Page 5 - Holidays

Bank holidays in October 2021, India: List of days when banks will be shut

List of bank holidays in October, 2021: All private and government sector Banks to remain closed for 21 days in the month of October. Check details below

Thomas Cook, SOTC launch 'travel first, pay later' scheme

The schemes address issues related to health and hygiene during travel and also of financial risk of booking trips during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Amid coronavirus fears, China urges workers to skip holiday travel

China has all but eradicated local transmission of the coronavirus, but authorities remain on high alert over a possible resurgence

Goa routes dominate domestic flight bookings in Christmas, shows data

Customers continue to book closer to travel date due to uncertainty over travel restrictions imposed by states

Indians get more holiday options for Christmas as countries ease rules

Surge in trips planned for Africa, Oman and UK with expansion of air travel bubbles

Free salons to discounted room rates: Hotels go all out to lure guests

French hospitality major Accor that operates hotels under Pullman and Novotel brands in India, is offering flat discounts on bookings

Staycations: Short and sweet option to regular holidays in Covid times

Staycations typically involve shorter travel at drivable distances. They are becoming popular due to curbs and risks involved in long-distance/duration stay

Americans in holiday rush despite highest Covid-19 death toll in 6 months

Across New York City, lines at COVID-19 testing sites wrapped around the block on Wednesday, video on Twitter showed

Thank tithi for the three-day holiday from Wednesday to Friday this week

The holiday period covers all state govt offices, urban and rural bodies, educational institutions

Offbeat experiences edge out the run-of-the-mill in new travel itineraries

The new-age traveler is no longer into ticking a checklist of must-see spots on his holiday. He is ready to pay a premium to experience culture, crafts and culinary delights of the local populace

When bags have wings

There should be a name for this - the fear of losing one's bags on a flight

Try a holiday that lets you learn a new skill even while you unwind

Want to play with clay up in the hills?

Winter holidays within a budget

With winter holidays upon us, your family could be looking forward to travel to a holiday destination