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Unforgettable Italy

Discover the splendours of Italy on the eight nights/nine days package of Christopher Columbus Holidays from SOTC. The package, which takes you through Florence, Rome, Naples, Capri and Sorrento, includes return economy class airfare, accommodation at standard central hotels with continental breakfast, inter-city travel by train in first class, hop-on hop-off tour of Rome and city tour of Florence. It is priced at Rs 29,990 plus US$ 1,149 (adult). Prices valid till March 31, 2005. For more details, tel: (022) 22840666, 22840667, 22833155, 56373910; fax: (022) 22831553; email: fitccgrs@kuoniindia.com; website: www.christophercolumbusholidays.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 5,600 (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

Himalayan Trek

Saahas.com, a Pune based adventure outfit has organised a 12 day trek to Tolang Glacier with departures on April 30 and May 14, 2005. The trek (Mumbai to Mumbai) priced at Rs 12,995 (adults), Rs 11,405 (kids below 12 years), Rs 11,995 (senior citizens) includes travel by Rail (III tier A/c), accommodation in four-man alpine tents, all meals; all technical equipment, trained doctor with each batch etc. Last date for booking February 28, 2005. For details tel: (020) 25673636; telefax: 020 25673773; email: info@saahas.com; website: www.saahas.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) is valid till April 30, 2005 and 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

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.

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

Dubai Holiday

Ascot Hotel, a four-star city centre hotel in Dubai, is offering a three night package priced at US$ 250 (single), US$ 150 (twin) and US$ 130 (triple) which includes accommodation, buffet breakfast and airport transfers. It is valid till May 15, 2005 except peak time like Dubai Shopping Festival etc., when the package is priced at US$ 410 (single), US$ 230 (double) and US$ 190 (triple). Activities like Sand Dune Safari with Belly Dance and Dinner is priced at US$ 58, Dhow Cruise with dinner on board is US$ 58 and Dubai City Tour is US$ 25.

For details contact Ajit Jain on tel: (011) 55251708; mobile: 9811633207; email: ascot@ajitjain.com; website: www.ascothoteldubai.com.

Jai Gange!

Take a joy ride to heaven and back on the Ganga with the adrenaline pumping rafting packages from Mercury Himalayan Explorations (MHE). The five days/four nights package priced at Rs 4,250 per person includes accommodation in Swiss deluxe tents on twin sharing basis, all meals, equipment/rafting gear, instructors and guides etc. Daily departures till April with four days of rafting over grade III and IV rapids. The price excludes transportation to camp at Shivpuri near Rishikesh and expenses of personal nature.

For details tel: (011) 23340033, 23346209; website: www.himalayanadventure.com

Egyptian Escapades

Discover the ancient wonders of Egypt with JTB Travels Pvt Ltd’s seven nights/eight days tour of Egypt. The package tour priced at US$ 589 (on twin sharing basis) and valid till March 2005 cover Cairo, Luxor and offers a Nile Cruise with stopovers at Edfu, Kom Ombo and Aswan. The package includes accommodation at hotel in Cairo and on board the cruise, daily breakfast in Cairo and all meals on board the cruise, airport-hotel-cruise ship and return transfers on seat in coach basis, sightseeing and services of local guide etc.

For more detail tel: (022) 22817020/7021/7022; fax: (022) 22817023; email: bom@jtbtours.com

Kenya Safari

Saahas.com, a Pune based adventure outfit is offering a value for money deal for an unforgettable wildlife experience in Kenya. The deluxe package priced at Rs 77,000 for ten days includes night viewing of wildlife in The Ark and a stay at Mt Kenya Safari Club and covers Masai Mara, Samburu and Nakuru National Parks. The economy package for eight days priced at Rs 63,000 covers Amboseli, Nakuru and Masai Mara National Park. The packages also include accommodation in luxurious three and four star game lodges, all meals etc. The group size for the trip is eight person or multiples of eight with departures on any Monday, Tuesday or Thursday in May 2005 as per the choice of the group.

For details tel: (020) 25673636; telefax: (020) 25673773; email: info@saahas.com; website: www.saahas.com

Seychelles Sojourn

Enjoy an idyllic holiday in Mahe Island or Praslin Island, Seychelles with Emirates Holidays package of three nights/four days. The package priced at US$ 723 onwards per person and valid till March 31, 2005 includes return airfare in economy class on Emirates (ex-Mumbai), three nights accommodation, return airport transfers on seat in coach basis, airport assistance on arrival at Mahe airport etc.

For details tel: (022) 56550707; email: ekhbom@travelmateindia.com; website: www.emirates-holidays.com

Into The Blue

Nirvana Adventures operating from Kamshet off the Mumbai-Pune Expressway offers you the joys of taking to the sky in a paraglider. They organise Tandem Joy Rides for 10-15 minutes for Rs 1,500, Tandem Paragliding Weekend priced at Rs 2,750 which includes accommodation for two days, food and tandem joy ride. Their Achieving Free Flight Program is priced at Rs 9,500 (three days) which includes food, stay and equipment usage, instruction and radio supervision. Beginners Paragliding Course for Rs 14,500 (five days) includes food, stay and equipment usage, instruction and radio supervision.

For details tel: (022) 26493110; email: srao@giasbm01.vsnl.net.in; website: www.nirvanaadventures.com

Stunning South Africa

Discover the wonders of South Africa with Beacon Holiday’s six nights/seven days package tour. The package covers Cape Town with city tour and Table Mountain, Johannesburg and Sun City and is priced at ZAR 5,335 per person on twin sharing (standard hotels) and ZAR 5,840 per person on twin sharing basis. Valid till March 31, 2005 the package cost includes accommodation in standard rooms on bed and breakfast basis, all transfers on seat in coach basis, transport in luxury vehicles, sightseeing with English speaking driver/guide etc. For details tel: (022) 56338822; email; info@beaconholidays.com; website: www.beaconholidays.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

Down Under Aussie Style

The 11 nights/12 days Down Under Aussie Style package from Beacon Holidays offers a comprehensive experience of this wonderful continent. The package priced at AU$ 1720 (standard accommodation) per person on twin sharing basis and AU$ 1900 (superior accommodation) per person on twin sharing basis. Valid till March 31, 2005, the package covers Sydney with Showboat Dinner Cruise; Cairns with hot air ballooning and Great Barrier Reef experience; Brisbane with Tangalooma Dolphin Resort and Gold Coast etc. It includes accommodation on bed and breakfast basis in standard rooms throughout, all transfers and sightseeing on seat-in-coach basis, sightseeing as mentioned in the itinerary.

For details tel: (022) 56338822; email; info@beaconholidays.com; website: www.beaconholidays.com

Warm Winter Escape

JW Marriott Seoul boasting of Asia’s most comprehensive Marquis Therapy Centre and Fitness Club has designed Warm Winter Escape package which includes luxurious superior room accommodation, complimentary gift set, complimentary access to the executive floor lounge with VIP benefits, complimentary use of Marquis Fitness Centre, complimentary over one hour spa treatment for one at the Marquis Therapy Centre consisting of deep cleansing facial massage, aromatic back, neck and shoulder massage and oxygen therapy etc. Available till end of February, the package is priced at approxImately US$ 265 per night.

For more details log on to www.marriott.com or call on India toll free no: 1600-22-0044