World's most Astonishing Luxury Hotels!

Do you know what makes one’s vacation more special, especially when they spend it in their dream destination? It is undoubtedly the luxury hotels with inimitable architectural value and incomparable amenities, which offer an unforgettable stay. In order to lure picky tourists and honeymoon couples who look for something out of the ordinary, architects around the world aimed at designing their luxury hotels with an atypical approach and many succeeded in doing so! Let’s now take a look at some of the world’s most astonishing luxury hotels that stand unique with its architectural excellence,

The Mirrorcube, Sweden: The one-of-a-kind architectural design of this tree hotel is sure to make everyone’s jaw drop in awe! The cube is built upon on a gigantic tree trunk and is covered with one-way mirrors on all the sides to reflect the surroundings. Ideal for nature lovers, this hotel can accommodate a couple at a time. A perfect getaway for honeymooners!!!

Marina Bay Sands, Singapore: Have you ever dreamt of sailing in a ship that cruises through the sky? If yes, then plan a vacation to Singapore and stay at the Marina Bay sands to make your dream come true. The most beguiling part about this hotel is its rooftop swimming pool, which has a vanishing edge to give swimmers a thrilling experience.

Marmara Antalya, Turkey: A luxury hotel at Turkey lets its guests enjoy diverse landscape views while staying at the same suite. Guess how? It floats in a pool of 478 tons of water and keeps revolving continuously to change the scenic view of the overlooking Mediterranean Sea and Taurus mountains from time to time.

Hotel de Vrouwe van Stavoren, Netherlands: Staying and sleeping in a wine casket may sound absolutely weird to everyone. However, Hotel de Vrouwe in Netherlands has implemented this weird idea, attracting numerous tourists from all over the world. Though these wine caskets were completely remodeled, they still seem to exude the aroma of once-stored Beaujolais wine. 

  

Jules Underwater Hotel, Florida: Celebrated as the world’s first underwater hotel, Jules lets you explore the underwater habitats while enjoying a lovely stay. You can never afford to miss staying at this hotel when you visit Florida.

ICEHOTEL, Sweden: Can you imagine a luxury hotel that takes a different shape every year? Well, there is one in Sweden named as the ICEHOTEL. Made from tons and tons of snow and ice, this hotel gives you the feeling of staying at Polar Regions. Every year, during the month of November, the hotel rooms, bars and chapels are rebuilt with a different design by a group of experienced architects.

India's Popular Bungee Jumping Spots!

In recent times, the fame of adventure sports like river rafting has gone several notches up, attracting young men and women. Bungee jumping is one adventure sport, which will make adrenaline rush through your body, ultimately giving you a spine-tingling experience! The thrill of free-falling from an unbelievable height is sure to drive anyone crazy besides adventure lovers. Many people in India think that there is barely any place in the country that organizes bungee jumping and travel abroad to fulfill their desires. This blog will prove that view wrong! Here are the most popular bungee jumping spots in India,

Bangalore: Experience the thrill of jumping from an 80-feet high jumping pad stationed at Kanteerva stadium set up by Ozone Adventures. This exciting adventure sport is also organized every year by Xtreme Sports in Palace Grounds where the crane is set up at a height of 150 feet.       

Rishikesh: If you are someone who has the nerve to jump from a height that is more than 150 feet, then head to Rishikesh. Located in Mohanchatti, the bungee jumping station is set up at an unbelievable height of 270 feet.

Goa: Gravity Zone, a popular adventure sports club, has stationed an 83-feet high bungee jumping crane at Baga beach. If you are planning for a vacation to Goa, then don’t miss this adventure.

Delhi: India’s capital city has loads to offer for adventure enthusiasts! An 130-feet high mobile crane has been set up at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium by Wanderlust Travels to encourage bungee jumpers.

5 Bizarre Food Festivals Spanning the Globe!

For many of us, cooking may not seem as interesting as eating! People consume food not only to stay fit and healthy, but to experience the inexplicable pleasure of eating by losing themselves in its taste and flavor. They don’t simply ‘Like’ the food, but ‘Love’ the food and that’s the reason why many countries in the world host food festivals now and then just for the love of food. Among them, there are some bizarre ones, which will take you by surprise. Let’s take a look at them,

Spam Jam, Hawaii: Hawaii, popular for its stunning beaches, is the largest consumer of spam (canned meat) in the world, has taken it to a whole new level by hosting this fest every year. From cheesecake and ice-cream to ravioli and French fries, everything is made out of spam and kept for display, attracting people from all over the world. 

La Tomatina, Spain: To take part in this festival, you need not be a passionate eater! All you have to do is throw tomatoes on anyone you stumble upon. The fun involved can never be described in words. 

Potato Days, Minnesota: Love wrestling? Then you will definitely love the Potato Days festival! This two-day fest lets you experience the joy of wrestling in a huge pile of mashed potatoes.

Abbeville's Giant Omelette Celebration, Louisiana: A giant omelette is prepared using more than 5000 eggs in a massive skillet by top chefs from across the world. When you take part in this fest, you not only get to witness the giant omlette preparation, but also treat your eyes and ears with Tobasco dance and French-Cajun music.

Bugfest, North Carolina: Got a taste for entomophagy dishes? Then, pay a visit to Café Insecta, which exhibits some of the weirdest dishes (containing creepy, crawly insects, bugs and more).

Top 4 River Rafting Destinations in India!

Nowadays, youngsters expect something extraordinary when it comes to planning a vacation. They decide upon a tourist destination only if it offers recreational, adventurous sporting activities like bungee jumping and more apart from featuring the usual sightseeing places. Recently, water sports, especially river rafting has gained great popularity among teenagers. India is one country where you can find numerous river rafting places. Scroll below to learn the most popular ones and a few safety tips,

Ganges River, Rishikesh:  Adventure is something everyone wishes to experience at least once in their lifetime. On that note, this top river rafting destination lets you experience the best adventurous trip you’ve ever had. The choices are plenty when it comes to choosing river rapids. Choose from the most thrilling rapids, which include Roller Coaster, Double Trouble, and Golf Course.

Tip 1: Based on the rafting difficulty, this water sports is classified into 6 grades. Choose from the grades as per your capability. It is not advisable for beginners to choose grades 5 or 6.

Indus River, Ladakh: Rafting in the Indus River amidst picturesque cliffs and snow-covered peaks will give you a completely unique experience. The water levels rise to its maximum in the late August, so now is the time for you to plan a trip.

Tip 2: Make sure that you are rightly equipped with all kinds of rafting gear, including wetsuit, gloves, life jackets, safety river gear knots.

Brahmaputra River, Tuting: For ultimate rafting action, choose Brahmaputra, which wildly flows from Tuting to Pasighat. With grade-4 rating, this river has loads to offer for experienced rafters, making their expedition unforgettable.

Tip 3: It is advisable that you carry all your personal stuffs like cell phones, wallets, camera and more in a tightly sealed, water-resistant plastic bag. If you wish to capture live action, then carry a video camera, which is impact- and water-resistant.

Tons River, Gharwal: With river rapids as high as grade 5, Tons River is cited as one of the most challenging river rafting destinations in India. Though it has grade 3 and 4 river rapids for amateurs, the river is best suited for expert river rafters. 

Tip 4: To keep your vision clear in extreme conditions, wear a durable prescription eyewear that comes with head straps. You can opt for polarized lenses, which will help eliminate the glare of the water surface.

Foods that Made your Dream Destinations Popular!

In our world, there is a broad spectrum of tourist places each having their own historical significance, geographical features, cultural heritage and more. The popularity of a tourist spot is determined by several aspects among which food plays a major role. It is a myth that people go on a vacation only for the sake of sightseeing and shopping. As a matter of fact, people do travel to places simply to explore and relish their native cuisine. There are certain food items which are still in trend, perking up the popularity of their place of origin. Let’s take a look at some of them,

Pizza/Pasta – Italy: One can claim that the fame of Italian pastas and pizzas has definitely increased the popularity of the country without doubt! Even though, many countries tried replicating these dishes, they cannot bring out that authentic taste, which can only be savored in Italy. The stunning variety of Italian cheeses adds a unique flavor to these famous dishes. Pay a visit to Italy, honeymooners' dream destination, just for the love of pizzas and pastas.

Idli/Dosa – India: Though India has a mindboggling variety of dishes to offer, idlis and dosas from south always stand out! Whether you opt for the thin and crispy or the round and puffy pancake, you are sure to get a set of lip smacking side dishes like chutney, sambar that will make you crave for more. No wonder, masala dosa earned a reputable place in the top ten tasty foods of the world 2012!

Hamburgers – USA: One will be spoilt for choices if they plan to buy a hamburger, one of the popular dishes in the United States! When the patty of your choice along with fresh toppings including cheese, lettuce, and onion and condiments like tomato sauce, mayonnaise and more are sandwiched between a sliced bun, your mouth will start watering on the very thought of relishing it!

Noodles – China: Noodles, which can be found in almost all top world restaurants, has China as its place of origin. Among the several tasty dishes prepared out of noodles, Chow Mein requires a special mention in terms of its irresistible taste. Commonly known as stir-fried noodles, chow mein has acquired world fame!

Wine – France: If you wish to savor the world’s best wine, then nothing tastes as good as the French wine. Bordeaux in France boasts the finest vineyards in the world with authentic and exquisite wine varieties. It not only enhanced the fame of the country, but also yielded great revenue by means of wine exports!

Sushi – Japan:  Japan, one of the technological titans, is popular for its huge selection of sushi restaurants. With different toppings, fillings, and condiments, sushi has migrated to several countries, marking Japan’s fame.

Coffee – Brazil: The rich aroma exuded while brewing coffee, especially with Brazilian coffee beans has no words to describe. Coffee has indeed spruced up the reputation of this country. If you happen to visit Brazil, then don’t forget to explore the wide variety, including typica and bourbon.

Cherrapunji – Get Ready for a wild Ride in Rain!

Rainfall is one of the widely celebrated nature’s creations, which never fails to capture everyone’s hearts! Who wouldn’t love getting drenched in nature’s showers with their beloved on a fine, romantic evening? Obviously everyone loves! Most people avoid planning getaways during the monsoon season. However, in the view of the rain lovers, landscapes, mountains, beaches, trees, and flowers look exceptionally exquisite during monsoons. What would be the best gift for nature lovers other than a tourist spot that receives rainfall throughout the year and features some of the most exotic places? Cherrapunji in India is one such place that has loads to offer for rain-loving travel maniacs,

Cherrapunji cliffs stand at an average height of 4869 ft, which makes it receive the highest rainfall all round the year. No wonder this hot spot is recognized as the second wettest place in the world. The Double Decker Living Root Bridge, a remarkable artwork by nature, needs a special mention. Trekking to this wondrous spot would be truly adventurous! Besides, Cherrapunji has loads to offer right from rivercanyoning to kayaking! Get ready for a wild ride in rain at the meghalayan hotspot - cherrapunji!

Exotic Honeymoon Spots you should never Miss!

Choosing the most exotic honeymoon spot to surprise your lady love is definitely a herculean task. Your friends and family members may bombard you with numerous ideas, however zeroing in on one requires a lot of thinking. Though there is a broad spectrum of honeymoon destinations spanning the globe, only a few stand out, attracting newlywed couples. Here are some of the most exotic honeymoon spots that you should never miss in your lifetime,

Venice, Italy – Romance the Romance!

From beguiling bridges to captivating canals and celebrated churches to lovely landscapes, Venice has lots to offer. Exuding romance in every nook and corner, this floating city is a must-visit for honeymooners! Immerse in the beauty of byzantine architecture depicted by the Basilica of San Marco. The beauty of the Rialto Bridge and Bridge of Sighs has no words to explain. Sightseeing at these spots on a fine evening with your spouse will be truly romantic. By exploring the pizzerias, you will get to enjoy some of the best pizzas you have ever tasted . Above all, you can never afford to miss the world-famous Gondola ride! Share sweet nothings with your loved ones while nestling in the plush cushion seat of the boat and enjoying picturesque views.

Lucerne, Switzerland - A Dream City for Honeymooners!

Everybody dreams of visiting Switzerland at least once in their lifetime. Don’t let go your dream a dream! If you wish to have an unforgettable honeymoon experience, then look no further than Switzerland – The Land of Luxury. Lucerne, one of the Swiss’s romantic getaways is definitely a wonderful place for honeymoon couples. It lets you enjoy sightseeing the lake to the fullest through steamship cruise and exhilarating train rides. You can also explore the panoramic mountains through cableways. Not just that! There are still more romantic places to ponder! 

Hawaii, U.S.A – A Romantic Paradise for Newlyweds!

Islands, islands and islands are what you will see in Hawaii, no matter whichever direction you turn! Mind-blowing waterfalls in Hilo and Hamakua Heritage Corridor, striking sightseeing spots at Pololu and Waipio Valley lookouts, and astonishing lava tubes and trails of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park have endless things to add spark to your romance! Never the less, you can also enjoy a game of golf and have fun swimming with your beloved in the crystal-clear beaches. Hawaiian clothing is unique, so don’t forget to click some shots by wearing those dresses!

Now, stop dreaming about these three exotic honeymoon destinations and start planning a trip to one of them! Wish you have a great honeymoon!