Conrado and Jaime first heard of Zoom Vacations over ten years ago, and when they decided to go to India, they knew who to call. It was their first Zoom Vacation, and we hope it will not be their last, because they were such wonderful travelers! Always friendly, open to trying new experiences, appreciative of...
Tag: India
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Independence Day Celebrations Around the World
As I watched the 4th of July fireworks in my small home town in Oregon, I started to wonder what kinds of similar celebrations are happening in other countries at different times of the year. Most countries appear to have at least one day of national pride, and it is often associated with gaining independence or...
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India: What You Don’t Know About This Destination Could Have You Missing the Vacation of Your Dreams
But all of these things are what make India so fascinating and captivating. It is the constant juxtaposition of two opposing things: centuries-old buildings next to very modern architecture, and ancient recipes reimagined with ingredients from around the world. It is Bollywood with all of its glamour, wealth, and physical beauty next to people who have very little, and whose inner light and happiness shine brighter than any of the colorful dances of Bollywood.
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Several Countries Expedite their Visa Procedures
Zooming around the world to places like India, Myanmar, and southern Africa just got easier for citizens of 40 plus countries including Australia, Canada and the USA: For India, you no longer have to go to an India consulate to apply for a visa. As of November 27, 2014, you may now apply for...
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Thanksgiving Around the World
Various countries around the world have their own holidays and celebrations of gratitude, especially gratitude for an abundant harvest, and many of them predate Thanksgiving in America.
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The History of Halloween
Many countries celebrate Halloween or something very similar. While dedicated to costumes, candy, and joyful trickery, it is most popular in America and Canada, and is gaining prominence in Australia and several countries in Europe, especially Ireland, where it is a is a widely celebrated cultural event.
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Zooming Through India–Part 1: Dahl, Devotion, and Diwali
Amidst the grit is unfathomable glamour. Among the splendor is spirituality. And everywhere the greedy minority are outnumbered by the gracious.
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Top Ten HOTTEST Gay Travel Destinations
From my time spent at cocktail parties and conventions, the following is my list of the top ten HOTTEST travel destinations that are appealing most to gay travelers.
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Zooming Through India– Part 6: Heaven on Earth in Udaipur
Driving through Udaipur, one could almost feel each of us growing more in love with the city as we drew nearer to its center, but nothing could prepare us what we would experience at the Lake Palace, our final hotel of our journey through India.
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Zooming Through India– Part 5: Maidens, Marriage, and Mirrors
Today’s ride yielded more beautiful scenery and a mild ab workout, as we used our oblique muscles to keep us in the rhythm of our elephant’s march. We entered the gates to the Amber Fort, dismounted our ride, and proceeded inside the Palace’s golden-colored walls.