Posted By: Tim Durham on 25/04/2013 10:58
Put your driving skills to the test in Rajasthans Thar Desert in modified Maruti jeeps that are thrilling to drive over any terrain... One of the standard ‘experiences’ whilst staying in Jodhpur is to visit the villages of the local area on a ‘Jeep Safari’. Whilst this is interesting, the Bishnoi tribes are still living a subsistence lifestyle and their daily routines have changed little over the years and the Brahman elders are permitted to consume opium ritually, there is a fine line that divides genuine
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Posted By: Tim Durham on 24/04/2013 03:38
Ask any Tour Operator in this country what the best time to visit Kerala is and invariably they will tell you that it is between the months of November and March with a premium being paid over the Christmas period. Whilst these are certainly the driest months in Kerala, it comes as a surprise to many Keralans that this is the considered opinion of the trade in the UK as there are many benefits to traveling outside of these restricted months. Special offer - £1650 per person
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Posted By: Tim Durham on 18/12/2012 12:00
Small, boutique hotels in India that give a true sense of what life in the country is like,pamper their guests and make the experience one of integrity and exclusivity - but book early to avoid disappointment as they all have limited rooms!
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Posted By: Tim Durham on 23/07/2012 12:00
The Keralan Tourist board has carefully cultivated the image of 'God’s Own Country' as a land with bubbling streams, beautiful mountains, pristine backwaters and golden beaches that stretch for miles. However, Kerala has been exploited by tourism and some experiences have been undermined by their own success whilst others have simply faded away. It is now as easy to make the wrong choices as it is to have a wonderful experience …
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Posted By: Tim Durham on 20/07/2012 12:00
I am often asked where I go on holiday with my family in India. From my holidays I want it all :- a combination of experiences to include ancient wonders, natural habitats, wild animals, mountain views and lazy, sultry days on palm fringed, golden sands; I am interested in seeing the real India and prefer a route that avoids mass tourism but has special places to stay en route. One itinerary through India ticks all these boxes and more, a journey through the picturesque countryside of the less visited state
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Posted By: Tim Durham on 20/07/2012 12:00
The balance between providing luxury accommodation on the fringes of national parks and minimizing the impact of tourism on the environment is difficult to achieve. Here I visit a resort that is winning awards for their approach to sustainable tourism…
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Posted By: Tim Durham on 20/07/2012 12:00
15 years after first visiting the building site of this resort I returned to see how the property has matured and why I get so many glowing reports from clients who stay there.
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