India
Announcing the launch of Totally India
Today sees the launch of Totally India, a fully-comprehensive programme of adventure and cultural holidays, both small group tours and independent travel, which is the brainchild of Derek Moore – a founding director of Explore – and Bashir Sheikh, the owner of India’s leading tour operating company, Delhi-based Sea and Sky.
Follow in the footsteps of Pi on a journey of discovery
With the film of Life of Pi nominated for an impressive 11 Academy Awards, including best picture, Travel Indochina is preparing to welcome a fresh wave of travellers on its newly-extended "Secrets of South India" Small Group Journey, which spends two nights in the coastal town of Pondicherry where the film was shot.
Learn meditation in The Land of the Veda
London’s leading meditation teachers Jillian Lavender and Michael Miller will be offering a seven day programme teaching the ancient technique of Vedic Meditation from 24 – 31 March 2013 at award-winning Ananda in the Himalayas.
Where to go for your January detox holiday
Although an exciting time for most, the Christmas period can often leave us feeling physically and emotionally drained and in need of re-energising ourselves.
Magical Kashmir opens its arms
Named by the Mughals ‘Paradise on Earth’, Kashmir is like a multi-faceted diamond, proudly sitting like a crown on the head of India.
Jet off for Life of Pi in India
Yann Martel's magical adventure, The Life of Pi, comes to the silver screen this month, a fantastic tale of Pi Patel, the son of an Indian zoo keeper shipwrecked at sea with a zebra, a hyena, an orangutan and a 450-pound Bengal tiger.
Tiger reserves re-open to families in time for Christmas
The Supreme Court in India has lifted its ban on tourism in over 40 Government-run tiger reserves, re-opening the door to tourists.
Indus enhances Kashmir itineraries with visits to Lal Ded Memorial Museum
Indus Tours, the tailor-made holiday specialist, has introduced a new day-trip itinerary in Kashmir to its extensive menu of touring options in the Indian subcontinent.
Fairmont Hotels debuts in Jaipur, the Pink City
Continuing to grow worldwide, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is eagerly anticipating the opening of a new luxury hotel: Fairmont Jaipur in India.
New ‘Spice Trails of Kerala’ holiday embraces authentic India
Experience ‘authentic Southern India’ on this – new for 2013 – guided walking and touring Spice Trails of Kerala holiday which takes in the rich and colourful culture and heritage of the less-visited northern region of Kerala and its neighbouring state of Karnakata courtesy of HF Holidays, the UK’s largest walking holiday organisation.
Hotels under £100 for every occasion
Specialising in handpicked independent hotels in Sri Lanka, India and Zambia, founder of new website hotelsunder100.co.uk, Philippa Kaye, has highlighted her top picks for different occasions.
Explore the wonders of India without breaking the bank
With the monotony of the never ending, dull, rainy weather lingering, and hopes of a barbeque summer being rapidly dashed, many Briton's are looking to escape to warmer climes this year; for a dose of much needed sunshine.
Get into shape on a weight loss and fitness holiday
How did summer creep up so fast? It won’t be long until the bikinis and swim shorts will be making an appearance, yet there is still time to slim down and shape up.
The Maharajas' Express - India's newest premier luxury train
The Luxury Train Club, the concierge for quality rail travel, unveils the Maharajas’ Express, including train fares and dates until 2014.
Follow the stars of The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel and jet off to Jaipur
Be inspired by the beautiful cinematography of The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel and jet off to India with the country's premiere airline, Jet Airways, to discover Jaipur and Udaipur where the movie was set and shot.