IT’S THAT TIME OF THE YEAR WHEN YOU WOULD WANT TO TAKE A BREAK AND RELAX

It’s that time of the year when you would want to take a break and relax, and go on a much-needed vacation. It could be with school or college buddies, with co-workers, close friends, family, or even solo. The adventurous may even want to go with a group of strangers on a conducted tour.

Because 2018 is going to be so much better, at least in terms of long weekends and holidays like Gandhi Jayanti, Dussehra, Diwali, and Christmas. From outdoor activities and suitable destinations for weekend getaways within the country, you can make the most of your long weekends.


Sphere Travelmedia & Exhibitions is organising the 108th edition of its ‘India International Travel Mart’, a three-day event, which will be held from 28 - 30 September, 2018 at MMRDA Grounds, Bandra Kurla Complex, Mumbai. The event will have over 250 participants from over 8 countries and over 20 Indian states. The participants include Travel Agents & Tour Operators, DMC, Hotels & Resorts, National Tourist Organizations, Cruises, Airlines, Online Travel Portals etc.

A GREAT TRAVEL OPPORTUNITY

Rupam Basu, a software engineer with a multi-national company took up the job he’s currently in only because he can take time out to travel to some of his favourite destinations within India. An avid traveller, he makes it a point to visit every travel exhibition in India to look for newer destinations and the best of discounts on deals. “Travel and tourism expos give me a detailed view of what the world has to offer on a platter,” Basu says. “At the India International Travel Mart (IITM) expo in Bengaluru, I had the opportunity to interact with travel operators. The event provided unmatched networking opportunities to interact with travel-trade and corporate buyers alike,” he added.

Ankita, a frequent traveller says, “Dwarka is famed for its status as one of the ‘Char Dhaam’ destinations for devout Hindus. This is because Lord Krishna established his great kingdom here after returning from Mathura. Not being very religious, I wasn’t sure if Dwarka would find a place in my heart. But it did, not just because of the spiritual depth resonating in its temples and shrines but also because of the rare beauty of hidden beaches, gardens and a bridge that could give San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge a run for its money.”