Wednesday, February 27, 2013

The Courtyard by Marriott Bhopal Opens In Central India

Business travellers and luxury seekers looking for flights tickets for holidays to India have yet another reason to rejoice as the popular hospitality giant; Marriott International Inc has launched its seventh property in India. The newest 4 star hotel is brand’s maiden venture in the city of Bhopal, India.

The Courtyard by Marriott Bhopal features 101 spacious guestrooms with contemporary decor including 20 Twin Rooms, 75 King Rooms, 3 Studio Suites, 2 Courtyard Suites, 1 Specially Abled Room, matched with personalized services, unique dining options and finest of fine amenities.

Featuring superb in-room amenities and facilities, the spacious guestrooms offer everything to match the requirement and comfort of modern day business travellers and luxury seekers spending on tickets for flights arriving in India.

The property features the MoMo 2 You concept that allows the guests to dine in the comfort of their guestrooms and choose from an exciting a la carte menu. Besides, the estate also features dining options like Éclair, Corner Bar and the Pool Bar to delight the gourmands buying tickets on international flights to the city and remain desirous of savouring traditional and global bistro fare.

Moreover, the property features state-of-the-art meeting facilities with a perfect backdrop to host world class corporate events and is sure to win over the hearts of corporate flyers spending on flights tickets to the country.

The strategic location of the newest Courtyard by Marriott right in the heart of the country makes it an apt choice for even the most discerning of visitors taking tickets on direct and indirect flights landing in India.

Tuesday, February 26, 2013

New Zealand: A Beach Lover's Delight

While there are enough natural spectacles in New Zealand to drench you in the shades of satiety, beaches of the country are often described as the island’s most incredible feature. Millions of tourists who plan holidays and bag flights tickets for the destination are often left open-mouthed at the first sighting of any of the several wonderful shore stretches of the country. While it is actually an impossibility to sum up the wealth of New Zealand beaches in a couple of hundred words, let us take a fleeting look at the most compelling charmers of the region anyways!

One wouldn’t be treated with a warm welcome back at home if in case Auckland’s Mission Bay is left out of the holiday itinerary! A wonderful city coastline that is as appealing to eyes as it is to other human senses, its magnificence is accentuated by restaurants, ice cream parlours and pubs that dot it. Whale Bay’s serenity could well be the neutralizing force for the bustle at Mission. A stunningly gorgeous destination, Whale is known to attract surfers, in specific. The surf schools that crowd the area further make it a top priority among wave riders booking flights tickets for arriving in New Zealand. Then there are food shops and eateries, eco-resorts and massage studios at the place. Nelson’s Kaiteriteri Beach has its own legion of suitors who swear by its immaculate brilliance. Being the gateway to magnificent Abel Tasman National Park, its popularity is ensured among all sorts of tourists making tickets bookings on cheap flights arriving at the Kiwi land.

Saturday, February 23, 2013

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.

Friday, February 22, 2013

Brief Guide to Family-Friendly Hotels in Canada

Canada is a playground for families offering not only kids’ friendly attractions, but also hotels with vast services and amenities that suit their needs. All the prominent cities including Toronto, Vancouver and Montreal are inundated with a range of accommodations that promise comfortable stay to vacationers making tickets reservations for flights landing in Canada.

Toronto
Toronto remains a compelling stop for families who spend on cheap flights tickets to jaunt Canada. There are ample of hotels brimming with children-friendly suites and services. Delta Chelsea is one of the most popular ones that enjoy immense popularity among holidaymakers buying tickets deals for Canada bound flights. Alternatively, Four Seasons is another great option.

Montreal
Cheap flights tickets deals to travel to Montréal remain perennial hit. Thanks to enchanting tourist attractions and all those hotels that tick all the right boxes of these travellers. Le Petit and Marriott Chateau Champlain are the renowned properties among holidaymakers grabbing flights tickets.

Vancouver
Vancouver is no less when it comes to offering an array of choices to families. Pan Pacific is a well-known, luxury property that renders free accommodation to little ones and pampers with a fine blend of opulence, entertainment and dining opportunities. Besides, Century Plaza Hotel & Spa and Ramada Inn & Suites Downtown are other alternatives promising comfortable stay to holidaymakers who lay hands on tickets on flights to travel to Canada.

Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Orissa to Come Alive with Annual Konark Dance Festival

Annual Konark Dance Festival is all set to start from 19th February and will go on till 23rd at Konark Natya Mandap, Arka Vihar in Orissa, offering foreign tourists a golden opportunity to revel in the glorious ethos of India and make the most of their money spent on flights tickets.

The fest is considered the harbinger of contemporary festivals of Orissa and it brings together all the eminent cultural artists of India and creates a cultural extravaganza.
                         
Started in 1986 at Natya Mandap by Founder-Director Padmashree Guru Gangadhar Pradhan, it has established a unique identity that puts together all the eminent artistes of national and international repute.

Tourists buying cheap flights tickets to jaunt the state can take delights at the event and behold the well-known classical, folk and tribal dances forms of India, including Odissi, Kathak, Bharatnatyam and Manipuri. One can also immerse in the overwhelming aura and spiritual flavour of the country.

February is a high season when hordes of travellers make tickets reservations on flights arriving in India for taking in the multihued wonders. The glorious event is the golden opportunity with a flurry of events including flute concert, kathak dance, odissi vocal, ghatam and sitar concert. It is sure to beguile the visitors and provide them the maximum bang for tickets on cheap flights.

Tuesday, February 19, 2013

Top 2 Popular Markets in Cape Town


Cape Town’s intoxicating consumerist culture can be best experienced at its ever quivering flea marketplaces that remain the most potent representation of a playground where tourists go for recreation, retail therapy and immersing into the splendours of South Africa, all at the same time. These open air spaces are among the enticing rewards that one enjoys for spending on cheap flights tickets. Here are the most popular ones that captivate the imagination of one and all! 

Greenmarket Square :-
Pulsating in the heart of Cape Town’s CBD, Greenmarket Square is a star attraction and the most compelling stop for those who book tickets for flights landing in South Africa.  It is an open-air space where you can grab an array of items including attires, glassware, footwear, curios and hand-painted fabrics. One can catch performances of buskers, mime artists and jugglers, too. Spending some time here is well worth the money spent on flights tickets and holiday deals. 

Milnerton Flea Market :-
Looking for one of a kind curio in South Africa? Make way to Milnerton Flea Market on Racecourse Rd Milnerton and pick from the bunch that inspires nothing but awe. It is the most prominent spot that boasts a wide range of shops selling used products like domestic tools, military objects and antiques at cheap prices. Dotted with ample of mobile food stalls, it is also a fitting place for savouring the delicacies of Cape Town and satiate the palate. There is no denying in the fact that the experience literally leaves one gloating over his decision of visiting it and grabbing all those flights tickets to jaunt South Africa.

Monday, February 18, 2013

USA’s United Airlines to Offer Third Daily Houston -LHR Flight


British flyers planning to book flights tickets to travel between Houston, USA and London Heathrow (LHR) will very soon have added tickets options made available to them by one of world’s largest carriers, United Airlines. 

United Airlines is all set to boost its flights frequency between London Heathrow and Houston, USA with effect from March 31, 2013. The carrier will start operating its third daily flight on the route with its sleek Boeing 767-300 aircraft.

Furthermore, the USA based carrier will be offering tickets for six United Global First Class seats, 26 fully flat Business First class seats and 151 seats in economy class, including 67 Economy Plus seats. The higher number of economy class seats aboard the aircraft will ensure that budget travellers who are often to be seen in a look out for relatively cheap flights tickets to USA are a happy lot.  

The additional flight to be operated as UA970 will take off from Houston at 2030 (local time) and arrive in London at 1205 (local time) the next day. Return flight UA971 will be departing London at 1335 and arrive in Houston at 1810 the same day. 

Besides, the carrier is all set to offer tickets on its new flights from Chicago, USA to Shannon in Ireland, from June 6 to August 26, 2013. 

With its large fleet of narrow and wide-body Airbus and Boeing aircraft, USA based United Airlines offers flights tickets to several destinations in Central America, South America, Asia, Australia, Europe and Africa.

Saturday, February 16, 2013

Top 2 Flea Markets in Cairo


There are ample of pulsating bazaars in Cairo that ooze with the splendour of Egypt and offer scores of shopping opportunities. A good number of holidaymakers who make tickets reservations for flights landing in the city hit these flea markets for basking into the local flavour of Egypt. Here is a rundown to popular ones that enjoy immense popularity. 

Khan El-Khalili 
Khan El-Khalili, located in the Islamic part of Cairo, is a humungous open-air space that catches the fancy of all kinds of tourists who buy flights tickets to jaunt Egypt. From perfumes to rustic glassware, you can grab every conceivable product in the market. Haggling is the order of the day and best way to grab cheap deals. Khan El-Khalili is also home to the most renowned silver marketplace in Cairo. Epicureans can also check out the coffeehouses and gorge on the delicacies available at restaurants and street food vendors. 

Souq Al Goma’a
Situated under Al-Tonssy flyover, Souq Al Goma’a is another popular flea market in Egypt that attract hordes of tourists who buy flights tickets. You can buy an array of items from utensils to furniture at economical rates. Besides retail therapy, there are ample of entertainers that amuse you by wonderful feats like eating glass and swallowing fire. The souk guarantees world of experiences that justify the value of money spent on grabbing tickets deals and flights.

Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Vendeurs d'Enclumes Concert Set to Rock Music Lovers to India

As part of Bonjour India, Festival of France, a rock concert by Vendeurs d’Enclumes is being organised in Trivandrum. The concert promises every muso booking tickets on South India bound flights arriving in Trivandrum in India a pleasing trip down the glorious musical alleys! The concert is all set to take place in South India’s popular destination on February 17, 2013. 

The much talked about music evening is a sure treat for every visitor who books tickets on flights arriving in Trivandrum for holidays in the month of February. Both local and out-of-state visitors who spend on flights tickets for holidays to the Southern Indian city will be able to witness this action packed rock music evening where the legendary 12 years old band, Vendeurs d’Enclumes band will set the stage on fire. 

The concert will feature different musical genres played by the band ranging from classical music influences to jazzy vibrations. And torrents of notes emerging from saxophones, guitars, drums and bass lines are sure to sooth the senses both local and overseas musos buying flights tickets to travel to the city.

Musos from different parts of the world are sure to book tickets deals on India bound flights landing in Trivandrum to be a part of this astounding event. All of those who wish to procure cheap deals for tickets on flights arriving in the city must make early bookings as the fest is set to take place during India’s peak travel month of February.

Tuesday, February 12, 2013

SriLankan Airlines to Enhance London-Sri Lanka Flights

British flyers planning to book flights tickets for holidays to the tear drop island nation of Sri Lanka have all the reasons to rejoice now as Sri Lanka’s national carrier, SriLankan Airlines is all set to boost its Colombo-London flights operation to 12 weekly services.

In its endeavour to meet the increasing demand of flights tickets on the popular route in the upcoming peak travel season, the airline has announced to boost services between Sri Lanka and London from June 28 to September 20, 2013.

Various reports floating in the media suggested that around 114,218 British flyers booked tickets on flights arriving in Sri Lanka from the UK in 2012 and the number of tourist arrival was only second to arrivals from India.

Trade experts believe that the increase in Sri Lankan Airlines’ frequency on the popular route may spell as more flexibility for both local and foreign tickets seekers who are often to be found searching for cheap travel deals on the popular route.

Presently, the airline offers flights tickets to 58 destinations in 33 countries in Europe, North America, Canada, India, the Far East and Middle East including 11 Gulf and Middle East destinations. The carrier operates an all Airbus fleet including A320, A330 and A340 airliners to offer tickets to various exotic destinations.

Furthermore, British Airways has also announced to operate flights services to Colombo from April this year. The airline’s new operation is expected to further increase the number of tickets seekers on the UK-Sri Lanka route.

Monday, February 11, 2013

Accommodation Scene on Goa Beaches

The picturesque shores like Agonda and Baga are among the most fascinating baits gracing the glorious Goa. Ever quivering with fun and entertainment and boasting intoxicating nightlife, these seasides are visited by almost every traveller who makes tickets reservations for flights landing in India. Considering the popularity, a good number of hotels have mushroomed across these seasides that cater to all kinds of holidaymakers. Read on and get acquainted with popular accommodations located near the renowned ones.  

Agonda, South Goa :-
Deserted stretch of Agonda is a compelling stop for most tourists who buy flights tickets to jaunt this overwhelming state in India. It boasts array of coco huts that make for perfect accommodation to stay nearby. Romance Beach Huts is a popular seaside hotel that ranks high among hordes of travellers who visit Goa and book tickets for flights landing in India. Alternatively, Cupid's Heaven and Monsoon are clean yet cheap options that catch the fancy of budget traveller and live up to every penny spent on flights tickets to travel this coastal destination of India.

Baga, North Goa :-
Always packed with tourists, Baga is an obvious address of umpteen hotels. The Ronil Beach Resort and Colonia Santa Maria are the two lavish properties that remain a well-known choice among well-off holidaymakers who book for business class flights tickets. On the other hand, Alidia Beach Cottages that offers too much for too little is a great and inexpensive option for budget conscious vacationers visiting India.

Saturday, February 9, 2013

Durban Beachfront Hotels Offer Best of Both Worlds

The beachfront accommodations of Durban are the most foolproof ways where holidaymakers can take in the essence of sea, sand and sand and make the most of their money spent on flights tickets to visit South Africa. With picturesque vistas of Durban’s priceless beaches and comfortable stay, these properties offer the best of both worlds.

From posh 5-star resorts to cheap yet comfortable inns, there are crop of seaside properties that offer perfect accommodation near all the action. Here is a rundown to the most popular ones – Parade Hotel catering to budget vacationers and Belaire Suites offering opulence to sybarites. 

Parade Hotel, Cheap :-
Situated on renowned Golden Mile in KwaZulu-Natal, it not only offers the best location, but also lives up to every expectation of budget conscious travellers buying cheap flights tickets to travel to South Africa. The 2-star property features 14 double and 14 twin rooms with picturesque vistas and basic mod cons including en-suite bathrooms, satellite TV and more.

Belaire Suites, Luxury :-
The 4-star Belaire Suites on beachfront between Battery and North Beaches is a choice of umpteen, well-off travellers who book business flights tickets to revel into the grace of Durban in South Africa. Its well-appointed apartments of the property are all about breathtaking vistas, red carpet treatment, urbane interiors and ample luxuries. There is little wonder why, it enjoys immense popularity among sybarites making tickets reservations for flights landing in this seaside playground of South Africa.

Tuesday, February 5, 2013

Sri Lanka’s Visa and Passport Info for British Travellers

Sri Lanka is one of the most popular Indian Ocean destinations, such that it sees streams of visitors booking cheap flights tickets to the country, year on year! However, it is smart to remain heedful of entry requisites to Sri Lanka before spending on flights tickets to ensure smooth holidays in the destination. 

Passport Requisites :-
Britons booking tickets on flights landing in the country need to have a valid passport to enter the country. Additionally, the passport must be valid for a minimum period of six months from the date of entry in Sri Lanka.

Visa Requisites :-
British nationals booking flights tickets to the island must procure a valid visa before-hand. As of January 1, 2012, Britons booking flights tickets to the destination are required to obtain short stay visas (SSV) through Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) and pay the suitable processing fee. For further details, visit the ETA official website of the Department of Immigration and Emigration. Travellers having difficulty in accessing the ETA System may obtain SSV in person from the Sri Lankan High Commission or by post prior to their travel. 

The trials for the ETA System started on 1 October 2011 and became mandatory from 1 January 2012. Earlier, British passport holders taking tickets on flights arriving in the country received a 30-day visit visa, free of charge, on arrival.

Those booking flights tickets to undertake voluntary activity and any kind of paid or unpaid work in Sri Lanka must obtain an appropriate visa from the Sri Lankan High Commission or Embassy before commencing their travel. 

FCO website, www.fco.gov.uk, must be referred for more detailed and updated information.

Seaplanes in Maharashtra to Link Mumbai With Coastal Areas

Foreign holidaymakers buying flights tickets to visit Mumbai, Maharashtra will soon have an option of travelling via seaplanes to other holiday spots in the west-central state of India.

With a purpose to cut down time on road journeys to the well-known regions located on coast and in proximity to dams, the Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC) in association with India based MEHAIR is going to run seaplanes from April. 

Tourists making tickets reservations for amphibious flights can easily jaunt the nearby regions like Lavasa, Murud Janjira, Trimbakeshwar, Harihareshwar, Ganpatipule, Bushi and Pavana dam. The authorities assure that they will offer reasonable air fares for flights that will take off from Juhu airport in India’s financial powerhouse, Mumbai. 

Passengers contemplating a tour to these places can buy tickets for initial routes starting from the metropolis to Pavana Dam (22 minutes), Lavasa (25 minutes) and Murud Janjira (25 minutes).

The officials also revealed that the services could extend to other destinations such as Tarkarli, Murud-Janjira and Shirdi. 

Mumbai enjoy immense popularity among international travellers and lure them to look for cheap deals on tickets for flights arriving in India. With an introduction of amphibious aircraft, tourists can take advantage of wide connectivity and swift journey and make their trip all the more rewarding.

Monday, February 4, 2013

Relish the Opulence at Palace Hotels in Udaipur

Udaipur, India is every inch a beguiler! Its perfect setting across Lake Pichola and a coruscating sequence of balconied palaces and whitewashed havelis are capable of casting a spell over the most sceptical of travelling hearts. Then there are palace hotels where you take the flights of fancy to bygone era of Maharajas and get mollycoddled with red carpet treatment. These properties shine on the itinerary of good number of tourists who make tickets reservations for flights landing in India.

Devi Garh :-
Devi Garh, located at a distance of over 45 minutes from Udaipur city, is a rambling old 18th century fort that provides a glimpse into the past of royal India. It features 39 sumptuous suites immaculately designed with a fusion of distinctiveness, magnificence and sophistication. There is a multi-cuisine restaurant serving both Indian and International Cuisines. No wonder, the splendour of the place catches the fancy of umpteen sybarites who visit the region and buy flights tickets.

Shikarbadi :-
The former hunting lodge of the Royal Family of Mewar, Shikarbadi is no less a charmer for tourists seeking a comparatively cheap heritage property. With a quiet location in Aravalli hills around 15 minutes from the city and 25 spacious rooms with vistas of lushness and wildlife including deer, monkeys, peacocks and migratory birds, it promises a wonderful stay and lives up to every penny one spends on buying cheap deals for tickets and flights.

Saturday, February 2, 2013

Cebu Pacific Air to Launch Manila-Dubai Flights

Travellers looking for flights tickets between Filipino capital and UAE will now be able to grab cheap travel deals made available to them by Philippines’ popular low cost airline, Cebu Pacific Air.

Revealed by various online media, Philippines’ Cebu Pacific Air is now offering tickets on its newest daily direct flights service that will start on Manila-Dubai route from October 7, 2013. The new flight will mark the budget airline’s first long haul service in the region and 36th international route.

The airline is expected to deploy its Airbus A330-300 aircraft to offer tickets for its new flights between Dubai and Manila. The aircraft will feature 400 all-economy class seats, which is sure to please budget passengers who are often to be seen in a look out for cheap flights tickets on the route.

The airline has also launched an introductory tickets sale fare of AED99 (16.99 GBP) on the route. This flights tickets deal was available from January 17, 2013, and is valid for travel from October 7, 2013 to January 15, 2014.

Airline’s daily flights from Manila to Dubai are scheduled to depart at 4:40PM (Manila time), while flights from Dubai to Manila will depart at 11:10PM (Dubai time).

Presently, the carrier offers tickets to around 21 global hotspots like Bangkok, Bali, Beijing, Brunei, Busan, Guangzhou, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh, Hong Kong, Incheon (Seoul), Jakarta, Kota Kinabalu, Kuala Lumpur, Macau, Osaka, Shanghai, Siem Reap, Singapore, Taipei and Xiamen.

Friday, February 1, 2013

North India's Famous Four Spots that Complete the Trip

The mere mention of North India conjures up the multihued images of vivid and bright cultures, formidable forts, heavenly palaces and devout temples that rightly fit into the definition of diversity. The destinations here will give you a taste of India’s mystical side and promise a once in a lifetime opportunity to bask in its glory. Here is a rundown to famous four spots that await the tourists booking air travel tickets on flights landing in India.

Rishikesh 
Halcyon air, spiritual influence, ashrams galore, yoga centres, white water rafting and cliff jumping are some of the rewards of visiting Rishikesh. Whether you are seeking some peace or looking for adrenaline rush, it fits the bill of every holidaymaker who makes tickets reservations for flights landing in the nation. 

Amritsar 
With resplendent Golden Temple as its claim to fame, Amritsar is a star attraction in the state of Punjab that never fails to catch the fancy of anyone visiting country and buying all those flights tickets. The Jallianwala Bagh and Attari-Wagah border are no less tourist magnets in the city. 

Auli 
Auli is a ski capital of India and offers the golden opportunity of enjoying skiing to ones heart’s content. Besides, one can also feast eyes on overwhelming views of peaks soaring Mana, Kamet and Nanda Devi and revel in the awe-inspiring ethos of the place.

Agra
Featuring three UNESCO World Heritage sites - the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Fatehpur Sikri, Agra is a sure beguiler. A visit to the city literally completes your trip and paybacks for all the endeavours and money spent on booking cheap air fares and flights tickets.