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Beach Honeymoon

Lazying out in the endless coastlines, soaking in the clear turquoise waters and a sunset dinner cruise is your perfect honeymoon destinations, then here are some beaches that will make you so “AWW”.

Glacier Express – A train to fall in love with

Some of the most spectacular train journeys one can make is in Switzerland. Topping the list is the “Glacier Express”. During this 7 ½ journey, expect to see gorgeous villages, soaring steeples, red sloped roofed houses, brown cows munching away the lush green grass, ice melting into little water falls, green forests and wild meadows. This St. Moritz/Davos - Zermatt panoramic train journey, crosses 291 bridges, 91 tunnels, and the Oberalp Pass which is 2033 meter above the sea level.

Hong Kong Highlights

Hong Kong is a vibrant never-say-sleep city. Neon-lit skyscrapers, tightly packed sidewalk, molasses-slow traffic, steam-filled eat outs identifies this overwhelming harbor city. In addition to the Cantonese Chinese and British influence, one can notice a diverse influence from Vietnam to Vancouver making Hong Kong a unique destination

Paris Highlights

Paris, the city of lights and city of fashion, has the reputation of being the most beautiful and romantic city in the world. History, art, culture, food or fashion, one can have a variety of attraction to see in this city.

Adventure Sport: Zorbing down the hill

For Adventure Sports enthusiast, Zorbing is a must do. Simply saying, Zorbing is a recreation activity of rolling down a hill inside a inflated ball. The experience is more like throw inside a washing machine. Though you might think with all the movement inside the zorb, you would end up black and blue, but Zorb is incredibly safe. The Zorbing site was first established in Rotoura, New Zealand.

World Famous Cuisines

The history, climate, geography, religion and culture have a deep impact on any cuisine in the world. The origin and migration of food have in turn influenced the history, culture and culture. For any traveler, tasting the world famous cuisine with its authenticity is indeed a great opportunity. Here are some of the world famous cuisines in no particular order: Lebanese Cuisine, Greek Cuisine, Spanish Cuisine, Japanese Cuisine, Mexican Cuisine, Thai Cuisine, Chinese Cuisine, French Cuisine, Italian Cuise...

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Tradition Accommodations around the World

Thursday, December 9, 2010 10:46 AM TOIP
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Tradition accommodations provide you the taste of its culture and tradition. To make you holiday exclusive, why not stay in some of these world renowned traditional stays:

Paradores of Spain are a chain of historical and regional establishments "Inns" in unique locations and within monumental buildings like: Castles, Monasteries, Noble Mansions, Palaces. 
 In the old downtown area of Beijing, the traditional Courtyard Houses are quite impressive for the unique charm of the northern Chinese folk residence. 
Photo Credits: www.dailygalaxy.com
Ryokan are Japanese style inns found throughout the country, especially in hot spring resorts. More than just a place to sleep, ryokan are an opportunity to experience the traditional Japanese lifestyle and hospitality
Photo Credits: www.nihonsun.com
Shop-houses are one of the most significant building types in Singapore. It reflects the architectural heritage and portrays the island's history and development. 
Photo Credits: www.photo.net
 Riad is a traditional Moroccan house or palace with an interior garden or courtyard. An important design concern was Islamic notions of privacy for women inside residential gardens.
Photo Credits: www.travelrags.com
Peniches is a Parisian term for barges or houseboats. In recent years some of this Barge Paris (péniche Paris) have been given a more personalized look and have been converted into houseboats. These peniches in Paris become vacation rentals with a difference.
Photo Credits:www.pnich.com
Ger or yurt is a portable, felt-covered, wood lattice-framed dwelling structure traditionally used by nomad Mongolians. Many tourists want to stay in gers in the countryside, and so tour companies are catering to this popular demand by setting up ger camps with simple but adequate facilities.
Photo Credits:www.telegraph.co.uk
Cappadocian cave hotels provide a unique experience for any traveler. Old volcanic rock homes have been restored into comfortable, extraordinary caves for travelers. Cave rooms range from very simple to luxurious and elaborate.
Photo Credits:www.suncodel.wordpress.com

TOIP Take: Sentosa Island, Singapore

Thursday, October 28, 2010 10:11 AM TOIP
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A former fishing village turned into British Military Base, Sentosa was transformed into an island resort, tag lined as “Asia's favorite Playground”. Just minutes away from the city buzz, this fun island is filled with entertainment. Sentosa with variety and versatility, attracts millions of visitors from around the world every year.

About Sentosa: Less than half a kilometer from the mainland Singapore, this slice of paradise has 50+ attractions, beaches, thriving greenery, hotels & spa, dine & shop and an awarding winning golfing arena. Entertainment is endless in this place.

Getting In: Sentosa Express, Jewel Cable Car Ride, Public Buses, Sentosa Rider, By Taxi and By Car

Getting Around: Sentosa Express, Sentosa Bus (Three colored Shuttle bus services – Yellow, Red and Blue Line connect Imbiah Station to various point on the island) and Beach Tram (Shuttles people between the beaches every 15-20 mins. 2 Services, one between Beach Station – Siloso Beach and another between Beach Station and Palawan and Tanjong Beach)

Visa: Singapore Visa should be arranged prior to travel. No on-arrival visa for Indians.

Attractions:
Imbiah Lookout: Situated near Mount Imbiah on Sentosa, Imbiah Lookout is the latest cluster of new and exciting attractions that will appeal to all. Adventure-seeker, nature lover or history buff, there's always something fun and exhilarating for you!
Activities: Butterfly Park & Insect Kingdom, DESPERADO, Images of Singapore, MegaZip Adventure Park, Sentosa 4D Magix, Sentosa CineBlast, Sentosa Nature Discovery, Skyline Luge skyride, The Merlion, Tiger Sky Towers

Beaches: Take your beachfront lifestyle to new heights with Sentosa's beach attractions! Ride roaring waves, master different water sports, be mesmerized by fireworks, lights and water displays, get up-close with friendly animals, or simply stroll along in search of solitude. You'll find it all on Sentosa's 3.2km stretch of sandy white shores – Siloso Beach, Palawan Beach and Tanjong Beach.
Activities: Animal & Bird Encounters, AZZURA Beach Club, Gogreen Cycle & Island Explorer, Gogreen Segway Eco Adventure, MegaZip Adventure Park, Skyline Luge Sentosa, Songs of the Sea, Southernmost Point of Continental Asia, The Flying Trapeze, Wave house Sentosa

Siloso Point: At Siloso Point, you can literally walk through historical forts and dive into incredible underwater experiences. Siloso Point is home to many edutainment attractions that promise to impart knowledge in a fun and engaging way!
Activities: Fort Siloso Tours, Underwater World Singapore and Dolphin Lagoon

Resorts World Sentosa: Resorts World™ Sentosa offers a whole new world of truly rewarding experiences. Worlds apart from anything you’ve ever known yet familiarly Asian at heart, Resorts World Sentosa is the ideal resort destination where everyone can come together for moving experiences and lasting memories.
Activities: FestiveWalk, Marine Life park, Universal Studios Singapore, Voyage de la Vie

Nature: Home to 45 hectares of natural coastal and secondary forests, you can find some 170 species of birds and animals, and a surprising amount of Heritage Trees in Singapore!
Activities: NatureWalk, Mount Imbiah, Sentosa Nature Discovery, Southern Islands

Hotels & Spa: Sentosa's hotels and spas offer something for every budget and traveller. Beachfront romantic resorts, classic modern rooms, and exquisite hotel experiences await you on Sentosa.

Dine & Shop: Sentosa, the ultimate Island Dining Destination, where meals are always served with a splendid view

Golf: Tee-off at a world-class, award-winning golfing arena: Sentosa Golf Club!

TOIP Take:
Though this fun island has so much to offer and a must visit in Singapore, not all the attraction are worth the money. Unless you are in a mood to splurge, Sentosa can be done in a day. The TOIP recommends the following attractions:
  1. Songs of the Sea
  2. Underwater world Singapore and Dolphin Lagoon
  3. Sentosa Luge & sky-ride
  4. Images of Singapore
  5. Universal Studios Singapore
  6. Southernmost point of Continental Asia
  7. Bring your swimming to chill out in the beaches
Source: http://www.sentosa.com.sg/en/

Where to travel in January?

Monday, October 25, 2010 4:23 PM TOIP
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Why January? There are two possible holidays, 14th (Pongal/Lohri) Friday and 26th (Republic day) Wednesday. Lets make the best use of it. Here are few places that is best to travel in January:

Asia-Pacific: Traveling to China, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan, Hong kong, Macau is ideal as there will be less rain and the temperature is moderate. Also, during the month of January, Chinese New year is celebrated beautifully with fireworks, lamps, dragons in most places and it is a must-see.


Middle East: Dubai Shopping Festival begins in mid-Jan and lasts till mid-Feb. Turkey hosts the famous camel wrestling show in the third Sunday of January. A ideal time to shop your heart out in Dubai or see some of the places listed in “1000 places to see before you die” in Turkey.
Europe: If icy scenery is your cup of tea, head to Europe. The Ski resorts in Europe is busiest in January. In Sweden, Kiruna snow festival is mind blowing with snow sculptures, reindeer racing etc.

Caribbean: During January, the Caribbean islands are lush green post rains. Since there places are very crowded in December, January is ideal to avoid the crowd.

Maldives: Maldives beaches are a bliss in January, but pricey too.

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