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Mauritius Magic

Enjoy the enchanting beauty of Mauritius with Kesari Tours six nights/seven days package. Priced at Rs 30,990+US$ 700 with fixed departures on December 3, 9, 13, 19, 20 and 26, 2004, the package includes attractions like Sega dance, speed boat ride, submarine drive, undersea walk, parasailing etc.

For more details tel: (022) 24332222, 24326060; fax: (022) 24322020; toll free number: 1600221100;
email: sales@kesaritours.com; website: www.kesaritours.com

Mesmerising Kali

Experience the thrill of white water river rafting on the Kali, the only river in South India used for rafting runs and go bison spotting in Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary with the Wild Getaways packages of Indian Adventures Wildlife Resorts. The two nights/three days package priced at Rs 3,500 and three nights/four days package priced at Rs 5,000 per person on twin sharing basis at Bison River Resort near Dandeli (north Karnataka) valid till April 30, 2005 includes all meals, one park safari, one coracle (boat) ride, fishing, nature walk, sightseeing etc. Rafting (nine kms run) is additional cost and priced at Rs 1,050 per person.

For details tel: (022) 26408742, 26428244, 26433622; fax: (022) 26458401; email: iawr@vsnl.com; website: www.indianadventures.com

Art Of Princely Living

Experience the royal past of Rajasthan with the six nights/seven days The Art of Princely Living package from Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces. The package priced at Rs 77,000 (Jai Mahal, Jaipur-Taj Hari Mahal, Jodhpur-Taj Lake Palace, Udaipur), Rs 93,000 (Rambagh Palace, Jaipur-Taj Hari Mahal, Jodhpur-Taj Lake Palace, Udaipur) and Rs 54,000 (JaiMahal Palace, Jaipur-Taj Hari Mahal, Jodhpur-Rawal Kot, Jaisalmer) is valid till April 30, 2005. Package includes current taxes, two-way airport/railway station transfers, accommodation in standard rooms, buffet/fixed menu breakfast and dinner, one lunch experience at Ramgarh Lodge, sightseeing etc.

For more details, call toll free number: 1 600 111 825

Vietnam Vibes

Visit this small fascinating country on a seven day (fixed date) package tour from The Wanderers. The package priced at US$ 660 per person on twin share and valid till October 31, 2005 covers the major tourist attractions of Vietnam including Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh (Saigon), the spectacular world heritage region of Halong Bay, Hue, Danang and Hoi An. Accommodation with meals, transfers and sightseeing with English speaking local guide, domestic air tickets Hanoi to Danang and from Hue to Ho Chi Minh, domestic airport taxes in Vietnam, entrance fees and boat fees, water puppet show, service charges, room tax and baggage handling etc. are included in the package.

For more details tel: (022) 55023377/1870/1871/1872; fax: (022) 55021873; email: thewanderers@vsnl.com;

website: www.indianwanderers.com

Cambodia Classic

A four-day fixed date tour from The Wanderers covering Angkor Vat (two nights) and Phnom Penh (one night) is priced at US$ 435 per person (twin share). The package includes accommodation, transfers and sightseeing with English speaking guide, meals, all entrance fees (only three days pass in Angkor Wat), domestic flight Siem Reap-Phnom Penh, domestic airport tax, etc and is valid till October 31, 2005.

For details tel: (022) 55023377/1870/1871/1872; fax: (022) 55021873; email: thewanderers@vsnl.com; website: www.indianwanderers.com

Nainital Retreat

Enjoy the natural beauty of Nainital with the two nights/three days package of Palace Belvedere, Nainital. Valid till March 2005, except the Christmas and New Year period, the package is priced at Rs 4,999 per couple (Deluxe Room) and Rs 5,499 per couple (Lake View Suite) and includes welcome drink, accommodation on twin sharing basis, breakfast and dinner, third night at Rs 500 on MAP basis.

For details contact Swan Tours (Delhi) on tel: (011) 23415601; email: swantours@spectranet.com; website: www.northindiantours.com.

Jungle Experience

Enjoy a real jungle experience at Corbett National Park with the two nights/three days package from Tiger Camp. The package valid till June 30, 2005 is priced at Rs 5,444 per couple in cottage/room and Rs 6,444 per couple in suite and includes air-conditioned accommodation on twin sharing basis and all meals on menu plan. The camp has 10 suites, six cottages and four rooms.

For details, contact Ajit Jain on tel: (011) 55251708; mobile: 9811633207.

Tropical Escape

Park Hyatt Goa Resorts and Spa has launched its winter package, Tropical Escape. The three nights/four days package priced at Rs 29,500 (Park Room), Rs 32,500 (Park Deluxe Room), Rs 35,500 (Sea View Room) and Rs 38,500 (Sea View Deluxe Room) is valid till December 23, 2004 and from January to April 15, 2005. The offer includes flexible credit of Rs 7,000 which can be redeemed against any of the facilities at the resort, complimentary lifestyle consultations at the Sereno Spa, air-conditioned airport transfers etc.

For details tel: 0832 2721234; fax: 0832 2721235;
website: www.hyatt.com.

Suite Life At Phuket

JW Marriott Phuket Resort and Spa located 15 minutes from Phuket International Airport and set in 11 hectares of tropical gardens and facing 17 kms of natural undeveloped beachfront with 12 spacious one bedroom suites is a perfect retreat for unwinding. The suites priced at US$ 6,660 per night till December 17, 2004, (includes breakfast for two and luxurious round trip airport transfers by private limousine) have facilities like minibar, Sony 29 inch flat screen TV, DVD player, balcony running the length of the suite etc.

For details call toll free number: 1600220044
or log on to www.marriott.com

Korean Delight

Discover the wonders of South Korea with the six nights/seven days package of Christopher Columbus Holidays from SOTC. The package priced at US$ 1,599 (superior) and US$ 1,999 (deluxe) covers Seoul (three nights), Busan (one night) and Jeju (two nights) and includes accommodation at hotel of your choice with American breakfast, city tour of Seoul, Busan and Jeju on seat in coach basis and all transportation during the holiday.

For more details tel: (022) 22840666, 22840667, 22833155, 56373910; fax: (022) 22831553; email:fitccgrs@kuoniindia.com; website: www.christophercolumbusholidays.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 tel: 0712 3125335; mobile: 9823012707, 9822693233; email: amrutd_ngp@sancharnet.in or log on to www.tigertrailsindia.com.

Call Of The Wild

Stalk Sher Khan in the jungles of Kanha made famous by Rudyard Kipling in Jungle Book on the two nights/three days and three nights/four days Wild Getaway package of Indian Adventures Wildlife Resorts. Priced at Rs 3,925 (two nights/three days) and Rs 5600 (three nights/four days) per person on twin sharing basis, the package valid till April 30, 2005 includes all meals, two park safaris, visit to tribal village, barbeque dinner, nature walk etc. Air-conditioned rooms at supplement charge of Rs 400 per room per night.

For more details tel: (022) 26408742, 26428244, 26433622; fax: (022) 26458401; email: iawr@vsnl.com;

website: www.indianadventures.com

Ultimate Caribbean

Embark on a journey of a lifetime in the Caribbean on the luxury liner Summit with the 10 night cruise offer from Celebrity Cruises. Price ranges from US$ 1,080 (interior room) to US$ 2,480 (suites) for the 10-day cruise, which departs from Fort Lauderdale, Florida (USA) and covers ports like Philipsburg, St Maarten; Casteries, St Lucia; Bridgetown, Barbados; Bassetterre, St Kitts and Charlotte Amalie, St Thomas. Fixed departures on November 26; December 17; January 7, 28 2005; February 18 and March 11, 2005.

For more details contact the India representatives of Celebrity Cruises, Tirun Travel Marketing on tel: (022) 22884504-07, (011) 23311362-65; fax: (022) 22851843.

Moroccan Discovery

Christopher Columbus Holidays from SOTC has designed a 10 nights/11 days package to explore the diverse and fantastic attractions of Morocco. Priced at Rs 29,990 + US$ 899 (adult) the package includes return economy class airfare, accommodation at standard hotels with American breakfast and local dinner, city tour of Casablanca, Rabat, Meknes, Erfoud, Ouarzazate and Marrakech, all surface transport. The itinerary of the package covers Casablanca (two nights), Rabat (one night), Meknes (two nights), Erfoud (one night), Ouarzazate (one night) Marrakesh (two nights) and Essaouria (one night).

For more details tel: (022) 22840666, 22840667, 22833155, 56373910; fax: (022) 22831553; email:fitccgrs@kuoniindia.com; website: www.christophercolumbusholidays.com

Mauritius Muse

Enjoy the beauty of Mauritius in your private villa by the sea at the Taj Exotica Resort and Spa, overlooking the turquoise waters of Tamarind Bay. A four nights package at the property opening in November is 2,600 Euro for double room (November-December 19 2004) and 3,100 Euro for double room (January 5-30 April 2005) and includes airport transfers, breakfast and current taxes. For details tel: 230 403 1500; email: exotica.mauritius@tajhotels.com or log on to www.tajhotels.com