Featuring unique museums, amazing tourist attractions and luxurious family resorts makes the tourists surprised in Arizona. It is regarded as the top destination for families and solo travellers. When your family is looking for any adventurous outdoor activities, the Grand Canyon State is a perfect spot to visit. There are reasons to check this picturesque destination especially for families. Let’s have a quick look below:

The Grand Canyon

A visit to this mesmerizing natural wonder would amaze you to a great extent. You get the opportunity to take a huge number of photos in this dramatic canyon with your family. Start your day with a guided tour to Kolb Studio, a small museum and information center. Thanks to the Tourism Department for establishing family-friendly accommodation in the town of Williams. You can stay comfortably in this hotel and take trains to South Rim at an ease.

Scottsdale Family- Friendly Resorts

If you are looking for a peaceful environment, then Scottsdale is a preferred destination to chill with your kids. Stay at the Westin Kierland which features a pool, lazy river, waterslide and much more. Kids will have a great time playing in the ten pools with lot of features including the kids club.

Unique Museums

Arizona is a major destination for unique museums. Remember to visit the Musical Instrument Museum which holds more than 6000 objects from around the world. If your kids like to see some new stuffs, you can take them to Hall of Flame Museum. Do ensure to check the Pima Air & Space Museum in Tuscon. It consists of 80 acres of indoor and outdoor exhibit space.

Hoover Dam

Hoover Dam may be the Las Vegas Tourist Attraction but still the structure is located between Nevada and its neighbour Arizona. Visitors have the permission to climb up in the O’Callaghan-Tillman Memorial Bridge and watch the stunning view of the dam. You also get a great chance to stand in between the two states at the same time. Keep your cameras on!

Discover the majestic destination Arizona with your family this summer vacation. Share your feedback and comments with us here!

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We are almost close to Republic Day! It’s going to be a great fun this year, isn’t? Well, the country celebrates Republic Day on the coming week in 2016. Many of the people would have planned to participate in flag hoisting ceremony and indulge in activities for the day. We must tell you that flying to an exotic destination will offer a peaceful experience on Republic Day. Here is the list of best hot spots to fly and enjoy a serene sojourn with your friends and family below:

Pondicherry, Puducherry

Popularly known as Pondicherry, Puducherry is a sought after tourist attraction in India. This destination is well connected to Chennai via the East Coast Road. Known for its colonial buildings and French style avenues, this beautiful town has everything to impress the travellers. You can find a number of Exotic beaches like Paradise Beach, Auroville Beach, Serenity Beach and Promenade Beach in the city. Make sure to spend a quality day gazing at the place!

Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh

One of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India is Khajuraho Group of Monuments. Built between 950 AD and 1050 AD, these temples are widely popular for its ancient sculptures and intricate details. It is believed that the artwork in the temple reveals the importance of customs in Hinduism such as karma, dharma, artha and moksha. Do check this place for a unique experience!

Alappuzha, Kerala

For those who are planning for a relaxed weekend can get into Alappuzha, Kerala. It is one of the most beautiful and oldest planned towns in India. The major highlight of this place is the backwaters of Alappuzha. You can see huge crowd of tourists visiting this paradise during the Summer Vacation. We are sure that this tourist spot can make your Republic Day special.

Jim Corbett National Park, Uttarakhand

If you are eager to make your kids engaged on Republic Day, then take them to Jim Corbett National Park in Uttarakhand. Located in Nainital district, this national park is the home to Bengal Tigers and numerous varieties of fauna. Your kids will definitely enjoy a great time looking at the rare species out in the park.

That’s it! Celebrate the Republic Day with your friends and family. 

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Are you a festive lover who enjoyed the Navarathri, celebrated Diwali and merry Christmas? Well, it’s time to get ready for the harvest festival “Pongal”. Have you made the travel plans for Pongal? If you have no idea of where to experience the best day, then have a look below:

Pongal Celebration in Theni

 Pongal (Makar Sankranthi or Lohri in North India) is one of the famous festivals in South India. The harvest festival is celebrated with great pomp and high spirits all over the region. People who are really interested to explore the real charm of Pongal can get into Theni. Yes, Theni is considered to be the top hotspot in Tamil Nadu where you can look at the traditions and customs of the festival.

How To Get There?

Known as the “Second Manchester of South India”, Theni is nestled on the banks of River Theni near Western Ghats. It is located at about 18 kilometres southwest of Periyakulam and 76 kilometres west of Madurai.

Show Your Creativity in Kolams

Theni will be filled with alluring colours, captivating smells and blissful sounds during the Pongal season On the Bhogi Pongal day, people join together and make special offering to thank god for rain and bountiful harvest.

You can be part of the kolam activity and decorate the houses with traditional rangoli patterns. It is a traditional custom to put kolam using the rice flour, yellow pumpkin flowers and attractive colours.

Fight A Bull

The second most important day “Surya Pongal” will be full of fun. People will fill their granaries and prepare traditional Sarkkarai Pongal made using rice, milk and sugar. The highlight of this sweet is they prepare in a decorated mud-pot called Pongapani.

On Mattu Pongal, you will be surprised to see the cows and bullocks decorated with tinkling bells and colour. Two major activities take place on this day such as Manji Virattu and Jallikattu. A group of people will chase cattle in Manji Virattu while Jallikattu involves a serious fight by the young men towards an angered bull.

Apart from this, Theni has lot to offer for the travellers. You have great number of tourist attractions, waterfalls, green forests and Luxury hotels suiting to your requirement. Wishing all a Happy Pongal! Celebrate the Pongal festival in the Tamil Way!

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