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Fees Taking Some Travelers By Surprise By: Steve Robinson
These days one cannot plan an affordable trip simply by identifying cheap travel options such as cheap airplane tickets and discount hotel rooms or cheap vacation packages.(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-07-07)
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Protect Yourself Against Yellow Fever And Other Diseases While Abroad By: Brashear Mario
The goal of The Travel Doctor-TMVC is to promote safe and healthy travel, providing the most up-to-date international health advice and medical services.(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-07-07)
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Wayanad Hotels - Accommodation In The Green Paradise By: Rashmiranjan Patil
Nestled among the picturesque surroundings of the Western Ghats, in the south Indian state of Kerala, is the 'Green Paradise' of Wayanad. Positioned at the tip of the Deccan Plateau, Wayanad is famous for its lush green surroundings and unspoilt nature. Located at a distance of about 76 km from the city of Kozhikode (Calicut), Wayanad is the border of Kerala and Karnataka. Wayanad is also strategically located near to many other popular tourist destinations like Ooty, Kannur, Bangalore, Mysore and Coorg, among others.
Spread over an area of about 2132 sq km, Wayanad comprises of three taluks namely, Mananthavady, Sulthan Bathery and Vythiri. Kalpatta is the district headquarters of Wayanad, which was crafted from the Kozhikode and Kannur districts on November 1st, in the year 1980.
The name 'Wayanad', derived from the word 'Vayalnaad', literally means the 'Land of Paddy Fields'. Available evidences suggest that Wayanad was in existence since the New Stone Ages. Relevant information regarding the ancient history of Wayanad can be found on the walls of the two caves in Ampukuthimala, which is situated between Sulthan Bathery and Ambalavayal.
The Chembra Peak, Edakkal Caves, Kuruva Island and Lakkidi are some of the popular tourist spots of Wayanad. Some other important tourist destinations of Wayanad include the Muthanga Wildlife Sanctuary, Pakshipathalam, Pazhassi Raja Tomb, Pookot Lake, Sentinel Rock Waterfalls, Kanthanpara Waterfalls, Soochippara Waterfalls and the Banasura Sagar Dam, to name a few.
Wayanad has become a favourite tourist destination of people from all over the globe. As such, Wayanad is replete with accommodation options. Wayanad Hotels cover a wide variety of categories like budget, deluxe, premium, luxury and resort among others. At the moment, homestays are the most preferred type of Wayanad Hotels.
Some of the popular Wayanad Hotels are Varnam Homestay, Fringe Ford, Green Leaves Habitat, Jungle Retreat, Greenex Farms, Tropical Forest Homestays, Wynberg Resorts, Pranavam Homestays, Green Mount Cottage, Glenora Homestay, Wayanad Neverland Homestay, The Windflower Resort and Spa, Pepper Green Village, Misty Mount Homestay, Vythiri Resort, Edakkal Hermitage, Tamarind Thirunelly, Herbal Nest, Lantern Stay, Tranquil Hideaway, Jungle Park Resort, Karapuzha Lakeshore Resort, Aquawoods, Tea Garden Resorts, Westerm Ghats Resort and Banasura Hydel Resort, to name a few.
Some of the facilities offered by Wayanad Hotels are pick and drop facilities, laundry services, in-house restaurant, travel assistance, sightseeing arrangements, car parking, comfortable spacious rooms with exotic views, swimming pool and recreation room among others.
It is prudent make use of advance booking facilities with Wayanad Hotels, especially while visiting the place during peak season. Almost all Wayanad Hotels are economically priced to suit the pockets of an ordinary traveller. The Wayanad Hotels also offer numerous holiday/honeymoon packages for their customers at discounted rates, especially during off season.(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-07-06)
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Jaipur Hotels - Affordable Yet Relaxed Lodging By: Rashmiranjan Patil
Jaipur, a bustling capital city of Rajasthan, has always many great surprises in store for the tourists. The pink coloured city, Jaipur was founded in the year 1727 by the ruler of Amber, Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II. Initially Amber was the capital of Rajasthan and the city of Jaipur took over as capital under the raja's rule. The age-old forts with long huge walls and the marvelous construction of Janthar Manthar are the main attractions in the city. These are the standing remainders of the great valor of Rajput dynasty and show the great architectural caliber of Rajputs. Jaipur, also called the 'Walled City', is a shoppers' delight.
Amber Fort, Jaigarh Fort, Jal Mahal, Nahargarh Fort, The City Palace are some of the great forts in Jaipur which exhibit the blend of Mughal and Rajput type of architecture. Nahargarh Fort was the residence of the Maharaja. The Maharaja Jaisingh II was a great architect and he designed and took initiative for the construction of the city of Jaipur. The Janthar Manthar is an astronomical observatory used for astronomical calculations built by Maharaja who was well-versed with astronomy too. Besides these forts, Jaipur offers some wildlife sanctuaries too for tourists.
Shopping is a must do affair in Jaipur and the city offers a treasure trove of jewelry, gems, semi precious stones, a special kundan and minakari work, woolen carpets, sandals and above all a variety of dress materials.
In the category of Jaipur Hotels there are a number of hotels suitable for travellers from all classes. Jaipur Hotels include luxury hotels, medium luxury hotels, heritage hotels and budget hotels. In the peak seasons the rooms are booked in advance so one has to plan the trip as early as possible.
There are around 22 five star rated hotels in Jaipur to attract local tourists as well as foreigners. Some of the best five star hotels in Jaipur are Country Inn and Suites by Carlson, Four Points by Sheraton, Chokhi Dhani - The Ethnic Village Resort, Jaipur Marriott Hotel, Trident, Holiday Inn and Le Meridien among others. These hotels provide all high-end amenities and services like telephone, TV, Bar service, fitness centre, kids pool, laundry service, parking facility and beauty salon. The rate of the room starts from Rs. 2700/-.
The medium range hotels in the area are Sarovar Portico, Park Inn, Vesta International, Fortune Bella Casa, Hotel Peppermint, Hotel Jaipur Ashok and Royal Orchid Centre among others.
Jaipur Hotels with low-end facilities are Purohit Hotel, Konarak Palace Hotel, Rainbow Hotel, Paradise Continental Hotel, Siddharth Hotel and Krishna Villa. These hotels also provide you some of the facilities you need and some are chargeable also. The room tariff of these hotels starts from Rs. 500/-.(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-07-06)
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Bangalore Hotels - Aimed At The Business Traveller By: Rashmiranjan Patil
Bangalore famously called the Silicon Valley of India, is home to a host of IT industry and other multinational companies placing it on the map of business travellers' most visited destination. Catering to this segment of travellers and even other casual tourists are a host Bangalore Hotels that can be found in a variety of range.
Bangalore hotels are most famous for its luxury range although the several budget and boutique hotels in the city cater to a vast segment of travellers. The Leela Palace, the Oberoi, Le Meridien, Taj Westend, ITC Windsor, Lalit Ashok, the Chancery Pavilion etc are some of the five star Bangalore hotels which offer tourists a taste of luxury. With lavish suites, some of which can set you back by a lakh or so for a single night, these luxury hotels cater to every need of the occupants.
The Lalit Ashok is one of Bangalore's most luxurious hotels, that is set in a sprawling 10-acre land with lavish gardens that are heavily laden with blooms. This hotel is strategically located sharing its wall with the Chief Minister's house and offering a lovely view of the sprawling Bangalore Golf Club, which is a treat for sore eyes. Lalit Ashok apart from lavishing guests with its many amenities is also home to a tree in its premises that is believed to be the site where Mahatma Gandhi during his stay in Bangalore conducted evening prayers daily.
Leela Palace is almost synonymous with the city of Bangalore and is also a major landmark here. Created for the royalty of the IT industry, this business hotel offers its guests with a range of accommodation options such as Deluxe Room, Conservatory Room, Royal Premiere Rooms, Executive Suite, Royal Club Suite, Turret Suite, Royal Suite and Maharaja Suite that are filled with many amenities befitting the kings of the industry. The dining options in Leela Palace are also many with Citrus, Jamavar, Zen and Library Bar setting the bar really high in their culinary offerings. Apart from its luxurious rooms and dining options, Leela Palace also has amenities such as business centre, round the clock butler service, laundry and dry cleaning, boardrooms and meeting rooms, outdoor swimming pool, concierge services, 24 hr in-room dining, limousine services, Asia's premier spa and Wi-Fi connectivity throughout the hotel.
The Hotels in Bangalore also cater to the mid-range budget hotels such as Ramada Bangalore, Monarch Luxur, Fortune Park JP Celestial, St Marks Hotel, Lemon Tree Premier, Svenska Design Hotel, Park Plaza, The Zuri, Savannah Sarovar.
The city doesn't disappoint those, too, who seek low budget accommodations. Bangalore hotels in this range include TAP Gold Crest, Infantry hotel, Barons Inn, Hotel Nandhini, Koramangala Residency among several others.(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-07-06)
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Agra Hotels- A Blend Of Traditional And Contemporary By: Rashmiranjan Patil
Agra is a city famous for the Taj Mahal and other tourist attractions such as the Fatehpur Sikri, Itmad-ud-Daulah Tomb, Agra Fort, Jama Masjid, Mariam-uz-Zamani Palace, Buland Darwaza, Tomb of Salim Chisti and Panch Mahal. Apart from offering tourists with a wide variety of sightseeing attractions, the city is also famous for housing some of the most lavish hotels and resorts in the country as well. The city, though also is very accommodating to the low budget traveller with its many guest houses, youth hostels and other economy accommodations.
Agra Hotels are most popular and famous for their luxury accommodations such as Oberoi Amarvilas, Trident, ITC Mughal, Radisson Hotel, Jaypee Palace Hotel and Convention Centre, The Gateway Hotel, Clarks Shiraz and Hotel Marina. Elegantly designed interiors with a wide variety of services on offer such as swimming pool, luxury spa, in room television, bathroom with hot shower and toiletries and restaurants offering many different types of cuisines are some of the standard offering of all these hotels.
With a legendary view of the Taj Mahal, the Oberoi Amarvilas is located just 600m from this historic monument. A splendid display of terraced lawns, fountains, reflection pools and pavilions with rich interiors that take you back to an era of royalty. The richly adorned hotel with its detailed interiors offer a choice of international and Indian cuisine and offers a range of activities to relax and recharge yourself such as a spa session at the Oberoi Spa, or a yoga session to get in touch with your inner self or go all out and explore the many famous sights of Agra. The Oberoi Amarvilas offers many amenities especially for its guests such as complimentary golf cart transfer to and from the Taj Mahal, complimentary transfer to and from the local railway station or airport, wireless internet access in all rooms and public areas, state of the art 24-hour business centre, fitness centre, 24 hours in room dining, 24 hours personal butler service, 24 hours concierge, meetings and conference facilities, luxury retail arcade, outdoor swimming pool, beauty parlour, 24 hours laundry service, banking, baby sitting, valet, travel desk, electronic safe deposit box in all rooms and room for guests with special needs.
Among the budget Hotels in Agra hotels are, Amar Yatri Niwas, Hotel Ranjit, Hotel Taj Heritage, Hotel Apollo, Chandra Pushp Palace, Hotel Chanakya, Hotel Raj Bed and Breakfast, The Karawan Grand Casa are some of the popular hotels in this range. Agra Hotels also cater to the mid-range budget tourists looking for good facilities at reasonable rates such as Grand Hotel, Hotel Regency, Hotel Crystal Inn, Hotel Atithi, Hotel Royale Residency, Hotel Amar and Hotel Ganga Ratan that combine comfort and elegance with economy.(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-07-06)
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Pink Hummer: Perfect Vehicles For A Girls Night Out By: Salvatore Andrea
Pink Hummer Hire Perth presents Perths hottest H2 Pink hummer limousines available for hire for your special occassion.(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-07-06)
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Religious Tour In India- Char Dham And Taj Mahal Package By: Snyder Hart
Taj Mahal and Char Dham are two of the most popular tourist places in India, especially recognized for deep religious significance.(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-07-06)
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Best Tour Packages In India By: Snyder Hart
India is a magical destination with its rich history and culture.(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-07-06)
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3 Hotel Trends Driven By The Next Generation Of Travellers By: Dennis Grogg
New World Saigon Hotel is one of the top Ho Chi Minh hotels, conveniently located in the city centre, with luxury rooms and suits offering the perfect ambience for both concentrated work and undisturbed relaxation.(read entire article)(posted on: 2012-07-06)
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