March, 2012
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WHAT'S NEW THIS MARCH
is a passive traveler expecting interesting things to happen to him and
goes “sight seeing” while a T a ele
is active and goes in search of adventure, culture, people and
experience. March is a good month to trek in Nepal, honeymoon in Tuscany, taste wine in C ape Town or visit New Delhi, to name a few. Whether you are a To
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or a T a ele , just go have fun.
Travel E-news What to eat & avoid while flying Multigenerational Travel Upcoming Indian festivals Spotlight on Istanbul Victoria Falls Special Packages
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TRAVEL NEWS Qatar Airways 2012 expansion program is under way after the carrier launched scheduled daily flights to Tbilisi, Georgia via Baku, Azerbaijan on February 1. As part of its 2012 expansion program, Qatar Airways will launch flights to seven further destinations – Kigali from March 21; Zagreb from May 9; Perth from July 3; with dates yet to be announced for other new routes – Mombasa, Zanzibar, Helsinki , and Gassim.
Emirates planning to operate additional flights on Indian routes to cater to rising demand from the Indian business and tourism sectors. They are also waiting for clearance from the government to fly its Airbus A380 to Mumbai and New Delhi. Ro al Orchid Hotels unveils Regenta Hotel & Convention Centre in Delhi Royal Orchid Hotels Ltd. today opened the Regenta Hotel & C onvention C entre in Delhi. The six-acre property, located alongside the Delhi Gurgaon Express Highway, features 50 deluxe rooms and two suites. C onference and banquet halls at the property have areas ranging from 850-6500 square feet, and will be able to accommodate up to 300 guests. It also has an extensive lawn that can host up to 1000 guests. Its Food & Beverage offerings include a multi-cuisine restaurant. Rwanda Hikes Gorilla Trekking Permit Fees Both Rwanda and Uganda foreign tourists visiting the mountain were paying $500 dollars, however, these permits will now cost $750, 50% up from the fees. This increment has raised a lot of concern among the private sector stakeholders in the hospitality and tourism industry in Rwanda. They say that the gorilla tour permits will adversely affect their businesses. Mountain gorillas are one of Rwanda s top tourism revenue earners, accounting for 90% of park revenue generated in the country. Hotels around the world are working to attract more medical tourists to their locations and tailoring hotel services to suite their specific needs as more travelers opt to undergo medical procedures abroad. Popular desitations for medical tourism include Brazil, C osta Rica, India, Singapore, Turkey and Uruguay. Our own Rickshaw Caares is located in Bangalore, India. www.rickshawcaares.com
WHAT TO EAT & AVOID WHILE FLYING If you re a frequent traveler, you have probably heard this many times, but we want to remind you again because as human beings we tend not to think about things that seem insignificant to us. So in short, here are a few things to think about before taking that long haul flight to your next destination: Load up on fruits and veggies – these help you avoid dehydration Bring light snacks in your carry-on, e.g., granola bars – come in handy during a hunger pang Avoid over-eating or rich foods before your flight Drink plenty of water or fruit juice before and during your flight. Don t wait until you re thirsty Don t drink alcohol, too much caffeine or pop during your flight. These liquids dehydrate you and pop may cause discomfort in a pressured cabin Rule of thumb, two to three times more water than alcohol. This means more trips to the bathroom but that s not a bad idea either, it gets your legs moving and decreases your risk of blood clots in the legs due to deep vein thrombosis, which is another story altogether.
F.Y.I MULTIGENERATIONAL TRAVEL
UPCOMING FESTIVALS IN INDIA
Having booked many safaris and tours for families, we have noticed an
Jaipur Elephant Festival – Jaipur, Rajasthan (March 7)
increase in the number of bookings that involve more than one generation
Holi – All over India (March 8)
travelling together. The younger families are going on vacations with their
Elephanta Festival – Elephanta Island – Mumbai (March 7)
parents and/or grandparents, making it a family affair.
Gangaur Festival – Rajasthan (March 25 & 26)
The baby
boomers of the early 50s are very active and their kids families are also
Gudi Padwa Or Ugadi – Maharashtra, Andra Pradesh & Karnataka
growing.
(March 23)
With everyone living such busy lives, young parents seem to
value the companionship of their parents, and also want to give their children the unique opportunity of bonding with grandpa and grandma.
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IC O IA FALL
The mere mention of the word Istanbul conjures up images of mosques,
The Victoria Falls is a spectacular waterfall located in southern Africa and
museums, churches, bazaars – the cradle of civilization.
on borders of Zambia and Zimbabwe. The Zambezi River which is more than 2 km wide at this point, plunges noisily down a series of basalt
Although not the capital, is the most developed and largest city of Turkey.
gorges and raises an iridescent mist that can be seen more than 20 km
No amount or words or reading can truly describe Istanbul. You have to
away. It is roughly twice the height of North America s Niagara Falls and
see it with your own eyes.
well over twice the width of its Horseshoe Falls.
Take in the magnificent architecture of the
Byzantine and Ottoman Empires in their original setting when you walk along the historic streets.
Istanbul is a metropolis of diverse cultures,
The Falls can be accessed through either Livingston, Zambia or Victoria
nations and religions and together with its unique location, make it one of
Falls, Zimbabwe.
Take advantage of the complete natural wonder and
the most beautiful cities in the world.
cross over the borders and see what Victoria Falls has to offer from the differing perspectives.
TRAVEL DEALS Easter Tour in the Hol
Land - 9 Nights Package- BOOK ONLINE
Israel is filled with wonders and biblical history. Retrace history and the bible while traveling around the Holy Land and discover the true beauty of Israel. Includes: Meet and assistance at the airport
Luxury AC coach
English speaking guide for 8 days tour
Accommodation for 9 nights at mentioned hotels or similar 2 nights Jerusalem, 2 nights Tiberias, 5 nights Jerusalem Half Board Basis- breakfast and dinner at the hotel
Entrance fees mentioned in itinerary
Welcome kit includes travelogue, map and cap
From USD 1618* per person sharing March 31 2012 to April 9 2012
* Departure is subject to there being a minimum of 2 people booked on the tour. Majestic Hotel Tower Dubai - 5 Days Package- BOOK ONLINE Includes: 4 nights accommodation with breakfast Half day panoramic city tour of Dubai
Return airport transfers from Dubai International Airport Sunset Dhow C ruise with dinner including return transfers
Desert Safari with BBQ dinner, Dune Basing, Belly Dancing From USD 355* pp sharing
Mara Bush Camp, Ken a- B
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Valid until 10 April 2012
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Mara Bush Camp is a luxury mobile camp, set in the heart of the Maasai Mara Game Reserve, only 1 km away from Ol Kiombo airstrip. It boasts 12 tastefully furnished, en-suite river facing tents, discreetly tucked away, offering an intimate atmosphere with friendly staff attending to your clients every need. It is ideally situated with close proximity to the major wildebeest crossing points & in Big C at C ountry. USD 175* per person sharing per night (Full Board Only)
Valid until 19th March 2012
All taxes and service charges
Ngerende Island Lodge- 3 Night Fly-in Package - BOOK ONLINE Full board with soft drinks, beers and selected alcoholic drinks. Activities: Good Friday BBQ by the poolside Saturday
Family fun activities at Serena Mangapwani Beach with BBQ Lunch
Easter Sunday
Brunch at Baharia Restaurant
And much more USD 230* pp sharing (Half Board)
Bluebay Beach Resort & Spa 5* - B
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Valid April 22
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Located on the pristine beach of Zanzibar, with only a 45-minute drive from either the town or airport. All rooms are en-suite with air-conditioning, having either 2 large poster beds or a king size bed with mosquito net, a separate dressing area, mini-bar, safe, hairdryer and TV. Easter supplement: USD 60 per adult /USD 30 per child for 2 nights package from 6-9 April Includes: • Return flights from Dar-es-Salaam or Arusha • 2 nights on Full board basis • Return shared airport transfers in Zanzibar • Easter supplement applies. USD 399* per person sharing (From Dar es Salaam)
Valid from 1 March
30th June 2012
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