Those who have booked their cheap flights to India may be pleased to hear the point of view of one travel industry representative.
According to Lynsey Devon, an activity sector PR manager for TUI Travel, India is a destination that provides a wallet-friendly break for all kinds of travellers.
Recession-hit Brits prioritise travel to the region "because it is very good value for money", Ms Devon added.
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Monday, September 14, 2009
Tourists being attracted by 'scorpion man' in Thailand
A man who has taken up a rather unusual pastime has been attracting the attention of those on cheap holidays in Thailand, it has emerged.
Suang Puangsri, aged 38, spent years cooking and sell scorpions to hungry passers-by, but now, as a practicing Buddhist, has decided to punish himself for this by taking up home with 4,600 of the creatures.
He told Reuters: "Although I was happy to have money, I felt suffering deep inside as they were being harmed by me. I felt scared that I was committing a sin."
Travellers have now begun to stop by his home in the small village of Fark Ta in the Uttaradit region, where he makes a living carving animal figurines.
Suang Puangsri, aged 38, spent years cooking and sell scorpions to hungry passers-by, but now, as a practicing Buddhist, has decided to punish himself for this by taking up home with 4,600 of the creatures.
He told Reuters: "Although I was happy to have money, I felt suffering deep inside as they were being harmed by me. I felt scared that I was committing a sin."
Travellers have now begun to stop by his home in the small village of Fark Ta in the Uttaradit region, where he makes a living carving animal figurines.
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Delhi 'India's richest city'
Those who have booked cheap holidays to Delhi may find themselves among the country's most well-to-do residents, it has been discovered.
According to the Nielsen Upper Middle and Rich (UMAR) survey, Delhi is India's most affluent metropolis and is home to some of the richest Indians.
Conducted among 35 cities and 18,250 individuals, the paper used criteria such as lifestyle, possessions, consumer behaviour, level of income and quality of education in its evaluation.
According to the Nielsen Upper Middle and Rich (UMAR) survey, Delhi is India's most affluent metropolis and is home to some of the richest Indians.
Conducted among 35 cities and 18,250 individuals, the paper used criteria such as lifestyle, possessions, consumer behaviour, level of income and quality of education in its evaluation.
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
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