Starwood to Launch W Retreat & Spa Goa in 2015

Starwood hospitality fans and luxury seekers planning to book tickets on flights landing in India’s premier beachside destination of Goa in the near future have yet another superb accommodation choice as the popular hospitality giant, Starwood is all set to open its new resort in Goa with effect from April 1, 2015.

The new property, W Retreat & Spa Goa will have 105 guest rooms and suites featuring flat screen LCD Television, a generous workspace, high speed Internet access and a host of other facilities to offer extremely comfortable and elegant stays to luxury seekers buying tickets on international flights arriving in India.

Furthermore, the latest Starwood offering will be geared up with 1,362 square meters of meeting and function space, three meeting/VIP rooms, fully-adaptable conference facilities and state-of-the-art audiovisual technology to bring smiles to the corporate guests booking tickets deals on India bound flights to the state of Goa.

In addition, the hotel will feature several restaurants, lounges and a host of other leisure services and facilities to please leisure vacationers booking tickets on relatively cheap indirect flights to the destination in India.

Besides, the hotel will feature a wide menu of leisurely activities, ranging from cooking to yoga ensure that the luxury seekers and leisure vacationers booking tickets aboard India bound flights landing in Goa are fully entertained.

The new Starwood estate’s fitting location in the close proximity of the popular attractions and international airport makes it an apt choice for both business as well as leisure vacationers booking tickets aboard flights landing in India.

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Four Points by Sheraton to Open Close To Mumbai Airport

Starwood hospitality fans and business travellers planning to spend on tickets on flights arriving in Mumbai, India in the near future will soon have chances to savour Starwood’s signature hospitality as soon as they disembark from their long-haul journeys. One of world’s best hospitality giants, Starwood is all set to open its new hotel located just a half-kilometre away from Mumbai’s international airport under its Four Points by Sheraton brand on July 1, 2015.

Four Points by Sheraton Mumbai, International Airport will have 230 guestrooms featuring 32-inch LCD flat screen, a generous workspace, high speed Internet access and Four Points by Sheraton comfort bed to offer extremely comfortable and elegant stays to luxury seekers booking tickets aboard India bound flights and opting to stay in this Starwood property.

Furthermore, the latest Starwood offering is all set to feature 970 square metres of function space and a state-of-the-art business centre with conference facilities to suit the requirements of corporate guests booking tickets on international flights arriving in India.

Also, the hotel will feature all-day dining, specialty restaurants, lobby lounge, fully-functional gym, an outdoor pool and a soothing spa to please leisure vacationers reserving tickets for air travel aboard flights arriving in India. 

The hotel’s fitting location close to Mumbai’s international airport makes it an apt location for even the most time-pressed business and leisure travellers booking tickets on board relatively cheap flights for whistle stop visits to India.

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Emaar to Open its New Brand Vida Hotels and Resorts in Dubai

The leading hospitality Group - Emaar is launching its second hospitality product Vida Hotels and Resorts after the success of its The Address brand. The new property will offer unique luxury accommodation option to young business executives and leisure travellers grabbing packages for holidays in Dubai

According to Emaar’s Chairman, the retreat is going to cater to new generations of corporate travellers and vacationers who plan holidays in Dubai and opt for vacation packages in the region. It will not only deliver an intimate touch for the guests, but also provide the freedom they expect.  

The property will open in Downtown Dubai in the middle of all the action. Promising an apt location and featuring 156 rooms along with top services and svelte ambience, it is expected the hotel will live up to the expectations of young corporate and leisure travellers grabbing luxury packages for holidays in UAE’s major business and holiday hub.

Guests on holidays can also take advantages of scrumptious cuisines of Middle East at the eateries, uninterrupted Wi-Fi services and the privilege of check-in via iPad.

The launch follows the success of the group’s The Address Hotels & Resorts, a five-star premium property that’s highly acclaimed for its unrivalled standards. Now, with the introduction of Vida, the group is going to create a fresh concept, offering stylish yet subtle and a novel urban hub for the discerning guests buying packages for visiting the magical metropolis of UAE. 

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Etihad Airways and South African Airways Sign Codeshare Pact

UAE’s flag carrier, Etihad (EY) and South African Airways (SA) have got into a mutual alliance by signing a codeshare agreement. The two carriers have signed the pact to offer more flight options to fliers.

This development is sure to please passengers booking tickets for flights to South Africa on both airlines as they will now be able to get seamless connection to various destinations in Africa, South America and the Middle East and beyond.  

Under the arrangement, SA will place codes on EY flights to 12 destinations from Abu Dhabi. Similarly, Etihad will place its code on SA flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town, Durban, East London and Port Elizabeth in South Africa, as well as to Livingston, Lusaka and Ndola in Zambia, to Harare and Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe, and to Sao Paulo in Brazil.

The agreement is sure to bring manifold rewards for frequent-flyer members of both the airlines. The code-share will spell as reciprocal frequent-flyer program benefits to the tickets holders when travelling aboard any of the two airlines. Voyager members will be able to earn miles when travelling aboard EY flights using SA-issued tickets. Likewise, Etihad Guest members will also be able to earn and redeem miles when travelling with South African Airways using EY-issued tickets.

Over the years, the two airlines offering excellent in-flight services and timely schedules have been the best bets for passengers seeking tickets deals to hop aboard international flights to travel to popular destinations in Africa, South Africa, South America, the Middle East and beyond.

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Two Popular Hotels in Singapore’s Central Business District

A treasure trove of the best and the utmost, Singapore’s Central Business District is suffused with consumerist culture and overwhelms with intoxicating entertainment opportunities.  In addition, the region is dotted with an ample of hotels – cheap as well as luxury that promise a comfortable time to vacationers who book tickets aboard flights and take vacations here. Here is a sampling of two of the most popular properties located amidst all the action.     

Swissotel The Stamford

Swissôtel The Stamford is five-star deluxe hotel that gracefully stands in the heart of the city-state, adding magnificence to already enchanting shopping and entertainment scene.  It boasts over 1,261 well-appointed suites, 11 svelte restaurants and five trendy bars providing solace in the lap of luxury. The property is situated 20 minutes from the Changi Airport and enjoys immense popularity among travellers grabbing premium class tickets on flights to the destination.

InterContinental Singapore

InterContinental is posh pick that’s situated in the heart of the city-state and surrounded prominent tourist trappings. It is the only property preserving the unique Peranakan artistry in a distinctive setting. It features about 400 suites, unbeatable restaurants, chic rooftop garden, fine dining, brilliant conference and banqueting facilities. With an apt location in terms of accessibility and outstanding amenities, it has everything what it takes to be ideal accommodation for discerning travellers buying tickets aboard Singapore flights and overall vacation packages. 

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Etihad to Increase Capacity on Abu Dhabi-New York Flights

More seats will be available for travellers who seek tickets on the Abu Dhabi-New York flights. Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has announced its decision to deploy Wi-Fi enabled Boeing 777-300ER on the popular New York service from June 1, 2013.

The aircraft will replace the Airbus A340-500 that’s currently plying on the route. Boeing 777-300ER will have three travel classes and a total of 328 seats, offering more options to those booking tickets on flights. There will be eight Diamond First class, 40 Pearl Business class and 280 Coral Economy class seats. Abu Dhabi-New York service is hugely popular with fliers. In 2012, as many as 155,000 passengers booked tickets with Etihad to fly on the route. Passengers who hunt tickets would surely be delighted by the rise in number of seats on daily flights to and from New York. 

Also, Boeing 777-300ER will allow people booking tickets to enjoy in-flight Internet on New York flights. In-flight connectivity will be provided on a complimentary basis to those booking tickets on Diamond First Class. Others, however, will have to pay a small amount to avail the service.

Etihad Airways currently operates 14 Boeing 777-300ER planes across its network of flights. A delivery of four more 777-300ER planes is expected, which will enable the aircraft change on the New York operations.

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Exploring India on Exotic Rail Journeys

The people of India still remember the breakthrough brought out by The Palace on Wheels in the rail travel industry in 1982. The launch of The Palace on Wheels initiated a huge influx of travellers booking tickets on flights bound for India. Much to the benefit and convenience of the tourists, several new exotic train travel options have mushroomed over the years. The Royal Rajasthan of Wheels followed suit of The Palace on Wheels and today, both the regal trains stand as epitome of luxury tourism in north India covering principal cities of Delhi- Jaipur – Agra. Furnished with world-class amenities of fine dining restaurants, lounges and comfort rich sleeping coaches, both the rail services have been able to deliver services par excellence. Equipped with gyms, spa rooms, beauty parlours, mailboxes and much more, the trains spell luxury in each and every corner of it.

The exotic rail journeys may start with The Palace on Wheels in the north but it definitely ends with The Golden Chariot in the south and The Deccan Odyssey in the middle. Tourists widely book tickets on flights landing in India to board these magnificent new entries. While the luxurious coaches of The Deccan Odyssey and The Maharaja Express take you to destinations of Mumbai, Aurangabad and Goa meandering through principal sites of historical and cultural significance. The glorious Golden Chariot focuses on the southern parts of India, snaking through Karnataka, Mysore and Bangalore. Countless foreign tourists book tickets for this train and it shows on the itineraries of most travellers booking tickets on flights arriving in India.

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Mihin Lanka Enhances Flight Service to Madurai, India

In a bid to offer seamless connectivity and added options to flyers seeking tickets for India bound flights, Mihin Lanka Airline, the low-cost carrier of Sri Lanka is increasing flight services between capital city Colombo and Madurai, a city in southern India.

The airline currently offers tickets aboard flights running three days in a week - Mondays, Wednesdays and Friday. From June 1 2013, it will offer additional service running every Thursday.

The no-frills airline commenced its operations to Indian city last year. Motivated by great demand for tickets on cheap flights, it is now increasing frequency to four per week.

According the schedule, the new service will depart from country’s capital at 12.30 pm (local time) and arrive in southern Indian metropolis at 1.30 pm and the flight will depart from Madurai by 2.30 pm and land in Colombo by 3.30 pm.

The carrier will deploy A320 type aircraft with 180-seat capacity on this route.

Run by the nation’s government, the airline is known for offering cheap deals on tickets on flights to various cities in India, the Gulf and Southeast Asia from Colombo. Madurai is popular attraction of India highly acclaimed for its stunning range of temples and historical remnants. It is expected that increased frequency is going to be music to the ears of leisure travellers who look for tickets for flights.  

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Stretch of Paradise: Rann of Kutch

Close your eyes and imagine infinite stretches of emptiness, nothing but an extensive stretch of frost coloured land! And you will realise why most visitors who book tickets on flights flock to the popular Rann of Kutch fall so in love with the place!

The great Rann of Kutch is the magical stretch of paradise in Gujarat characterised by an imposing aura and mystic ambiance! Fondly dubbed as the gateway to the desert, the village of Dhordo remains a prominent attraction at Rann of Kutch. Pleasingly surprising holiday makers buying tickets on flights landing in India, the region enfolds various religious sites, historical monuments and museums, solitary beaches, archaeological and architectural treasures and wildlife sanctuaries.

A very unusual fact about this place is that it gets submerged during the monsoon season in India and for the rest of the year; this place becomes a tremendous habitat of white sands, enamouring people to grab tickets on flights. The rustic exquisiteness of the region wows travellers with its wild smorgasbord of power-packed surprises. Adventurous souls booking tickets on cheap flights heading towards the region never fail to venture desert’s emptiness on the back of camel under the shade of moonlight. Mounting on the back of the ship of the desert to take a ride across the rough shorelines of the desert is again a bizarre experience in itself.

Famous sanctuaries of the place tempt several enthusiasts to invest on tickets on India bound flights to witness various endemic species of wildlife. Some rare as well as endangered animal species like Khur- Indian wild Ass, a close relative of horse family and other Asiatic wild ass species like Onager are conserved in Indian Wild Ass Sanctuary. Narayan Sarovar Wildlife Sanctuary and the great Indian bustard sanctuary are some of the many other famous sites that offer an up-close encounter with the native species of the region.

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Sofitel The Palm Dubai All Set To Open Its Doors in July 2013

International holidaymakers who are planning to book packages for Dubai holidays in the upcoming summers have yet another excellent accommodation choice at their disposal. Sofitel Luxury Hotels has announced to open its new Polynesian themed resort in Dubai in July 2013.

Located on the East Crescent road, Sofitel The Palm Dubai Resort & Spa will feature 361 chic guest rooms and suites, as well as 182 fully serviced apartments to match the taste and requirements of visitors booking tickets on flights to Dubai.

The property will feature sparkling ballroom and a host of business and conference facilities to entertain business travellers booking travel packages for business related holidays to the emirate of Dubai.

Furthermore, the hotel is all set to feature seven restaurants including Manava, Amura Kids Restaurant, Studio Du Chef, Porterhouse Steaks & Grills, Bottega - Italian Deli, Moana - Seafood Restaurant and Hong Loong to please gourmands booking luxury packages for holidays to Dubai.

In addition, five bars - Tiki Bar, Cha House - Chinese Tea, Habano Cigar Lounge, Maui Beach Bar and Studio Du Chef Bars at the new property are sure to get hot with sundowners spending on luxury packages for holidays to the emirate.

The new Sofitel property will also feature So Spa to pamper its guests with rejuvenating bouquet of massages and age-old traditional therapies. The spa facility is sure to please weary travellers who spend considerably on travel packages for relaxing holidays to the emirate. 

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A Saga of Immaculate Nature & Synthetic Marvels: Langkawi

A bare remark about Langkawi effortlessly draws beautiful nature scenarios marrying the unspoilt man-made grandeur! Step in the unblemished oasis of seas- Langkawi!

Langkawi, an archipelago of 99 islands, out of which only one is properly inhabited, is a popular tourist paradise in Malaysia that tempts people to grab tickets aboard flights and land here. This marvellous compound of nature has earned a status of World Geopark as recognized by UNESCO. Pristine beaches, verdant forests, phenomenal sightseeing and tax-free shopping make this place immensely popular amongst vacationers grabbing tickets on cheap flights arriving in Malaysia.

Beyond the obvious fascinations like palm fringed beaches, rolling mountains and underwater adventures, this city of Malaysia, also swarms with plenteous of man-made tourist trappings. Hordes of holiday makers look out for cheap deals on tickets for flights to explore glittering gems spread across this island city. This tropical paradise stocks in a myriad of crowd-pullers in the principal town of Kuah, which plays a vital role behind the soaring popularity of this haven of white sand beaches in Malaysia.

A spectacular view of tropical rainforests from a height of 708 metres above sea level from the Cable Car and Sky Bridge is definitely an unnerving exposure yet visitors never miss out this experience on their jaunt to Langkawi. Legions of vacationers invest in tickets on flights heading towards this magnificent city to explore its glory through cable-cars. Other awe-inspiring attractions of this island include Dataran Lang which is a massive sculpture of sea eagle, Al-Hana Mosque which features Moorish-style artworks, Bird Paradise and Wildlife Park, Underwater World and much more. 

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Several Budget Properties to Be Established In India

Budget vacationers who are always keen on India holidays and are ready to book tour packages for the ancient country would be pleased with the development that a number of cheap and mid-range properties would come up in different parts of India in coming future.

Tune Group, in a joint venture with Apodis Hotels and Resorts, is planning to set up 100 budget hotels across India by 2020, offering viable choice of addresses to people who will be spending on all-inclusive packages and holidays for the country. The management of the group said that properties would come up all over the country and not just top tier cities.

In the initial part of expansion, Tune Hotels India Services will set up accommodations in different parts of India like Bhavnagar, Delhi, Neemrana, Jaipur, Amritsar, Chandigarh and Chennai. Each of these destinations is a top tourist hub and stand as reasons for foreigners to book vacation packages and to enjoy India holidays.

Online media reports further say that room bookings will soon open up for the group’s first property in Ahmedabad, a popular destination for business and leisure holidays.

The firm is looking to attract both leisure and business vacationers, and aims to appeal to not only foreigners who spend on vacation packages for India holidays but also domestic travellers who love to spend on tour packages within the country.

Currently, the company has properties in United Kingdom, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand and Philippines.

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Popular Boutique Hotels in Bangkok

A boutique property is one of the popular accommodation options in Bangkok that is catching the fancy of swarms of travellers who plan holidays and grab packages for Bangkok. A gamut of options is sprouting up in the region with some boasting the best of panache while others epitomising the acme of innovation. Here is a sampling of two of the best ones that enjoy immense popularity.

Sofitel So Bangkok

Blending the grandeur of Thai hospitality with French opulence, it is truly a jewel in the crown. Legions of sybarites on holidays opt for special packages offered by the property for spending time in the lap of luxury and getting mollycoddled with sheer grace.  It boasts over 238 rooms and suites adorned with stylish mod cons and offering panoramic views of outstanding Lumpini Park and city’s dazzling skyline. There are five bars and restaurants suffused with unique flair and distinctive élan. The venue sure is capable enough of turning the ordinary trip to once in a lifetime holidays.

Hotel Muse

It is another crown jewel in hospitality industry of Thailand, beaming on the itinerary of tourists vacationing in the destination. Situated in the heart of Langsuan, it welcomes you with miraculous designs and artistic magnificence. There are over 174 guestrooms adorned with unparalleled panache and flamboyance. Then there is a wide range of dining and entertainment venues and special packages that fit the bill for every taste and preference. 

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Canada’s Quebec City -A Treasure Chest of Architectural Gems

Quebec City is a star attraction of the French Canada! Perched on a cliff that swoops down to meandering St Lawrence River, it is graced with a string of architectural marvels that set global tourists on a mad scramble for tickets on cheap flights and Canada holiday packages. These wonders remain unscathed from the currents of time and retain the old world charm. Here is a rundown to some of the most beguiling marvels adorning this destination.

Rue de Petit Champlain

Missing out on a visit to Rue de Petit Champlain is a faux pas when touring the destination! Named after the founder of the town, it is one of the oldest and narrowest streets in North America. With ancient grace as its forte and air suffused with old glory, it is perhaps the finest stop for immersing into the best of earliest wonders. You can also take the air, indulge in never-ending shopping and enjoy eating spree at the chic restaurants and boutique strewn all over. No wonder, the blissful experience of visiting this place truly justifies the value of tickets aboard flights bound to the region.

Basilique-Cathédrale Notre-Dame-de-Québec

It is primate church of Canada that has endured everything from fires to battle damage during fighting between British and French armies. Irrespective of the devastation, it was rebuilt and repaired. At the moment, it is one of the popular stamping grounds luring hordes of tourists who grab tickets on flights for delving into the grandeur of the settlement.

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Hilton All Set To Open Its Fourth DoubleTree in India

Hilton hospitality fans and luxury seekers planning to book tickets on flights arriving in India in the near future have yet another reason to rejoice as they can now savour world class hospitality at group’s property located in the city of Pune. The Global hospitality brand recently announced to launch DoubleTree by Hilton Pune-Chinchwad in June 2013. 

Beautifully set in the heart of Chinchwad which along with its neighbouring suburb of Pimpri is considered to be one of India’s largest industrial hubs, the new property will feature 115 guestrooms. The rooms have been thoughtfully designed with an intention to offer utmost comfort to luxury seekers booking tickets on flights to explore the country. 

Almost all the rooms and suites will feature contemporary fittings and furnishings to tender extremely comfortable and elegant stays to luxury seekers spending on tickets for international flights and heading to India’s popular city of Pune. 

Intricately designed and incepted to appeal to both the leisure and business traveller booking tickets deals on India bound flights, the hotel will feature 2,800 square feet of meetings, 24 hour business centre and events space.

The estate is also set to feature three dining outlets, an Executive Lounge, 24-hour fitness centres and outdoor rooftop pool amongst a host of other leisure options. The recreational and dining facilities at the hotel will ensure that the leisure vacationers booking tickets on flights to the country are a happy lot. 

Besides, the group is also thinking over its brand expansion in India by launching an all-suite property in Bangalore and a resort in Jaipur sometime in 2013.  

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