Thursday 31 October 2013

Family holidays in India – Instant weekend plans!



Nowadays, most of the families in India are of the nuclear types, which usually comprises of a couple and their kids. It is very rare that you will find a joint family that has everyone from grandparents to uncles, aunts, and cousins. However, one should understand the importance of spending quality time with their entire family. Weekends can be the best time to organize a small get together and go out for a picnic or simply have dinner together. It will help mend the differences between the family members and keep their bond strong. Hence, family holidays in India are just a week away. The instant weekend plans can be the best solution to this issue.

You can plan a visit to one of the most wonderful amusement parks in India with your entire family on either a Saturday or a Sunday. For instance, if the members of your family enjoy water rides, then a water park like Water Kingdom in the city of Mumbai in Maharashtra can be the ultimate holiday destination. And, if getting wet is not on your list, then visit Esselworld, an adventure amusement park just next to Water Kingdom. The two parks are interconnected and a combo ticket can help you visit both the sides on the same day. The two parks are very famous for weekend outings, making them two of the best family holiday destinations in India. Other than families, numerous couples, teenager friends, and adult troops visit this place to enjoy and have fun. They are popular picnic spots for schools as well as colleges. Ice-skating at the freezing dome opened up Esselworld recently, is one of the most thrilling experiences to have. Other than that there are several interesting rides that will make you shout with excitement. On the other hand, Water Kingdom is for all the water babies out there.

With multiple restaurants and small food outlets within the parks, there is no need to carry huge lunch boxes and water bottles. All kinds of Indian, Chinese, and other cuisines can be relished at these restaurants. These amusement parks are your gateway to fun and excitement!

Friday 25 October 2013

Take a Bolivia holiday package and have a walk on the sky in Salar de Uyuni!



The land remains below your feet and the sky remains above your head, unless you balance your head on the land and face your feet upwards. However, that will surely be an awkward position and also not hold able for a long time. Well, this explains that there is no way an unusual dream like walking on the sky will come true. However, if walking on the vast blue sky and enormous pearl white clouds is one of such desires of yours, to fulfill which, you will do anything, then there is probably a way out. Take a holiday package to Bolivia during the rainy season and tour the Salar de Uyuni just after it has stopped pouring.



Salar de Uyuni is the world’s largest salt flat located in the Postoi region of southwest Bolivia. It is spread over an area of 10,582 square kilometers and forms a 10 meters thick salt top-most layer in the center. During the summer season, these salt plains are extremely flat areas of dry salt. While, during the monsoons, it gets covered with a thin sheet of water, which can still be explored on foot as well as wheels. It is usually very cold in Salar de Uyuni, cold enough for you to bring along heavy woolen clothes that keep you warm. Several holiday packages are offered in this area that includes a 2-6 days tour to the salt flats and nearby multi-colored water springs.

During the rainy season, the water collected on the salt plains form a thin layer over the surface converting this holiday destination into a massive mirror. This means everything will be visible to you in pairs, whether it is the sky or you yourself. The thin sheet of water depicts the clear replica of the sky, clouds, sun, and moon above it. While, you walk on the salt flat, you will have an illusion of walking on the sky itself, which is just a replica. Now isn’t that mesmerizing? Salar de Uyuni can be explored for your family vacations as well as honeymoon!

Friday 18 October 2013

Ever heard of a volcano diving holiday package?

One would never even go near a volcano, forget diving into it. However, it is the real challenge and a trip one of its kind. If you have done enough of sightseeing and relaxing on your holiday tours, then it is time for some breathtaking adventure. A holiday package to the naturally beautiful Iceland will bring you close to one such volcano, whose eruption is over and this makes it safe to be around. Weird, isn’t it? The Eyjafjallajokull Volcano will let out some amazing facts and secrets as you go deep inside this geographical beast.


On your way to the volcano from your holiday resort or hotel, you can first choose to stop at the Thingvellir National Park. This place marks the start of your exciting volcanic adventure. It will be an absolutely safe journey as you follow what your tour guide asks you to do. Walking through the geographical fault called as Almannagja, you will come to the Silfra fissure, which is a crack in the earth’s crust, where the tectonic plate of Europe meets America. Get along your snorkeling suit and equipment without fail to avoid missing a dive into the most crystal clear water on earth. It is so clear that you can look up to 100 meters deep in just a glance. Imagining floating between the two continents already?

Finally moving forward to the actual thrill, which is your ultimate destination for adventure, is the Eyjafjallajokull Volcano. The scientists researching within this huge volcano have recently started a lift that takes some of the lucky tourists for an extraordinary trip 120 meters below the surface of the earth. As soon as you step in the lift, your journey to the gigantic magma chamber of the inactive Thrihnukagigur Volcano begins. The elating open elevator ride with the scientist will unfold many truths about the formation of the hot lava within. The lift is only open for six weeks, after which the scientists close it to continue with their research.

Trust me; you will not get to experience such a volcano diving holiday package anywhere else!

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Sunday 13 October 2013

Ashtmudi – the eight coned lake that is a must include in your Kerala holiday packages!



Kerala is a serene state that lies to the southwest of India and also is an elongated coastline of the country. If, you have never been to Kerala for a holiday, then you are seriously missing on something very gorgeous. This place is extremely beautiful with lush green mountains on one side and pristine beaches on the other. The backwaters of Kerala are well known for their luxurious houseboat stays, which makes it one of the most visited holiday destinations in India.

When we talk about backwaters in Kerala, the first place that springs up in the mind is Ashtmudi. Ashtmudi Lake is located in the Kollam district of Kerala and is the second largest and deepest wetland ecosystem. A palm-shaped water body, famously known as the eight-coned or octopus-shaped lake, has multiple branches. Tall coconut grooves as well as palm trees are scattered across the banks of this lake that form a wonderful sight for the tourists opting to stay in the houseboats. The 8 hour journey of touring the entire Ashtmudi Lake and its backwaters as well as canals is rather a pleasant one, which allows you to observe the nature from close.

The magnificence of the lake will easily convince you to stay back for hours and also hire a houseboat for a one night stay. The houseboats accommodate two people at a time and are luxuriously built from within, keeping in mind your comfort. The best part about it is that if you have booked it in advance, you can enjoy the pick-up and drop facility from the airport and railway station as well. Now, isn’t that worth your holidays in south? As you get off your flight or train, a representative will be waiting to greet you with a bouquet of flowers, before you get driven off to the backwaters.

One additional benefit is that your houseboat accommodation includes all your meals that comprises of breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Hence, Ashtmudi is surely a must include in your Kerala holiday packages!

Tuesday 1 October 2013

A holiday package to Hampi – the bouldering capital of India!



India is known for its large variety of holiday destinations that are worth exploring, at least once in a life time. These places do not need a description because any traveler, who loves to tour places worldwide that offer sightseeing and adventure on a large scale, will be aware of them. For instance, a trip to the south of India will get you to the wonderful village of Hampi located in the northern Karnataka state. Situated within the ruins of the Vijayanagara, the former capital of Vijayanagara Empire, Hampi is a house to several religious buildings including the famous Virupaksha temple. It is one of the best holiday destinations for sight seeingin India, which invites thousands of visitors and pilgrims every year.



The village has been completely left behind with ruins of the ancient empire and the huge boulder hills thus formed become the center of attraction for the tourists here. These hills make Hampi look exceptional and beautiful. Also called as the bouldering capital of India, a holiday package to Hampi will bring you close to the ruins of old temples and monuments that speak more about the country’s historical secrets. Backpackers and adventure seekers can make the most of this village during their rock climbing experience through the hills formed from big boulders. The sport of rock climbing has become a modern day tourist attraction at Hampi due to its unusual setting.

Your holidays in south India will become more exciting, if you choose to go on a rock climbing trek in this village. Practicing this adventurous activity here is like unfolding a new fact at every level as you go on climbing the vast hill of boulders. You will come across destroyed temples, buildings, and monuments as you ascend. The remains of history make Hampi make its way to the UNESCO World Heritage Site, thereby increasing its value as an ancient place of importance!