This article series is aimed to provide information for people in Mumbai (Bombay) or Pune who want to get away from their cities on a 2/3 days holiday trip without spending too much or going a long way. Alibaug is a small coastal town located at a 110 km drive from Mumbai. You can reach it easily by road. Or another exciting option would be to go via a ferry/catamaran from the Gateway of India to Mandwa jetty (it's 20 kms from Alibaug). There's...more
This is a part of the article series, where we give you ideas about 2-3 day weekend vacations from Mumbai. If you go further south from Alibaug, you reach Murud. The drive from Alibaug to Murud is extremely beautiful. You have to drive along the coast encountering small beaches on the way. The sea water touches the edge of the road at many places and it's an awesome scene. Make sure that you stop at Kashid beach, which is mid-way between Alibaug...more
Ancol Dreamland is the highlight of Ancol Bay City a resort destination situated amidst the soothing view of the Indonesian waterfront. Ancol Dreamland having opened in 1966 has now grown into one of South East Asias most successful tourism attractions that are highly integrated. To date it boasts of a championship golf pitch, hotels and other recreational facilities. Dreamlands theme park known as Dunia Fantasi has over thirty rides, and is segregated into different themes. For example the regions are divided into categories such as Jakarta, Asia, Greece. There are also other regions which have been created depending on the type of activity or theme for instance like the Monkey Parody, or Fantasy etc. Another plus point is that the theme is secure and adheres to international standards such as the internatuionally recognised ISO 9001:2000 certification.A popular attraction at the park is the Niagara Flume ride and the theatre shows. One of the theatre shows to look out for is based on the Disney show Its a small world. The park also has its usual attractions like the Ferris wheel and the ride with the spinning cups which is a favourite among the junior travellers. Another famous...more
Shaped like a turtle the island of Penang in Malaysia is anything but little, in terms of the variety of entertainment and beautifully engaging sites it has to offer tourists, a trip to the Pearl of the Orient is an adventure in itself. A vacation in Penang offers a multifaceted experience, which comprises of beaches covered by palm trees, unique...more
Do you want to hug a koala, or pet a giant saltwater crocodile? Maybe you plan to feed some kangaroos and talk to a bunch of chatty cockatoos. Or you wish to tickle a wombat, kiss a toad and wrap yourself in a slithering snake. Whatever meets your fancy; Cairns Tropical Zoo is definitely the place to be, in order to satisfy the nature lover in...more
Father'sday is celebrated for honoring fathers across the world in many cultures. In the same way people can celebrate mother's day to honor mothers unlike father's day. Historically father'sday started in the twentieth century to complement father for fatherhood and male parenting in many countries. People can also count father's day as to honor commemorating fathers and forefathers in the family of many cultures. Across the world father'sday is organized on different dates involving gifting, dinners, and family based activities along with showing love and respect for fathers in several cultures. People should know that idea of celebrating father'sday itself started from mother's day in the world. still people don't count father's day very special and unique occasion in life across the world. The government of many nations also don't give any heed in providing holiday on father'sday. People should know that idea of celebrating father's day is that one should love and respect their parents especially in oldage. people should share their parents concerns and needs on father's day . In many cultures even remarriage is organized of parents on this day . But today father's day...more
The true spirit of Bollywood is all around you in Malaysias own little pocket of India. With its enthralling and vibrant gaiety, Little India is visited by tourists and locals who are amazed and entertained in one of the most animated and cheapest...more
Capricorn Leisure assists its clients with embarking upon the greatest trips by sharing affordable prices and access to the worlds premier vacation destinations with every customer. Through an extensive catalogue of choices for trips to beautiful...more
When picturing the holiday gatherings to come, what comes to mind? Is there a festive meal for which days must be sacrificed in preparation? Will several weekends be devoted to festively decorating a home from top to bottom? Perhaps there will be...more
Dubai is a modern day high tech, up-to-date business hub where many groundbreaking deals take place. While on the one side this city attracts business from all around the world and on the other, holiday goers flock to experience their dream adventure...more
Among the cities and municipalities that form Manilas metro, the city of Makati is the most popular. The commercial and business hub of the Philippines is located here and hence the reason for locals to call it the countrys financial capital.The name...more
With one of the most stable agricultural backgrounds in the country behind it, Tianjin is the smallest municipality of the four main Chinese states and is one of the richest with regard to cultural significance. After being under the rule of several...more