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Stay Dry in Style: Top 10 Mini Umbrellas for Fashionable Rainy Days
Mini umbrellas are excellent companions during the rainy season due to their compact size and practicality. These umbrellas offer convenient portability, easily fitting into bags, purses, or even pockets, ensuring you're always prepared for unexpected showers. Despite their small size, they provide effective coverage to keep you dry and protected from rain. Many mini umbrellas are designed with sturdy frames and wind-resistant features, making them reliable even in windy conditions. Their lightweight construction and ease of use make them ideal for daily commutes, travel, or outdoor activities, ensuring you stay comfortable and dry during rainy weather.
MoU signed between UP Tourism and MakeMyTrip
The Uttar Pradesh Tourism Department signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with MakeMyTrip on Friday to promote tourism in the state. The signing took place at the Tourism Directorate, Uttar Pradesh.
If you test positive for COVID, can you still travel?
With variants KP.2, KP.3, and LB.1 surging, the CDC advises isolation if symptomatic, testing kits, masks, and medications for July 4 travelers. Vicki Sowards suggests Paxlovid for high-risk groups. U.S. citizens no longer need vaccine proof/tests. Adhere to physical distancing, good hygiene, and updated vaccines to curb rising hospitalizations and deaths. Follow CDC guidelines for safe travel.
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RateGain Travel Technologies Ltd., incorporated in the year 2012, is a Large Cap company (having a market cap of Rs 9477.98 Crore) operating in General sector.
Is it a good idea to get a personal loan for travel?
IndusInd Bank's instant personal loans for travel offer competitive rates, higher loan amounts, flexible tenures, and instant approval. Manageable EMIs, an EMI calculator, and quick access for emergencies aid financing. The versatile loan covers all travel needs, improves credit scores with punctual repayments, supports last-minute plans, and ensures financial health, making vacations stress-free and memorable.
Techie takes revenge: Launches website to expose airlines after girlfriend's lost luggage
Pieter Levels, frustrated by his girlfriend's lost luggage incident with Vueling Airlines, launched luggagelosers.com. This innovative website ranks airlines based on their rates of lost baggage using real-time data sourced from social media. The initiative aims to empower travelers with information while advocating for improved baggage handling standards across the airline industry.
My first trip to Norway, with AI as a guide
The biggest drawback was the absence of phone apps for Mindtrip and Vacay, which led the author to rely on ChatGPT's basic AI assistant when they needed on-the-spot guidance. Mindtrip, they have since learned, is planning to debut an app in September. Still, there were times when the author desperately craved the human touch. Before setting out on a trip, they always contact friends and colleagues for recommendations.
Discover the 10 Best Foldable Umbrellas: Compact, Portable, and Stylish
Foldable umbrellas are a practical and convenient accessory designed for easy portability and efficient protection against rain. These compact umbrellas can be neatly collapsed and stored in bags, backpacks, or large pockets, making them ideal for on-the-go use. Despite their small size when folded, they expand to provide ample coverage, shielding users from the elements. Foldable umbrellas often feature sturdy frames, durable fabric, and automatic opening mechanisms, combining functionality with ease of use. Their versatility and space-saving design make them essential for daily commutes, travel, and unpredictable weather conditions.
Indians up their game on foreign vacations with luxury hotels, formula 1 drives and epic train rides
Indians are driving luxury travel in the Asia-Pacific region, with 89% of them planning to spend more in the next 12 months. This is according to a report released Monday by Marriott International on high networth travellers in the Asia Pacific.
89% Indian high net worth travellers planning to spend more in next 12 months: Report
The Luxury Group by Marriott International's report highlights growing trends in luxury travel across Asia Pacific, driven by high-net-worth (HNW) travelers. Key findings include a significant increase in travel spending, especially among Indians (89%), with 74% preferring to travel within Asia Pacific. Culinary experiences are a top priority for 88% of travelers, and celebrations account for 25% of planned holidays
Why it feels like everyone in the world is heading to Japan right now
Tourism in Japan is booming like never before, with a historic collapse of the yen making travel cheaper. Over 14.5 million visitors arrived in the first five months of 2024, a 70% increase from last year. The weak yen has made everything from dining to hotel stays more affordable.
No movies, no books, no food or water: Would you try 'rawdogging'on your next long-haul flight?
The latest trend in air travel, "rawdogging," involves passengers disconnecting mentally by avoiding all forms of entertainment and stimulation during flights. This extreme practice challenges individuals to push their boundaries by sitting passively and abstaining from any engagement or external stimulus.
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RateGain Travel Technologies Ltd., incorporated in the year 2012, is a Large Cap company (having a market cap of Rs 8668.95 Crore) operating in General sector.
US proposes plan to scrap additional security checks for Indians at transit points
US and India collaborate to enhance aviation safety through streamlined security processes, improved passenger flow, and ongoing information exchange. The one-stop security concept offers benefits like enhanced safety, reduced costs, and shorter connection times, emphasizing proactive risk mitigation and continuous safety improvements.
This European country will be the world's most visited destination by 2040
The tourism industry is poised for significant changes by 2040, with Spain projected to surpass France as the world's top destination. A study by Google and Deloitte forecasts emerging middle-class travelers from markets like China and India will boost Spain's ascent, due to its cultural richness, landscape diversity, and tourism investment.
Paytm ties up with Skyscanner, Google Flights, Wego
Paytm co posted 19% y-o-y rise in total flight bookings in March quarter. International flight bookings on the platform rose 15% y-o-y in April. Recently the fintech firm also partnered with Samsung to offer flight, movies and event ticket booking through Samsung wallet. According to a company spokesperson, Paytm aim to deliver exceptional value and best travel experience to its customers.
India launches trusted traveller programme for faster immigration
Home minister Amit Shah inaugurated the Fast Track Immigration-Trusted Traveller Programme (FTI-TTP) at the Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi. This facility will be available free of cost for all passengers, Shah said.
Indian travellers, CXOs take to adventure trips
Indian travelers are increasingly seeking adventure, with travel and hospitality companies noting a 30% year-on-year increase in demand for adventure trips. From biking tours in Malaysia's Penang to paragliding in Thailand’s Chiang Mai, the trend is gaining popularity among enthusiasts, including CEOs and CXOs of India Inc. Many are also interested in unique experiences in the Himalayas.
Travelling like a professional: Here are some neat packing tips for your next long weekend
A frequent traveler appears to have a few superpowers embedded in them, one of which can include, packing up their bags faster than light. Be it packing or unpack around a trip, travelers who know some good tips, are always one step ahead of others.
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