How Social Media is Helping in Better Holiday Planning

Travelers are rapidly using social media as a tool to enhance their travel through multitude of ways – for interacting with locals, sharing photos, price comparison, finding less explored places and crowd sourcing popular spots to visits. Regardless of your choice to stay in a budget hotel in India or a plush island resort in the Mauritius, social media is your friend.  The following are some of the ways in you which you can tap into social media channels for a better informed and enjoyable holiday.

Flight fare watchers: - Air fare prices bear certain semblance to a magician's prop - now you see them now you don't. The best way to ensure that you don't miss out on flash deals and discount fares is to follow price watcher sites like Kayak on Twitter and Facebook. This can be especially useful to plan holiday packages in India, since you will be booking multiple online flights.

Hotels: - After deciding your stay date, drop a note on Facebook on multiple hotel pages enquiring about a discount - you are unlikely to return empty handed. Another option is to search for the twitter with a combination of your destination and terms like hotel, promo code, promo, discount, deals etc. Most heritage resorts in India have a Social Media presence which makes this much easier.

Pinterest: - Once you have used Facebook to crowdsource the cafes you want to visit, restaurants you want to eat at, the museums you want to check out, search for them on Pinterest. Create your own digital pinup board with images of all the places you want to visit.

Airports & Carriers: - Following an airline carrier on Twitter has dual benefits – you get updated on discount fares and you get instant notification in case of a flight delay or any disruption. Also, ensure that you follow your inbound and outbound airports, eg:- @delhi_airport.

Travel Bloggers: - Do a bit of Googling to figure out the popular travel bloggers in the city you are visiting and follow them on Twitter. As long as you don't bug them too much and is polite, they will gladly share juicy bits of information that you won't find in any guide.

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Top Honeymoon destinations in India

Tranquil mountains, mystical desert settings, lush jungles, chilled out beaches and of course the romantic Taj Mahal – India has plenty to offer for couples looking to share a special time. And not just the places, the hotels in these places are specially designed to create a lasting impression. While looking to book the best holiday packages, make sure you consider the following destinations.

Coorg :- The Kodagu region of Karnataka is an extremely picturesque and charming mountainous region. It is famed for its extensive coffee plantations and scenic beauty. Waking up with your loved one to the smell of fresh coffee straight from the fields, and later feasting on delectable cuisine that is distinct to the region will be an unforgettable experience. The highlight of your honeymoon would be a visit to the  Abbey Falls – a quaint waterfall surrounded by cardamom and coffee plantations. You can hike to the area as well, apart from that plan a trek to the Raja' Seat from where you get panoramic view of the valley.  There are numerous online holiday packages India that arrange Coorg honeymoon trips, make sure you do a good online research before you book.      

Jaisalmer :-  Jaisalmer looks like one of those towns that jumped out from an Arabian Nights fable. As cliched as it may sound, that is the best way to describe this stunning city that rises majestically from the sand dunes. During medieval times, the town was a vital trade link between India and Egypt, Arabia, Persia, Africa and the West. The highlight of the town is the ancient Fort within which there are regal five palaces, numerous temples and stunning mansions. Spend your day with a camel ride into the desert and round it up with a splendid sunset on the dunes and later star watching in the crystal clear night sky. Jaisalmer will usually be included in any north India tour packages.

Shimla :-  Surrounded by the Himalayas, the city used to serve as the summer capital for British Raj and is presently capital of Himachal Pradesh.  This cool, charming town wraps itself around a mountain ridge and is peppered with oaks, pines and rhododendron forests.  The town houses numerous colonial Tudor and Neo-Gothic buildings and a historic railway. The highlights of your visit will be the Kalka-Shimla train ride through misty mountains and pine trees.  The crisp, cool air and the lush scenery will ensure the perfect romantic setting apart from being an enlivening experience.

Varkala :- There is something indescribably beautiful, calming and romantic about the sound of waves crashing onto a rocky shore.  Add to that - stunning sunsets over the ocean and tasty sea food. This beach town features a long stretch of cliff that is rimmed by coconut palms, shacks and bungalows. Follow the tiny steps cut into the cliff to reach the beach. More than the beach, the cliff is particularly breathtaking, especially during twilight when the shacks are lit with candles and you can smell the incense in the air – the perfect setting for a romantic dinner.

These are the top Indian honeymooner destination for Winter Season,  you can also consider an India tour package that will combine multiple destinations for a longer vacation.

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Winter Holiday Packages in India

Over the years, the India has steadily itself off its comfort zone and has come to accept that holidaying is not just about getting from A to B and back. This is the reason the outcropping of newer experiential  and adventure tourism.  Maneuver  a rickshaw in the chaotic traffic of Mumbai, haul in a massive tuna with the fisherman in the Arabian Sea or even join a motorcycle gang and ride all the way across the country.

Tour operators are waking up to the fact that holiday packages in India are not what they used to be. Of late, there has been spike in travelers looking for something more from their Indian holiday package. Not anymore are travelers  satisfied being a passive onlooker, instead they seek to plunge right into the middle of the action. While this form of  personalized, participative travel is still in the nascent stages, it is slowly finding traction amongst holidaymakers. Of the customized tours,  motorcycle tours are fast garnering a ardent group of followers.

Motorcycle tours offers are the perfect option for travelers who love to traverse the country on a bike but hate to deal with the hassles that goes into the planning. Tour operators handle everything from supplying a reliable motorcycle, clearing all permits and dealing with logistics like lodging, fuel, spares and repairs. This leaves the traveler with the best part of the journey – riding, exploring places and having fun.

Most of the motorcycle tours  in India are owned and arranged by seasoned riders who have traveled extensively across the country and have sound knowledge of the terrain and culture.  Some opine  that guided motorcycle tours take away from the excitement and freedom elements of the ride. To counter this, motorcycle tour operators have come up with customized tours to counter this. For customized tours, the travelers can opt for minimal intrusion from fellow riders/guides and use their services only in medical or mechanical emergencies.  Motorcycle tourism offers a mix of adventure, opportunity to explore remote areas, and the exhilaration of freedom. All this makes it an attractive holiday package for travelers.

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