Dubai Trivia

Dreaming of an exotic holiday? Consider the choice of a cruise holiday. “The journey is more important than the destination,” whosoever coined this quote, I must have remembered him a multitude times during my recent Eid cruise getaway. Yes, this was one holiday where the journey was equivalently stunning as the destinations -Muscat and Musandam (in Oman). Onboard Jalesh cruise (India’s premium indigenous cruise on its maiden vogaye from Dubai to Oman), this was one outting where the voyage added cent percent excitement to my Omani holiday experience! The burgeoning number of cruise options in the recent years is indicative of the meteoric rise in travellers’ love for cruises. Themed-cruises such as family cruises, adventure' cruises, golf cruises, etc are available for travelers seeking a unique brand of fun and relaxation. Considering the skyrocketing interest of holiday- seekers in cruise liners, let us take a brief insight into the reasons why cruises are g...

Aquamarine ocean views fringed by coconut palms with an occasional boat on the horizon coupled with the sweet chirping of cuckoos. Can island escapes get any better? Bandana Jain tours this southeastern delight to discover its majestic coastline, gorgeous resorts and a chilled out vacay like none other. Thailand has been a potent candidate for the finest holiday destinations in Asia. Statistics prove that catching sight of the sea is a major stress buster. With hundreds of dreamy tropical islands scattered along its extensive coastline, each one offering a tantalizing composition of turquoise water, serene beaches and a scintillating nightlife, Thailand provides a stunning holiday package. It is a stunning amalgam of excellent year-round climate, easy on the budget and diverse things-to-do list, not to forget its amazing cuisine. With gorgeous skylines, it could do well by the name ‘the land of magical sunrises and sunsets.' For most of Indian travele...