I want to take my mother on an international holiday from 24th December - 2nd January. I'm wary of the cold weather during these dates and the fact that daylight is less to travel in the city. Can you suggest some places keeping this in mind? Most South East Asian countries such as Singapore, Malaysia and Sri Lanka have a tropical climate and not much of a winter season to speak of. Both you and your mother will enjoy these destinations with the variety of sightseeing activities they offer. You can even look at clubbing Thailand with Vietnam and Cambodia for diverse experiences in one holiday. If budget is not a problem then you can also look at South Africa or even Australia and New Zealand which are great for people who love the outdoors.
What is the difference between 'visa on arrival' and 'visa free entry' for travel to a foreign country? Is there a fee required for either?
Countries that are 'visa free' lets you enter and stay for a specified period, without a visa. You don't have to pay any fee for entry. Some countries that allow visa free entry to Indians are Bhutan, Fiji, Maldives and Mauritius. Countries that allow 'visa on arrival' require you to have a valid visa for entry, which can be obtained on payment of the requisite fee. However, you do not need to apply for this in advance; 'visa on arrival' is issued only once you land in a country. There are around 50 countries offering visa-onarrival for Indian travelers including popular destinations such as Thailand and Seychelles and more exotic destinations like El Salvador, Haiti, Madagascar, Dominica and Jamaica. What places in India and internationally would you recommend watching snow this winter? Kashmir, Shimla and Auli are undoubtedly great places to experience snow in India. But, if you want to truly experience snowfall, I would recommend Tsomgo Lake and Yumthang in North Sikkim. Another stunning location is Mumsiyari in Uttarakhand, which is also called 'Little Kashmir' for its serenity and beauty. It is snow-clad from December to February and has natural hot-water springs during snow - a must visit for all. Overseas, the best options are Switzerland, France, Austria, USA, Canada and Japan. -perfect for white morning escapades!
Is cruising a good option for an incentive group, should my company consider this for an upcoming conference? Cruises have become a preferred choice for MICE trips in the last few years. A good alternative to regular trips, the best part about cruises is the varied destination options; from quick and easy access ports in Asia to Far Eastern ports and well -known locations in Europe. Employees can attend conferences in the day and enjoy gala nights with on-board entertainment by the night. Several cruises are offering customised Indian menus and shore excursions as well making it a spectacular experience onboard a moving hotel.
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TRAVEL TIP: Be careful when travelling to snowy regions. A lot of areas are prone to blockages and shut downs due to heavy snow, make sure to check and confirm before you plan a trip to these places.
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This app lets you carry all your fortune in your wallet without even making it heavy.
It is one of the finest digital wallets to make payments while traveling. It is a user-friendly app that allows you to add your Credit/Debit cards and link your bank account to it.
So travel cashless as it is accessible for Android, iOS, and Windows Mobile Phone, all you need is a working network.
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This app lets you carry all your fortune in your wallet without even making it heavy.
It is one of the finest digital wallets to make payments while traveling. It is a user-friendly app that allows ..
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A vacation is supposed to be a fun and relaxing break from your everyday life, therefore choosing the right apartment/hotel is extremely important. When going on vacation, it is your home away from home.
Airbnb works on a simple matrix of renting a spare room, apartment or house from individual property owners across the world. Just about any sort of space someone might think to rent is available.
Also, if you feeling like settling in for a month or two, or even longer, Airbnb is a great way to find a good rental.
A vacation is supposed to be a fun and relaxing break from your everyday life, therefore choosing the right apartment/hotel is extremely important. When going on vacation, it is your home away from h..
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Why to spend enormous amount on buying clothing and accessories for your holidays when you can rent brands and labels without emptying your pocket from this brilliant app called RENT IT BAE.
Flaunt backless chic short dresses at the beach or may be leather quilted jackets and heavy trench coats for the winter get away. Now you can ditch the blacks and browns and try multi colored leather jackets.
Create that perfect vacation look for that perfect picture which will stay with you forever!
This app is quite handy which has an exclusive travel feature called 'Rent A Trunk' for your next travel, you just have to choose the number of products of your choice, number of days of travel and they will deliver it to your doorstep.
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Why to spend enormous amount on buying clothing and accessories for your holidays when you can rent brands and labels without emptying your pocket from this brilliant app called RENT IT BAE.
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Planning for the trip starts with a destination, of course! And most of the time this becomes the toughest task while one plans for a trip.
This app helps you find out your dream destination to travel, with a list of popular and off beat places to visit in your journey! And if you are a lazy chap then they will even help you with the ready to go travel plan, customised as per your interest.
All you have to do is to discover the wanderer inside and plan more and more such trips.
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Planning for the trip starts with a destination, of course! And most of the time this becomes the toughest task while one plans for a trip.
This app helps you find out your dream destination to trav..
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The last thing which keeps you apart from enjoying your vacations is means of transport in an unknown place!
No matter how well you planned your trip but if you miss out at this point, your vacations will end up taking lifts from random people or to the worse, traveling hours to reach your next destination.
Zoom car, yet another awesome app gives you the liberty to rent and ride a car of your choice while you explore places with a comfort to go onto roads of your choice. All you require is a valid driving license and a dream to travel!
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The last thing which keeps you apart from enjoying your vacations is means of transport in an unknown place!
No matter how well you planned your trip but if you miss out at this point, your vacation..
