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Egyptian Splendour

Embark upon a journey of discovery with the nine days package tour of Lifestyle Holidays from Bulls & Bears. The Egypt tour priced at Rs 29,200 + USD 705 per person on twin sharing basis includes return Economy Class airfare on Qatar Airways, airport taxes, single entry Egypt Tourist visa fees, three nights accommodation in Cairo in five-star hotel on bed and breakfast basis, three nights Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor (five-star cruise) on full board basis, half day pyramids tour (Pyramids, Sphinx, Valley Temple, Bazaars, Papyrus & Perfume Shops), half day East Bank in Luxor (Karnak & Luxor temples), Sound & Light Show at the Pyramids Area, transfers in an A/C mini bus and entrance fees with an English speaking guide.

For more details contact on
Tel No: 022, 56324656, 22854030; Fax: 022 22025548;
Email: info@lifestyleholidaysindia.com;
Website: www.lifestyleholidaysindia.com

Package Deal

Tourism Malaysia and Singapore Tourism Board together with Air-India have launched a value for money package for the discerning Indian traveler. Valid till November 30, 2005, the 4n/5d package priced at Rs 18,999 per person includes two nights in Kuala Lumpur and two nights in Singapore. The package launched in association with 20 leading travel agents includes economy airfare, accommodation with breakfast, transfers and half-day sightseeing tours on a seat-in-coach basis in both Kuala Lumpur and Singapore.

For more information contact on
TRAC Representations;
Phone: 011-23312294;
Fax: 011-23312290:
Email: vk@tracrep.com

Kids Camp

saahas.com, a Pune based nature club, has organised a 2n/3d 'trek-cum-camp' for kids between the age group of 8-14 years at their camp site on the banks of the backwaters of the Warasgaon Dam 50 km from Pune. The camp, with the first batch (30 children per batch) starting November 10, 2005 has been designed with a host of activities, which will be conducted under the guidance and supervision of experts from respective fields. The price for the camp is Rs 1,200 per child and includes transport to and from Pune, food, accommodation and activities.

For more details contact on
Tel No: 020, 25673636
Fax: 020, 25673773
Email: info@saahas.com;
Website: www.saahas.com

Experience Mauritius With Taj

Life unfolds at your pace at the Taj Exotica Resort & Spa Mauritius where luxurious living and tropical calm co-exist in perfect harmony. A midnight dip in the pool of your private villa lining the sapphire waters of Tamarin Bay or dining out under the stars outside your bedroom can be as de-stressing as a visit to Jiva Grande spa offering age-old restorative Indian therapies. The property also offers a wide selection of fare from Asia, the Mediterranean and the Indian subcontinent to satiate the palate. Four nights package for Luxury Villa with private pool is priced at Euro 2,000 on double occupancy while six nights package is priced at Euro 2,800 on double occupancy and includes airport transfers, breakfast and current taxes. The package is valid till April 15, 2006 (excluding the period December 20-January 10, 2006).

For reservations contact on
India Toll Free No: 1 - 600 - 111 - 825 or on
Tel No: 011, 55311281/2/23023700/2611 0202;
Fax: 011, 55311283/2611 6309;
Email:rahul.pahwa@tajhotels.com;
Website: www.tajhotels.com

Jungle Retreat

Spread over 13 acres The Corbett Hideaway, tucked away in a huge mango grove close to Kosi River is the best retreat to explore the flora and fauna of Corbett National Park. A property of Leisure Hotels Ltd. Hideaway comprises air-conditioned cottages,

a swimming pool and restaurant. The Deluxe Cottage is priced at 4250 per day while the Superior and Family Cottage are priced at Rs 4750 per day. The rates are valid from November 16-December 20, 2005 and from January 2-March 31, 2006. Special Meal Supplement is priced at Rs 1,400 plus taxes and lunch and dinner for two adults per day.

For more details contact on
Tel. No: 011, 26447803/51552945-48

Festive Fun

Kenilworth Beach Resort and Spa, Goa, five star resort spread over 14 acres at Utorda Beach (Salcete) has announced a special Festive Package of 3n/4d. The package valid till end of November 2005 is priced at Rs. 15,444 for Deluxe Room, Rs. 17,444 for a Superior Deluxe Room and Rs 18,444 for a Suite. These rates are per couple and valid till October 30. From November 1-30, 2005 the rates per couple are Rs 19,999 for Deluxe Room, Rs 22,000 for a Superior Deluxe Room and Rs 23,000 for a Suite. Inclusive of all taxes, the package includes airport/railway station transfers, half-day sightseeing trip to old Goa, Miramar Beach and cruise on the Mandovi River plus all meals.

For more details contact on
Tel No: 0832, 2754180;
Email: kenilworthgoa@kenilworthhotels.com;
Website: www.kenilworthhotels.com

Honeymoon Specials

Akbar Holidays has designed Honeymoon Special packages. The nine days package to Australia covers Sydney, Gold Coast and Cairns and is priced at Rs 36,500 per person and includes accommodation, breakfast, transfers, sightseeing and complimentary Sydney Show Boat dinner. It does not include visa fees and air tickets. The seven days package to Sri Lanka is priced at Rs 13,500 per person and includes accommodation, breakfast, transfers, sightseeing and one complimentary candle light dinner. Air tickets and visa fees are not included in the package price. Both packages are valid till December 20, 2005.

For more details contact on
Tel No: 022, 39462309/39452759/39452798;
Fax No: 022, 24174510

IdyllicRetreat

Tourism Corporation of Gujarat Ltd. (TCGL) has designed special packages for Saputara, the only hill station of thestate. The three packages to this verdant hill station are of 2n/3d from Surat, 3nights/4days from Ahmedabad/ Baroda and 3n/4d from Mumbai. The package from Surat is priced at Rs. 1, 999 per person while the one from Ahmedabad/Baroda is priced at Rs. 3,199 per person. The package from Mumbai is priced at Rs. 3,500 per person. The package includes transportation to Saputara, accommodation, all meals and local sightseeing, which comprises of visit to Vansada Sanctuary, Gira Waterfalls, Echo Point, Rope way ride, Mahal jungle, boating, tribal museum etc. The package from Mumbai also includes sightseeing in Nashik and visit to Trimbakeshwar Temple.

For more details contact on
Tel. No: 022 22024925;
Fax: 022 22883541;
Website: www.gujarattourism.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 (2n/3d) and Rs 5,600(three nights/four days) per person on twin sharing basis, the package at Wild Chalet Resort, valid till April 30, 2006, 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. No: 022, 26408742/26428244/26433622;
Fax: 022, 26458401;
Email: iawr@vsnl.com;
Website: www.indianadventures.com

Sensational Queenstown

Designer shopping, marvelous cuisine, magnificent scenery, swinging nightlife and heart stopping adventure, Queenstown has got it all. Beacon Holidays has designed a five night's package plus one night in Christchurch for Rs 65,000 to enjoy all the offerings of this magnificent city. Beacon Holidays also offers a Self Drive Holiday package of 7n/8d covering Queenstown and Christchurch with stay in apartments and a night in Singapore.

For more details contact on
Tel No: 022, 56338822;
Fax No: 022, 22679506;
Website: www.beaconholidays.com

Honeymoon Specials

By TCI

Travel Corporation India Pvt. Ltd. (TCI) has unveiled a unique set of ‘Just Married TCI Honeymoons’ packages to destinations in Far East, Italy, Portugal, South Africa, New Zealand, Australia, Mauritius, Maldives, Sri Lanka and in India to Kerala, Uttaranchal and Rajasthan. The 13-day package to Italy covers Florence, Rome, Sorrento, Verona and Venice. The highlights of the trip is guided tours to all the tourist areas, complete with candlelight dinners and special wines, flowery welcomes and a romantic cruise on the Brenta Canal in Venice. For an absolutely romantic escapade choose a trip to the island of Capri. Stay at the exclusive Capri Palace Hotel & Spa, which offers breathtaking views over the Mediterranean Sea. Or take the Capri Resort and Spa package which also offers a night on the hotel's privately owned sailing yacht with island tour, dinner and breakfast and a relaxing treatment at the “Capri Beauty Farm”.

For more information call on
Toll Free No: 1600-22-8687
or log on to www.tcinidia.com

Cambodia Classic Tour

The Wanderers has designed a seven-day tour covering the historic and exotic sites of Cambodia. Priced at USD 892 onwards, per person, the package tour includes accommodation with meals, all transportation and tours by air-conditioned car/minibus with English speaking guide, boat trip (private boat) from Battambang to Siem Reap, all entrance fees, domestic air ticket Siem Reap-Phnom Penh plus domestic airport tax, cocktail cruise with show arranged by NGO PHARE etc. The temples of Angkor Wat are also part of the itinerary.

For more details contact on
Tel No: 022, 55023377/1870/71/72;
Fax: 022, 55021873;
Email: thewanderers@vsnl.com
Website: www.indiawanderers.com

Dubai With Lifestyle Holidays

Lifestyle Holidays from Bulls & Bears is offering a five day package to Dubai priced at USD 410 + Rs 15650 per person on twin sharing basis with stay at Highland Hotel. The package with stay at Palm Beach Rotana is priced at USD 330 + Rs 15650 per person on twin sharing basis. A supplement charge of USD 125 per person for Highland Hotel and that of USD 45 per person for Palm Beach Rotana is applicable during November 5-December 4, 2005. The package price includes visa charges, return air ticket in economy class on Gulf Air, airport taxes, accommodation, daily breakfast, half-day city tour on seat-in-coach basis, dhow cruise with dinner, desert safari with belly dancers and dinner.

For more information contact on
Tel No: 022, 56324656, 22854030;
Fax: 022 22025548;
Email: info@lifestyleholidaysindia.com;
Website: www.lifestyleholidaysindia.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 three days/two 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 from October 2005 till April 2006 with three 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. No: 011 23340033, 23346209;
Website: www.himalayanadventure.com

Far From The Madding Crowd

AROMA CAMPING & RETREATS, subsidiary of Hotel Aroma, Chamba has launched packages of 1n/2d at Khajjiar, a small picturesque saucer-shaped plateau surrounded by dense pine and deodar forest 24 kms from Chamba (Himachal Pradesh) located at 6,500 ft. The package for a couple is priced at Rs 5,500 for Swiss Cottage, Rs 2,599 for Super Deluxe Tents and Rs 1,999 for Deluxe Tents and includes accommodation on twin sharing basis, welcome drink and all meals.

For more details contact on
Tel No: 1899, 225577/225677/225777/225177;
Fax No: 1899, 222224;
Email: aromacampingretreat@yahoo.com;
Website: www.aromainchambahp.com

Kamp Karma Kashid

It is an enchanting retreat comprising three fully furnished colonial style villas at Kashid village, 138 kms from Mumbai. Each Villa comprises of three rooms with a lawn and rooms with beach facing view. The villas can be hired for Rs 2,250 per day from Sunday noon-Thursday and for Rs 2,750 per day on Friday and Saturday. Buffet meals are provided at the exclusive restaurant for Rs 450 per person comprising lunch, dinner and breakfast. Kamp Karma also organises trips to nearby historical and scenic locations like picnic to various beaches with lunch/dinner; sailing on fishing boat to Kassa Island Fort, Alibaug Fort and Salav Fort, trip to Salav Portuguese Church; special trip by boat to Janjira Fort and other locations at Rajapur Creeks and fishing trip and Dolphin spotting.

For more information contact
Ruxana Shaikh on
Tel No: 022, 56356521;
Telefax: 022, 56356520