BALANCING ACT - Travelling Solo
The joys of being in perfect harmony with your
inner self is immense. Perhaps that's why more and more Indian women are happy
to travel solo
Can you separate a woman from her cellphone?
Well, don't even try because her smartphone is now helping her to multi-task in
her hectic daily life. And when it's time to take a break, the same smartphone
turns into navigators and itinerary managers. She books her holiday in a jiffy,
thanks to the modern-day travel apps on her phone. Comparing the best holiday
deals online, a corporate woman traveller today has it all planned out well
(even if it's last minute).Right from the time she takes off from her home city
by a taxi, flies into a new destination and checks into a luxury resort, a red
carpet awaits her.Thanks to her tech-savvy attitude, Indian women travellers do
not leave much to chance. Of course, they are well-connected with their
businesses at the same too. That's the advent of technology . And women just
love it!
LUXURY
RESORT OR LOCAL FAMILY HOSPITALITY
Many leading travel companies now cater to women
travellers who like to experience a destination through the eyes of the local
people. Of the many all-women travel groups. These are our favourites... Diva
Odysseys from Goa offers luxurious getaways experiences.
WOW, Women on Wanderlust has been offering
tailormade trips to not just Indian getaways but also abroad. Incredible India
women only tours are a big draw for women who like to meet like-minded
travellers.
Veena's World offers immersive experiences that
connect travellers with local experts.
Girl on the Go (GOG) is an only for women travel
club that believes in helping women travel to new, exotic destinations and have
great fun.
WELLNESS,
SPA AND DETOX SESSIONS
Very often, in order to make a perfect setting
at work and at home, the woman tends to lose focus on her own needs. In due
course, her health takes a toll and to the rescue comes Wellness Vacations. A
perfect solution to go and cleanse your body off toxins and get that perfect
glow back to your skin. Weight loss, getting rid of back and body aches and
extreme exhaustion top the list of wellness techniques that women sign up for a
retreat. Preferred locations being in the lap of the Himalayas and down South.
Combination of yoga with satvik diet and local sight-seeing works amazingly
well with stress-busting vacationers.
SUSTAINABLE
TRAVEL TO GIVE BACK TO SOCIETY
Thanks to CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility)
activities, many women are allowed to take out time as part of her work
schedule to give back to society . Ecological concerns, afforestation, working
in rural sectors are all part of trending sustainable travel movement. Good
news is that a vacation, which is gratifying to the soul can become
`life-altering' and serve as a connect with travellers from various countries.
This improves networking skills and the local adventures help in giving back to
society. Women who took part in Himalayan Treks have connected with the villagers
there and helped in setting up solar electrification grids or aided in
educational reach. Marine coral reef conservation is another preferred option.
Once you get back, your self esteem levels are just so awesome. Try it!
LUXURIOUS
TAILOR-MADE TRAILS
Every woman deserves her dose of pampering. And
a well-curated vacation helps her feel indulged. Food trails, wine trails,
coffee and tea trails top the preferred list by Indian women travellers.What
gets their curiosity aroused is the offering of a personalised blend of
meetings with locals, visits to cultural and historical sites, and a rich
variety of dancing and eating experiences -all tailored to a specific traveller
women group. More and more companies are meeting that demand with spe cialised
packages.
LOCAL
FESTS & PUBLIC CELEBRATIONS
Speaking of fests and personalised travel, the
Hemis Festival in Ladakh or the Hornbill Festival in Naga land and Onam
festivities in Kerala have topped our list of readers' choices. Women
travellers have found that destination celebrations can bring about the best
cultural display forward. Linking travel to special occa sions is a perfect way
to tempt friends and folks to come along. You can stay over at a local family's
villa (ap proved by the State Tourism Board) and you can also get to learn
preparing traditional meals and wearing their festive outfits. Sounds inviting,
isn't it!
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By Nimisha Tiwari
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ETTR16JUL15
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