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The world’s 10 best New Year celebration destinations for 2026, revealed!

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The world’s 10 best New Year celebration destinations for 2026, revealed!

Discover the world’s top 10 New Year celebration destinations for 2026. From Rio and Sydney to Paris and Bali, explore the best places to ring in the new year.

AlUla takes the crown as 2025’s leading cultural tourism project — see what makes it extraordinary!

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AlUla takes the crown as 2025’s leading cultural tourism project — see what makes it extraordinary!

AlUla, Saudi Arabia’s ancient desert jewel, has been crowned the World’s Leading Cultural Tourism Project 2025. Discover why this UNESCO heritage site is a must-visit for culture lovers, adventurers, and global travelers seeking history, adventure, and luxury.

This European city just claimed the #1 spot as the best city in the world — discover why it’s unmissable!

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This European city just claimed the #1 spot as the best city in the world — discover why it’s unmissable!

Discover why Paris tops the world’s best cities in 2025. From iconic landmarks and world-class museums to seasonal festivals and local cafés, plan your ultimate visit to the City of Light.

Year-Ender 2025: 15 incredible new things you must try around the world in 2026

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Year-Ender 2025: 15 incredible new things you must try around the world in 2026

Discover the 15 most incredible new things to do around the world in 2026 — from immersive art installations and whale sanctuaries to solar eclipse festivals, new museums, global trails, and more. Your ultimate 2026 travel bucket list starts here.

This Asian city was crowned the world’s most visited in 2025 — find out who else made the top 10

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This Asian city was crowned the world’s most visited in 2025 — find out who else made the top 10

Discover the world’s most visited cities in 2025, with Bangkok taking the top spot according to Euromonitor International. Explore the full top 10 list, international arrival numbers, and why these global destinations continue to attract millions of travellers.

7 amazing international New Year trips just 5 hours from India

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7 amazing international New Year trips just 5 hours from India

Plan a New Year escape with these 7 international getaways within 5 hours from India. From Dubai’s glitz to the Maldives’ serene beaches and Kathmandu’s Himalayan charm, find the perfect short-haul trip.

Planning to watch the Geminids meteor shower? Starscapes announces camps in Kausani, Mukteshwar & Coorg — here’s all you need to know

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Planning to watch the Geminids meteor shower? Starscapes announces camps in Kausani, Mukteshwar & Coorg — here’s all you need to know

Experience the Geminids Meteor Shower this December with Starscapes! Join exclusive camps in Kausani, Mukteshwar, and Coorg for expert-led stargazing, cozy winter comforts, and breathtaking meteor views. Perfect for astronomy lovers, families, and photographers.

Dubai's 31st Shopping Festival kicks off: 38 days of shopping, sky-high dining and spectacular drone shows – all you need to know

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Dubai's 31st Shopping Festival kicks off: 38 days of shopping, sky-high dining and spectacular drone shows – all you need to know

Experience Dubai like never before! The 31st Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF 2025–26) runs from 5 December 2025 to 11 January 2026, offering 38 days of shopping, sky-high dining, spectacular drone shows, mountain escapes at Hatta, concerts, and cultural experiences for travellers, families, and adventure seekers.

Rupnagar crowned Punjab’s tourism destination of the year — why this ancient city is the state’s new travel hotspot

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Rupnagar crowned Punjab’s tourism destination of the year — why this ancient city is the state’s new travel hotspot

Discover why Rupnagar has been crowned Punjab’s Tourism Destination of the Year. From its Indus Valley Civilisation roots to sacred Sikh heritage, wetlands, and hill views, explore why this ancient district is emerging as one of Punjab’s most compelling travel destinations in 2025.

The world’s 10 most beautiful airport landings, ranked

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The world’s 10 most beautiful airport landings, ranked

Discover the world’s 10 most beautiful airport landings, ranked through a global eye-tracking study by travel insights platform All Clear. From Australia to Nepal, explore the most breathtaking runways that make every landing feel unforgettable.

This island’s runway has been ranked the most beautiful in the world — and it starts in the ocean

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This island’s runway has been ranked the most beautiful in the world — and it starts in the ocean

Discover the world’s most beautiful runway, located on a remote UNESCO island where the landing strip starts right in the ocean. Explore why this breathtaking approach has been ranked No.1 globally.

Christmas falls on a Thursday in 2025 — unlock 10 hidden escapes for the last long weekend of the year!

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Christmas falls on a Thursday in 2025 — unlock 10 hidden escapes for the last long weekend of the year!

Unlock a rare 4-day Christmas long weekend in 2025! Discover 10 hidden gem destinations—perfect for a peaceful, crowd-free year-end escape in India or abroad.

PM Modi announces India will soon offer free 30-day e-tourist and group tourist visas for Russian citizens

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PM Modi announces India will soon offer free 30-day e-tourist and group tourist visas for Russian citizens

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced that India will soon introduce a free 30-day e-tourist visa and a 30-day Group Tourist Visa for Russian travellers. The announcement came during the joint statement after the India–Russia Summit 2025, signalling a major push to deepen tourism, cultural exchange, and people-to-people ties between the two nations.

Bhopal launches Kashmir-style shikara rides at Upper Lake — a new tourism gem in Madhya Pradesh

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Bhopal launches Kashmir-style shikara rides at Upper Lake — a new tourism gem in Madhya Pradesh

Experience a slice of Kashmir in central India as Bhopal launches its first-ever shikara rides on Upper Lake. With eco-friendly boats, floating markets, local food, and serene views, this new attraction is set to boost Madhya Pradesh’s water tourism in a big way.

Top 10 most beautiful countries in the world — here’s where India stands

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Top 10 most beautiful countries in the world — here’s where India stands

Discover the 10 most beautiful countries in the world known for their iconic architectural attractions, natural landscapes, and cultural heritage — and find out where India ranks on the global list curated by Architectural Digest.

Top 10 most searched destinations in India as per Google Trends report 2025

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Top 10 most searched destinations in India as per Google Trends report 2025

Discover the top 10 most searched destinations in India in 2025, as revealed by Google Trends. From the Maha Kumbh Mela to visa-free island escapes like the Philippines and Mauritius, explore where Indians travelled, dreamed, and Googled the most this year.

Google Trends reveals the 10 most searched botanical gardens in 2025 — #1 will surprise you

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Google Trends reveals the 10 most searched botanical gardens in 2025 — #1 will surprise you

Discover the 10 most searched botanical gardens in 2025, according to Google Trends. From India’s Lalbagh to iconic gardens in the UK, Singapore, and the US, explore the world’s most stunning green sanctuaries and why travellers can’t stop searching for them.

The world’s 9 most beautiful riverside heritage towns

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The world’s 9 most beautiful riverside heritage towns

Discover the world’s most beautiful heritage towns built along rivers — from Hoi An and Porto to Varanasi and Strasbourg. Explore lantern-lit streets, canals, temples, and timeless riverside charm.

Google Maps reveals the world’s most searched bookstore in 2025 — and it’s also the most beautiful

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Google Maps reveals the world’s most searched bookstore in 2025 — and it’s also the most beautiful

Discover why Livraria Lello in Porto, Portugal has been crowned the world’s most searched bookstore for 2025 by Google maps. Explore its stunning neo-Gothic design, rare book collection, and why travellers call it the most beautiful bookstore on Earth.

Hawaii to introduce new fees at popular state parks from 2026 — what travellers need to know

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Hawaii to introduce new fees at popular state parks from 2026 — what travellers need to know

Hawaii will introduce new entry and parking fees at popular state parks from 2026. Learn which parks are affected, fee details, and what travellers need to know.

International Cheetah Day 2025: 10 epic destinations to see cheetahs roaming free in the wild!

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International Cheetah Day 2025: 10 epic destinations to see cheetahs roaming free in the wild!

On International Cheetah Day, explore the 10 best places in the world to spot cheetahs in the wild. From Africa’s top safari destinations to India’s Kuno National Park, plan your ultimate cheetah adventure today.

Wild and Rare: Where to to witness cheetahs roaming free in India

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Wild and Rare: Where to to witness cheetahs roaming free in India

Celebrate International Cheetah Day 2025 by spotting India’s fastest land animal. Explore Kuno, Gandhi Sagar, Nauradehi, and other top wildlife parks to witness cheetahs in the wild.

Packing nightmare? This simple 5-4-3-2-1 formula will fix everything

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Packing nightmare? This simple 5-4-3-2-1 formula will fix everything

Discover the 5-4-3-2-1 packing rule—the viral travel hack that helps you pack lighter, stay organised, and create endless outfit combinations on any trip. Learn how this simple formula works for beach holidays, mountain getaways, and everything in between.

9 winter wildlife photography destinations in India that will blow your mind

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9 winter wildlife photography destinations in India that will blow your mind

Discover 9 winter wildlife photography destinations in India to capture lions, tigers, rhinos, snow leopards, birds and more amid misty forests and golden landscapes.

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