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Reasons to Try Whitewater Rafting

If you’re an outdoor enthusiast like me or just an average thrill seeker looking for a new experience, you should try whitewater rafting, it’s perfect for a company outing or can be a great way to bond with your family. Whitewater rafting is a one of a kind experience that ranges from beginner to expert, it not only allows you to learn a new set of skills, but also gives you a chance to experience and appreciate the beauty of mother nature. Companies like http://www.americanwhitewater.com/california/nor-cal have over 40 years’ experience, and provide professionally trained river guides, who know the river inside and out, and are able to provide you valuable insight to ensure you’re the trip is not only fun, but safe.

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Beautiful trees, gentle river winds, the smell of pine, and being able to sit under the cool warmth of the sun, mother nature is truly a beautiful … Continue reading >>>>

Mia Sanchez by — November 30, 2018 in Family Adventure Travel
How to reach Ooty from Delhi by train

Ooty is a town in Tamil Nadu, and a popular hill station located in Nilgiri Hills. It is a beautiful place covered in greenery, including pine trees and tea plantations. If you are planning a family trip but you cannot decide a place, I have made your job easier. You can visit the Upper Bhavani Lake, Pykara lake, Emerald lake, Second World War Memorial Pillar, Venkateshwara  Perumal Temple, to name a few places in Ooty. If you want to get a souvenir from Ooty to remind you of the good times and you don’t know what to get, one of the things I’ll suggest is the local hill honey. It is naturally crystallized and is creamy and smooth. You can also get the famous Nilgiri Eucalyptus oil produced there due to the availability of eucalyptus in the region, and also get homemade chocolates.

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Mia Sanchez by — October 29, 2018 in Family Vacation Ideas
Planning a family vacation to Ireland

During our busy schedules and while working round the clock, we tend to forget to spend some quality time with our near and dear ones. With the best breweries in the world and some of the most scenic views one might find, Ireland proves to be a very peaceful yet chic place to visit with your family to bond and rebuild these relationships.

  1. Plan in advance- Ireland is a wonderland with tourists flooding in all year round, booking in advance really comes in handy. With a distance of 4,979 km, it takes an entire day to travel from India to Ireland. Not only for the air tickets, which means cheaper air fares, but also minor bookings like ferry rides and hotels are also important. Make sure you carefully read all the details given about the hotel as you might not get what you booked.
  2. Make a List- Ireland is
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Mia Sanchez by — September 30, 2018 in Affordable Family Vacations
Travel from Delhi to Shimla by Train

Shimla is a beautiful hill station and is the capital of the state Himachal Pradesh. Its scenic location, the snow clad mountains and hills everywhere attract a large number of tourists from all over the world. Along with that, the beautiful structures made during the colonial period are another captivating thing to look for in Shimla. Grand old buildings, iron lamp posts, everything gives out a different feel to the trip. If you are planning a trip to Shimla with your friends or family, and you are clueless as to what places to visit there, I’d say you should not miss the Ridge, Mall Road, Kufri, try the Toy train ride to Kalka, Theog, Scandal Point in Mall road, Mashobra, Chail, go for skiing in Kufri, Lakkar Bazaar, Naldehra, Green Valley, among others.

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Mia Sanchez by — September 25, 2018 in Family Fun Activities
Ooty places to visit after 6 pm

Ooty is one of the popular hill stations in India. It is located in the state of Tamil Nadu. Also known as Udhagamandalam, the scenic town of Ooty draws hundreds of tourists. It is situated at an altitude of around 7,440 feet and used to be the summer capital of the British Raj. If you wish to experience, Ooty in the evening, it is always better to venture after 6 PM. Watching the sun slowly setting in the horizon above the beautiful Nilgiri Hills is an experience in itself.

Because Ooty is a hill station, most of the tourist destinations close in the evening. However there are some places where you can visit after 6 PM. Some of them are:

St Stephens Church: It is one of the iconic points of interests in Ooty. The church was built in the 18th century and is a fine example of … Continue reading >>>>

Mia Sanchez by — September 10, 2018 in Family Fun Activities