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Travel goals: How to fit exercise in your vacays
With the emerging trend of fitness fads, there is absolutely no reason to leave your fitness goals behind, even when you are travelling.A good workout on the go can always be accommodated in your travel schedule, whether for business or pleasure.As quoted by The New York Times, Annette Lang, a certified personal trainer said, "You can actually maintain and even improve your fitness level when you're on the road. And, you don't have to bother with a gym to do it".Lang shared some of her tips for fitting in some exercise while you travel:- Feel and experience the new environment through activities:You can include some physical activity each day of your getaway. Lang suggested renting a bike if you are in an urban location and ride along some scenic locations.Take the stairs, hike along a local group, throw in a little exercise, or explore a local park - all these activities should do the trick.- Create your own walking tour:Nothing beats the experience of discovering a new locale on ...
Singapore hosts 6.2 percent more visitors in 2017 on rise in Chinese tourists
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Singapore's visitor arrivals rose 6.2 percent to a record 17.4 million last year as the city-state welcomed more travellers from countries such as China, its top market, and India.
PM Modi not a fussy eater, open to trying new dishes: Kapoor
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is not a fussy eater and open to experimenting with food and flavours as long as they are vegetarian, celebrity chef Sanjeev Kapoor said. Kapoor, who cooked for Modi during his visit to the UAE, said the prime minister is open to trying different dishes as long as they have no meat, poultry or eggs in them. He does not have any allergies which makes it easier to tailor his meals. Dosas, beetroot minced kebabs and the comfort Indian food dal and rice always feature on his plate, the chef said. "He believes in simple vegetarian food and is a believer that food is a great way to learn about each others countries and cultures. So there was a lot of food that fused elements from India and the UAE, Kapoor was quoted as saying by the Gulf News. The leading chef, who has his restaurants 'The Signature' in Dubai and 'The Yellow Chilli' in Abu Dhabi, said the prime minister has taught him a thing or two about food during his tour. "We were talking ...
Modi not a fussy eater, cooking for him a pleasure: Sanjeev Kapoor
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is open to experimenting with food and is not a fussy eater, said popular chef Sanjeev Kapoor who was in the UAE to cook for him on the invitation of Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Mohamed bin Zayed.
Dubai opens world's tallest hotel, again
Gulf metropolis Dubai, on its never- ending quest to break records, announced the opening of the "world's new tallest hotel" today, pipping another towering landmark in the city for the title. The gleaming gold 75-storey Gevora Hotel stands 356 metres, or nearly a quarter of a mile, tall. The new record-holder is within view of its predecessor, Dubai's JW Mariott Marquis -- just one metre shorter. The Gevora's first guests are expected tomorrow, according to Emirati daily The National. Dubai is also home to the world's tallest building, the Burj Khalifa, which pierces the city skyline at 828 metres (half a mile) high. The city-state, one of seven sheikhdoms that make up the energy-rich United Arab Emirates, aims to attract 20 million visitors annually by 2020 when it hosts the global trade fair Expo 2020. The desert emirate boasts opulent shopping malls, numerous luxury resorts and even an indoor ski resort. A major transit hub situated on transcontinental air routes, ...
Ditch red, opt for lavender settings at home for your Valentine
This Valentines Day, play with strings of lights and flowers, place cosy rugs and replace the cliched hues of red, instead opt for lavender products, suggest experts.
Vienna eyes 15% growth in tourist arrivals from India in 2018
Vienna, the capital of Austria, is eyeing 15 per cent increase in footfalls from India this year with focus on the family traveller segment, an official said. "Last year has been an exceptional year with over 58,000 Indians spending nearly 128,000 bed nights in Austria. It was 11 per cent increase over 2016. "We feel the growth momentum has begun and this year we expect the tourist arrivals from India to be 15 per cent higher," Vienna Tourist Board Public Relations Manager Isabella Rauter told PTI here. Moreover, she said, the growth will be driven by Vienna Tourist Board's active marketing in key focus markets and targeting the family segment. Overall, Vienna hosted 15.5 million visitor bed nights for travellers across the world, she added. "The welcoming attitude of the people of Vienna helped ensure that visitors have delightful experiences with wonderful memories," Rauter said. Besides family, Vienna is ideal for weddings, honeymoon, Meetings, Incentives, Conventions .
The women bikers ride to promote Telangana
Four women motorcycle bikers have set off on 'Road to Mekong', an overland expedition covering seven Southeast Asian countries in seven weeks, from Paryatak Bhavan here.With an objective to promote tourism in India, Minister for Tourism A. Chandulal, Secretary (Youth Affairs and Tourism) B. Venkatesham inaugurated this 'Road to Mekong' at the Plaza hotel in Begumpet.Lal told ANI, "Today our Telangana women are doing a motorcycle expedition of 17000 km across seven nations which will be completed in seven weeks. This is a promotion to show the Telangana culture and the respect and support given to women."Piya Bahadur, one of the motorcycle riders, said that their main agenda is to promote Telangana tourism and to show the women empowerment."We are going to ride 17000 kilometers starting today from India across Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia, and Bangladesh. There will be a Telangana tourism bus with us throughout our route. We have got support from the Telangana Tourism and
After Mumbai, bike ambulances may run in tribal areas in Maha
Buoyed by the "exceptional" response to the free bike ambulance service in Mumbai, the Maharashtra government is now planning to raise the number of these vehicles in the city and run similar services in some tribal-dominated regions in the state, like Palghar. The bike ambulance service, which was started in Mumbai in August last year with the objective of providing swift medical assistance to patients, has so far received around 1,500 calls from different parts of the metropolis. Designed as an emergency first responder medical service, the bike ambulances, available through '108' free helpline, have teams of paramedics providing treatment, especially in places inaccessible to larger ambulances, to patients during the 'golden hour'. These bike ambulances, currently 10 in strength, are operated by integrated services company BVG India. They are equipped with a medical kit, trauma medical management kit and airway management kit. "From August last year till January 31 ...
Plan an ultra-rich getaway this Valentine's Day
Couples looking for an alternative to the cliche Valentine's Day 'dinner date', you may want to think about an ultra-rich romantic getaway. According to new data from Hotels.com, big cities are the breeding grounds for romance this year.Private jet rental operator Victor looked at its bookings to list down the most popular destinations for Valentine's Day travel in 2018, USA Today reported.10. Miami - Located in the extreme south-eastern part of the United States, Miami is well-known for its sprawling beaches. The city is also known as the "Cruise Capital of the World" and has been the number one cruise passenger port in the world.9. Los Angeles - Nicknamed the home of Hollywood, your trip to LA, as popularly known, would be incomplete, if you do not visit the famous Hollywood Hills. The city is known for its Mediterranean climate, ethnic diversity, and sprawling metropolis. LA is also one of the most substantial economic engines within the nation, with a diverse economy in a broad ...
Valentine's Survival Guide: Miami
Miami has always been a hot favourite destination as Valentine's Day getaway.Specifically for Indians, its sandy beaches and beached-out environment have always been a draw to celebrate the most romantic day of the year.Here is a list put together by the Miami New Times to be included in your survival guide to impress your date in the sand city of Miami, if you are planning one!Miami Dining Guide: While the rest of America is freezing, Miami welcomes you with sun-kissed beaches and warm environment. Cafe Roval, Palme d'Or, La Mar by Gaston Acurio, Mandolin Aegean Bistro, Cecconi's Miami Beach, Casa Tua are some of the most recommended restaurants for fine dining on Valentine's Day 2018.Miami Sweet-treats Guide: From doughnuts, ice-creams, cookies, and sweets - Love and seduction have always been related to sweety-goodnesses. Local food experts vouch for The Salty Donut, MdoughW, Serendipity Ice Cream, and Honeybee Doughnuts.Maimi Chocolate Guide: Nothing says 'I love you' like a box ..
Riyadh's Ritz 'luxury prison' reopens after graft crackdown
Riyadh's Ritz-Carlton reopened for business today, three months after it became a holding place for princes and ministers detained in the biggest anti-graft purge of the kingdom's elite in its modern history. The luxury hotel had been closed for business since the unprecedented probe was launched on November 4 by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who has tightened his grip on power since his shock appointment as heir to the throne last June. A hotel receptionist reached by phone confirmed to AFP that the hotel was open to the public. Another source inside the hotel said the property had no detainees. Many of the high-profile suspects, including billionaire Prince Al-Waleed bin Talal -- dubbed the Warren Buffett of Saudi Arabia -- have been released in recent weeks in exchange for what officials have dubbed financial settlements. Attorney General Sheikh Saud al-Mojeb said in late January that after completing inquiries into 381 high-profile corruption suspects, he would ...
Will chase away tourists who don't take care of Goan culture:
Two days after Goa minister Vijai Sardesai called a section of domestic tourists "scum of the earth", his cabinet colleague Manohar Ajgaonkar has threatened to "chase away" visitors who don't take care of "Goan culture and Goanness". Tourism Minister Ajgaonkar also said that Goa does not want tourists who sell narcotics in the state. "The tourists, who come here, should take care of Goa's culture and Goanness, otherwise I will chase them away," he said last evening at the inaugural function of the Food and Cultural Festival, organised by the state tourism department. "I will not listen to anyone. I am saying this clearly," he added. Ajagaonkar, a legislator from the Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party (MGP), said: "We have to preserve our Goan culture and Goanness. We do not want tourists who sell drugs. We do not want hotels which sell drugs." On Friday, Agriculture Minister Sardesai had described a section of domestic tourists as "scum of the earth" and urged Goa to look ...
Will chase away tourists who don't respect Goan culture: Tourism Minister
A day after Goa Agriculture Minister Vijai Sardesai called the 6.5 million domestic tourists arriving in Goa as "scum of the earth", on Saturday a video surfaced that shows Tourism Minister Manohar Ajgaonkar threatening to chase away tourists who do not regard Goan culture.
Goa ushers in Carnival among pomp and splendour
Goa, a former Portuguese colony ushered in the Carnival on Saturday, with traditional float parades led by the caricaturish icon, King Momo, to packed audiences.
Nepal is 'top priority' for China: envoy
China has lately been pursuing a policy to accord "high priority" to its neighbours and that includes Nepal, Chinese Ambassador to Nepal Yu Hong said today. Yu was addressing a function organised jointly by the Chinese Embassy here, the government of China's Yunan province and Nepal's Ministry of Tourism and Culture, to celebrate the Chinese Year of the Dog. She also mentioned about many collaborations between Nepal and China in various fields in 2017 adding that the year was also important from China's point of view. "China wishes to see a prosperous Nepal and government of China has been involved in various collaborative projects to extend help for the development of Nepal," she said. The year 2017 saw a 34 per cent increment in the inflow of Chinese tourists to Nepal as compared to the previous year, the Chinese envoy said. In the year 2020, the number of outbound tourists from China will reach 200 million and some percentage of them will surely visit Nepal that will .
Burj Khalifa lights up with Indian tricolour as PM Modi visits
Dubai's iconic skyscraper Burj Khalifa was tonight lit up in the colours of the Indian flag to mark Prime Minister Narendra Modi's second visit to the country. The Indian tricolour will be displayed every hour for UAE residents to admire and enjoy, according to the Dubai-based real estate development company Emaar. "The Indian flag will be showcased on Burj Khalifa tonight every hour from 7.15pm to 11.15pm," an Emaar representative was quoted as saying by the Khaleej Times. The light show will coincide with prime minister Modi's second state visit to the UAE. Modi last visited the country in August 2015. Yesterday evening, landmarks in Abu Dhabi and Dubai also lit up to the colours of the Indian flag. Abu Dhabi's Adnoc headquarters and Marina Mall and the Dubai Frame lit up in the Tricolour.
Pb CM to dedicate 2nd phase of Jang-e-Azadi memorial on March
Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh will dedicate the second phase of the Jang-e- Azadi memorial to the nation on March 6. A decision to this effect was taken by Singh during a meeting at the memorial with Chairman of Jang-e-Azadi Foundation Barjinder Singh Hamdard and other officials, an official release said. The memorial, which showcases various facets of freedom struggle, is a perfect blend of grandeur, aesthetics and architecture, the chief minister said and described it as a befitting tribute to the great heroes of the struggle for Independence. The meeting came a day after the Punjab government released Rs 5 crore for the project, with the remaining around Rs 9 crore set to be released soon. The Chief Minister had sanctioned the final installment of Rs 15 crore for the completion of the second phase of the Jang-E-Azadi Memorial last year. The first phase of this project was completed in June 2017. During the meeting, the Chief Minister was informed about the ...
AAP demands apology from Goa minister for 'scum' remark
The Aam Aadmi Party in Goa today demanded an apology from Goa minister Vijai Sardesai for calling domestic tourists "scum". The party said that the minister's outburst was derogatory, abusive, disgraceful and indignified. "The word scum is unacceptable coming from a minister against fellow Indians and generalising all domestic tourists," said Pradip Padgaonkar, general secretary of the Goa unit of AAP. He said that the word was the last one that could be used against fellow Indians, and the party demanded an apology from Sardesai. He added, "His making cultural segregations and commenting on the quality of the guest only defines his outdated feudal, classist mindset." "The government's inability to govern and therein provide facilities and systems for visiting tourists is not a reason to blame the visitor. Popular tourist destinations across the globe do not distinguish between visitors but provide necessary infrastructure to manange the influx," Padgaonkar said. He ...
Amritsar to have 'Food Street'
Amritsar will soon get a Lahore-like food street for connoisseurs to relish local varieties, offering unique and aromatic flavours that will attract visitors from around the world.