Hot Deals

Bewitching Backwaters

Poovar Island Resort surrounded by serene backwaters and golden beach is the perfect monsoon getaway. The package of two nights/three days at this Sarovar Park Plaza Hotels & Resorts Pvt Ltd property of 12.5 acres of lush green coconut gardens is priced at Rs 8,000 (Superior Rooms) and Rs 9,000 (Floating Cottages) for single/double occupancy. Package valid till September 30, 2004 includes airport/station transfers from Trivandrum, non-alcoholic welcome drink, breakfast, lunch and dinner on buffet/set meal basis, an evening sunset backwaters cruise by canoe/boat and all applicable taxes.

For details tel: 022-56350800; fax: 022-56352766; email: mumbai.sales@sarovarparkplaza.com

Taj Magical Monsoon

Taj Lesiure Hotels have come up with two special monsoon offers, Three for Two Holiday and Bed and Breakfast Holiday for their properties in Goa. Valid till September 30, 2004, Three for Two package priced between Rs 11,500 and Rs 15,000 on double occupancy offers a night free on room only basis and includes buffet breakfast, meal credits, host of privileges and current taxes. Priced between Rs 4,250 and Rs 5,500, the Bed and Breakfast Holiday includes one night on double occupancy, breakfast and taxes.

For reservations contact Tel no: 022 22022626;
e-mail: trn@tajhotels.com;
website: www.tajhotels.com

Scenic Six

Take in the spendours of Europe with Christopher Columbus Holidays from SOTC. The Scenic Six package of 19d/18n covering Belgium, Netherlands, Germany, Austria, Switzerland and France priced at Rs 29,990 plus USD 2,259 (adults on twin sharing basis) includes return economy class airfare, accommodation at standard central hotels with continental breakfast, intercity travel by first class and luxury private car transfer on arrival, travel by TVG from Geneva to Paris, Mt Titlis from Lucerne and Shilthorn from Interlarken etc.

For more details contact on Tel no: 022 22840666, 22840667, 22831553, 56373910, 56373911; Fax: 022 22831553; e-mail: fitccgrs@kuoniindia.com; Website: www.christophercolumbusholidays.com

Claridges Weekends

The Claridges, New Delhi has designed a Weekend Getaway package which includes, Friday/Saturday check-in with late check out until 6.00 p.m. on Sunday, complimentary breakfast at Pickwicks-the multi-cuisine restaurant, free car pick up from airport/railway station/home, a meal at Dhaba-the North Indian cuisine restaurant. Priced at Rs 3,000 per person on double occupancy and Rs 4,750 on single occupancy, per night in Superior Rooms, the package also offers benefits like access to fitness centre, swimming pool, use of steam, sauna and whirlpool.

For details contact on Tel no: 011 23010211; Fax: 011 23010625; e-mail: info@claridges.com

Tiger Trail

Get a glimpse of wildlife with Tiger Trails at their estate in Tadoba Tiger Reserve.

For the basic rate of Rs 2,500 per person per day, you get A/c transport from Nagpur airport/railway station, to camp and back, unlimited drives inside the park, accommodation and full meals ( bed tea, breakfast, lunch, tea, dinner), night barbecue, camp fire, night machan sit-outs, etc. Don't be surprised if you hear a tiger call or the frantic alarms of the Cheetal deer on sensing a leopard at the pond. Minimum guest charge is for four persons, and they accommodate a maximum of 12 persons. The recommended duration is for three nights.

For details contact on Tel No.: 0712 3125335 Mobile: 9823012707; 9822693233 email: amrutd_ngp@sancharnet.in or log on to www.tigertrailsindia.com.

Romantic Kerala

Kesari Tours have designed Couple Tours, packages to various destinations. The 11 day Kerala package priced at Rs 13,075 (departure dates August 22 and September 1) and Rs 13,375 (departure dates September 11, October 24 and November 3) covers destinations like Trivandrum, Kollam, Periyar, Munar, Cochin with special attractions like speed boat ride on Velli lake, backwater rides (Asthamudi Lake, Kollam, Allepy and Kottayam) and Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary.

For more details contact on Tel no: 022 24332222, 24326060; Fax: 022 24322020; Toll free no: 1600221100; e-mail: sales@kesaritours.com; Website: www.kesaritours.com

Bhutan Exploration

Embark upon a journey to the Land of the Thunder Dragon, Bhutan, a magical Himalayan kingdom. The six day tour of The Wanderers priced at Rs 9,800 per person (minimum 4 persons) covers Paro, Thimpu and Punakha while the eight day tour priced at Rs 13,565 per person (minimum 4 persons) also includes the enchanting Bumthang Valley in central Bhutan. Both tours include accommodation, transfers and sightseeing using imported vehicles.

For details contact on Tel no: 022-55993366/3561/3562; e-mail: thewanderers@vsnl.com; website: www.indianwanderers.com

Turkish Delights

Discover the hidden treasures of this fascinating country on an eight day tour with The Wanderers. The package with fixed departure dates of 4th and 18th September and 2nd, 16th and 30th October is priced at USD 410 per person. The package tour includes Istanbul, the WWI battlefields of Gallipoli, Kudasi, Troy, Ephesus and a Bosphorous boat cruise.

For more details contact on Tel no: 022-55993366/3561/3562; e-mail: thewanderers@vsnl.com; website: www.indianwanderers.com

NZ On Drive

Tourism New Zealand and Air New Zealand along with various travel partners across eight cities in the country have launched a variety of self-drive holiday packages for just Rs 95,000 per person. The 10 day self drive package, an exclusive offering for Indian tourists, includes international airfares, accommodation, sightseeing and daily breakfasts. Indian driving license is recognised in New Zealand and one does not need an International Driving Permit. Spectacular mountains, active volcanoes, deep fjords and rugged coastlines, picturesque lakes, streams and beaches, bubbling mud pools and geysers, unique Maori culture and warm hospitality; makes New Zealand a perfect destination for self-drive vacations.

For more details log on to www.newzealand.com/travel/travel deals in India.

Dubai Holiday

Ascot Hotel, Dubai has a special summer package of three nights inclusive of buffet breakfast, airport transfers and taxes. Valid till September 15, 2004, the package is priced at USD 200 (single), USD 120 (double) and USD 110 (triple). Activities like Sand Dune Safari (with belly dance and dinner) is priced at USD 58, Dhow Cruise-USD 58, Dubai City Tour-USD 25 etc are extra.

For more details contact Ajit Jain Telefax: 011 55251708; Mobile: 9811633207; e-mail:ascot@ajitjain.com; Website: www.ajitjain.com; www.ascothoteldubai.com

European Escapades

Enjoy Europe on the 22 days ‘All of Europe’ package of Kesari Tours. The package priced at Rs 53,990 plus Euro 2,500 (adults) and Rs 40,990 plus Euro 1,880 (children) for departure on August 21 and September 11, 2004 includes Barcelona, Nice, Rome, Florence, Venice, Innsbruck, Munich, Lucerne, Cologne, Amstredam, Brussels, Paris and London. Special attractions on the tour include cable car experience-Barcelona, Rotating Cable Car-Rotair-Mt. Titlis, Jet Foil ride-Capri Island, romantic Gondola-Venice, Rhine falls boat ride etc.

For more details contact on Tel no: 022 24332222, 24326060; Fax: 022 24322020; Toll free no: 1600221100; e-mail: sales@kesaritours.com; Website: www.kesaritours.com

Jewels Of The Orient

Christopher Columbus Holidays from SOTC offers the best of Far East with their 11n/12d Jewel of the Orient package covering Japan, Korea and China. Priced at USD 2,099 (superior) and USD 2,349 (deluxe) adults on twin sharing basis, the package includes accommodation of your choice with American breakfast; city tour of Tokyo, Osaka, Seoul, Beijing and Shanghai, Bullet Train travel between Tokyo and Osaka and all transportation on seat in coach basis.

For more details contact on Tel no: 022 22840666, 22840667, 22831553, 56373910, 56373911; Fax: 022 22831553; e-mail: fitccgrs@kuoniindia.com; Website: www.christophercolumbusholidays.com

Mauritius Masti

Have your fill of silver sands, turquoise blue sea and exciting water sports on a Mauritian holiday. Jyoti Travels Pvt Ltd has come up with a six nights packages valid till September 30, 2004 on twin sharing basis with a host of accommodation options like Ambre US$ 420, Blue Lagoon US$ 263, Berjaya Le Morne US$ 398, Bougainville US$ 290, Le Cocotier US$ 235, Le Grand Blue US$ 225, Le Meridien US$ 570, Le Pearle Beach US$ 270, La Plantation US$ 430, Pointe Aux Biches US$ 275, Tarisa Resort US$ 295, Ventura US$ 220. The cost per person includes assistance at airport (arrival & departure), accommodation with six breakfasts and six dinners, airport transfers in air-conditioned coach, three full day tours.

For details tel: (011) 51618333, 51618444, 51619444, 26488333, 26475999, 26476999; email: manojmatta@jyotitravel.com

Resort Retreat

The five star deluxe beach getaway in Mumbai, The Resort is offering special monsoon package of two nights. The package valid till September 30, 2004 is priced at Rs 1,350 for standard rooms and Rs 1,500 for sea facing and deluxe rooms, per person per night on a twin sharing basis. Buffet breakfast is complimentary.

For reservations call on Tel no: 022 28823331.

Nainital Nights

Swan Tours, New Delhi is offering a package of two nights at Palace Belvedere, Nainital with third night for just Rs 500 on MAP basis. The package priced at Rs 4,999 (deluxe room) and Rs 5,499 (lake view suite) per couple includes welcome drink, accommodation on twin sharing basis, morning tea, breakfast and dinner, complimentary stay for children below six years and all applicable taxes. Package is valid till March 31, 2005.

For more details contact on Tel no: 011 23415601; e-mail: swantours@spectranet.com; Website: www.northindiatours.com