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For those who came in late, SCUBA refers to discovering life underwater with a Self Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus. While we can’t exactly boast of having exploited our coastal line to make way for speedboats and yacht tourism, virgin waters  make for great scuba diving territories. Corals, lion fish, grouper, kingfish, moray eels, parrot fish, sea snakes, crustaceans and - if you're lucky - sharks, whale sharks, turtles and dolphins preserve the excitement of the exploit. What’s more, the Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI) - the world's largest recreational d...more

From tree top resorts to pond houses and vineyard stays to European styled villas, all ye Mumbaikars, here's where you can make the most of those extended weekends in sight. The Machan If there's one weekend destination we love more than our vada pav, it's Lonavla. This time around, stay away from run-of-the-mill itineraries and head straight for the langoors' abode. An eco-friendly tree house resort in Jambulne forest close to Lonavla, The Machan allows you many a creature comfort. Built out of wood and glass on steel infrastructure, this one's earth-quake resistant, offers you solar g...more

Bohemia, the name transpires many a hippie meaning to fashion styles, a sense of careless living, reggae music and other such connotations that we've come to derive from this seven-lettered name. But what do we really know about Bohemia, aside of all that? Bohemia has an interesting and colourful culture, we're sure and we're here to enlighten you on what being a Boho and spending a vacation there really means! •    Where is Bohemia? Bohemia is in central Europe, and occupies two-thirds of the Czech Lands, currently known as the Czech Republic and with its capital in Prague. Did ...more

If you think tracking Buddhism means exploring half-ruined caves or tough treks to monastries on snow-capped mountains, we have news for you. From royal meditation halls to stunning rock temples, here's where lesser mortals can find some enlightenment. Borobudur At first glance, a stranger may mistake it for a temple fortress. With 2,672 relief panels, 504 Buddha statues and 72 stupas , it makes for a giant temple complex in Central Java. And while Borobudur is just that, it has much more to offer. Built as a single large stupa , when viewed from the top, it takes the form of a gi...more

Ever fancied living like a Neanderthal in one of those grubby caves... hunting, cooking, scratching... and wearing just enough animal skin to cover the privates? You sure can live like the prehistoric man without acting like one! Because these stunning hotels around the world will give you the experience of cave-accommodations with utmost luxury. Cappadocia Cave Suites, Turkey Nestled in Central Turkey, Cappadocia abounds in natural beauty and historical traces. It is located southwest of Kayseri city which is well connected by airways, road and railroad. The soft rocks of Cappadocia re...more

There's more to photography than 'say cheese'. But you already know that! What you probably don't know is that you CAN make your holiday pics look better, with just a few simple camera tricks. The shutterbug's secrets are no longer a secret... Every camera is equipped with its own set of features which can make images look better...They're mentioned in user manuals but we're either too lazy or too overconfident to study them. Features like auto-focus and smile-detector are helpful for the amateur photographer. So you have a simpler camera sans these features? Follow these general tips appl...more

With global warming, your cholesterol level and most of all, the Euro showing no signs of heading southwards, we recommend you consider a walking trail to explore European destinations. Move over marveling the architecture of Rome and Paris on foot and browse from the many options for this pedestrians' and bikers' heaven. The City Trail: London You may have heard many a friends and colleagues talk about their 'amazing' experience walking on the friendly streets of Rome or admiring the fashion-savvy pedestrians in Paris. However, if there's a city that we haven't expl...more

With winters setting in, winged creatures of the world are headed southwards. So get packing to sight some of the world's most exquisite species fluttering their feathers in the wetlands of India. Flamingos Though found in different parts of the world including Africa and America, it is the Siberian flamingos that flock India as the chill sets in. Making the Rann of Kutch their first stop, they move further south to the wetlands of Ahmedabad and Mumbai to escape the harsh cold. They can be sighted at: (Sewri – Mumbai; Nalsarovar – Ahmedabad; Sultanpur – Gurgaon) ...more

“Bells are ringing, children singing, all is merry and bright. Hang your stockings and say your prayers, 'cause Santa comes tonight!” Christmas is around the corner and all of us are looking out to a great vacation. For those who plan to have a serene holiday would enjoy touring to some beautiful and eminent churches around India. To make your search simpler, let’s figure out the finest and commendable churches in the country that you ought to include in your list of top visits! St. Joseph Cathedral, Andhra Pradesh Located in the Gun foundry area of Hyderabad, this church...more

Imagination can bring to life wonders, both rare and...bizarre! Here are a couple of hotels we only dreamed of visiting, or not. Call on one of these uncanny abodes and this life has pretty much been worth your while. Tree House Hotel A childhood adventure only now a lavish experience. Hotel rooms elevated on trees, built with organic material, nestled in tropical forests. Complete with running water in private baths and telephones. Comfortable beds and a breath taking view. Costa Rica 's Tree House Lodge – Costa Rica Hot...more