Travel
  • The gorgeous Blue Mosque in Istanbul, Turkey.

    Turkey: An Exciting Ensemble of History, Culture and Adventure

    Feb 07, 2012

    By Vikram Nath Sahni, Special to India-West .
    India-West contributor Vikram Nath Sahni traveled to the mysterious land of the Turks with his family to explore the gorgeous, yet sometimes rugged terrain of the nation and experience its rich culture and history. In this two-part series, Sahni narrates his journey.

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  • India's popular landmark is the Taj Mahal.

    Top 12 International Travel Destinations

    Jan 10, 2012

    By PR Newswire .
    Vayama.com, an online travel agency which caters to international traveling, listed twelve popular international travel destinations for 2012.

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  • Czech It Out

    Jan 04, 2012

    By Priyanka Chakrabarti, Atelier Magazine Atelier
    You would have seen this small European nation in Ranbir Kapoor-starrer Rockstar. Director of Czech Tourist Authority in India, Radka Neumannova talks to Priyanka Chakrabarti about her country, India and holidaying

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  • Wiesbaden: Spirited and Soulful

    Dec 27, 2011

    By Neelam Mathews, Atelier Magazine Atelier
    Who would have thought that a city of hot springs located in the midst of the Rhine region could be equidistant from Frankfurt International Airport as Frankfurt, the commercial capital?

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  • Celebrating with The Celebrities

    Dec 12, 2011

    By Atelier Magazine -
    Now that you have been pronounced man and wife, it is time to escape to a little heaven for quality time. How about spending it at some special places where celebrities honeymooned? After all, only the best will do for those who’ve earned their fortunes.

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  • The hotel as seen from the Gateway of India. (Amit Chakravarty photo)

    Epic Book Highlights History of Mumbai’s Taj Hotel

    Nov 18, 2011

    By Lisa Tsering, Staff Reporter
    Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces recently introduced an epic coffee table book packed with photos and remembrances from the hotel’s rich history of the company’s iconic flagship property, the Taj Mahal Palace in Mumbai.

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  • Amaravathi, Andhra Pradesh, is a popular pilgrimage site for Buddhists.

    Orissa, Andhra Pradesh Promote Buddhist Tourism

    Sep 24, 2011

    By Lisa Tsering, Staff Reporter
    India’s Ministry of Tourism recently announced a push to persuade more visitors to the country to travel its Buddhist circuit — destinations such as Bodhgaya and the ancient university town of Nalanda, Bihar; and Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.

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  • Walking in the Footsteps of the Buddha in Bihar

    Sep 24, 2011

    By Lisa Tsering, Staff Reporter
    Indian Americans, frequent visitors to India, can often be spotted with their Teva sandals and iPhones on well-traveled tourist roads like those from Delhi to Agra to Jaipur, or at pilgrimage sites such as Varanasi or Thirupathi.

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  • Luxury Gateway Necker Island

    Sep 15, 2011

    By Atelier Magazine -
    After getting married to his beloved Joan, on Turtle Beach, Sir Richard Branson explored the British Virgin Island and fell in love with its natural beauty. In three years, with approximately Ten million dollars, Branson built his dream resort island – Necker Island.

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  • Spiti Valley In Himachal Pradesh

    Destination-oriented Tourism Parks on The Anvil

    Aug 31, 2011

    By PTI New Delhi, India
    Destination-oriented tourism parks are being planned across the India to attract more tourists and keep them at a destination for a longer period. The tourism parks will be developed based on the theme park with all facilities including hotels, convention centers, shopping complexes, food courts

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  • Courtesy: Hyatt.com

    Grand Hyatt Goa Opens on India's West Coast

    Aug 06, 2011

    By A Staff Reporter -
    The first Hyatt hotel to be located in North Goa, Grand Hyatt Goa is a resort and spa built in the architectural style of a 17th century Indo-Portuguese palace.

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  • The Four Seasons Resort Maui has announced an intensive yoga retreat.

    Ashtanga Yoga Retreat on Maui’s Lush Wailea Coast

    Jul 27, 2011

    By Lisa Tsering, Staff Reporter
    As if Maui weren’t tempting enough — the Four Seasons Resort Maui has announced an intensive yoga retreat, “Unlocking Ancient Secrets of Ashtanga.” he five-star getaway, situated at Wailea, on the island’s southwestern coast, is offering a four-day retreat, taught by two of the leading disciples of

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