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| Quench your wanderlust with
these perfect getaways ideal for the long weekends in 2015! The new
year brings with it a number of long weekends perfect for visiting and
exploring new places. January
Dubai
Dubai, once again, welcomes you to the largest shopping extravaganza! This year, the carnival begins on 1 January and carries on till 1 February.
Gulmarg
Beautiful snow-capped mountains in
Gulmarg serve as the perfect place to strap on those skis and
go conquer the slopes!
February
Paris
The “City of Love” is beautiful any time of the year, but the festival of St.
Valentine adds a special charm to Paris! Nothing can be more romantic than a
long weekend trip to Paris with
the love of your life!
Jaisalmer
Jaisalmer Desert Festival--that time of the year when the dry desert
scape comes alive. The three-day long festival includes spectacular
performances by acrobats, fire dancers and puppeteers.
March
Iceland
Vivid colours streaking and dancing across the night sky. Visit Iceland to
witness the amazing phenomenon of the Aurora Borealis!
Vrindavan
Vrindavan, Braj and Barsana celebrate a special kind of Holi, known
colloquially as Lath Maar Holi! But as they say, “Please don’t
mind--it's Holi”! Plan a trip to Vrindavan to
enjoy the flavours of the city!
April
Greece
An exotic blend of the old and the new, Greece is a charming destination for
the Easter weekend getaway. Go on an egg hunt, enjoy the spectacular fireworks
and feast on the traditional Greek Easter dinner!
Diu
The erstwhile Portuguese
colony of Diu is most famous for its churches and the old
fortress. Have your dose of sun, sand and sea--minus the chaos!
May
Sydney
Vivid Sydney--the 18-day light, music and entertainment bonanza will be held
from 22 May to 8 June 2015. Make the most of the long weekend with pleasant
weather, clear blue skies and all the love from Down Under!
Tawang
Hot springs, gushing waterfalls, numerous lakes and the famous Tawang Monastery make
for the beautiful landscape of Tawang. The monastery is one of the largest in
India with a magnificent prayer hall!
June
Hong Kong
An ancient Chinese tradition, the Dragon Boat Race is an adrenaline-pumping
festival. Several teams race away in specially-crafted boats with ornate
detailing of the Dragon. Drum beats and cheers only add to the fervour!
Ladakh
Ladakh is also known as the “Roof of the World”. In an ideal world, it
would be labelled as the lost kingdom. Cross over to the heavens with this
bridge between the earth and the sky!
July
Belgium
Come July, get ready for the ultimate weekend of madness in Boom, Belgium which
will be hosting “Tomorrow 2015”--the world famous EDM festival. The three-day
festivities will be celebrated from 24 to 26 July.
Valley of Flowers, Uttarakhand
There is no better time to capture the beauty of Valley of
Flowers than July! The whole valley is carpeted with vibrantly
coloured wild flowers. The picturesque backdrop of the mountains, the colourful
valley below--the beauty of this place is beyond words.
August
Spain
Paint the town red this August at the annual La Tomatina Festival in the town
of Buñol in Spain,which happens to hold the title of the “Biggest Food Fight
in the World”. It takes place on the last Wednesday of August.
Coorg
Make the most of this long weekend in 2015 and escape to the
dreamy landscape of Coorg.You must experience the monsoon at Coorg.
September
Munich
Oktoberfest
Mahabaleshwar
Maharashtra's most popular hill station Mahabaleshwar deserves
a visit in September. This is the peak strawberry season and you can indulge in
strawberry picking and, of course, large helpings of strawberries and cream.
The weather, too, is perfect at this time of the year.
October
Venezuela
From the Andean peaks to the Caribbean coastline and the acres of lush Amazon
rainforest in between, Venezuela is a country with a staggering variety of
landscapes. Add to this, the rich cultural heritage and unlimited adventure
options, Venezuela is a great choice for the experimental traveller who wants
to make full use of the ultra-long weekend in October.
Khajuraho
Visit the heart of
India--Khajuraho and revel in the breathtaking architectural
masterpieces. Apart from architecture, visitors can also explore the local
villages, browse through tribal museums, explore the food scene and plan a trip
to the Panna Sanctuary.
November
Jamaica
Travel Visa Free to Jamaica--the beautiful island country! Fewer things in life can be
as invigorating as a trek to the Blue Mountains, or as relaxing as the
stretches of sandy beaches with crystal clear waters and hidden coves.
Lakshadweep
Considered to be one of the best tropical island clusters and deep sea diving
spots in the world, Lakshadweep can be a wonderful island retreat for the long
weekend in November. Lakshadweep is nothing short of paradise.
Vienna
Starting mid-November, Vienna’s lovely town squares become even more magical
with numerous Christmas markets setting off the pre-Christmas celebrations.
Pretty lights, festive decor, mouthwatering baked goodies and lots more--a must
experience.
Goa
With the Sunburn Festival, Christmas and New Year celebrations, the party
capital of India is at an all time high in December! Make the best of the long
weekends with a trip to Goa and
bid a rocking farewell to 2015!
With several long weekends in 2015, make the most of them. Hope
this list helps you plan your holidays. Here’s wishing you a wonderful new year
filled with joy, abundance and lots of travel!
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Monday, 2 February 2015
Make 2015 - The Year of Travel
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