Holiday Inn Lavasa to Open By 2015 in India

Business travellers and luxury seekers looking for flights tickets for holidays to India have yet another reason to smile as world's largest hotel group by number of rooms, InterContinental Hotels Group, in association with Lavasa Corporation, has announced the launch of its newest 200 room property in the newly developed township of Mugaon. 

Holiday Inn Lavasa features 200 rooms that have been thoughtfully designed and tastefully decorated to offer extremely comfortable and elegant stays to both leisure vacationers and business travellers spending on tickets deals for flights to the city. Featuring new signage, new exterior landscaping and intricate design, an enhanced welcome experience with a re-designed lobby, de-cluttered reception desk and all-new signature scents and sounds, the hotel promises to match the demands of even the most discerning modern day traveller spending on tickets for flights arriving in India. The extensive selection of food and beverage outlets at the hotel is sure to offer a holistic culinary experience to gourmands spending on tickets for flights arriving in India. Besides, the estate offers a fully-equipped business centre along with conferencing facilities and expansive banqueting facilities to please corporate flyers booking tickets on flights arriving in India.

Mugaon, located close to Mumbai is a township being developed as a residential, educational, business and commercial hub. Space Theme Park and a Hollywood - Bollywood style theme park are among the prominent attractions that visitors booking tickets on flights arriving in India and opting to stay at the Holiday Inn Lavasa may look forward to see.

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Lighthouses Guide India towards Increased Tourism!

The beacon of lighthouse in India is being spread around with a purpose to entice people from all over the globe to grab cheap flights tickets deals and land in the country! Yes, the great Indian land of rajas and maharajas has always been the prominent crowd puller and a major star in the world of travel and tourism. Scores of holiday makers look to lay hands around flights tickets that would take them to India to unfurl its many glittering gems. Offering another fine avenue for people to explore, authorities in India are planning to promote lighthouses along the coastline of the nation as tourist draws, for both domestic and international sightseers!

The government is planning to put the limelight of tourism on 182 of the light houses and develop them as tourist spots. Plans are being chalked out, proposals are drafted to make it happen! Surely, vacationers who are planning to book flights tickets for an India holiday in the near future will be delighted with the news. There would be top class tourists facilities available at the coastal areas in and around such spots. One could even enjoy a stay at quality resorts and experience water sports!

A top ministry official let it known that light houses in the Indian states of Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Orissa and Gujarat have been identified and business plans are being developed for them. Each of these provinces of India is a popular holiday destination and attracts a major section of foreign holiday makers into looking for flights tickets that would transport them to India!

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Number of Foreign Visitors on Indian Holidays Mount in 2012

The efforts and initiatives of Indian authorities to woo foreign travellers paid off relatively well in 2012. The number of international visitors booking tickets on flights arriving in India has mounted up by about six percent in 2012 till November as compared to the same period of 2011.

Figures rolled out by the India’s tourism ministry state that a total of 5.899 million foreign tourists booked tickets deals on India flights against 5.572 million visitors during the same period in the previous year.

India’s foreign exchange earning from tourism till November 2012 was Rs 839.380 millions, which registered a growth of 22.1% over the same period last year. Total foreign exchange earning from tourists spending on tickets deals for flights to visit the nation in the year 2011 was reported to be Rs 687.21 millions.

Indian authorities launched the "Clean India" campaign in 2012 to enhance the image of the country amongst international visitors who are often to be seen in a lookout for cheap deals for tickets on flights to the nation.

Besides, authorities also signed the MoU with ASEAN in January 2012 to facilitate tourism from partner countries, strengthen tourism partnerships and enhance mutual travel assistance.

Also at the recently concluded World Travel Market (WTM) 2012 in London, Indian authorities revealed the nation’s newest campaigns, 'Find What You Seek' and 'Go Beyond'. These campaigns were launched in an endeavour to lure holidaymakers from across the globe to seek cheap deals on flights tickets to the country.

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India to Target Faith Tourism to Boost Foreign Tourist Arrivals

Authorities in India are looking to put out all the stops in a bid to encourage global tourists to get hold of flights tickets and holiday deals for the country. The latest offering from this incredibly multi-cultural nation is the development of the faith tourism. This is to be done by setting up and establishing of more religious tourist circuits to lure spiritual minded to bag tickets deals on India flights. Apart from making foreigners dig deep for cheap options on flights tickets that would take them to India in an affordable manner, this latest move is also likely to give a push to the nation’s blossoming domestic ravel market.

India is already a popular tourist destination among ASEAN countries given its massive lures for Buddhist travellers. India is looking to set up more Buddhist centres and is also hoping to tempt Jewish travellers into making tickets reservations on flights by setting a Jewish centre in Kochi, a city in the southern part of the expanse.

Moreover, the authorities are looking to develop British-era war cemeteries, which is sure to lure more Britons into making tickets reservations on flights arriving in India. Sufi centres could be other circuits that could enchant followers and encourage them to seek cheap deals for flights tickets.

There has been a noticeable increase in the number of foreign tourist arrivals in India and the government hopes to keep the momentum going and keep on tempting tourists to grab flights tickets and holiday packages for India by developing more tourist-centric sites.

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Need to shell out more for air travel to India

National flag carrier, Air India has increased fuel surcharge by INR 200 ( little more than 2 GBP) on short haul domestic routes for distances below 1,400km and by INR 300 (little more than 3 GBP) on longer flights within the country in line with the latest rise in aviation turbine fuel (ATF) prices. Other airlines are also expected to follow the suit.

Many Indian states impose sales tax as high as 30% on air turbine fuel which causes the total operating cost of an airline to rise manifold. Apparently airlines have been demanding Indian government to reduce taxes on ATF.

With this upward spiralling of ATF, budget tourists taking flights to India for winter holidays in peak travel months like December and January would now need to shell out more on air travel within the country.

Tourists taking cheap flights to India for holiday trips to cities like Goa, Banglore, etc, might need to spend a bomb as the average range of fares for flying from Delhi might witness a tremendous hike in the coming days.

While tourists taking cheap flights to India for winter holidays will have to shell out more for air fares to further cities, the high demand of cheap tickets in the peak travel months of January and December might also lead to a hike in basic fares.

Furthermore, tourists flying out from Delhi Airport would need to pay INR 221 (little more than 2 GBP) as the airport charges.

Tourists taking flights to India during peak travel months should make early bookings to grab cheap tickets on domestic flights and avoid airfare hikes.

Further, during the festive season most domestic airlines usually witness a virtual stampede for cheap tickets that makes it even more essential for holidaymakers contemplating Indian tours to make early bookings.

Travellers offered advice ahead of World Cup

Brits planning to take flights to India for the forthcoming Cricket World Cup are being offered travel advice

The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) and the England and Wales Cricket Board have joined forces to help ensure that travellers heading to India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka for the sporting event are well-informed.

Starting on February 19th, the tournament is set to prove popular with many cricket fans but the FCO is advising travellers to make sure they are up-to-date with vaccinations and have taken the correct malaria tablets before jetting off.

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Health and Safety advise for Travel to India

Health and Safety precautions are very important during your holidays. It becomes very important on your tour to India. Here is a concise list of safety advises that you can take on your flights to India. Following these safety measures will surely make your travel risk proof.

India is one exotic destination that every one craves to explore once in a lifetime. However, in your excitement to visit this enchanting country, do not let health and safety take a backseat. To minimize the impact of any unfortunate eventuality, remember to buy travel insurance.

The airplane is a breeding ground for air borne infections as the air you breathe in is re-circulated. Protect yourself with a face mask and ignore those smirks. Although airlines have set stringent health checks at the international airports in view of the recent strike of the deadly swine flu virus which resulted in a tremendous loss of life across the globe, the face masks are highly recommended.

Travelling soon after surgery is not advisable as the atmospheric pressure changes onboard the flight can disturb the healing process. Cabin pressure also worsens symptoms of flu, sinus infection, or head cold. Apply petroleum jelly to your nasal region. It reduces extra tenderness.

It is advisable to inform the cabin crew of any health conditions that you may have. They would know what to do if some emergency arises. Carry a bag load of your prescription medicines. You may not get them anywhere else in the world.

Skip alcohol on a flight as the diuretic effect of alcohol along with the dry recycled airplane air make for a lethally potent combination. In fact, try to carry your own food. Airline food is often known to be very high on sugar and calorie content.

To avoid incessant ear pain on those long flights to India, chew gum, drink plenty of water and swallow often. While drinking water will keep you properly hydrated, chewing gum and swallowing often will take care of ear pain and blockage. This will also exercise your facial muscles.

In addition, blink as much as possible because the dry air sucks out moisture from your eyes. Stretch yourself and try walking at regular intervals. Be sure to exercise your calf muscles. This will not only wrinkle out those irritating cramps and the stiffness, but may very well save your life from a pulmonary aneurism resulting from a blood clot in the leg.

Blame it to the climatic conditions or the lack of community will, India is still home to malaria despite continuous efforts of its eradication. Mosquitoes thrive in the unhygienic conditions that are, in many parts of the country, a bitter reality. Protect yourself by consulting your GP and getting all the required immunizations and vaccinations at least a couple of months before you travel as certain vaccines take up to 6 weeks to reach optimal performance.

Getting hospitalised in India is one thing no tourist would want. However, in case you do land up in one, ensure that its one of the renowned hospitals. Also, in case you were not aware, India boasts highly advanced and high end medical infrastructures and education and training of its doctors. Needless to say, many doctors educated and trained in Indian universities make great careers in countries round the globe.

The list of precautions is endless. If you have taken all the necessary health & safety precautions, then just relax. Board your flight to India and enjoy your India holiday! One last piece of advice though - keep your GP’s number handy.

Cheap flights to India could be dream come true for Brits

British holidaymakers are developing a love of exotic and far-flung holidays, new figures show - and with many highlighting India as a dream destination, cheap flights to the country could be great news.

According to findings from swiftcover.com, there has been a sharp rise in the number of people taking out holiday policies for adventurous destinations.

Now, nearly one in four travel insurance policies sold by the firm are to cover long-haul jaunts, compared to just one in five a few years back.

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Travellers 'need to visit India more than once'

There is too much to see and do in India for holidaymakers to take it all in on a single trip, one travel expert has stated.

Louise Newton, PR and marketing manager at Somak Holidays, commented that "one visit simply isn't enough". People who are booking flights to India for their first trip will often head to the Golden Triangle region, which includes Delhi, Jaipur and Agra.

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Rail journey through northern India 'remarkable'

People jetting off on flights to India this year should think about booking a place on the Maharaja Deccan Odyssey, one travel journalist has advised.

Writing for the Daily Telegraph, Charlotte Cory explained that travelling by rail through the northern part of the country is "like an overland cruise". She noted that the route from Bombay to Delhi provides the perfect opportunity for anyone on their first trip to India to discover the country.

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Health and Safety advise for Travel to India

India is one exotic destination that every one craves to explore once in a lifetime. However, in your excitement to visit this enchanting country, do not let health and safety take a backseat. To minimize the impact of any unfortunate eventuality, remember to buy travel insurance.

The airplane is a breeding ground for air borne infections as the air you breathe in is re-circulated. Protect yourself with a face mask and ignore those smirks. Although airlines have set stringent health checks at the international airports in view of the recent strike of the deadly swine flu virus which resulted in a tremendous loss of life across the globe, the face masks are highly recommended.

Travelling soon after surgery is not advisable as the atmospheric pressure changes onboard the flight can disturb the healing process. Cabin pressure also worsens symptoms of flu, sinus infection, or head cold. Apply petroleum jelly to your nasal region. It reduces extra tenderness.

It is advisable to inform the cabin crew of any health conditions that you may have. They would know what to do if some emergency arises. Carry a bag load of your prescription medicines. You may not get them anywhere else in the world.

Skip alcohol on a flight as the diuretic effect of alcohol along with the dry recycled airplane air make for a lethally potent combination. In fact, try to carry your own food. Airline food is often known to be very high on sugar and calorie content.

To avoid incessant ear pain on those long flights to India, chew gum, drink plenty of water and swallow often. While drinking water will keep you properly hydrated, chewing gum and swallowing often will take care of ear pain and blockage. This will also exercise your facial muscles.

In addition, blink as much as possible because the dry air sucks out moisture from your eyes. Stretch yourself and try walking at regular intervals. Be sure to exercise your calf muscles. This will not only wrinkle out those irritating cramps and the stiffness, but may very well save your life from a pulmonary aneurism resulting from a blood clot in the leg.

Blame it to the climatic conditions or the lack of community will, India is still home to malaria despite continuous efforts of its eradication. Mosquitoes thrive in the unhygienic conditions that are, in many parts of the country, a bitter reality. Protect yourself by consulting your GP and getting all the required immunizations and vaccinations at least a couple of months before you travel as certain vaccines take up to 6 weeks to reach optimal performance.

Getting hospitalised in India is one thing no tourist would want. However, in case you do land up in one, ensure that its one of the renowned hospitals. Also, in case you were not aware, India boasts highly advanced and high end medical infrastructures and education and training of its doctors. Needless to say, many doctors educated and trained in Indian universities make great careers in countries round the globe.

The list of precautions is endless. If you have taken all the necessary health & safety precautions, then just relax. Board your flight to India and enjoy your India holiday! One last piece of advice though - keep your GP’s number handy.

India – A Globetrotter’s Delight

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 India’s picturesque Ooty and numerous other spectacular spots to Northern India’s tremendously beautiful destinations like Manali, Srinagar, Gulmarg, Mussourie – the list goes on. In skiing, Gulmarg is among the top five global skiing destinations. Don’t 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 are perfect for water sports or sheer lazing around. Superb cuisine tantalises the gourmet.

Heard of Jim Corbett, the famous British hunter who became a terror for man eating tigers and leopards in India during colonial times? Explore his hunting grounds on a jungle safari to the Corbett National Park. The Sunderbans Delta with its man eating Royal Bengal Tigers and the Kanha National Park are further jungle destinations among many others.

India stuns with its plethora of sights, smells, tastes and heart touching people. In this land of contradictions, you might actually see a bullock cart and a Jaguar vying for space in a narrow street.