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INDIA’S BEST WEDDING DESTINATIONS

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IF YOU WISH TO GET MARRIED IN A STORIED PALACE OR AGAINST A SPECTACULAR SUNSET ON A BEACH, THERE’S MUCH TO CHOOSE FROM WITHIN THE COUNTRY ITSELF. BY BEVERLY PEREIRA…

IF YOU WISH TO GET MARRIED IN A STORIED PALACE OR AGAINST A SPECTACULAR SUNSET ON A BEACH, THERE’S MUCH TO CHOOSE FROM WITHIN THE COUNTRY ITSELF. BY BEVERLY PEREIRA

DESTINATION WEDDINGS have become one of the biggest trends in the Indian wedding industry. Instead of tying the knot in their place of residence, couples are opting for interesting places across India that make for a memorable wedding week not just for their families but also for their guests. One of the main reasons for this surge in popularity is the easy availability of wedding services such as florists, mandap decorators, wedding planners and caterers in destinations such as Kerala, Goa and Rajasthan.

TRANQUIL KERALA

Kerala is a popular choice in the destination wedding segment. Kovalam is the first destination most couples look to when planning a beach wedding. If the conventional hotel-lawn setup doesn’t catch your fancy, there are other locations to choose. Resorts and hotels in and around the beautiful backwaters of Vembanad Lake in Kumarakom cater widely to the needs of destination weddings, too, and some even go so far as to offer intimate wedding setups on a traditional houseboat. “The estuaries and lagoons of Alappuzha, the waterfront venues of Poovar, Kollam and Ernakulam, or the plantations of Munnar are a few more coveted destinations for weddings in Kerala,” says Anil VS, Deputy Director (Marketing) of Kerala Tourism.

Three international airports at Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi and Kozhikode and more than 80 railway stations add to the ease of organising weddings in Kerala. “Wedding guests have so much to do, including enjoying elephant rides, visiting a hill station or wildlife sanctuary, indulging in Ayurvedic therapies, or even taking in a festival or snake-boat race,” he says.

BLISSFUL GOA

No other Indian destination offers delectable cuisine, legendary hospitality, the choicest venues
and ample leisure activities quite like Goa does. It’s no wonder then that the sunny state continues to rank high as a popular choice for destination weddings among couples in India. While weddings at an unspoilt beach with the sunset for a backdrop never fail to draw in couples-to-be, sprawling setups on hotel lawns, or even tranquil riverside weddings, are just as enticing. “With its relaxed vibe, mix of cultures and rich backdrops, Goa is the perfect destination for a bespoke wedding,” says Sanjeev Dessai, Director of Goa Tourism. When it comes to venues, Goa has something for all tastes and themes. While the state has a range of luxurious five-star hotels and boutique resorts to choose from, many couples are opting to tie the knot at heritage locations, including the Reis Magos fort and lighthouse in North Goa.

REGAL RAJASTHAN

Weddings with a royal touch are a given in Rajasthan, and palace-chic as a wedding theme is the
rage at the moment. “Rajasthan is a state with a rich royal history and a tradition-rich style of hospitality, where the guest has always been accorded a royal welcome,” says Parthip Thyagarajan, CEO of WeddingSutra, an immensely popular online wedding planning resource for Indians around the world. Rajasthan’s forts and palaces make for some of the choicest wedding venues that exude a regal air. With The Leela Palace Kempinski Udaipur, Taj Lake Palace, Fateh Garh and Devi Garh in Udaipur; Jai Mahal Palace and Rambagh Palace in Jaipur; and Umaid Bhawan Palace in Jodhpur, Rajasthan provides a royal backdrop for couples wishing for a fairy-tale wedding. Jaipur, Udaipur and Jodhpur are the most popular among couples that have always dreamt of an opulent wedding, but, adds Thyagarajan, Jaisalmer, Ajmer and Bikaner are fast emerging as the new destinations for weddings in the state. Rajasthan, known for its rich history and culture, is reputed as a wedding destination across the world, thanks to the many celebrity weddings that have taken place here.

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Gift of Travel – SpiceJet gift cards allow your loved ones to choose when and where they want to travel

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GET FREE PRIORITY CHECK-IN AND 50% OFF ON MEALS PRE-BOOKED WHILE BOOKING FLIGHTS ON WWW.SPICEJET.COM WITH SPICEJET GIFT CARDS Continuing with its much-appreciated practice of introducing innovative products and services…

GET FREE PRIORITY CHECK-IN AND 50% OFF ON MEALS PRE-BOOKED WHILE BOOKING FLIGHTS ON WWW.SPICEJET.COM WITH SPICEJET GIFT CARDS

Continuing with its much-appreciated practice of introducing innovative products and services for the benefit of flying passengers, SpiceJet has just launched an exciting product that will allow your loved ones to associate great memories with their air travel. The SpiceJet Gift Card is meant to be gifted to loved ones – it allows them to travel to destinations of their choice at a time convenient to them. The cards are valid for air fare as well as add-ons on SpiceJet. As each one of us has experienced at some time or the other, buying a gift for someone is not always an easy task. Often we have no idea about the recipient’s likes and dislikes. But the SpiceJet Gift Card is a winner from the word go – for everyone who loves to travel. So whether it is a birthday, anniversary or any other occasion, you can choose a SpiceJet Gift card and your loved ones can fly. The Gift Card is personalized. It can also fit into any budget. SpiceJet gift cards are available in denominations spanning from Rs 500 to Rs 50,000. They are valid for a period of 12 months from the date of purchase, unless mentioned otherwise on the cards. Availing of the gift cards involves a series of easy, hassle-free online steps. At the outset, you choose the occasion and theme. The menu will then allow you to select the value of the card and add a personal message. Within a few minutes, your e-gift card will reach the recipient’s email inbox. The very next instant, your gift recipient can make travel arrangements online. Recipients can redeem the cards very easily, in a series of smooth steps. They can select the flight and other addon services and fill the required details on the SpiceJet website. The ‘SpiceJet Gift Card’ payment option has to be selected as the payment mode for the flight booking and add-on services. The customer will then enter the 14 digit Gift Card number and 6 Digit PIN number. He/She will next click on the ‘Make Payment’ option and pay the balance amount, if any, by using other payment modes available on the SpiceJet website. A customer can use a maximum of three Gift Cards in one transaction for booking of flights or services. The Gift Cards are redeemable only on Spicejet.com.They are not redeemable at SpiceJetMobile App, reservations, call centres and ticketing counters. They can be used to add services like Meal, Preferred Seat, SpiceMax, Priority Check-in, Extra Baggage, etc. through Manage My Booking. Companies can use it to reward their employees and/or for their corporate gifting needs. Finally, in case you are worried about forgetting any special occasion associated with your loved one, help is on hand – you can schedule the e-gift cards.

HOW TO AVAIL

  • The offer is valid only on booking of flights on SpiceJet website www.spicejet.com with full payment through SpiceJet Gift Cards only.
  • Select Priority Check-in or Pre-Book Meals while booking„ the flights from SpiceJet website www.spicejet.com.
  • No PromoCode required to avail of this offer.
  • Select SpiceJet Gift Card as the payment mode for the„ booking of flights on SpiceJet website.
  • Pay the full transaction amount with SpiceJet Gift Card only,to avail of this offer.
  • Instant discount of 100% on the selected Priority check-in and/or 50% on the selected meals shall be automatically applied.

HOW IT WORKS

STEP 1: Log on to: http://www. spicejet.com/giftcards.aspx

STEP 2: Select the occasion for which you would like to make the gift.

STEP 3: Enter the amount of your choice.

STEP 4: Select the quantity.

STEP 5: Enter the name and address of the person you want to send the gift card to.

STEP 6: Add your personalized message.

STEP 7: Preview the voucher.

STEP 8: Go through the regular checkout process.

STEP 9: Proceed to make the payment through Credit Card, Debit Card or NetBanking.

STEP 10: Your e-gift card will reach the recipient’s email inbox in a few minutes.

STEP 11: Your gift recipient can then make travel arrangements online.

VARIOUS CATEGORIES OF CARDS

FESTIVALS

  • Raksha Bandhan
  • Eid
  • Diwali
  • Christmas

SPECIAL OCCASIONS

  • Wedding
  • Anniversary
  • Farewell

SPECIAL DAYS

  • Birthday
  • Season’s Greetings
  • Valentine
  • Mother’s Day
  • Father’s Day

GENERAL

  • Happy Journey
  • Thank You
  • Congratulations
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