Indian Railways, one of the most wide-spread rail networks in the world, is full of activity. This busy rail network is completely owned by the Central Government of India and is administered by the Ministry of Railways. Indian Railways formally commenced its passenger services on 16th April, 1853 with a small rail link connecting Bombay (now Mumbai) to Thane. However, by the end of 1880, the Indian Railway system had spread its limbs about 9000...more
People from all parts of the world chose their holiday destination as Thailand because of the natural beauty and peaceful environment it has to offer. The surrounding sea, beautiful beaches and the hospitality shown by the local people attracts tourists and makes Thailand one of the most popular holiday destinations. Holidays to Koh Samui; the most famous and the second largest island of Thailand, are very enjoyable and popular. Visitors love to...more
The air outside may be nippy but inside the luxury resort spa the ambience is warm enough to thaw the chill outside. Popularly known as the inn, the Mirror Lake Inn Resort and Spa is situated over Mirror Lake and barely a stones throw away from Lake Plaids busy downtown area. Step outside the lake spa resort and the delicious spiny air from the Adirondack mountains will, more likely than not, send the adrenalin singing through your veins. At the Mirror Lake Inn Resort and Spa you can only come away feeling rejuvenated, be it outside or within. You might want to hike up the mountain ranges or picnic by the lakeside, the activities possible at Mirror Lake Inn cover a wide range.The Mirror Lake Inn is among the very few spas and resorts surrounded by natural beauty with landscaped effect. The Adirondack Mountains in Northern New York State are the highest in the region right next to Lake Champlain. The Adirondack Park is spread out over a massive area comprising a whopping six million acres! It is not a park in the average sense of the word- rather it is a kaleidoscope of forest lands, villages, and well-maintained private homes. The Mirror Lake Inn Resort and Spa is sprawled out in...more
India has over 500 wildlife sanctuaries and about 100 National Parks that are attempting to preserve its rich flora and fauna. One of the 18 biodiversity hotspots in the world, it has 197 species of amphibians, 408 species of reptiles, 410 species of mammals, 1300 species of birds and 2550 species of fishes. There are as many as 28...more
To nominate the Luxury Hotel Il Salviatino in Florence, Italy as one of the worlds best luxury hotels would be to undermine it. Each wall, each shelf, nook and cranny bespeaks high life, sophistication and refinement. Once a derelict villa atop a Florentine hill, this ancient aristocratic architectural piece of magnificence is now the site of one...more
Seychelles in all its natural beauty proves to be scenic delight for nature enthusiasts. Being an island, it houses plenty of fun filled water sports for sports lovers as well. These two reasons make it an ideal destination attracting thousands of tourists the world over each year. The awe inspiring landscapes and numerous entertainment facilities of this region have something to offer for every visitor who visits this destination. One can distress at luxury resorts by indulging into fragrant spas and body massages. This place is also known for its exquisite drinks, cuisines and a bustling night life full of fun and fervor.Seychelles has a good network of roadways and thus if you are traveling in your own car and or a hired one, you are rest assured to save much time and enjoy taking rides at your pace and convenience. Nevertheless, there is no need to feel distressed as the transportation system is equally comfortable if you can spare the time of course! There are plenty of bus and tram services plying every hour or so at economical fares. Even the air route is quite accessible from Victoria where the regions solo airport Seychelles International Airport is located. Chartered...more
Blissful Munnar, Our Dream Honeymoon DestinationWhen we got married, we headed to Kerala for our honeymoon. We had well researched on the net and were smitten over the pictures of this gorgeous state of beaches, sand, spices, backwaters, abundance...more
Agra HotelsAgra is a city boiling with history and culture, and the remarkable fact is that due to all the numerous foreign invasions both by rulers and cultures, there is huge debris of architectural heritage in Agra, or Agraban, as it was known as...more
Turkey boasts one of the most rapidly growing tourism industries in the world. Its incredibly rich culture and history, and temperate climate coupled with the greater number of cheap flights to Turkey has made it into one of the most popular places...more
Camping abroad can be a daunting prospect. Not only are you stuck in a rickety tent miles from anywhere on a godforsaken strip of land in the middle of Europe, no one can understand you and neither can you them. I personally have never experienced...more
If like me you are an avid follower of the satellite (or digital) station channel Dave then you will probably have watched every single episode that has ever been made of a programme called Top Gear. Now, you would have to have been living under a...more
Recently, four of my good friends returned from a cycling holiday around the southern French coast. They went for two weeks, camping and staying in tiny little B&Bs on consecutive nights, drinking far too much French wine and getting rather horrific...more