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India is a land of festivals. Being a secular country, there is no dearth of things to celebrate in this land of wonders. From Christmas to Eid ul Zoha, Independence Day to the Cricket World Cup, there is hardly anything that Indians do not like celebrating. Simply point us towards an occasion and we are all for it. But hidden amongst this long list of celebrations is a gem in the form of Durga Puja, something celebrated in its full glory in the Bengali community. So, what exactly IS the Durga Puja? Well, for the sake of clarity, Puja refers to a religious festival. However, for us Bengalis, Durga Puja is less of a 'Puja' and more of the embodiment of the spirit of festiveness. What exactly does that mean? Well, let us go back a few millenniums to answer that question. The tradition of invoking the goddess Durga (or the mother, known as 'Ma') is first considered to have been done by Lord Ram before he went forth to battle Ravana, as documented in the epic Ra...

You may be wondering how to go about choosing a safer bus charter company for the group. There are many considerations to have in mind, including safety and reviews. There are questions that you should ask yourself when you are evaluating the bus charter companies so as to guarantee that your group will be safe throughout your tour. Research the safety ratings You need to take your time when you are choosing bus charter companies. The first thing to do is look them up in the reliable lists to get real ratings. These sites ensure that you get the most effective ratings regarding safety. These bodies monitor the vehicle performance and the drivers every month. Find out about the safety record of the company and how the appropriate bodies rate it. The highest rating is usually satisfactory. If a company ratings are conditional or unsatisfactory, then you should avoid it completely. The requirements of the driver Find out how the bus charter company defines driver requirement...

There are many reasons as to why you should choose a bus charter for their needs in transportation. This may include sports team transportations on the road, high school trips, family functions such as reunions and weddings and even tours for seniors. There are so many other reasons as to why you may need such services. Choosing the ideal bus charter is not an easy thing, but something that has to be made by the group leader. There are so many bus charter companies that you can select but you need to compare them to end up with only the best. One of the major mistakes that we make is calling a company and getting a quote. In most cases, people end up selecting the company that has the lowest porkies without considering very important factors. In as much as the price is an important aspect, especially with the economy, there are others like the condition of the bus, the condition of the driver, the reliability of the company and the safety of the bus. Other things to be consider...

You may find looking for a great bus charter company a very hectic thing. You can, however, decrease all those headaches that are involved in the process for yourself and the members of the group if only you shop as carefully as possible. There are some tips that can really help with chartering a good bus. There are some questions that you should ask the company. These are the questions that will help you determine whether the company is a great choice or not. Insurance certificates This is something that you should see physically. You need to ask them and if a company is not ready to comply, then you should think twice regardless of how good they seem to be. The bus charter company that has interstate service authorization should have a liability cover of not less than 5 million. In this way, you and your team will always be safe. Mechanical inspection Before settling for a motor coach, you need to ensure that it has been inspected and is in the best working condition. T...

Serving as the capital of Egypt and an important commercial and cultural hub for hundreds of years, Alexandria, located to the North of Cairo, overlooking the shores of the Mediterranean Sea, is a city that possesses its own unique magic! Several travel packages in Egypt include a one or two-days visit to Alexandria Established in the 4th century BC by Alexander the Great during his journey towards the Temple of the Oracle of Amun in Siwa, Alexandria has much to offer to travelers coming from various regions around the world to spend a vacation in Egypt. In Egypt, a country that hosts a huge number of museums, Alexandria, with its old diverse history, has some quite magnificent museums illustrating different periods of the history of the city and various aspects of the life of Alexandria. Today, we would be pointing out some of the most interesting museums in Alexandria that we recommend for tourists who travel to Egypt to visit and explore during their holidays. The Grec...

For adults dreaming of relaxing quietly by poolside in summer, the two most dreaded words are "Marco Polo". Why? The game never ends. While you try to nap, loud shouts volley back and forth from all sides. For all of us solo travelers, the two most dreaded words are "single supplement". In the past, 50% was common. Some trips could even be 100%. The worst I have seen was a tour I took. It started at a 50% single supplement at $7,500. Pairs were charged $5,000 each. Next, an advance sale offered pairs or couples "2 for the price of 1" or $2,500! The result? While they had 2 for 1 pricing, I paid for "1 for the price of 3"! Here are our 5 updated tips on how to find top solo travel deals. 1. Consider a substitute destination. For example, if you are looking for castles and centuries-old history, compare prices in both Western and Eastern Europe. Dreaming of the South Pacific? Price the Cook Islands against the higher rates in Tahiti. ...

The United States is prominent for many things, be it fashion or lifestyle, education or employment, food to sports, anything and everything. So are its majestic mountain ranges and beautiful coastlines that you go north or south or east to west, you are not short of best cities to visit. The Big Apple includes Times Square, Rockefeller center to the Broadway and Metropolitan Museum. This is a city that never sleeps as it offers 24 x 7 excitement and has galore of attractions. The hotel prices are from $100 to 4 or 5-star hotels, as per your choice near or in Times Square area that is highly popular. The same goes with Orlando, Florida that is a fascination spot for vacation in the United States of America. Here you can visit the Universal Studios or the SeaWorld or even any of the Disney theme parks. In fact, Orlando has adventures to please and entertain whole families. The hotel prices are from $100 to Five-Star hotels at around $300. The US is certainly a large country ...