Dubai Trivia

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...

Across the laid-back vibes of sugarcane- laden fields, mountainous backdrops and breezy beaches, Bandana Jain explores a tropical island, which is far more than the quintessential honeymooner’s destination. It’s surely for reasons like these that some travelers don’t mind flying as much as thirty- hours to enjoy this paradise isle called Mauritius! Through my aircraft window, I could see a thin film of clouds giving way to the beauty of the greenery beneath. Voila, such a hearty welcome by Mother Nature! Our joys were multiplied when on ground zero, we were able to enjoy the surreal views through the glass façade of the airport, even as we worked our way through the immigration checks. As we entered the gates of our Hotel Riu Creole, there were coconut trees everywhere. A huge banyan tree majestically perched in the centre of the aesthetically- designed lobby and we could already feel the tropical island excitement sinking in. Our hotel room was a spacious one with the ...