Sunday, November 15, 2015

So, Where Are You Headed This Winter Holiday?

2016, features the top ten countries, cities and regions to visit next year.

Interestingly, Mumbai features sixth on the list of top cities for 2016, coming in ahead of Manchester in the UK and Rome in Italy. According to the book, "2016 is set to be the year that this powerhouse of fashion, finance and film [Mumbai] comes of age.” Kotor in Montenegro takes the top spot thanks to offering a “picture-perfect visage from virtually every angle”.

The book includes 17 inspirational travel-themed lists ranging from the best value destinations for 2016, to the best animal adventures for families, best places to seek silence and the best places to elope.

“With Bali as the top destination this festive season, we expect to see an increased interest to other parts of Indonesia especially with the recent free visa facilities for Indian travellers, says Kavitha Gnanamurthy of Skyscanner India, a search engine.

Rajeev Nangia, COO at TRAC Representations, says a European vacation shouldn’t only be synonymous with the Alpine slopes of Switzerland. At a time when both north India and Switzerland will be reeling under the cold, you could enjoy the luxury of a European holiday minus the bonechilling cold in the Mediterranean. “Think Monaco and Cannes in the French Riviera,” suggests Nangia.

According to Ankur Bhatia of Bird Group, many more Indians are looking at travelling to slightly off-beat destinations such as Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Muscat and Krabi in southern Thailand.

There is renewed interest this season for Europe, Dubai, Thailand and HongKong, says Ranjeet Oak of MakeMyTrip. “With the growing popularity of adventure tourism, winter snow sports have become a hot tourist attraction. Gulmarg in Kashmir is considered to be one of the best skiing destinations in the world,” he adds.

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