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Amazing Brazil

Experience the picturesque beaches, amazing jungles and pulsating city life of Brazil with the nine day Brazilian package of Lifestyle Holidays from Bulls & Bears Finance Ltd (Travel & Tours). The package priced at US $698 plus Rs 1,00,730 per person on twin sharing basis includes return economy airfare on South African Airways/Varig Airways flights, airport taxes, single entry tourist visa, two nights accommodation at Iguacu Falls, four nights stay in Rio De Janeiro, two nights stay in Salvador, daily breakfast and dinner, sightseeing as per itinerary on seat-in-coach basis, transfers, all park fees and entrance fees for activities mentioned in itinerary.

For more details contact:
Tel: 022-56324656, 22854030
Fax: 022-22025548;
Email: info@lifestyleholidaysindia.com
Website: www.lifestyleholidaysindia.com

Winter Bliss

The Kenilworth Beach Resort & Spa (five-star) has introduced its 3N/4D winter package between December 1-22, 2005. The package price per couple for Deluxe Room is Rs 24,000 and Rs 27,000 for a Suite, exclusive of taxes. This package includes all meals, airport/railway station transfers, complimentary bottle of Goa Port wine, half-day sightseeing trip by air-conditioned coach to Old Goa and Miramar Beach followed by river cruise on Mandovi River.

For more details contact:
Tel: 0832- 2754180
Email: kenilworthgoa@kenilworthhotels.com
Website: www.kenilworthhotels.com

Egyptian Escapade

Travel Corporation of India (TCI) in collaboration with Egyptian Tourism Authority and Egypt Air have launched packages to the ancient land of the Pharaohs. The basic four day package to Cairo is priced at Rs 23,845 onwards and includes major sites like the Pyramids, the Sphinx and the Egyptian Museum. All travellers booking before December 31, 2005 will be eligible for a lucky draw with a prize of a free four-day holiday in Cairo for two inclusive of return economy airfare from Mumbai.

For more details contact:
24x7 TCI Travel Net
Toll Free No: 1600-22-8687
Tel: 022-22021881/7120
Email: leisuremail@tci.co.in
Website: www.tcindia.com

Mumbai Hideaway This Winter

The Resort, the five-star deluxe beach resort located at Aksa beach in Mumbai has introduced its winter package. Valid till March 31, 2006, the two nights package is priced at Rs 1,900 per night per person on double occupancy and includes accommodation in Standard or Deluxe Room, a welcome drink, ½ kg cake, use of facilities like lawn tennis and squash for half hour, buffet breakfast, use of the jacuzzi, steam room and cardio-weight room at the health spa, etc. Guests can further avail of 10 per cent discount on food and non-alcoholic beverages, 20 per cent discount on all body and beauty treatments.

For more information contact:
Tel: 022-28808888
Fax: 022-28804444;
Website: www.theresortmumbai.com

Jungle Sojourn

Explore the wilderness of the famous Jim Corbett National Park with the 2N/3D package of Solluna Resort, property of Sarovar Hotels & Resorts. The resort on the river bank with 18 individual cottages spread over 25 acres is an ideal getaway with a host of facilities like conference hall, swimming pool, restaurant and bar, etc. The all-inclusive package, valid till March 31, 2006 is priced at Rs. 8,599 (Monday-Thursday) and Rs 10,699 on double occupancy includes welcome drink, all meals (buffet) applicable taxes. The resort also offers activities like tiger trailing, elephant safari, bird watching, star gazing etc.

For more details contact:
Toll Free Reservations No: 1 600 111 222
Tel: 022-56350800;
Fax: 022-56352766
Email: mumbai.sales@sarovarhotels.com
Website: www.sarovarhotels.com

Colonial Trails of Myanmar

The Wanderers has designed a 10-day tour of Myanmar showcasing its picturesque beauty, tradition and history. The tour covers Yangong, Bagan and Mandalay, the ancient capital of Amarapura, Inle Lake and other fascinating sites. Priced at US $1,347 per person on twin-sharing basis, the package includes accommodation, specified meals, entrance fees, domestic airfares, service charges, room tax, baggage handling, transfers and tours on seat-in-coach basis, and domestic flight security tax. The package is valid till May 15, 2006 and September 15 - October 31, 2006.

For more details contact:
Tel: 022-55023377/1870/1871/1872; 26513070/3084
Fax: 022-55021873;
E-mail: thewanderers@vsnl.com
Website:www.indianwanderers.com

Rejuvenating Holiday

Sahil Spa & Resorts, has launched its first health spa and resort in Lonavala near Mumbai. The fully equipped spa offers comprehensive ayurveda treatments to rejuvenate and heal the mind body and soul under the guidance of Dr. Manish Patwardhan. The spa offers critical management by using applied ayurveda therapy for heat, kidney, cancer, spine, nerves, skin, arthiritis, respiratory and circulatory disorders. The resort equipped with steam, sauna and jacuzzi also has hydrotherapy. Sahil Spa & Resort is the maiden foray in hospitality by DSK Construction Group, Pune.

For more information contact:
Tel: 02114-270060 or visit www.sahilresorts.com

New Zealand Splendour

Enjoy a tour of Milford Sound, Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers and an unforgettable train ride through the Southern Alps with some adventure sports in Queenstown with the seven days tour of New Zealand by The Wanderers. Priced at NZ $1,309 per person, the package includes accommodation with daily American breakfast, all transportation and tours on luxurious seat-in-coach basis; airport arrival and departures and daily pick-up and drop-off at the hotel. The tour price excludes international and domestic airfares, airport departure tax, entrance fees, unspecified meals and optional sightseeing. The package tour is available till September 30, 2006.

For more details contact:
Tel: 022-55023377/1870/1871/1872/ 26513070/3084
Fax: 022-55021873;
E-mail: thewanderers@vsnl.com
Website: www.indianwanderers.com

Destination Gangtok

The 3N/4D package of The Royal Park Plaza is a wonderful opportunity to explore the beauty of Gangtok, the capital of Sikkim. The hotel comprises 57 centrally-heated rooms and suites with panoramic valley views. The package for Deluxe Room is priced at Rs 11,999 and includes welcome drink, all meals on set menu basis, complimentary cable car ride for two across Gangtok and all applicable taxes. The package is valid till March 31, 2006.

For more information contact:
Toll Free Reservations No: 1 600 111 222
Tel: 022-56350800;
Fax: 022-56352766
Email: mumbai.sales@sarovarhotels.com
Website: www.sarovarhotels.com

Royal Retreat

WelcomHeritage has designed a winter package for its Khimsar Fort, a heritage property 90 kms from Jodhpur. The property has 60 luxurious air-conditioned rooms and suites, some dating back as far as 200 years. The 2N/3D package valid till March 31, 2006 inclusive of breakfast and taxes is priced at Rs 7,999 for the Suite and Rs 5,999 for Deluxe Rooms. The property located in a small village on the edge of Thar desert was built by Rao Karamsi in the 16th century.

For more information contact:
Tel: 011-26266650/51/52/53
Fax: 011-26266656
Email: welcom@ndf.vsnl.net.in

Festive Fun

Taj Leisure Hotels is offering a bonanza for revelers this Christmas and New Year at its various properties in Goa. Taj Holiday Village has a gala Christmas eve dinner (Dec 24) priced at Rs 4,750 per person; special Christmas dinner with a concert by Betrisse Ardisong from France and New Year's eve dinner with a wide array of entertainment at Rs, 7,000 per person. Taj Fort Aguada has priced its gala New Year's eve dinner at Rs 7,000 while Taj Exotica has organised a Christmas eve dinner comprising pop orchestra, Christmas carols, Red & White theme night, midnight mass at Loyala Church for Rs 5,250 per person and a New Year's eve dinner with DJ dance sequence, fireworks display, Salsa/Samba music etc at its Lobster Shack (lawns) for Rs 7,500 per person.

For more information contact:
Toll Free No: 1600 111 825
Tel: 022-55011825
Email: trn@tajhotels.com;
Website: www.tajhotels.com

Majestic Tour of Gujarat

Tourism Corporation of Gujarat has introduced a package of 5N/6D covering important tourist destinations of the state. The package with a fixed departure every Sunday from Ahmedabad, is priced at Rs 7,500 per person and includes transportation in air-conditioned vehicle, accommodation in air-conditioned rooms, all meals, entry fees and guide charges. The non air-conditioned tour, with a fixed departure every Monday, is priced at Rs 3,800. The tour includes sightseeing in Ahmedabad, Gondal-visit to Navlakha palace; Junaghad-Lion Safari in Sasan Gir, Somnath Temple; Porbunder-Madhavpur Beach; Jamnagar- darshan at Dwarka Temple, visit to Jamnagar Palace etc.

For more details contact:
Tel: 022-22024925;
Fax: 022-22883541
Website: www.gujarattourism.com

Jai Gange!

Take a joy ride to heaven and back on the Ganga with adrenaline-pumping rafting packages from Mercury Himalayan Explorations (MHE). The 3D/2N 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

Jungle Experience

Bush Betta, an exotic wildlife resort of Country Club of India Limited, nestling in the Mangala Valley on the outskirts of Bandipur Tiger Reserve in Karnataka is an excellent destination for an adventure holiday. The resort, situated four kms off the Bangalore-Ooty Highway with luxurious suites and tents, is a perfect base to explore the wildlife of Bandipur Tiger Reserve and game parks of Madhumalai, Nagarhole and BR Hills. The tariff of the suites and tents is priced at Rs 2,500 per person, per day and includes accommodation, all meals, trekking, use of swimming pool and safari in the sanctuary.

For more details on:
Tel: 080-229 236035,
Mr Prashant on 9343701843 (Bush Betta);
Mr Wadi on 9820427441 or 9820522076 (Mumbai) and
Mr Suba Reddy on 9880395880 (Bangalore);
Website: www.countryclubindia.net

High In Himachal

Experience the enchanting beauty of Himachal Pradesh at The Banjara Retreat, Shoja. A small hamlet five kms from Jalori Pass linking Shimla and Kullu districts, Shoja is a perfect hideaway tucked amidst nature far from the touristic madness of Shimla. The Banjara Retreat, a solid cedar wood house with large comfortable rooms is surrounded by thickly wooded forest and provides a panoramic view of the snow clad Himalayan ranges. The tariff is Rs 2,800 per day on twin-sharing basis and includes all meals and taxes.

For more information contact:
Tel: 011-26861397, 26855153, 09810040397
Fax: 011-26855152
Email:info@banjaracamps.com, banjara@vsnl.com
Website: www.banjaracamps.com