Sunday, 2 March 2008

India’s cultural highlights and magical Maldives

Taj Tour, India 6 nights from £949 per person, first or deluxe class tour
India’s glorious ‘Golden Triangle’ forms the basis for this superb 6-night tour.
Delhi is the first stop, a collection of historical cities, rather than just one. Experience the chaotic charm of Old Delhi and the bustling markets of Chandni Chowk, the monumental Jama Masjid (Friday Mosque) and Edwin Lutyens’ masterful vision of an imperial capital in New Delhi.
Then its on to Agra, and the unforgettable Taj Mahal. The most sublime monument to love ever created and possibly the world’s most beautiful building, the Taj Mahal is best visited early in the morning (included) and at sunset (optional), when the translucent stone changes colour with the fading light.The ‘Pink City’ of Jaipur completes the triumvirate in fine style, with splendid palaces, scientific marvels such as the ancient Royal Observatory and, nearby, the imposing Amber Fort, where elephants bathe in the shadow of its towering walls.
Tour ref: First Class option - IN901, Deluxe option - IN902

Baros, Maldives 7 nights from £999 per person, Deluxe class hotel
On its own stunning, heart-shaped island in North Male Atoll, Baros is an icon of the Maldives.Exclusive and unique, completely remodelled and refurbished in recent years, this resort is a celebration of the beauty of nature and a hideaway paradise of tranquillity and luxury. Set on the edge of the ocean or on stilts in the heart of the sparkling lagoon, traditional-style villas come complete with kingsize beds, sea-view bathtubs, DVD players and espresso machines. Stylish dining options include continental and oriental restaurants, and the multi-tier Lighthouse,
offering a fusion of eclectic modern cuisine, accompanied by choices from an extensive wine cellar. The acclaimed Aquum Spa is a further oasis of serenity with sensual treatment rituals, and other superb fitness and leisure facilities include tennis and badminton courts, exhilarating watersports and a PADI-accredited dive centre.
Save up to £612 per couple on a luxury Maldives holiday in 2008
Tour ref: 7 nts - N13525, 14nts - N13543 (Deluxe Villa)

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