TRAVEL TRENDS 2025

By Eva Fydrych

Tourism in Harmony with Nature and Local Culture

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TRAVELLING IN INDIA

By Eva Fydrych

VILLAS IN GOA

Renting a private villa or a holiday apartment can be an interesting alternative to staying at the hotel. If you are looking for privacy, comfort, and home away from home feeling while still enjoying all the hotel amenities, it may be a perfect solution for your holiday in Goa. The market is growing rapidly so there is a wide range of variety depending on your budget and expectations. Probably the best way to rent your dream villa is to contact one of many travel agencies who will help the process run smoothly. You can also try to contact the landlords directly, which can be a cheaper but more time consuming option.

Source: India Travel Next

SHOPPING IN INDIA - GOA

By Eva Fydrych

Goa offers a lot of shopping possibilities - from cosmopolitan department stores and luxury boutiques to street stalls at the local markets where you can find exotic products and original handmade jewellery. This region of India is also famous for its superb quality raw silks and traditional Indian cotton. The art of weaving and dyeing of cotton had been known in India for 5000 years!

High-end boutiques located at resorts, hotels and modern shopping centres offer a wide selection of fashionable goods and luxury items of both Indian and Western origin.

Bebel - luxury boutique offering fashion accessories and jewellery, mostly one-of-a-kind pieces.

Don't miss: Beautiful handbags by Cat-B (Catharina Birkel, German designer).

BEBEL'S BOUTIQUE

Shop No.3, House No. 156,
Opp. St. Anthony Chapel,
Calangute, GOA 403156

TEL:

0832 6451489

E-MAIL:

info@bebelboutique.com

“Being the only one wearing this bag or this collar is the ultimate exclusive feeling” - Bebel's Boutique motto.

TRAVELLING IN INDIA

By Eva Fydrych

Discover and experience the most stylish destinations around the world. As Coco Chanel said: "Fashion is not something that exists in dresses only. Fashion is in the sky, in the street, fashion has to do with ideas, the way we live, what is happening."

Goa sights

Goa is a place with a perfect mix of traditional and modern aspects of life. Unspoilt beaches and natural landscapes, great nightlife and outstanding architecture...

Palolem Beach (Photo credit: 1000 Lonely Places)

If you want to see one of the most scenic spots in Goa, you should definitely visit Dudhsagar Waterfalls. This spectacular waterfall situated on the border with Karnataka is the highest one in India (600m). It is located in a tropical jungle where you can spot some of the most beautiful butterflies and exotic birds. The name of the waterfall means “the sea of milk” in Konkani. The best time to visit is from October to mid-December, just after the monsoons.

How to get there: The easiest way is to take a train to the Dudhsagar railway station and then walk to the viewing point.

Dudhsagar Waterfalls (Photo credit: Goa Unlimited)

A trip to India wouldn’t be complete without visiting at least one of its magnificent temples. Shri Mangesh, dedicated to Lord Shiva, is the most important temple in Goa. Set amongst beautiful surroundings, green hills and coconut groves, the temple has been a source of inspiration to many people throughout the centuries. In front of the entrance stands the Deepa Stambha (the Lamp Tower) which is the tallest column in Goa. It is illuminated with hundreds of traditional oil lamps on festival nights.

How to get there: Shri Mangesh is located at Priol in Ponda Taluka.

Shri Mangesh temple (Photo credit: Goa Easy)

Old Goa is famous for  its Portuguese heritage, outstanding architecture and well preserved churches dating back to the 16^th and 17^th century. Basilica of Bom Jesus, built in 1605, is probably one of the most visited churches attracting hundreds of tourists and pilgrims from all over the world. It contains the tomb and the sacred relics of St. Francis Xavier, patron saint of Goa, who died during a sea voyage to China. The church has been declared a Wold Heritage Site.

How to get there: Basilica of Bom Jesus is located at Old Goa, 10 km east of Panaji.

Basilica of Bom Jesus (Photo credit: India Line)

Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary is a paradise for bird lovers, but also for everyone who is looking for a real contact with nature. Named after India’s best known ornithologist, the sanctuary spreads over 1.8 sq km and makes a home to a rich variety of coastal birds (kingfishers, sandpipers, kites, woodpeckers, cormorants, to name just a few). Apart form many spices of birds, it is also possible to spot crocodiles, otters, jackals and flying foxes. The best time to visit is early morning or a couple of hours before sunset.

How to get there: The sanctuary is located on the Island of Charao which can be reached by ferry from Ribandar.

Dr Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary (Photo credit: Mitaroy Goa)

• For a complete list of adventure tour guides and operators visit one of the websites: www.tourismofindia.com, www.travel-library.com, www.india.ndirect.co.uk
• Many operators offer not only guided sightseeing tours, but also exciting adventure treks, wildlife programmes, religious tours and culinary packages.

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*This article (originally published in +91 Magazine in London, UK) is the beginning of our new TRAVEL section that will feature tourist attractions, spas and resorts all over the world. First destination: Asia. 

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INDIA: BEST SPA SALONS IN NEW DELHI

By Eva Fydrych

Indulge Yourself

Whether you are travelling for business or pleasure, there is always a good time to visit a spa. New Delhi offers a broad selection of high-end spas, most of them located in the five star luxury hotels. Here is our guide to the most stylish places and the best spa treatments that will make your stay in New Delhi an unforgettable experience...

SHANGRI-LA SPA

Centrally located in a garden setting the Shangri-La Hotel offers a wide range of facilities that can help you quickly revitalize yourself. Try ayurveda massage, herbal bath or body wrap in one of their beautifully decorated relaxation areas and treatment rooms.

You can also visit the Beauty Salon where professionally and extensively trained experts will leave you refreshed and glowing for the rest of the day.

Shangri-La

AURA AT THE PARK HOTEL

Aura at The Park Hotel promises to restore and relax both your body and mind. Stylish, contemporary design makes it an unforgettable experience and allows you to escape for a while from the stressful everyday life. Ceramic wall mosaics, natural teak, all in shades of pale green with some dark accents make a comfortable and luxurious environment for the treatments.

Handpicked unusual ingredients are the trade mark of Aura. You can choose from a variety of styles and massages, including Esalen massage or Classic Swedish massage done with olive oil.

Hot Stones relieve pain and energize

Aura at The Park Hotel

Aura at the Park Hotel

THE OBEROI SPA

Spacious spa at The Oberoi is a perfect escape from a hectic urban life. Situated in the heart of the city brings an unparalleled experience of entering a temple of peace and relaxation.

Warm lights and Turkish marble create a unique atmosphere for pampering your body. The spa is located by the open air pool which is illuminated in the evening. You can enjoy a cup of delicious herbal tea as a part of the treatment.

A huge selection of massages (available in 60 or 90 minutes sessions) promises to relieve muscular tension, balance the internal system of your body and renew vitality. Body scrubs, holistic healing, beauty treatments, hydro therapy and special spa programmes are available in eight therapy rooms. To make the most of your treatment make sure you book it at a time when you can relax at least one hour afterwards. As the experts at The Oberoi say, relaxation is the essential part of a treatment process.

The Oberoi Spa

Swimming Pool at The Oberoi

Swimming Pool at The Oberoi

REETA JUNEJA

If you are looking for something exotic, Reeta Juneja Spa is a perfect choice. Here you can try chocolate and wine facials, stone therapies, vinotherapy, aromatherapy and the Empress Cleopatra Bath. Sessions with experienced therapists will help to relax and rejuvenate your mind and body. There is a special bridal menu available on request.

Reeta Juneja has its own skincare line including beauty and spa products.

 Chandan Kunyit Scrub - a blend of oriental Indian clays

Rejuvenating skin care oil

TEJAS SPA

Tejas Spa offers to create a special program to suit individual needs. A professional consultation with the Ayurvedic Doctor is available for every customer and helps to choose the most appropriate and beneficial treatment. Simple but effective selection of massages creates a perfect balance between the body and mind.

Holistic natural therapy consists of a combination of Oriental and Western Traditional Spa Treatments and old tradition of Ayurveda. To add to the spa experience traditional Kerala loincloth wrap can be used. The Spa is open from 8.00 am to 8.00 pm. However you can still enjoy the Swedish Massages till Midnight.

Tejas Spa at the Taj Mahal Hotel

Tejas Spa at The Taj Mahal Hotel

Source: Press materials & PR department - The Oberoi Hotels, Shangri La, The Park Hotels, Reeta Juneja & The Taj Mahal

*This article (originally published in +91 Magazine in London, UK) is the beginning of our new TRAVEL section that will feature the best spas and resorts all over the world. First destination: Asia.

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