When you are on vacation without a moment to relax

When you are on vacation without a moment to relax

‘In reality, vacations are anything but unoccupied.’ | Photo Credit: Illustrated by Allen Shaw My sister has been invited to a destination wedding in Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe. The programme seemed eminently bucketlist-worthy. The hosts had planned excursions to see the famous waterfalls and go on safaris. Then much to her dismay, my sister realised … Read more

Cruising catches on among Indians in search of new experiences

Cruising catches on among Indians in search of new experiences

In May, avid traveller Sunu Mathew and her friends had taken a seven-night cruise from Barcelona and sailed to Palma de Mallorca, Marseille, La Spezia, Civitavecchia and Naples. Three months later, Sunu still cannot stop talking about the cruise aboard the Symphony of the Seas that took them to ports in Spain, France and Italy.  The cruising … Read more

J&K admin announces 45-day summer vacation for schools in Jammu division

J&K admin announces 45-day summer vacation for schools in Jammu division

J&K administration announced a 45-day summer vacation from June 8 in government and recognised private schools | representative image | Photo Credit: NISSAR AHMAD The Jammu and Kashmir administration on Tuesday announced a 45-day summer vacation from June 8 in government and recognised private schools up to higher secondary level falling in the summer zone … Read more

Parents urged to remain vigilant against child sexual abuse during vacation

Parents urged to remain vigilant against child sexual abuse during vacation

Childline officials in the district have urged parents to remain vigilant against sexual abuse of children during the summer vacation. They said over 70% of sexual abuses against children took place during vacations. Childline district coordinator Anvar Karakkadan said here on Saturday that each parent should ensure that there was no opportunity in their home … Read more

How to learn new skills while you holiday this New Year

How to learn new skills while you holiday this New Year

Sitting and working with my hands at a loom in Kathmandu, I come to realise that the meditative art of weaving was not what I had hoped it would be. Instead, as a left-handed person, I was floundering with getting the warp and weft in the right order, and found that the malleable water hyacinth … Read more

Take a slow holiday this New Year with Nature trails and village stays

Take a slow holiday this New Year with Nature trails and village stays

A quick Google search on travel trends for 2023 indicates several holiday patterns that are bound to see a rise — solo trips, vacations influenced by films and social media, and tours to the metaverse. But one trend that seems to be on almost every survey’s list is the rise of slow travel. Read more … Read more

Travelling with pets: Your next trip isn’t a vacation, it’s a ‘Pawcation’

Pawcation

At IHCL, all hotels under the SeleQtions portfolio are pet-friendly. Pet parents, your next trip isn’t a vacation, but it’s a ‘Pawcation’ ! You know how deeply you love pets when you just can’t leave them behind when you decide to travel! Don’t worry, you are not alone! If you grew up in the early … Read more

Traveling Pain-Free With Rheumatoid Arthritis

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SOURCES: Arthritis Foundation: “Travel.” Lenore Frost, PhD, OTR/L, CHT, clinical assistant professor of occupational therapy, Sacred Heart University, Fairfield, Conn. Hospital for Special Surgery: “Traveling with Rheumatoid Arthritis This Holiday Season.” Darlene Lee, NP, nurse practitioner, practice manager, rheumatology clinic, University of California, San Francisco. Jane McCabe, MS, OTR/L, CAPS, occupational therapist, Certified Aging-in-Place specialist, … Read more