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Imposing Opulence
Henry VIII spent the equivalent of £18
million on Hampton Court in the 1520s.
And it shows even today.
Drawn By Kerala
It was the murals in
Mattancherry
Palace, Kochi that drew Mary Beth
Heston to Kerala and its treasure
trove of art and culture.
Return Of The Native
This article should in all fairness,
carry a disclaimer. I’m no wide-eyed
tourist or first-time visitor to the
Blue Mountains.
Two In One
There is a much to explore in
Hong Kong’s vibrant city centre, but much more to discover in places
beyond — sprawling hills, verdant
woodland and golden beaches in the
outlying islands.
Royal Remnant
Eraniel at first sight appears like
any other lush green village bordering
Kerala.
On Board And Bored?
There you go spying. You’ve been on
board three hours, eaten the flight
kitsch and can’t sleep.
Guinness Country
Ireland is
a fascinating country to explore. Its
uniqueness is built around some of its
early visitors from across the seas —
the Celts, Vikings and the Normans,
who came, conquered and stayed.
Fall In Love At First Sight
It was the lovely, sunny weather that
so tempted you to step out — to walk,
cycle or just stretch out on the
sweet-smelling grass.
Love At First Sight
It was the lovely, sunny weather that
so tempted you to step out — to walk,
cycle or just stretch out on the
sweet-smelling grass.
Eco Break
Wildertrails has launched “Cauvery
river trail,” a Diwali getaway
package.
Holiday Offers
Ezeego1.com, an online travel bazaar
in association with Air Deccan has
come up with the “Ticket pe Ticket”
offer.
The Malnad Experience
Kolavara Heritage near Thirthahalli
offers a house with a view, some peace
and quiet and great food
For That French Feel
The French Tourist Office in India is
celebrating “French Connection 2007”
in full swing these days. As part of
it, it is working towards publicising
Rhone Alps as an ideal vacation spot
for the Indian globetrotters.
Standing Tall
There is silence in music that is why
it touches the soul. The same goes for
the mountains. Higher the altitude,
the more you are away from the madding
crowd and at peace with yourself.
For A Cool Splash
The forest guard at the Bhoothapandi
checkpost told me that an uphill drive
of less than five km would take me to
the Vattaparai waterfalls.
Game, Set, Wimbledon
Strawberries and cream, constant
threats of rain, the Duchess of Kent’s
once-a-year descent into the land of
the mortals — next June may seem a
distant affair, but in fact this is
exactly the right moment to look for
an affordable ticket package for . . .
At Home In London
Just days into our long-awaited dream
vacation — a trip to London to show my
two children the city where I grew up
— my 6-year-old son was bored.
Ireland Un-Corked
This common reaction to my travel
plan, I knew, wasn’t quite the same as
someone saying, “You’re going to
Paris? Wow!” Everyone knows, with much
authority, why
Paris
is a fabulous place to visit, . . . .
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Enjoy The Myriad Monsoon Moods
Misty droplets of water caress the
air. Sheets of water cool the air
generating a mystic romantic aura.
Colourful Canyon
Bryce Canyon National Park is situated
in the American state of Utah. We were
so fascinated by the pictures of the
park that we decided to visit it.
While In London…
If you are planning to visit London
and are looking for a luxury shopping
experience then here is something to
cheer you up.
Play Of Green And Pink
Interestingly, Chunkankadai in
Kanyakumari district finds mention in
few odd travel pamphlets for an old
church, an engineering college in a
picturesque setting and miles of lotus
ponds.
In Search Of A Perfect Sunset
There was no board pointing to a
beach, but I was told it is there.
Travelling down the NH-17 along the
Arabian Sea, I was on the lookout for the right beach to watch
the sunset.
The Glory Of Hoysalas
Hosaholalu is a small village near K R
Pet, home to a beautiful Hoysala style
temple dedicated to Lord
Lakshminarayana.
Festive Packages
Qatar Airways Holidays offers a wide
choice of packages for Ramadan
covering cities as diverse as
Muscat
and Tehran to Istanbul and Colombo.
Up Above The World
Think Kanyakumari and what comes to
mind is beach surfing. Tourism and
commerce is so temple-centric that
nothing else strikes as an option. Of
course, there is the Vivekananda
Memorial Rock and Thiruvalluvar
statue.
A Trip To Remember
Sometimes, a memorable trip is more
about the people you meet en route
than the place itself.
Win A Trip
Tourism opens doors for women — This
is the theme announced by the United
Nations World Tourism Organisation for
this year.
Quiet Flow The Wadis
When one thinks of a Middle-Eastern
country, it’s always deserts and sand
dunes that come to mind.
Citadel Of Ice
Mammoth slabs of ice, more than a mile
wide and 250 feet tall, leave visitors
frozen to the bone.
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