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Palm-lined white sand beach and turquoise sea in the Andaman Islands

Domestic04 Nov 20267 min read

Andaman Trip Plan: 6-Day Itinerary for Havelock & Neil Island (2027)

White beaches, coral reefs and island ferries — a 6-day Andaman itinerary from Mumbai covering Port Blair, Havelock and Neil, with the best time to go, ferry tips and scuba advice.

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Turquoise water and limestone islands of Ha Long Bay, Vietnam, seen from a cave viewpoint

International03 Nov 20268 min read

Vietnam Trip from India: 7-Day Itinerary, Visa & Best Time (2027)

Ha Long Bay cruises, Hanoi street life and the lanterns of Hoi An — a 7-day Vietnam itinerary from Mumbai, with the e-visa, best months, vegetarian food tips and what to budget for.

Snow-covered meadow and pine forests below white Himalayan peaks in Gulmarg, Kashmir

Domestic02 Nov 20267 min read

Kashmir in Winter 2026–27: 6-Day Snow Itinerary from Mumbai

Snow in Gulmarg, a houseboat on Dal Lake and Pahalgam's white valleys — a day-by-day Kashmir winter plan from Mumbai, with the best months for snow, what to pack and how to book.

Two hands holding sparklers at dusk on New Year's Eve

Trip ideas01 Nov 20267 min read

New Year 2027 Trip Ideas: 10 Places to Celebrate from Mumbai

New Year's Eve 2026 falls on a Thursday — a perfect long weekend. Here are 10 places to ring in 2027, from Goa and Udaipur to Dubai and Thailand, and how to book before prices rise.

Marina Bay Sands and Gardens by the Bay in Singapore at sunset

International31 Oct 20266 min read

Singapore with kids: a 5-day family itinerary

Sentosa, Universal Studios, Gardens by the Bay, the zoo and Night Safari — a relaxed five-day plan for families, with tips on hotels, getting around and what to book ahead.

Overwater villas on a turquoise lagoon in the Maldives

Honeymoon30 Oct 20266 min read

Honeymoon destinations for every season: India and abroad

From Maldives water villas and Bali's rice terraces to Kashmir's houseboats and the Andamans' beaches — how to pick the right honeymoon for your month, budget and style.

An aeroplane wing above the clouds at sunrise

International29 Oct 20266 min read

Your first international trip: a simple checklist for Indian travellers

Passports, visas, travel insurance, money, phones, packing and airport day — everything to sort out, in the right order, before your first holiday abroad.

Boats on the Ganga at the Varanasi ghats at dusk

Pilgrimage28 Oct 20266 min read

Planning a pilgrimage for your parents: a comfortable, stress-free guide

How to choose the route, pace the days, pick the right hotels and transport, and keep senior travellers comfortable on a yatra — from Varanasi and Ayodhya to the Jyotirlingas and Char Dham.

Decorated horses in front of the Hawa Mahal in Jaipur

Trip ideas27 Oct 20266 min read

7 winter holiday ideas from Mumbai for November to February

Palaces in Rajasthan, the white desert at Rann Utsav, Goa's beaches, Kerala's backwaters, the Andamans and short trips abroad — where to go this winter, and how early to book.

A Kerala houseboat on a palm-lined backwater

Domestic26 Oct 20265 min read

Kerala in 6 days: an easy itinerary for first-timers

Tea hills in Munnar, spice gardens in Thekkady, a night on an Alleppey houseboat and an evening in Fort Kochi — how to fit God's Own Country into one relaxed week.

Dubai skyline with the Burj Khalifa at sunrise

International26 Oct 20266 min read

Dubai with family: what to plan before you fly

The best months to go, how many days you need, which attractions to book ahead, and the paperwork to sort out early — a practical checklist for a Dubai family holiday.

A team with arms around each other on a group trip

Corporate26 Oct 20265 min read

Planning a corporate offsite: a checklist for HR and admin teams

From fixing the purpose and budget to rooming lists, group flights and the day-by-day run sheet — a step-by-step checklist for a team trip that runs smoothly.