Palm Springs

Palm Springs is a dry, arid valley desert hidden in the shadow of the Santa Rosa, and was once a popular weekend retreat for the rich and famous. Statistically located near the upper part of the Colorado, it imposes a drier, hotter climate than Los Angeles which is just a two hour drive away. What was once renowned for it hot water geysers, is now popular for its well maintained and sprawling golf courses.

Several celebrities from Hollywood constructed extravagant vacation houses in the deserts around Palm Springs, and some of these flamboyant villas still stand proof for the ostentatious days when the city of Palm Springs was a holiday retreat for Hollywood celebs. Now, affluent professionals from the West Coast cities have adopted this as a weekend retreat. This trendy young generation indulge themselves in shopping, golfing and fine dining. It has once again regained its name as the party town.

Other tourist attractions include the Indian Canyons located near tribal lands. It is a wonderful opportunity to study desert foliage and geology, with the mind-boggling canyons which serves as offbeat hiking and walking trails. Palm Springs offers a delightful variation of urban extravaganza, as well as breathtaking nature walks, making it a widely chosen option for the young and the old.

Thailand

Thailand is frequently called the Golden Land, not indicating hidden treasure beneath the land surface, but indicating the country's lustre and prosperity, right from the sandy beaches to the rich, green rice fields, or even the warm hospitality that the locals extend towards tourists!
Even though the rainy season from July to October is a drag, it has its advantages: temperature drops to cooler, more comfortable levels, fewer tourists and the scenic beauty is fresher and greener than usual.

Bangkok, the capital of Thailand, is a behemoth of honking traffic and sparkling shopping malls thronging with international tourists, amongst the rich Buddhist culture of the country. Chiang Mai is the country's avant-garde loction where one can uniquely discover the intricate beauty of Thai culture through cooking and language courses. While climbing the mountain ranges in and around Mae Hong Son one can find evidences of post Stone Age civilisation. Along the coast, one can see the limestone islands of Kho Phi Phi Don and Ko Tao, with its rich palm trees. The beaches of Thailand are a major highlight and attraction to people from northern latitudes.

While tourists relax and take in the bronze hues of the beautiful sandy beaches, they discover peace and tranquility uniquely confined to the region. The northeastern region is well suited for those who wish to dive deep in to the Thai magic, with hot and spicy food and a keen inclination towards the strange language. A life changing experience, simply called a holiday - Thailand.

Shanghai, China

The most commercial city in the most rapidly changing country, Shanghai is an extremely invigorating metropolis that has its impact not only confined to China, but produces a huge, global impact.

What was once an abode for travellers and socialites, has now become one of the capitalist cities with tall skyscrapers and bustling crowds turning into party animals by night. Despite the city's notorious past, Shanghai has managed to floor the pedal and shoot into its planned, prosperous future at a speed unattainable by most other cities of its kind. The increasing middle class of society spend hectic working hours trying to cope up with the constant developments.

Shanghai bears more resemblance to Hong Kong than to Beijing; there are no significant historical monuments. Instead, Shanghai boasts European cityscapes and picture perfect neighbourhoods. Shanghai was one of the first to be influenced by the West, and still continues to to be obsessed with high end technology and lastest trends.

Nestled between the sparkling malls and the mind boggling modern buildings is Old Shanghai, with its small temples, street markets and traditional Chinese gardens. Shanghai is a city which offers great contrast, where people can sip cocktail in a posh bar or eat dumplings at a tiny stall, or even gawk at an age old Buddhist monastery, all within a few hours. Be it the humid summer or the cold winter, Shanghai is always on the move.

Miami

Today, Miami is a colorful city filled with emotion and texture. It is sensuous and sexually alive, and intensely reflects its rapdily growing Latin culture.

These varied claims cover just one side of Miami that makes it significantly different from other American cities - it is known to be rich in diverse cultures. It acts like a gateway to Central and South America and is an extremely popular holiday destination for tourists from all over the world. Though it boasts warm, sunny weather and happening nightlife with fine dining, the city of Miami had a surprisingly quiet beginning. Today, Spanish is spoken just as widely as English!

The major share of Miami's attractions are because of the variation from quiet neighbourhoods to dynamic cities, and enigmatic skyscrapers to downtown Miami. South Beach must be the trademark of Miami, with its pretty art buildings against the typical Florida blue skies, sparkling ocean waves, soft sandy beaches and the palm-lined coasts.

Miami has a sub tropical weather, assuring warm sunshine all year round, with the emphasis on no work and all play! It is now one among the most exhilarating vacation spots in the world, is a rapidly growing abode for sun and fun!