Top National Parks in India

Wildlife enthusiasts buying tickets aboard flights arriving in India can closely observe the country’s unmatched biodiversity by visiting the following national parks.

Jim Corbett
Named after the famed hunter-explorer Jim Corbett, this is among the best maintained sanctuaries for the tigers in India. Well connected by roads, those purchasing tickets for Delhi flights can get here after a few hours’ drive. Best time to visit include late summer as well as autumn to spring. Key attractions here are various indigenous plant species, myriad reptiles, elephants and the spotted deer.

Ranthambore
Those booking flights tickets to the pink city of Jaipur in the Indian state of Rajasthan can easily visit Ranthambore during their holiday. Home to an ancient fort popular among visitors, the protected wildlife reserve nearby is one of the best places for a safari in India. Apart from a range of indigenous plants and rare birds, various species of deer including blackbucks and tigers also abound here. Though open round the year, ideal time to visit is from early autumn to late spring, as summer temperatures are uncomfortably high.

Kaziranga
Famed as one of the few places in India to see the one-horned rhinocerous, Kaziranga is among the most well maintained reserves in the country. The ideal time to come here is from late autumn to early spring as during other times of the year, the lush green elephant grass obscures viewing of the wildlife. Holidaymakers can take flights to Guwahati, capital of Assam state in India and subsequent buy tickets to avail the public transport or book taxis to reach their destination.

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Sydney’s Good Food & Wine Show Set to Tempt Tourists

It is time for an eating spree in Sydney! The dazzling city of Australia is set to celebrate the most awaited event, Good Food and Wine Show in June 2013, transforming into a happy hunting ground for locals and international tourists who have reserved tickets for flights arriving during this time of the month.

Scheduled to take place at Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre from 28 to 30 June 2013, it is one of the largest consumer exhibitions of Australia that features the best of Australian cuisines and wines by the excellent producers, vintners and chefs.

At the event, you can sample out the vast range of food, vinos & coffee from over 300 producers and also savour free samples of cheese from 14 regions across Australia.

Furthermore, the show will also feature celebrity theatre, offering the great prerogative of learning the most recent recipes, tips, tricks and techniques from well-known chefs including Donna Hay, Michelle Bridges, Maggie Beer and more. “A Journey Through Coffee with Nespresso” is another superb affair that will highlight the diversity of 4 Grand Cru coffees.

Australia’s rich eating culture is apparent in this festival. With such a marvellous range of colourful events, international travellers who are spending on tickets for flights and overall Sydney holidays will definitely get the maximum bangs for their bucks.

Even weather-wise, June is a pleasant time to pick tickets and deals on Australia bound flights. The climate is cool and sightseeing is fun. It is advisable to plan your travel in advance and reserve tickets for flights soon to make the most of your Sydney trip. 

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Hilton Worldwide To Open a New Hotel in Abu Dhabi

Leisure and business holiday makers seeking to invest on tickets for flights to the UAE’s capital city, Abu Dhabi will soon have one more accommodation option available to them. Hilton Worldwide has plans in place to rebrand and re-open Abu Dhabi Al Maqta as Hilton Abu Dhabi Capital Grand in Summer 2013. Foreign travellers who opt to book a room at the ‘about to re-launch’  property after picking up tickets on flights bound for Abu Dhabi will be able to enjoy a lot of services and amenities that are available at the venue. The place has been billed as an ‘architectural masterpiece’ and has managed to create some interest in the market.

The location of the hotel, close to the Abu Dhabi International Airport, Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre and in the heart of the city's new financial district, is a big plus for tourists who land here for a stay. The location of the property is perfect for business travellers who visit the city to further their business agenda after securing tickets on flights for the emirate.

The new property features several spacious accommodations, each with floor-to ceiling glass windows and marble bathrooms. Guests at the hotel will have access to 700-capacity grand ballroom with a separate 500-capacity function room, multiple meeting rooms and two boardrooms. One will also be able to enjoy indoor or outdoor pool, and several restaurants and bars, much to the delight of foodies booking tickets on flights and deciding to dwell here. 

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Singapore Set to Host the Annual Food Festival

Well-known to set global vacationers on a mad scramble for tickets on flights to Singapore and cheap holiday deals, Singapore is offering yet another come-on for travellers! An amazing food festival is all ready to treat the soul and senses of gourmets with a superb smorgasbord of regional as well as international cuisines.  

Scheduled to take place from 28 Jun to 28 Jul 2013, the extravaganza will bring together assorted cultural dishes in a single platter. It is also going to feature a superb repertoire of colourful events and gambols, ensuring a gala time for both locals and foreign tourists who seek to make the most of their money spent on tickets aboard flights and Singapore vacations in general.

It is going to be a month-long fest that offers a golden chance of taking pleasure in wide range of cuisines including Chinese, Malay, Indian and Peranakan dishes at urban centres and historical enclaves like Chinatown or Little India.  

Gastronomists having penchant for culture can also make way to traditional restaurants in ethnic enclaves that bring cultural facts to light and regale the foodies with delectable delicacies at the same time. It goes without saying that the unrivalled eating experience during this carnival will literally leave tourists gloating over their decision of planning Singapore holidays and reserving those tickets for flights.

In addition, it also brings along a vast range of carnivals and tasting sessions, offering enough chances for gratifying the taste buds and enjoying to one’s heart content. Visitors can also take advantage of discounts and promotions offered by eating houses.

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Philippines’ Unconventional Fare that Dares you to Eat it!

The Philippines is a beautiful country and its warm hearted people as well as zestful culture are probably best illustrated through its unconventional yet delicious cuisine. Seldom considered to be a culinary hotspot in the league of Thailand or China, for those seeking delight in unorthodox delicacies, Philippines’s Manila is just the place to book flights tickets to. If you are a foodie and have bought tickets on flights to the destination, then here are just two of the must try dishes unique to the Filipino people. 

Kamaro

These are delicious bite sized appetizers, crispy on the outside and moist on the inside, however, the details of its ingredients are definitely not for the faint hearted! Kamaro is made from mole crickets and ones from Pampanga province are considered to be the best. Don’t worry, the bugs are cleaned and their wings and legs are removed, subsequently, the remaining portion is boiled in garlic and vinegar. The boiled cricket is sautéed in oil with tomatoes and onions to make this sumptuous appetizer.

Dinuguan At Puto

If you get served this dish in a restaurant, it may not seem very appetizing by its looks. But take a mouthful with rice cake (puto) and it will surely be unlike anything you have tasted before. Key ingredients of this local delicacy are the innards of pig, which are stewed in fresh blood of pigs seasoned using oregano, onion and garlic. The dish is definitely something worth tasting for a gourmand who looks for unorthodox culinary adventures. 

And if that is not all to satiate your hunger for unconventional food, try out Sisig, Betute or Crispy Pata before you board your flights back home. 

Be it the most unheard of recipes or the more popular cuisines, food in Philippines could well become your reason to preserve your flight tickets to the country as a vivid reminder of the flavours here.

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Top 2 Ski Holiday Destinations in New Zealand

While it is quite common to find elated holidaymakers strongly recommending the destination they just visited, the advice is worth taking especially if the destination is New Zealand! For ski lovers of any level, the country is crammed full of sites which are definitely worth your time and monies spent on procuring cheap flights tickets and hotels. In winter, the snow covered slopes across New Zealand beckon adventurous travellers to try their hand at skiing, heliskiing or snowboarding. Here are top two snow-carpeted ski destinations that will set your pulse racing right after you disembark your flights to the land down under! 

Mt. Ruapehu

Despite being perhaps the most popular destination in this country for snowy fun, air tickets for visiting Mt. Ruapehu is not likely to burn a hole in your pocket. Located on the North Island of New Zealand, these slopes are easily accessible from Wellington airport that greets countless adventure enthusiasts who take flights to New Zealand in search of some thrilling moments. Most tourists planning their winter activities on the snow-covered circuit stay at Ohakune, a nearby town, due to copious availability of key tourist facilities including chic restaurants, classic hotels, shopping and other entertainment options.

Treble Cone

This popular snow destination on the country’s South Island is best known for its amazing views of the nearby areas. This area is served by the Christchurch International Airport that is a popular choice of travellers purchasing tickets aboard cheap flights arriving in the South Island of New Zealand. The vertical drop and off-piste at Treble Cone, which is nestled in the middle of the Southern Alps, has a legendary following amongst skiing and snowboarding enthusiasts all over the world.

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Snow-Bound Rohtang Pass Opens In India

India is all set to retain its position as one of the world’s favourite holiday destinations, be it any season! Government authorities recently opened the gates of snow-bound Rohtang Pass bringing bundle of joys for budget tourists who have booked travel packages for holidays to India during the summer months. 

It is hoped that this development will encourage more number of people to book air travel packages for holidays to the north Indian province of Himachal Pradesh. The gates are expected to remain open till mid or late July.  

Authorities are ensuring all measures to provide adequate parking and security to tourists who have already booked or are planning to spend on affordable packages to enjoy the scenic beauty of this superb location during their holidays to northern India.

As per media reports, Border Roads Organization (BRO) had submitted the road fitness report and is working against odds to keep the highway free of debris and snow and the road has been widened enough to accommodate two vehicles at a time. In addition, police personnel are camping at the place and would patrol the area from morning to late evening to ensure safety of travellers who grab hold of lucrative packages for accommodations for their summer holidays in the region. 

Rohtang Pass is a popular hotspot for summer holidays in Himachal Pradesh. Every year, thousands of foreigners seek air travel packages to visit this state in northern part of India.

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