Independence Day vacay!

In line with the recent holiday trend of ‘Instant Holiday Destinations’, Indian travellers are exploring down-south, especially Kerala and Andaman and Nicobar Island, this Independence-Day weekend. From sloping down the Western Ghats via Munnar to the cascading greenery of Thekkady, with the backwaters of Allepey in Kerala and the panoramic scenic views of Havelock combined with an era of pre-Independence and the struggle for freedom of Port Blair in Andaman have uplifted travelers’ spirits take the week off to relax and rejuvenate.

With travel becoming more affordable, short-hauls and simplified visa processes have made an easy access to international destinations such as the metropolitan Abu Dhabi; Qasr Al Sarab; the breath-taking Pattaya. “Despite falling on a weekday, at Travel Tours, we have observed a rise of 23 per cent overall in travel bookings for domestic and international travel vis-a-vis last year Independence Day Weekend,” Anand Menon, Vice President & Head, Travel Tours, Leisure Business of FCM Travel Solutions says.