luxury Hotel at WTA

Upendra SwamiDecember 7, 2013 1243 Views4

Indian hospitality industry seems to be having a good time. Alongwith The Raj Palace being named as World's Leading Heritage Hotel for seventh year in running (Read: World's leading Heritage hotel again - The Raj Palace), The Oberoi, Gurgaon (very close to national capital New Delhi) has been voted World’s Leading Luxury Hotel, for 2013 by the World Travel Awards. This was announced at the Grand Final Gala Ceremony held in Doha, Qatar. The 2013 World Travel Awards Grand Final was hosted at a glittering ceremony at La Cigale Hotel in Doha, Qatar on 30th November 2013. Oberoi, Gurgaon too has won this award for the third consecutive year. In 2011, it became the first Indian hotel to win the coveted prize. In December 2011, CNNGo also  named it amongst, "11 Indian hotels to visit in 2012"...

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Pakistan to relaunch its tourist train

Upendra SwamiNovember 11, 2013 1191 Views0

In order to give its tourist sector a boost Pakistan railways have planned to establish a tourist train from Rawalpindi to Khewra and other frivolous areas. According to plan set initially the tourist train will cover routes from Rawalpindi to Taxila, Attock Khurd, Rohtas Fort, Mangla dam and Khewra. Afterwards, the Railways will extend its tourist train operations to other entertaining spots of the country. Railways also plan to offset some of its losses through this. The ‘tourist train’ will be run by Pakistan Railways Advisory and Consultancy Service (PRACS), a subsidiary of Pakistan Railways, on weekly basis. In the past Railways started such project on October 2010 between  Rawalpindi and Taxila Museum  to attract people to visit the tourist locations, but due to some reasons, ...

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Best in best of Cruise ships

Upendra SwamiOctober 18, 2013 3020 Views0

Norwegian Breakaway, Norwegian Cruise Line's New York-themed ship, was named Best New Ship in 2013 Editors' Picks Awards.  The ship, which had a debut in April 2013, was lauded for its state-of-the-art sports complex and variety of dining options -- including waterfront venues and celebrity chef Geoffrey Zakarian's new restaurant, Ocean Blue. Cruise Critic's international team of editors named the best cruise lines, ships and ports for 2013. Cruise lines were awarded in 18 categories.  Over the past year, Cruise Critic's editors covered every major ocean and river cruise line in the world -- around 75 cruise lines, representing more than 400 ships. Carolyn Spencer Brown, editor-in-chief of Cruise Critic explained, "Choosing the best out of that list is always a tough task; there are so ma...

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Royal train leaves for new season

Upendra SwamiOctober 6, 2013 2697 Views0

One of the India's top super luxury train Royal Rajasthan on Wheels (RROW) embarked on its first commercial journey of the new tourist season on Sunday from Safdarjung Railway station in New Delhi. On its first trip trains had 26 passengers. This train is jointly operated by Rajasthan Tourism and Indian Railways. This train has been running since 2008. This is second luxury train running in Rajasthan besides Palace on Wheels (POW). Leaving Delhi, this train will take travelers to tiger reserve of Ranthambore, historical fort of Chittorgarh, City of lakes Udaipur, Blue city Jodhpur and Pink city Jaipur in Rajasthan. Outside state train will go UNESCO world heritage complex of Khajuraho, city of TAJ Agra and Varanasi before returning to Delhi in a weeklong journey. This train has been

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World Tourism Day Special- Maldives: Ultimate in Luxury

Upendra SwamiSeptember 27, 2013 1122 Views2

A wine for 12.5K US dollars or a suite for 25K US dollars: its not either for the weak-hearted or the shallow pockets. Maldives does has such tiny islands of ultimate in Luxury, as we had the glimpse of at Rangali islands, managed by Conrad Hilton. As if just reaching here by a sea-plane was not enough, what you sea here, taste here, experience here and enjoy here... will certainly keep you spellbound and ofcourse... without any wish to return to your home! ...

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