Karita Aaltonen hails from Finland, which is one of the world’s most northern and geographically remote countries and is considered the birthplace of Santa Claus. Like the Santa from the mythical mountains of Korvatunturi, Karita is all smiles, bringing love and cheer to the people around her. She’s in Kerala for the 10-day Yoga Ambassadors Tour, […]
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Jun
Jun
The first ever yoga tour in the world will commence from tomorrow, 14th June 2018. Yoga masters as ambassoders of their respective countries have started to arrive for the Yoga Ambassadors Tour 2018. The tour is organized by Association of Tourism Trade Organization India (ATTOI), in association with Ministry of Ayush and Kerala Tourism. More […]
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Jun
Jun
There’s only thing the backpackers and globetrotters can get rid of – the travel friendly apps that will help them plan their travel, book tickets, select hotels, have meals on the go, book any services in the destination and what not. Most of the back-pack travelers use Mobile Apps for assisting them in their voyage. […]
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Jun
Jun
The Kerala Tourism Department is all set to give a new face to the much-famed boatraces in Kerala. From this season onwards, the boatraces would be held in the IPL model, which will include Nehru Trophy boat race at Punnamadakkayal in Alappuzha to the Presidents Trophy boat race in Kollam. Christened as Kerala Boat Race League, […]
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Jun
Jun
According to Hotels.com’s India’s 2018 monsoon travel hotlist, popular beach destination Goa emerged most popular destination for monsoon travel. The hotlist is prepared by analyzing the hotel searches made by its Indian consumer base for the period of July 2018 to August 2018. The list calls out the top 10 international and domestic destinations on the […]
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Jun
Jun
More than 58 per cent of respondents remain unaffected by the dip in the rupee and continue to pursue their holiday plans, according to a survey by Yatra.com. Looking beyond the US Dollar exchange rate, the stable Euro is attracting Indian travellers. Europe (42 per cent) has emerged as a destination of choice, closely followed […]
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Six destinations where you can score a break from the football madness
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Jun
Jun
Are you among those who would rather catch the flu than watch a game of football? No need to go to such drastic measures come 14 June when the games kick off – Agoda has some suggestions on where to escape the football madness. You’re welcome! Koror Island, Republic of Palau Head to the South […]
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Jun
Jun
The Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC) and Airbnb is planning to create 1,500 tourism entrepreneurs in the state. The Tourism Entrepreneurship Accelerator Programme aims to attract a larger global audience and boost tourism in Maharashtra. “After signing an agreement for Tourism Entrepreneurship Accelerator Programme with Airbnb last year we already have 500 hosts enrolled on the community-driven […]
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Jun
Jun
Owing to the growing awareness through the Internet and various activations, young Indians are in the forefront to curb carbon footprint by opting for a sustainable holiday. The Cox & Kings study reveals a whopping 87 per cent of the respondents feel strongly about saving the environment. The study also highlights the deciding parameters for accommodation, […]
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Jun
Jun
Rajasthan’s proposal to create an eco-tourist circuit will soon be sanctioned by the Union Tourism Ministry under Swadesh Darshan scheme. As per reports, the tourism circuit is expected to have a projected investment of Rs 100 crore and the work will commence within one month. The proposal to Union Ministry includes developing three circuits comprising […]
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Jun
Jun
There are more than one compelling reasons to take Summer vacations. You need to take time off work, recharge your soul and entertain your family. You need to take summer vacation so that you can explore a new place and identify your strengths and weakness. After a small trip, you can feel refreshed and energetic. […]
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Jun
Jun
Though the government has passed a legislation way back in April 2014 stating that every trekker should bring back at least 8 kgs of waste per person including their own, the Himalayas are drowning in trekker’s waste. The legislation has not reached all who travel up the hill. It is in this situation that the Green […]
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Jun
Jun
The wildlife sanctuaries and eco-tourism spots in Andhra Pradesh are declared to plastic-free zones from today onwards. The Forest Department has decided to take up different activities in response to the theme — Beat Plastic Pollution — given by the Union Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change. “We have decided to declare all wildlife […]
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Jun
Jun
Kadakampally Surendran, Minister for Tourism, Cooperation and Devaswoms, has welcomed Indian Medical Association (IMA) president Dr Ravi Wankadekar’s statement that Kerala has nothing to worry about the Nipah virus scare and that the state is absolutely safe from the virus. Stating that Kerala is indeed a safe destination, Kadakampally Surendran said that around 300 doctors […]
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Jun
Jun
In what can be called a huge relief to Keralites, IMA President Dr Ravi Wankedekar, who is in Kerala for the IMA conference, has stated that the Nipah virus outbreak doesn’t hold any threat in Kerala. Lauding the doctors in Kerala who had been prompt enough to spot the virus as soon as it appeared, […]