The Maldives is opening its border and lifting travel restrictions starting from July 15, 2020.Tourists travelling to the Maldives will be provided a free 30-day tourist visa on arrival. Regular official updates on travel to the Maldives are provided on the websites of the Ministry of Tourism and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Maldives. Here as well, Indians will have to wait until Indian government allows international flights to operate. Booking accommodation A confirmed booking in a tourist establishment registered with the Ministry of Tourism, prior to travelling to the Maldives is mandatory.Tourist resorts, liveaboard vessels and hotels located on uninhabited islands are open for bookings starting from July 15, 2020.Guest houses and hotels located on inhabited islan...
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मध्य प्रदेश तो इतिहास, कला, स्थापत्य, शिल्प, परंपरा, प्राकृतिक सौंदर्य और वन्य जीव संरक्षण क्षेत्रों का खज़ाना है, लेकिन इस बार मेरा मन अटक गया महेश्वर पर। दिल्ली से इंडिगो की सवेरे 11 बजे की फ्लाइट ली और डेढ़ घंटे में आ पहुंचे हम इंदौर एयरपोर्ट पर। वहां पहले से ही बुक की हुई टैक्सी पकड़ी और चल पड़े सीधे महेश्वर की ओर। इंदौर नगर पार करते-करते कुछ भूख महसूस हुई तो ए.बी. रोड पर राजेंद्र नगर में ड्राइवर ने श्रीमाया सेलिब्रेशन रेस्टोरेंट के सामने गाड़ी को रोक दिया। घाट पर कुछ साधु बैरागी अलमस्त अपने में मग्न, तो कहीं स्नान करते श्रद्धालु और, उधर पश्चिम में सूर्य अपनी सुनहरी आभा के साथ विदा लेने की तैयारी में... महेश्वर का यह बहुत ही सुंदर नज़ारा था साफ़ और सुंदर, हरियाली से घिरे इस स्पेशियस रेस्टोरेंट में मल्टी-क्यूज़िन व्यंजन उपलब्ध हैं, और साथ में हैं चुस्त सेवा। मेन्यू देखिए, पेमेंट...
Read MoreThe city-state of Dubai, known for its mega malls, high-end restaurants and five-star hotels and resorts, has now reopened its doors to international visitors this week with a “welcome” passport sticker and coronavirus tests on arrival, in the hope of reviving its tourism industry after a nearly four-month closure. Dubai has been one of the most popular overseas destination for Indians, as Indians also form a large part of Dubai’s expat community. But as of now Indian’s will not be able to enjoy the relaxation as India has yet not started its international flight operations. But businesses are mainly betting on those already living in the gleaming desert city to energise its ailing economy and serve as a test run before wary foreign holidaymakers return. “A warm welcome to your sec...
Read MoreOver the past month, the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) was able to hold virtually meetings of its five Regional Commissions to share responses to the challenge of COVID-19 and their plans for the restart of tourism in the wake of the pandemic. For the first time ever, the five regional bodies of Member States of the United Nations specialized agency, met virtually rather than in person. The annual series of meetings got underway with the Regional Commission for Africa, and this was followed by meetings of the Regional Commissions for the Americas, Europe, Asia and the Pacific and finally the Middle East region. In all instances, representatives of Member States, including Ministers of Tourism, were joined UNWTO Affiliate Members, including leaders from across the private sector. ...
Read MorePHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry hosted an interactive webinar on ‘Aviation Industry’s Route to Recovery’ with a presence of delegates from government and various verticals of the industry. Usha Padhee, IAS, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Civil Aviation emphasized the need to create an institutional mechanism where both the Govt. and Industry can work together. She highlighted that the Government is focusing on policies and restructuring reforms which will help in bringing back the confidence of the passengers in the Aviation Sector. She emphasized that the Government must bring biosecurity components in air travel which is of paramount importance with a multi-level approach. Bart D’Souza, Head Aerospace, India British Deputy High Commission while deliberating on the current crisis i...
Read MoreThe Luxury Train Travel market in South East Asia is getting more and more interesting. It already has some of the most luxurious trains in the world. Now the luxury comes not just in the terms of a full train but also as a carriage attached to a regular train. If this gets popular, it is certainly going to open a lot of options and many other operators will be looking towards it with a renewed interest. Exterior of the train Here comes another short but quite sweet journey, this time in Vietnam. Vietage is an exclusive 12-seat reservation-only luxury railway carriage developed by Anantara to create memorable journeys between two quintessential locations on Vietnam’s Central coast: Anantara Hoi An Resort and Anantara Quy Nhon Villas, providing a unique luxury travel experience thr...
Read Moreकोविड-19 के दौर में पिछले कुछ महीनों से आना-जाना सब रुका था। अब कई राज्यों ने अपनी सीमाओं को सैलानियों के लिए खोल दिया है, जिनमें हिमाचल प्रदेश भी है। लिहाजा हम यहां ले चल रहे आपको एक ऐसी यात्रा पर जो हिमाचल के किन्नौर इलाके में जुलाई-अगस्त के महीनों में होती है- किन्नर कैलाश की यात्रा। अगर आप जा पाएं तो बेहद शानदार वरना, घुमा तो हम आपको इस लेख से दे ही रहे हैं हिमाचल में यात्राओं का अपना ही रोमांच है लेकिन ये यात्राएं यदि रोमांच के साथ-साथ धार्मिक आस्था से ओत-प्रोत हों तो सोने पे सुहागा जैसी बात हो जाती है। पूरे साल भर अपने उफान में रहने वाली इन यात्राओं में कुछ एक ऐसी यात्राएं हैं जिन्हे तय कर पाना हर किसी के बस की बात नहीं है। इन यात्राओं को वही शख्स पूरा कर सकता है जिसके पास गूढ़ आस्था, बुलंद हौसला, प्रकृति से प्रेम और कुछ कर दिखाने का जज्बा हो तथा जो रोमांच के पलों को जीने की तमन...
Read Moreकिसी सफर पर जाते हुए कितनी हिदायतें मिलती हैं न! कोरोना वायरस का दौर है, ऐसे में किसी भी जगह जाने के लिए स्वास्थ्य, सोशल डिस्टेंसिंग, सफाई आदि की हिदायतें तो मिल ही रही हैं। लेकिन यह तो बात हुई हालिया दौर की। कुछ बातें ऐसी हैं जो हमेशा ध्यान रखनी होती हैं। कुछ हम याद रखते हैं तो कई सारी भूल जाते हैं। कितनी बार ऐसा होता है कि हम ठीक वही चीज भूल जाते हैं जो सबसे जरूरी होती है। यहां हम आपको बता रहे हैं कुछ ऐसी बातें जो सफर पर निकलने से पहले तैयारी करते हुए हमेशा याद रखनी चाहिए। तुर्की के कैपाडोकिया में बैलूनिंग जरा गौर फरमाइए इन 23 हिदायतों पर- अगर आप परिवार के साथ कहीं जा रहे हैं तो होटल के बजाय कोई अपार्टमेंट खोजें और अगर अकेले जा रहे हैं तो सिंगल रूम की तलाश करें। कई वेबसाइट हैं जो ऐसे मकान मालिकों के बारे में जानकारी देती हैं जो घर या कोई एक कमरा किराये पर उपलब्ध कराती है...
Read MoreOne of world’s most visited museums reopened to the public on Monday three and a half months of COVID-19 lockdown. France’s iconic Louvre Museum re-opened, without lengthy queues of visitors as before the coronavirus pandemic. Some 7,000 reservations have been made for the opening day while before the pandemic the museum had around 30,000 visitors each day, Jean-Luc Martinez, President-Director of Louvre, said. For those who arrived for a visit, mask-wearing is compulsory. Slots of 500 visitors every half hour have been set up to comply with health rules. The Louvre and Tuileries National Estate includes several gardens, which cover an area of 30 hectares. Louvre is the world's largest art museum and a historic monument. The museum is housed in the Louvre Palace, originally bui...
Read MoreCheck into your room, check out of the mundane. Road romantics arriving at two of Avani+ Resorts in Thailand can hit the ground running with new seamless rental service courtesy of Scomadi—a modern classic scooter brand. This first-of-its-kind partnership between the Thai hotel brand and the British pioneering scooter maker will see the service rolled out at Avani+ Samui Resort and Avani+ Hua Hin Resort. As part of the campaign, the resorts have created a digital itinerary for savvy, independent travellers who value personalisation, off-the-radar discovery and experiences with a sense of place. With the wind in their hair, explorers will zip from scenic gems to hidden cultural treasures and everything in between. Guests will be riding in the latest Scomadi Turismo Technica 125i ...
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