Mumbai, the financial capital of India, is also the capital city of the state of Maharashtra. Once a cluster of seven Islands, Mumbai was developed into the city that it is today by the British during the colonial reign. Placed along the coast of Arabian Sea, Mumbai is the most densely populated metropolis of India. It is a major contributor to the countrys economy and is also one of the fastest growing cities of the world. The city is home to...more
Shirdi is a town associated with Saint Sai Baba. Born in 1838, Sai Baba first came to Shirdi when he was sixteen. From then onwards, he stayed there till his death in 1918. Extended over an area of 200 sq m, a temple dedicated to Sai Baba was constructed here in 1922. This temple complex of Shirdi has Khandoba, Gurusthan, Samadhi Mandir, Dwarkamai, Chavadi and Lendi Baug. Other places of interest in Shirdi include Shani and Maruti Temples, which...more
Diversity is a very synonymous term associated with India owing to its religions, culture, multi-lingual populations and tourism. India tourism has a lot of diversity to offer that makes it a prominent driver of economic growth in the global travel and hospitality industry. The country abounds with several exotic destinations that draw travelers from far off lands for holidays in India. Indian tourism has different themes to offer such as adventure, wildlife, religion, beach and hill stations among others. Nearly every tour operator has a presence on the internet today. This allows guests to choose from a variety of attractive India holiday packages offered by the local tour operators. In this article, I have mentioned four different themes for holidays in India. Wildlife Tours India is home to the second largest bio-diversity in the world and ranks 12 in the list of countries having most diverse flora and fauna species. The wildlife protected area of India are spread across different parts of the country in the form of 89 national parks, 400 wildlife sanctuaries and 13 Bio reserves. The country abounds with 6% flora , 6.2% reptile, 7.6% mammal and 12.6% avian species. Indian...more
Almost everyone is fond of travelling. There are number of families, group of friends which organise tour of different states. These moments become memory of the person for lifelong. Traveling through train and airlines is best way to travel through different states. Air lines provide a great experience to the customer by their facility which is...more
If youre looking for an experience in Vietnam that is more than just the standard Ho Chi Minh or Hanoi stop-off, youre in luck. The rest of the country is just as fascinating, and wildly beautiful as well. Case in point is the ancient city of Hue in the centre of the country. Then, of course, there is Ha Long Bay, considered one of the new Seven...more
When writing a travel article, the first paragraph is when your reader decides to stay with you or move on. This is the hook, where you grab readersmiss it and you lose the reader and, with him, your chance of getting passed on, quoted and, in the case of the internet, linked to or reposted. Writing an interesting first paragraph for a travel article isnt exactly easy, but neither is it rocket science. Here are a few tips on writing a first paragraph that will convince readers to keep reading. Think Like a ReaderIts a basic selling toolthink like your market. If youre writing a travel article, you will need to think like the people you want to be reading your piece. You need to develop a clear idea of what they want to read, their aspirations, how they like pieces written and what kind of information they are looking for. Be relevant and, as much as possible, reader-oriented. Know their language and write itafter all, you are writing for them, not merely to showcase your vocabulary and wit. Be ClearThe first paragraph should define what the central point is to your travel articlewhat is the main message you want to put forth to your reader? Decide from the very beginning what...more
Many people have discovered the power of the travel article when it comes to promoting their destination, service or other travel industry-related business. Whether you work with your towns council, in a hotel, a tour organization, or a boutique...more
Gained weight over the holidays? Don't worry, everyone does, but now is the time for action! You need to lose those pounds and get back into shape. Choosing the fitness programme that's most beneficial and enjoyable to you can be a daunting task...more
The holiday season conjures images of mirth and frolic, an ocean of humanity basking in almost unending joy. However the holiday season also means public transport being reduced to a minimum, which in turn proves to be over-crowded and inaccessible...more
Travelling for vacation is all about fun and excitement, while trip for business can be a bit stressful. During this travelling time, knowing different places out of your country or in and around you is easy and better. This is when you can loosen up...more
Many people have a notion that if you are going for Corfu holidays, you will only be seeing different kinds of beaches on the island. But it is actually not so. There are innumerable kinds of activities that can be carried out on the island. The...more
Travel has increased a lot these days and so as the risk to accidents. We are never aware of the contingencies that can come across while travelling. Several things accompany us like baggage, money, passport and tickets while travelling abroad but an...more