Add a dash of culture & history in your adventure holiday this summer

There are many amongst us who eagerly await last-minute offers and discounts during summer break time. We keenly scan through newspaper advertisements while sipping on cuppa morning green tea and safekeep the copies if any vacay plan catches our fancy.

We pay attention to email pop-ups instead of blocking those. And if you too have been showing similar ‘I want a holiday’ syndrome symptoms, then believe us, you are not alone.

There are leading low-fare airlines, hotels and holiday makers who are extending last minute discounts to the busybees. Check on weather conditions, political scenario and currency exchange rates just before you set foot on your international holiday and book your vacay.

Thanks to the proximity, affordability and food with fun options in plenty, Thailand is a winning choice in ‘Last-minute holidays’ category this year as well.

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Places enveloped in history are of special intrigue to many holidayers. Whisk your kids away to a destination where they can get their dose of culture and history, adventure and fun. You will also have ample time to bond as a family and of course, shop for souvenirs. We suggest you head to the mystical land of Jordan.

The Dead Sea is a powerhouse of amazing spa centres around town. Take a dip and smear a mud wrap on your body for glowing skin thereafter. Dead Sea products can be bought back for your friends.

Try your hands at skydiving and don’t forget to experiment with the mouth-watering cuisine (don’t miss the olives) at different meal times of the day. Try handling off the crags that tower over Wadi Rum. Good news is that visa is on arrival to Jordan for Indian passport holders in big groups. Join in the fun with your family.
HISTORY TRAILS & CULTURAL TOURS OF CAMBODIA

REGION: Phnom Penh and Angkor Wat

Get set to witness the most beautiful city of the Orient. Gear up with a smart camera handy with your haversack, sturdy shoes and sunglasses, enter Phnom Penh, capital of powerful Khmer empire in Cambodia. Situated between the legendary Mekong River and Tonle Sap Lake, here you will be able to explore a perfect blend of traditional Asian culture and modern European touch. We suggest you skip your air-conditioned car and take an amazing bicycle trip instead to explore monuments in Phnom Penh city. Visit the Cambodian National Museum, previously the Royal Palace and then make a timely halt at Wat Phnom Temple to admire the citys panorama at sunset. Work on your appetite and make you way to the popular Bopha Phnom Penh Titanic Restaurant.