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5 Historic Hotels You Must Consider Staying in Washington DC
If you are a history lover, we bet Washington, DC is a dream vacation destination for you. With so much of the country’s (and the world’s) past displayed in DC’s museums, its monuments and memorials representing important historical figures and occurrences, it’s an oasis for history buffs. Fittingly, the destination has notable hotels that have history of their own. Check-in at one of these to make your trip to DC even more delightful! The Hay-Adams This legendary hotel is named after John Hay, who served as personal secretary to Abraham Lincoln and Secretary of State under two presidents, and Henry Adams, a Harvard professor and descendant of Presidents John and John Quincy…
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Restaurants Offering Navratri Special Deals in New Delhi
The festival to celebrate the grandeur and majesty of the Hindu divine feminine Goddess Durga is here! It is believed that fasting during this period blesses one with it health, prosperity,and wisdom. The other good reason for fasting during this period is that it is the season change from monsoon to autumn, so eating less during this phase is good for health. But along with fasting, also comes feasting! Indulge a little during the festival with best Navratri deals in Delhi NCR in dishes ranging from Kuttu Atta Pizza to Sadubadana Chaat. SWAD- DESH VIDESH KA NEHRU PLACE Swad’s menu puts vegetables in the spotlight, featuring key sourced and seasonal ingredients for…
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Tourism Buzz: There’s More to Mauritius Than Just Beaches
Think Mauritius and the first image that pops up in your head is of pristine, turquoise blue beaches. Isn’t it? But there is more to Mauritius for a traveller to explore. Promoting the destination beyond its famous waters, Mauritius Tourism is aiming to attract 1.2 lakh Indian tourists in 2020, up from 88,000 people expected to visit the island nation this year. We met Arvind Bundhun, Director at Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority, at Mauritius Roadshow in Delhi last week, who spoke to us about the expected growth. “Mauritius is already a popular destination among Indians for honeymoon and weddings. But we want the tourists to also explore other activities and adventures…
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Destination buzz Qatar Summer Festival Gets Grander This Year In its 5th edition, Qatar Summer Festival (QSF) (from 14 June until 31 August) is getting bigger with an array of hot summer deals and colourful entertainment options. For instance, nearly 50 of Qatar’s five- and four-star hotels are providing a range of offers and discounts on room rates, brunches, beach and pool access, accommodation and spa treatments. To find out which hotel is offering what, click here Shopping enthusiasts have something more to look forward to: Retailers at 10 participating malls will be offering up to 50% discounts and special promotions. For every QAR 200 spent at any of the…
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Shopping Guide: Top Things To Buy From Varanasi
Some go to Varanasi for spiritual enlightenment, some for salvation of their sins. Some are allured by its picturesque charm while others seek a good culinary experience. Whatever your reason may be, there’s a lot to bring back home to cherish the memories of the streets of Benaras. Nayonika Mandal shares her list of things to buy from Varanasi. Something Sweet: The dark brown rustic coloured famous Benarasi Peda is nothing like the one found in Delhi. Not too sweet, it’s perfect for even those who do not have a sweet tooth! One more uncommon feature is the use of rose water which is used to enhance the taste and give…
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Hotel News: Radisson Blu Agra Gets A Luxurious Upgrade
Planning a destination wedding? Consider Radisson Blu Agra Taj East Gate as the hotel has just added a new luxury wing, aiming to make it a grand wedding venue. It’s biggest USP is the infinity pool facing the Taj Mahal, which can be a fabulous venue for one of the functions. What to expect? According to the hotel’s press release, the Luxe Collection wing promises unparalleled elegance and exemplary hospitality for its guests. Situated in the heart of the city, near the magnificent Taj Mahal, the luxury wing has been built keeping in mind the city’s traditional aesthetics with a touch of opulence. What sets it apart is the exclusive privilege…
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Practical Fitness Tips to Keep Up Your Resolutions This Year!
So, how’s your fitness resolution going so far? We’ve got Dr Deepti Bagree, HOD at Reset Holistic Living Concepts (Mumbai) to share fitness tips that can make you stick with the resolutions all year long. “Resolution” a synonym for a new YOU in terms of health and body but also reminds us of the bumpy roads and pitfalls that takes it to reach there and we are left with a question staring at us as to how can we stick around it this time! There are various ways to make it possible simply by making resolutions more realistic and time bound. Few of the realistic fitness resolution can be: Get Moving! The…
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Anoushka Shankar’s Music Brings To Life A 1928 Silent Film
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