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Tirumala’s 10,000 rupees VIP Darshan package, offered by Padmavathi Travels, is an
experience like no other, drawing thousands of travellers each year. With limited time slots,
premium access, and unique perks, this darshan option provides an exceptional visit to the
holy shrine of Lord Venkateswara.

But what exactly does it include, and how do you secure
this exclusive darshan? Here’s everything you need to know about making the most of this
high-demand Tirumala experience, from booking essentials to

Ten things you can't do in Dubai

Laws in the United Arab Emirates have again been thrust into the spotlight after a British citizen in Dubai was arrested for sharing a charity post on his Facebook page.

Most people know Dubai is tough on drugs; that tourists can get in trouble for drinking alcohol outside designated areas; and people who have sex in public can find themselves facing the full force of the law.

There are some other unpredictable ways of falling foul of the law in Dubai - even if the

Saturday, March 10, 2018

The Hope Gala! Cheers to 10 years | Gotham Hall, NYC

The Hope Gala is an annual black-tie optional event, which includes a cocktail hour, dinner & dancing, a silent auction and raffle, entertainment, and an inspiring program including special guests, award presentations and a touching story by a Four Diamonds family speaker. 

The Hope Gala is committed to conquering childhood cancer by raising awareness, providing financial assistance, and supporting the fundraising effor

Capitol Hotel Tokyu has been honored with a Five-Star rating from Forbes Travel Guide in its 2021 Edition. This flagship property of the Tokyu Hotels is conveniently located in Tokyo's Akasaka business and embassy district, adjacent to historic Hie Shrine. Throughout 2020 the hotel has been celebrating ten years since it reopened its doors in 2010 after a complete four-year renewal of the original 1963 facility. The building now celebrating its 10-year anniversary was designed by world-renowned

As it is evident that Nepal has some of the beautiful places to visit and is often referred to as the real “Shangri-La”. But some of our travelers and trekkers may not always have the time needed to travel and fully discover most places in Nepal. So, this is the list of the best places where you can trek in a relatively shorter amount of time and still get the most of the trek and the environment one is in.

Without further delay, I would like to present the top 10 short trek choices in Nepal.

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If you’re visiting or moving to Australia, both Sydney and Melbourne are greatly appealing for many reasons, including their nearby beaches. Melbourne has its share of pleasant beaches, mostly with calm waters. But they pale in comparison to the ones in and around Sydney, including world-famous surf beaches, secluded bays, and stunning snorkelling and scuba spots.

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Exciting Surf Beaches


Bondi Beach

Located in the eponymous suburb just 20 minutes d

Saturday, August 10, 2019
Join us at East Hampton Library’s 15th Annual Authors Night fundraiser...

a fabulous event!

Tickets are available online at: authorsnight.org, at the East Hampton Library & by phone (see details below).

One of the most popular and celebrity-studded events of the Hamptons’ summer calendar, Authors Night features 100 authors across all genres. The “Premier Literary Event of the Hamptons” has grown over its history to become one of the most successful celebrations of books and

Clement Peiffer


It's a wide world full of wonders, and articles "places to see before you die" have become commonplace in recent years. Thinking about the question, I have my own list, and it includes not just the expected, but also some places you might not expect. Let's have a look - and if you agree, disagree, or have your own bucket-listers, please tell me about them in the comments!

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Albania

Did I say unexpected? This tiny, bucolic Balkan country with an impenetrable language

Sedir (Cleopatra) Island

At this beach on the Gulf of Gokova, in the southeast Aegean Sea, legend says that Cleopatra and Marc Anthony bathed at the beach, leading to it being known as Cleopatra’s Island. On this stunning island, the beach is made up entirely of sand from seashells from the Red Sea, shipped from Egypt just for Cleopatra’s enjoyment. Its highly prized by the Turkish government, and as a result the sand is heavily guarded to ensure tourists don’t take any with them and damage t

Visiting god’s own country Kerala is an encounter with the magnificent beauty that nature is composed of. A true definition of “heaven on earth,” once you plan to visit this beautiful south Indian state, there’s a list of places you must visit in order to make your trip truly worthwhile.

Here is the list of  top 10 places in Kerala:

1. Wayanad

Situated in the north-eastern side of Kerala on the highest ranges of the Western Ghats, Wayanad is decked with beautiful mountains, waterfalls, rivers as we

Saturday, November 10, 2018

Union Club of the City of New York

Please join us on Nov 10, 2018 for The Yorkville Masked Ball at the Union Club in New York City!  Limited capacity.

 
-9pm to 1am at the Union Club of the City of New York. 101 East 69^th St
-Peter Duchin Orchestra (plenty of dancing!)
-Open Bar(s) throughout the Club
-Silent Auction & Raffle
-Black Tie, Mask

Tickets: https://www.searchandcare.org/?event=yorkville-ball&event_date=2018-11-10

Search and Care’s mission is to seek out old

Join Gigi & Averell Mortimer, PECONIC BAYKEEPER, with Special Honoree, Kim White, for Cocktails to Celebrate the Bays in Southampton on Friday, August 10, 2018!

Friday, August 10, 2018 / The Hamptons

Guild Hall's Annual SUMMER GALA

*5 pm VIP Museum Preview: Ellsworth Kelly Exhibition at Guild Hall, 158 Main St, East Hampton.

*6:30 pm Cocktails at a Private Home

*7:30 pm Dinner followed by Live Auction + Dancing & After Party

Join us for an exclusive exhibition preview, convivial evening of music, dancing, dining,

and an exhilarating live art auction. Truly a unique Hamptons experience! Exclusive VIP

preview of the Aspects of Minimalism exhibition for gala gues

ajasthan Tour Packages

Rajasthan Tour Packages: Rajasthan is known for his colorful views and royal palaces so called ‘Rangeelo Rajasthan’. Rajasthan is the worlds best combination of colorful cities like pink city (Jaipur) , Blue city (Jodhpur) , Yellow / Golden cities (Jaisalmer) Lake city (Udaipur) .

As far as concern Rajasthan tour is usually customised and planned according to your prefrences , Your choice or will to wish on base of Intrest.

Rajasthan tour includes :

Join us on Saturday and Sunday, June 9 &10, 2018 for
LANDSCAPE PLEASURES

GARDEN TOUR & COCKTAIL PARTY

The Hamptons / New York

SCHEDULE and GARDEN IMAGES

SYMPOSIUM: Saturday, June 9, 9am to 1pm. Featuring: Mikyoung Kim, Martha Schwartz, and Peter Wirtz

GARDEN TOURS: Sunday, June 10, 10am to 3pm 

Sunday’s self-guided garden tour will focus on a selection of inspiring Hamptons properties:

Garden of Jan and Randy Slifka, East Hampton Village

Calf Creek Cottage, Water Mill

Hollyhock, Garden of Mary Ann Tighe

Thursday, May 10, 2018 / Manhattan

13^th Annual Taste of Hope is the American Cancer Society’s signature culinary, wine, and spirits event, featuring some of New York’s most popular restaurants and beverage vendors. Guests enjoy a walk-around tasting where they can sample signature dishes, premier wines, and spirits. Now in its 13th year, the event has raised over $1.8 Million to support the American Cancer Society’s mission and goal of eliminating cancer as a major health problem.

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Mandela statue, Cape Town; ©  South Africa Tourism

There are plenty of travel lists out there with insight on where to go in 2018, but if you’re planning to come to Africa, Acacia Africa’s top 10 is one you won’t want to miss. The tour operator compiled predictions from over 20 expert sources, including bloggers, travel publications and online media, to discover the best destinations to visit in southern and east Africa, and asked Instagram to give the final word.  

10. MOZAMBIQUE

Mozambique is

 Saturday, February 10, 2018 / Chelsea Piers, Manhattan

Black Tie Black Jack is Society Ties (The Young Professionals Committee Of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS)) annual casino themed fundraiser benefitting LLS. 

For details & tickets: http://events.lls.org/pages/nyc/2018blacktieblackjack

Black Tie Black Jack is an opportunity for a new generation of blood cancer advocates to show their support for the LLS mission and help raise awareness for funds for all of those who are touched by blood

Saturday, February 10, 2018

Our Town’s Art of Food, the ultimate event for food and art connoisseurs, returns to Sotheby’s for its third iconic year.

Over 25 culinary titans of the Upper East Side will create mouthwatering masterpieces, each dish inspired by a work of art specially curated by Sotheby’s for this one night only. Hosting this year’s exclusive evening is Claus Meyer, the culinary force behind Grand Central’s new upscale restaurant Agern and best-selling author of The Nordic Kitchen.

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Many people these days have a bucket list.

The idea of getting together a list of things you want to do before you kick the bucket is pretty awesome. I have always been interested in seeing what people would put on theirs so this is why I wanted to share some of mine with you today.

They might not all resonate to you, so go ahead and pick the ones that you really want to do! For your convenience, I’ve also added some useful resources to aid you in your bucket list quest!

1. Dive into the Infinity