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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...

Germany's Romantic Road

Friday, February 11, 2011 10:13 AM TOIP
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The Romantic Road or Romantische Strasse, aptly named, is one of Germany's most popular tourist routes. The route is little over 260 miles, between the town of Würzburg in the north and Fussen in the foothills of Bavaria Alps. In Medieval Age, the route used to be a major trade route and now it still retains the medieval glory with picturesque towns with walled cities, hidden monasteries, timbered houses, beautiful castles, towers and hotels. All the more romantic is unspoiled nature and driving along the vineyard, clear water and rolling hills until you reach the Bavarian Alps.
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Frankfurt is the major departure point for the route. Many tourist coaches are available and can provide a day trip from Frankfurt to Fussen. However, the most romantic option is to rent a car from Frankfurt and enjoy the route leisurely by dining in romantic courtyard restaurants, strolling through lush parks, taking in historical castles,exploring the old town centers that have lost nothing of their original splendor and staying in a romantic hotel.

The major stops along the route are:
Würzburg: if you like your wine, you'll like Würzburg and its outdoor cafes and excellent restaurants. The Residenz Palace is a World Heritage Site, and you'll want to visit it along with the Marienberg Fortress.
Creglingen is a small and attractive town set in the Tauber valley in southern Germany with access to some spectacular countryside of vineyards and woods in the hills around the historic centre.
Rothenburg ob der Tauber: Rothenburg is a must stop on the Romantic Road. Not only is it one of Germany's best preserved medieval towns with walls you can walk around, but it has a torture museum for when things get a little too romantic for you. 
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Dinkelsbühl is one of the archetypal towns which give the German Romantic Road its character
Nördlingen is one of the most attractive of the towns in the central part of the Romantic Road.
Harburg is a pleasant daytime stop on the way south down the Romantic Road.
Augsburg: Augsburg has a rich history dating back to the Roman empire. Dubbed both "The Renaissance City" and "Mozart City", it has been an important center of trade down through the ages. During the Renaissance, Augsburg was a main cultural center which is reflected in its fine Rococo architecture.
Landsberg is one of the towns on the Romantic Road which is located at an important junction to the rest of Bavaria.
Pfaffenwinkel: This part of Bavaria (called "Pastor's Corner") is famous for its churches and pristine landscapes; a must-see is the pilgrimage church Wieskirche ("Church in the Meadow") in Steingaden; this rococo masterpiece is on the list of the UNESCO World Heritage sights.
Füssen is located at the very end of the Romantic Road. The town itself has a wealth of historical interest, but it's also close at hand to some of the most popular castles in southern Germany - Neuschwanstein Castle and Hohenswangau Castle.

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Jeju Islands - "Islands of the God"

Wednesday, February 2, 2011 9:04 AM TOIP
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Jeju-do (Cheju Island) is a volcanic island and the largest island in South Korea. The island is formed by the outpouring of lava from volcanic eruption 2 million years ago. The island and its lava tubes not just give the island a unique natural beauty but also provide insights on the history of our planet. Hence the island was designated as a UNESCO natural world Heritage site.
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 Jeju-do is a honeymooner’s paradise and estimated 60% of the newly wed South Koreans travel to Jeju for their Honeymoon. Once an island used to banish prisoner, the island is popularly known as “Island of Gods”. The volcanic rocks, dramatic waterfalls, turquoise beaches and the Korean culture and tradition, makes Jeju-do a not to be missed destination. Jeju-do is an ideal destination for Honeymooners and vacationers looking for places less commonly heard in India.

Best time to visit: autumn (March-May) and spring (June-August).
Time Difference: 41/2 hrs ahead of IST
Currency: South Korean Won (KRW) [1 INR = 25 KRW approx.]

Get-in:
Flights: Jeju International Airport is located Jeju city and all the flights to Jeju, fly into this airport. There are no direct flights to Jeju from India. The major transit points are Seoul, Beijing, Osaka, Hong Kong, Singapore etc.
Boat: There are ferry services between a number of ports in mainland Korea and the Jeju Island. There are also Cruises from Japan.

Accommodation: There are many resorts, hotels and traditional stays in Jeju. The most hotels are oriented in Jeju city and Seogwipo. But there is accommodation on the small islands as well.
Photo-credits: www.jejuweekly.com
Attractions:
1.  Hallasan National Park: It’s a UNESCO World Heritage site and a beautiful park to hike.
2. Sungsan’s Peak: A great sunrise view point.
3. Chenjeyun Waterfall: 3 falls in the lush green landscape
4. Chungbang Waterfall: A thunderous waterfall, very attractive
5. Hallim Park: A beautiful park with many exotic plants and beautiful caves
6. Water hole, a spectacular display of nature's ability to shape and carve yet another visual marvel
7. Yeomiji Botanical Park
8. There are a number of museums
9. There are also many beaches
10. There are many caves and volcanic rocks

Do:
1. Jeju Fire Festival: In Feb, the Jeju island showcases torch relay for a long stretch
2. Diving in Munsom
3. Trekking in the Hallasan National Park

Tips:
1. Having a Korean phrasebook will be of great use
2. The entry fee for tourist spot are costly compared to mainland South Korea

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