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Christmas Trek

Great Indian Outdoors has organised a six-day Christmas trek to Kedar Kantha which goes through snow and thick forests, culminating in a magnificent meadow that has towering peaks surrounding it. The trek offers great opportunities for spotting wildlife of the region, including leopards, wild cats and the musk deer. The trip extends into the New Year as well, for those interested in a long vacation with some great camping, jeep safari and rafting options at GIO Camp Mystic River by the river Tons. Trip options start from Rs 4,900 onwards.

For details tel: 9811604581/9818612288/(011) 26891626/26897573;
email: info@greatindianoutdoors.com;
website: www.greatindianoutdoors.com

Festive Offer

The Leela Kempinski Mumbai has come out with a festive offer for those who want to live up their Christmas and New Year breaks. Costing Rs 3,975 for a deluxe room, Rs 6,095 for Privilege Club and Rs 10,335 for Executive Suite, the offer includes complimentary double occupancy, complimentary buffet breakfast at Citrus, complimentary airport transfers by a Mercedes Benz coach on request and prior notification, complimentary use of swimming pool, gymnasium, steam and sauna, fruit basket in the room on arrival. The offer is valid from December 15 2004 to January 5 2005.

For details tel: (022) 56911234;
email:mumbaisales@theleela.com
or log on to www.theleela.com

Christmas In Goa

Celebrate your Christmas in Goa at the Bambolim Beach Resort with their three nights, four days Xmas Festive Plan offer. Package for a standard room costs Rs 16,499 while for a Deluxe Room it is Rs 17, 499. The package includes airport /Karmali/Mudgao/Vasco railway station transfers by non - AC vehicle.; well appointed air-conditioned room with satellite TV, telephone and balcony; one bottle of wine and cashewnuts once during stay; buffet or fixed menu - breakfast/lunch/dinner as per plan; extra mattress for extra adult/child; two half-day sight-seeing trips; free use of swimming pool, mini gymnasium, indoor recreation room; Christmas gala dinner.
For details tel: (91) 832- 2459005 / 2459327;
email: bambolim@vsnl.net
or log on to www.bambolimbeachresort.com.

Magical Christmas

The Renaissance Jaragua Hotel and Casino in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, is offering its Magical Christmas Special which includes accommodations for two with breakfast, a welcome drink on check-in and a casino coupon. Rates begin at US$ 99 plus tax for a Garden Club room and US$ 90 for a tower deluxe room.

For reservations log on to www.marriott.com
or call India toll free number 1600-22-0044.

English X’Mas

The 94-room Goodwood Park Marriott Hotel and Country Club, near Chickester, West Sussex, England offers a variety of Christmas packages, all of which include three nights accommodation and are based on a Christmas Eve arrival. Guests are welcomed with wine on arrival and entertained by carolers as champagne and canapes are served in the cedar decorated foyer. The evening's events include a three-course dinner, dancing, a jazz trio, an optional trip to Chichester Cathedral and finally a midnight nightcap of wine and mince pies. Christmas Day begins with a visit from Santa Claus in the morning followed by breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and a buffet dinner. On Boxing Day, guests can enjoy breakfast, lunch, and a themed James Bond dinner, followed by dancing and a 'dress to impress' contest. Rates for two people including taxes begin at US$1,430 for a deluxe room for three nights and US$ 1,830 for a suite.

For reservations log on to www.marriott.com
or call India toll free number 1600-22-0044.

Munnar New Year

Celebrate the New Year in the lush green environs of Munnar in Kerala with the New Year Lakeview Munnar Package of three nights four days from Club Mahindra applicable between December 20 2004 and January 5 2005. The package costs Rs 24,999 and includes welcome drink on arrival; accommodation for two persons for three nights/four days; all meals; one complimentary ayurvedic massage per package stays; 15 per cent discount on all laundry facilities during stay; upgrade to Superior Room at no extra charge, subject to availability; upgrade to suite accommodation at an additional cost of Rs 6,000 per package and lots more.

For details tel: (04868) 249224/6/8
or email: reservations.munnar@clubmahindra.com.

Winter in Mussoorie

Enjoy the splendour of Mussoorie at the Residency Manor of Jaypee Hotels, a hilltop property spread over nine acres offering spectacular views of the mountains and Doon valley. The one night/two days package priced at Rs 3,499 (complimentary breakfast for two) and Rs 4,199 (complimentary breakfast and one major meal for two) includes accommodation in a double room, arrival/departure transfers from Dehradun rly. stn., 20% discount on food and beverages (Indian brands only), free use of swimming pool and gymnasium, complimentary use of steam/sauna (once during the day) etc. Package valid from January 2, 2005 to April 15, 2005.

For more details tel: (011) 26148800;
fax: (011) 26153420/26141190;
email: centralreservations@jaypeehotels.com

Austrian Nights

The 313-room Vienna Marriott Hotel in Austria offers a Christmas package for one night with a Christmas Gospel Brunch in the ballroom on Christmas Day or Boxing Day. The rate includes accommodations, breakfast, brunch, aperitif, non-alcoholic beverages, house wine, beer, coffee and tea. Single rates start at US$ 275 for a single occupancy and US$ 370 for double occupancy.

For reservations log on to www.marriott.com
or call India toll free number 1600-22-0044.

Bali Exotica

Experience peace and tranquillity in the secluded clusters of thatch roof luxury accommodation just a step away from the breathtaking beauty of scenic beaches at The Oberoi Bali, Indonesia. Their Unforgettable Experiences offer includes luxury accommodation of your choice, continental breakfast, return airport transfers, newspaper and fresh fruits everyday. The rate is US$ 655 for Royal Villa with pool; US$ 240 for Luxury Lanai with ocean view and US$ 199 for Luxury Lanai with garden view. All offers valid from from January 5, 2005 - March 31, 2005. Rates are subject to 11 per cent government tax and 10 per cent service charge.

For details tel: 62 361 73 0361;
email: kkaul@theoberoi-bali.com
or log on to www.oberoihotels.com.

Regal Retreat

Get a taste of the regal life with the The Leela Bangalore's Royal Safari Package which takes you on a trip to the Cauvery fishing camp.

On Friday, check-in after 12 noon into a Deluxe Room and dinner at Jamavar, the fine dining speciality restaurant, or at Citrus, their multi cusine bistro. On Saturday, depart the hotel in our hotel sedan at 6 am to the Cauvery Fishing Camp. Once there stretch yourself to the limits in a coracle boat, bird watching, fishing, river rafting or trekking the forests at the Cauvery Fishing Camp near Bhimeshwari.Return to the hotel at 9 pm for a long bath and then indulge your taste buds at Jamavar or Citrus. On Sunday, rejuvenate and pamper your body at the spa and health club and relish the Sunday Brunch at Citrus before you depart. The package costs Rs 25,000 and includes accomodation in a deluxe room on double occupancy for two nights; airport transfers or railway station transfers; all applicable government taxes; breakfast for two at Citrus; Sunday Brunch at Citrus; late checkout on Sunday and complimentary accomodation for children below 12 years. For details tel: (080) 25211234; fax: (080) 5217243/5212222 or log on to www.theleela.com.

Winter By The Sea

Experience Goa at its best in the winter with the Majorda Beach Resort's Winter Package Rates, valid from January 10 2005 to February 28 2005. A Superior Room comes at Rs 22,999 for three nights/four days; a Suite for Rs 25,999 per room for three nights/four days and a Cottage Rs 27,499 for three nights/four days.

The package includes accommodation for two adults and two children below 12 yrs; airport/railway station transfers; three buffet breakfasts, three buffet lunch and three buffet dinner (for two adults); free use of steam, sauna, gymnasium and swimming pools; one half-day sightseeing and boat cruise on river Mandovi; happy hours at the bar, etc.

For details tel: 832-2754871 to 4880; email: mbrgoa@sancharnet.in, mbrgoa@sify.com or log on to www.majordabeachresort.com

Live Like A King

Unwind at the Oberoi Udaivilas with their Spa and Sand holiday package which has been specially created for the needs of discerning individuals who value quality and the good things in life.

The offer, which costs Rs 25,400 for single occupancy for two nights and Rs 34,000 for three nights, includes complimentary transfer from Udaipur airport or railway station and back; 25 per cent discount on spa therapies, subject to availability and accommodation for two persons in a deluxe room. Four per cent state tax is charged extra. The rates are applicable only to those domiciled in India whether Indian nationals or foreign nationals with a certificate of registration.

The offer is valid till March 31, 2005 but not between December 20, 2004 and January 3, 2005.

For details tel: 294 2433300;
email: gm@oberoi-udaivilas.com
or log on www.oberoihotels.com

Chinese Discovery

Access Worldwide, is offering tailor-made packages to explore the wonders of China. Their 11 day tour to Beijing, Suzhou and Shanghai priced at Rs 35,000 (on twin sharing basis) includes Beijing / Hangzhou airfare, hotel accommodations, American buffet breakfast at hotel, Chinese lunch and dinner at local restaurants, all inclusive sightseeing with private guide, special shopping trips in Beijing to the Jade factory and Cloissone factory, to silk factory in Suzhou and silk carpet factory in Shanghai.

For more details contact on
Tel No: 011 23321979, 23323473;
Fax: 011 23325045;
email: devesh@accessworldwide.com;
Website: www.accessworldwide.com

Captivating Coorg

Experience Christmas at its best at Orange County Resort, Coorg, which will host a carnival from December 20-30, 2004. A special New Year package has also been designed. The cost of the Christmas carnival is 20% on the rack rate, which starts from Rs 6,500 while the New Year package would be 100% on the rack rate. The carnival includes body painting, hair colouring, tatoo, games counter, Art & Crafts workshop exclusively for children, Treasure Hunt during Plantation tour and trek, caricatures, cultural show, disco, folk dance, fire dance, carol singing, Western and Indian live band, Coorg cultural show, etc.

For more details contact on
Tel No: 080-25325302;
email: sales@trailsindia.com;
Website: www.trailsindia.com

Golden Offering

Golden Palms Spa & Resort, Bangalore has designed a special New Years package of two nights (December 31, 2004 and January 1, 2004), which includes a gala dinner for two, inclusive of unlimited liquor, discount of 15 % on select spa treatments, access to steam & sauna, buffet breakfast at the café Solaire, use of Sports Complex, use of gymnasium, etc. The package is priced at Rs 24,999 for double deluxe room, Rs 39,999 for deluxe rooms and Rs 69,999 for presidential suite.

For details contact on
Tel No: 080-23712222, 25369172;
email: bso_goldenpalms@yahoo.com