Honeypots galore to choose from

Deciding on a holiday destination has never been an easy task. A little bit of research is imperative before you take off on a holiday, and most seasoned travellers would swear by the Lonely Planet. But, does everyone have the patience to go through exhaustive travel guides?

We decided to take a look at travelguru.com, the travel portal that was recently acquired by Travelocity — a leading global travel website. It offers a comprehensive and concise travel guide to help you choose your destination.

A new section in the site called ‘travel guide’ provides details about the destination you choose. You can choose your holidays according to themes (adventure, beaches, heritage, etc), or simply region (north, south, etc). Under this category, the site features a destination every fortnight and gives details such as weather, what to wear, best restaurants for authentic food, shopping, local culture etc. However, what it doesn’t feature among other details about the destination under review is the cost of local transport. It’s very useful as it helps an outsider in bargaining.

You can choose from deals on more than 500 airlines, 4,000 hotels across India and 90,000 across the globe. Their inventory is completely bookable online. You can search, compare and book the hotel or flight of your choice in a jiffy and instantly.

And, for those who prefer the more planned and controlled way of travelling, the site also offers some really good holiday packages. What’s interesting in the packages is the categories each of the region has been divided into. For instance, if you plan to go to Kerala, you can choose from Kerala Treat, Wildlife Thrills, Explore Kerala, Kerala Special, Beaches and Backwaters or Sights of Kerala. The criteria could be your budget, the number of days you want to spend and your interest.

For those who are in a hurry and have just the weekend for a break, travelguru.com has a solution. The ‘weekend breaks’ segment provides for some popular spots while taking care of your budget. In case you want something more out of your weekend than just going out for a movie, then check this feature out. It provides a list of getaways from Bangalore, Chennai, Mumbai, New Delhi, Jaipur and Kolkata with ‘things to see’, so that you make the most of your short trip. The list caters to all kinds of travellers. Whether you are interested in temples, architecture or long walks along a jungle track, you are sure to bump into something that might tickle the travel bug in you.

Of course, the site has a good share of exclusive packages on both domestic and international destinations, special family gateaways and much more.

Since the festive season is round the corner, go ahead, consult travelguru and vroom...