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Here blue skies are the stage
Wed, Aug 25 2010 10:18 PM
Words: Sherin Chandran
India International Kite Festival, Kappad, Calicut, Kerala
A historical beach became the venue for a vibrant kite festival. Thousands gazed on to the blue skies as Kathakali faces, dragonflies, and a huge tiger danced in the air. May 1, 2, and 3, 2010, were carnival days for the people of Calicut.
The entire kite flying world descended on Kappad*, the historical beach- side town in Kerala... 
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Airline passengers fight it online
Sun, Mar 07 2010 09:53 PM
Words: Sherin Chandran
Sick and tired of Airline hiccups and tarmac standings? Pour out your grievances online and get yourself heard along with other hassled passengers. Many forums and groups for airline passengers have sprouted online, in websites and on social networking sites. Their shouts becoming louder and louder as airlines continue to make blunders time and time again.
The best example is the recent incident where Ryanair abandoned passengers on a wrong... Click to Read
When She Goes Round the World
Thu, June 11 2009 11:15 PM
Words: Vijayalekshmi S
"Stay safe, but don’t stay home"
SHE had set many ships at sail. Many have scaled distant heights and dared infinite deserts to reach HER. She had been the destination and the prize of all odysseys.
Yet SHE seldom ventured out or was not supposed to go around.
The HIStory of travel always remained a male thing.
But not anymore.
The new woman cherishes to take... Click to Read
25 Tips that make it Easier for Women
Thu, June 11 2009 11:15 PM
Words: Vijayalekshmi S
'Staying safe' is not all that difficult as you may imagine. A little bit of research and caution will put you in good stead on that count. Don’t be over cautious and don’t let your concerns mar your travel fun. Staying safe is mostly about following the same basic street rules that you would at home and taking care of your money, health, and stay.
Here are some tips and tricks that will help make even a long drawn-out travel comfortable for you... Click to Read
Rainy Chan : The Power Woman at The Pen
Thu, June 11 2009 11:15 PM
Words: Vijayalekshmi S
She is the top woman of the hospitality industry in Asia. Being the General Manager of the Peninsula Bangkok, a property of Peninsula Hong Kong, is no small matter. The Peninsula -- the oldest in Hong Kong – is one which truly deserve the epithet ‘legendary’. From its inception some 80 years back, the aim was to create “the finest hotel east of Suez”.
The aim achieved, the hotel has many branches apart from the one in Hong Kong... Click to Read
Post Olympic Tourism in China
Mon, Dec 15 2008 07:15 AM
The Dragon goes for more Gold: China is all set to welcome NEST generation tourists to its country side. The big nation sees the bigger opportunities in opening up its gates for tourists.
‘One world one dream’, that was what china for the past couple of weeks. Defying nationality, culture and creed the people around the world joined in the party called Olympics 2008. This was a strange and completely new experience not only for the foreign tourists but even for the citizens of this mighty communist nation also... Click to Read
One step close to reality
Wed, Aug 25 2010 10:12 PM
Words: Sherin Chandran
Leen Thobias creates magic with 360 degree photos
Who wasn't fascinated by the amazing visuals and lifelike animation of the Movie Avatar? The Island of Pandora in the movie was breathtaking to say the very least. When cinematography and animation has reached such gargantuan proportions should photography be left behind? No, says Leen Thobias who amazes us with his 360 degree pictures... Click to Read
Rajdhani gets on the brand-wagon
Sun, Mar 07 2010 09:50 PM
Words: Vijayalekshmi S
Tourism Super brand to drape the Super train
Rajdhani Express, India’s prestigious super fast train, speeds on to a new track, thanks to Kerala Tourism. The Kerala bound Rajdhani has got itself branded by dolling up in theme Kerala and adopting the taglines of "Chalo Kerala" in Hindi and "Go Kerala" in English. The exteriors of all the 17 coaches of the Hazrat Nizamuddin-Thiruvananthapuram Rajdhani Express have been wrapped in vinyl graphics showing off the scenic grandeur... Click to Read
Journeywoman : The world at her feet
Thu, June 11 2009 11:15 PM
Words: Sherin Chandran
Journeywoman, the pioneering website on women-travel is single-handedly womanned by Evelyn Hannon, who found out the world of travelling so late, but managed to make up the years she lost with a keen sense of observation and never-say-die attitude.
Fifteen years ago, when Evelyn Hannon scoured travel books and guides for information on single women travelers, she found nothing!... Click to Read
Unwinding, the Olivia way
Thu, June 11 2009 11:15 PM
Words: Sherin Chandran
You know her as the soulful singer who inspired a whole generation and as the actor who starred in hit musicals like Grease and Xanadu. You also know her as the woman who braved breast cancer. But Olivia Newton–John is now making waves in her new avatar as the co-owner of a resort style retreat and spa in Byron Bay, Australia.
The Grammy award winning singer who tasted success with hit albums like Let me be there and I honestly love you chanced upon Byron Bay quite... Click to Read
James Bond's Britain
Sun, Feb 15 2009 10:55 AM
By Max Wooldridge
2008 had not been officially declared Year of the Bond in the UK, but commemorations were going on in honor of one of Britain's finest exports – the fictional spy, James Bond – aka, 007, rather quietly.
A whole host of events marked the centenary of the birth of his creator, Ian Fleming. A brand new Bond novel, Devil May Care, penned by top British novelist, Sebastian Faulks, was published on May 28 which would have been Fleming's 100th birthday had he lived... Click to Read
Srilanka: Paradise in Jeopardy
Sun, Feb 15 2009 10:55 AM
Words: Sherin Chandran
Terrorism v/s Tourism : Once the guns are down and the suicide bombers are calmed, the country would give the other tropical destinations a run for their money.
Tourism in Srilanka has once again found a new low as the offensive between the LTTE and the Srilankan forces worsened. The situation in Kilinochchi region is tense and the Srilankan Government is under pressure from all quarters to continue efforts for peace... Click to Read
Tourism and Global Financial Crunch
Mon, Dec 15 2008 07:15 AM
Words: Naina Alexander
Will the economic tsunami ravage tourism shores?
The signals from the markets are thoroughly disturbing. The global financial debacle has started to spread devastatingly fast. The tourism industry, pundits predict, will seriously be affected if the US and EU economies plunge in to recession. The tourism and airline industries are already feeling the squeeze.
Every time the economies nosedive in to a relapse, people stop going places. We saw how... Click to Read
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