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Top 5 Eco-Resorts In Maharashtra For The Discerning Traveller

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Maharastra is a hotpot of bio-diversity: there are beaches and mountains in equal measure here, and an incredible variety of flora and fauna can be found here, too. Amidst all the natural beauty and bounty that the state is home to, a number of eco-resorts have cropped up, especially in recent years, giving luxury travel a delicious spin. For those who like to travel with a conscience, here are the properties to check out that gives equal weight to comfort and sustainability.

1. The Machan

 

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The Machan is an exclusive eco-resort designed to minimise any impact on its natural surroundings while offering its guests spectacular views in luxurious comfort. The highlight of the property is its unique tree houses, rising 30-45 feet above the forest, offering a perfect escape to those looking for complete serenity. It is arguably, the most ideal place for a weekend getaway from Mumbai. Whether you want to indulge in relaxing therapies conducted in a cabin in the midst of nature; or go on challenging treks where you can also explore historical forts and caves — Machan has something for everyone. At Machan, they generate all of their energy off-grid from renewable sources, cook a large part of their meals on parabolic solar cookers, recycle 80% of all grey water and use it to water plants on the property, and most importantly, limit their accommodation so that each guest can have around one acre of green space, thus reducing the stress on the forest while providing a private and peaceful experience to their guests.

2. The Bamboo Forest Safari Lodge

What for many would seem like an other-worldly fantasy is an actual way of life at The Bamboo Forest Safari Lodge at Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve near Chandrapur, Maharashtra! The villas at this resort are ingeniously crafted with all the luxuries you’d expect from a modern property yet keeping you in sync with nature. If you’re a discerning traveller, interested in spending a vacation in the lap of wilderness, consider going for this property in India’s oldest national park. Spread over 1,773 sq. km., Tadoba-Andhari is also the largest tiger reserve in Maharashtra and is home to attractive flora and fauna that verily thrives here. The Bamboo Forest Safari Lodge is just a 10-minutes’ drive from Kolara Gate of Tadoba-Andhari. You not only live in rooms overlooking the breathtakingly picturesque Lake Maasal, with a variety of birds flitting past your room windows, but also get to contribute to the environment by being a part of the eco-friendly architecture.

3. Dongarmatha Eco Care Resort

Approximately 250-km from Mumbai, Dongarmatha Eco Care Resort is nestled in the Konkan coast that strikes a balance between man’s needs and nature’s offerings. Most of this eco-resort is constructed using natural and renewable resources such as bamboo; there’s minimum use material such as steel and cement. It’s a simple resort where they encourage you to go on a bird-watching trail or undertake an adventure programme in an unexplored region without disturbing the natural cycle of the eco-system. They help the local community group by promoting their music, folk dance, pottery and arts while the guests get to learn about a new culture. The best part about the resort is that they arrange for you to experience the pleasure of having worked in the fields during harvests. It’s a great place overlooking the splendid Vashisthi river where you can shape your hobbies without letting the world in on you.

4. Chira Meadows Eco-Resort

Carefully designed to give a feel of coastal life, Chira Meadows Eco-Resort has premium cottages surrounded by spice plantations. The lush greenery all around all through the year makes it paradise on Earth for nature lovers. The entire property is built with extreme care to reduce carbon footprint; the sustainable cottages and spacious eco-friendly rooms are designed to be in harmony with nature. Most of the construction is done using locally available chira stones and Mangalorean roof tiles; giving a traditional breathing character to this resort located in the beautiful meadows near Dapoli, the queen of Kokan. The multi-cuisine restaurant serves authentic Kokani and Maharashtrian cuisine bringing to the guest a one-of-a-kind experience. Also, high roof and spacious cottages ensure that the internal ambience is fresh and cool, so much so that you don’t feel the need for air conditioning even during summer! Special attention is given to natural light and ventilation; cow dung, leaf litter compost and neem-based fertilisers are used for the gardens and crops and their major power requirement is met with the in-house solar power plant.

5. Grape County

The green grandeur of Grape County is paradise for those seeking good times indulging in nature while being responsible towards it. Spread across 120 acres of land, Grape County is right adjacent to acres of reserved forestland, that gives it a whole wilderness vibe. At Grape County, they don’t just ensure that your stay is comfortable but also treat you to distinct offerings of nature. Whether you are looking for a luxurious weekend break or a rustic getaway in the wilderness — the Eco Homes here follow strict architectural guidelines to protect the environment and conserve natural resources. They also endeavour to arrange for you little adventures; where you can trek through the picturesque hills of the Sahyadri range and experience local wildlife up close. Or relax on the gorgeous waterbody as your kayak takes you on a fun-filled journey.

Know some interesting facts about Fateh Prakash Palace

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Fateh Prakash Palace: Fateh Prakash Mahal in Udaipur is one of the well preserved palaces. The palace, which ruled from 1884 to 1930 under the reign of Maharana Fateh Singh, was built for royal parties and functions. Fateh Prakash Palace is located on the eastern shore of Lake Pichola. Its Durbar Hall is a major attraction of this palace as its foundation was laid by Viceroy of India Lord Minto in 1909.

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There are also a large number of paintings inside it. The palace also reveals other likes and dislikes of Maharana Pratap Singh. The presence of a large variety of crystal objects in the palace also reveals their preference for these objects. In fact, the collection was so vast that in 1968, it was realized that the collection is large enough to be displayed in a museum. The idea was soon shaped as a large part of the palace was turned into a museum.

Attractions of Fateh Prakash Palace

The various architectural features of Fateh Prakash Palace will surely mesmerize you. Upon visiting the palace, you will see pictures of the walls. In fact, walking through the corridors and looking at various pictures on the walls can help to make you aware of the whole story. These pictures are actually a part of the epics or Rajasthani folk tales. These classical paintings are from the 17th and 19th centuries.

The huge collection of crystals that Maharaja Sajjan Singh collected from F & C Osler, England is also a part of the Fateh Prakash Museum. This adds to the appeal of the palace as tourists are always ready to see this magnificent collection. The museum at Fateh Prakash Palace also has many other items. Beautiful carpet studded with carpet is something that should not be missed. There is also a gallery which has a large collection of dining tables, dressers, perfume bottles and sofa sets. In the palace, you will be able to see the famous court hall. Inside the museum are ax, shield, ghungroo, fursa, helmet and military uniform

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How to reach Fateh Prakash Palace, Chittorgarh

By Road: Fateh Prakash Mahal is located on the Fort Road in the Chittorgarh Fort, 5 km from the center of Chittorgarh. You can easily reach here by rickshaw, local bus or taxi or walking.

By Train: Fateh Prakash Palace is well connected to nearby Chittorgarh railway station (6 km) from major cities railway stations like Delhi, Agra, Mumbai, Chennai, Bikaner, Pali, Jaipur, Ahmedabad.

By Air: Fateh Prakash Palace can be reached by the nearest Udaipur Airport (98 km) which is regularly connected to Delhi, Mumbai with domestic flights.

 

Indian Railways: Traveling in Northern Railway trains, read here – List of delayed trains

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Indian Railways: The cold and mild fog that falls in North India has also affected the movement of trains. According to the information provided by Indian Railways, many trains of Northern Railway are running late. Most of the trains are running less than 30 minutes late, only few trains are running late by one hour.

Indian Railways has implemented zero based timetable from 1 december 2020 check the status of your train

Many trains are running too late

According to the railway, the old Delhi-Muzaffarpur Saptakranti Express- train is running 1.43 hours, while the Dibrugarh-Lalgarh Avadh Assam Express train is running late by 20 minutes, while the Danapur-Anand Vihar festival special train is running 35 hours late. At the same time, Ajmer-Delhi Sarai Rohilla Janshatabdi Express train is running more than 17 hours late.

Late trains to delhi

Mumbai Central – New Delhi Rajdhani – 18 minutes
Khajuraho-Kurukshetra Geeta Jayanti Express – 12 minutes
Bengaluru-New Delhi Karnataka Sufer Fast Kovid Special – 16 Minutes
Dehradun-New Delhi Jan Shatabdi Express – 12 minutes
Kanpur Central – New Delhi Shatabdi Express – 26 minutes
Jammu Tawi-Pune Jhelum Express – 19 minutes
Una Himachal-New Delhi Jan Shatabdi Express – 16 minutes
New Delhi-Gaya festival special – 2.10 hours
New Delhi-Rajgir Shramjeevi Express-36 minutes
Amritsar-Hazur Sahib Nanded Sachkhand Express-1.06hour
Trivandrum Central-New Delhi Kerala Express-41 minutes
New Delhi-Darbhanga Bihar Sampark Kranti Express-11 minutes
Hazrat Nizamuddin-Yeshwantpur Karnataka Sampark Kranti – 1.32 hours
Hazrat Nizamuddin-Ernakulam Mangala Lakshadeep Kovid Superfast Special – 3.12 Hours
Jabalpur-Hazrat Nizamuddin festival special -09 minutes
Kota-Hazrat Nizamuddin Janshatabdi Express – 16 minutes
Hazrat Nizamuddin-Vasco de Gama Goa Express – 1.05 hours
Raxaul-Old Delhi Satyagraha Express-18 minutes
Bareilly-Bhuj festival special – 17 minutes
Old Delhi-Muzaffarpur Saptakranti Express – 1.43 hours
Dibrugarh-Lalgarh Avadh Assam Express-20 min
Danapur-Anand Vihar festival special -35 hours
Ajmer-Delhi Sarai Rohilla Jan Shatabdi Express – 17 hours

IRCTC will take 8 days tour for Rs 8505, will also adventure with devotion

Trains run late every year due to cold and fog

Every year, due to cold and fog, the speed of trains slows down. During this period, ie from November to February, the railway cancels more than 2 dozen trains and changes the route of some.

 

Indian Railways has implemented zero based timetable from 1 december 2020 check the status of your train

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Indian Railways has implemented zero-based timetable from 1 December 2020 across the country. Due to the implementation of this timetable, there have been changes in the timing of trains on a large scale. In such a situation, if you are planning to travel by train, then definitely check the timing of your car. You can visit the railway website www.indianrail.gov.in or NTES (National Train Inquiry System) to check the timing of the train.

What is zero based time table zero based time table

When creating a zero-based timetable time table, it is assumed that there is no train on the track. Each train is given time like a new train. In this way, the running time of all trains is decided one by one. This gives the time for each train to run and stop at any stoppages, care is taken that the train is neither late due to any other train nor affects any other train. Railways have prepared this timetable by getting experts from IIT-Bombay (IIT-Bombay). Work began on this during the nationwide lockdown.

Timetable arrives in July usually arrives in July

Generally, the new time table of the railway is applicable in July. This year it could not be implemented due to Corona crisis. Every year many new trains are started, which have to be given place in the railway time table next year. That is why a new timetable is needed every year. However, there is a slight difference in the new time table. Some of the trains are timed 5 minutes to 15 minutes forward or backward.

Speed of trains will increase

The cancellation of trains without demand and reducing the stoppages of some trains will now increase the speed of many trains. In the new time table, some mail / express trains will also be given the rating of superfast trains. Let us tell you that superfast trains are those, whose average speed is more than 55 kilometers per hour. This will also increase the income of the Railways in the form of superfast charge.

10 thousand stops reduced 10 thousand stops reduced

Most of the 10,000 stops which are being closed are of slow-moving passenger trains. For passenger trains in which at least 50 passengers ascend or disembark at a halt station, the stoppage will not be terminated. In the new timetable, trains in which less than 50 per cent of the passengers travel throughout the year will be terminated and the passengers of those trains will be given as a second train option already running. Long distance trains will get stoppages only if a major station falls on the way, otherwise there will be no stoppage for 200 kilometers.

Earnings will increase earnings

Railways is working on zero-based timetable and officials believe that this will increase railway earnings by Rs 1,500 crore annually, without increasing the fare. Railways will increase the number of goods trains by getting space in zero base timetables. In the new timetable, 15 percent more goods trains have been made to run on high-speed corridors. The average speed of passenger trains in the entire network can increase by about 10 percent.

IRCTC will take 8 days tour for Rs 8505, will also adventure with devotion

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IRCTC has brought such packages for tourists, in which 8 days will be spent for only Rs 8505 and 12 days for Rs 11340.

IRCTC has brought such packages for tourists, in which 8 days will be spent for only Rs 8505 and 12 days for Rs 11340. In the 12-day package, there will be 4 Jyotirlinga darshans along with Sai Baba of Shirdi. Statue of Unity will also be seen in this tour package. In the 8-day package, Dwarkadhish Temple in Dwarka and Sabarmati Ashram in Ahmedabad will also be seen. Shirdi is not included in the 8-day package.

Will be seen here

The passengers under the IRCTC package are Omkareshwar, Mahakaleshwar, Statue of Unity, Somnath, Dwarka, Ahmedabad (Ahmedabad), Pune (Pune), Parli Vaijnath ), Aurangabad, Shirdi, Nashik.

12 Day Package

This tour package of IRCTC will be of 11 Nights / 12 Days. Under this tour package, a special train will run from Rewa at 12:00 pm on 20 December 2020. In this tour package, the passenger will travel in 3AC and Sleeper. Passengers traveling in this special train are Rewa, Satna, Maihar, Katni (Katni), Jabalpur, Narsinghpur, Pipariya, Itarsi, Hoshangabad (Hoshangabad), Habibganj, Sehore, Maksi, Dewas stations.

8 day package launch

IRCTC has an 8-day package from 10 to 18 January. In this, along with the four Jyotirlinga, Dwarkadhish Temple in Dwarka and Sabarmati Ashram in Ahmedabad will be seen. Then the Statue of Liberty will also be taken. In this, boarding can be done from Varanasi, Jaunpur, Faizabad, Lucknow, Kanpur and Jhansi.

Standard Category

The standard category of the 12-day tour package will cost Rs 11,340 per person (Including Service Tax). For the Comfort category of the tour package, Rs 13,860 per person will have to be spent (Including Service Tax).

Vegetarian food

Passengers will be accommodated in the common hall on the way. Passengers will be given only vegetarian food during the journey. Tourist buses will be taken for the site scene.

Announcement system

Announcement and information system will be installed in the train. Security guards will be deployed in every coach. IRCTC will be present as Train Superintendent in the official train.

IRCTC brought tour package to visit Madhya Pradesh, fare is extremely low

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IRCTC news update: If you are bored of staying home due to lockdown and want to go somewhere, then IRCTC has brought you a very attractive tour package. Under this tour package, you will be taken to rotate Madhya Pradesh.

This is the name of the tour package

The tour package is named Jewels of Madhya Pradesh (SZBD382A). In this package, you will be taken for a tour through Bharat Darshan Special Tourist Train.

Will be taken to these places

Under this tour package you will be taken to roam Gwalior Gwalior, Khajuraho, Khajuraho, Jhansi Jhansi, Vidisha Vidisha, Sanchi Sanchi and Bhopal Bhopal. You can book this package from any regional office of IRCTC, Tourist Facilitation Center or Zonal Office.

Boarding can be done from these places

Passenger boarded in this tourist train from Tirunelveli Tirunelveli, Nagercoil Nagercoil, Trivandrum Central Trivandrum Central, Kollam Kollam, Kottayam Kottayam, Ernakulam Town Ernakulam Town, Thrissur Thrissur, Ottappalam Ottapalam, Palakkad Palakkad, Podanur Podanur, Erode Junction Jn Salem Junction Will be able to do it.

Attractive fare is attractive fare

Under this tour package, the fare of a person has been kept at Rs 10,200. This tourist train will leave Tirunelveli at 3 am on 20.12.2020.

These facilities will be available

In this tour package, your night will be held on the basis of Dharamshala or multi sharing. The food served on the train will be completely vegetarian. Non AC bus will be taken for site scene somewhere on the way. Full security arrangements have been made in the train.

Good news for air travelers, Spicejet starts 20 new flights, check routes

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SpiceJet has decided to start new domestic flights. The company is going to start 20 flights on the domestic network from December 5. The company has given information about this on Tuesday.

New Delhi: SpiceJet has decided to start new domestic flights. The company is going to start 20 flights on the domestic network from December 5. The company has given information about this on Tuesday. The company announced to connect its latest domestic aircraft to Ranchi. Let us tell you that SpiceJet has announced to run this flight to connect the capital of Jharkhand with the major metros of Delhi and Mumbai. These will be non stop flights.

These cities will also connect

you. Let us tell you that the airline will operate daily flights on Delhi-Ranchi-Delhi sector and Mumbai-Ranchi-Mumbai sector. In addition, SpiceJet will connect Shirdi, a major pilgrimage center in Maharashtra, with new daily non-stop flights with Delhi, Bangalore and Hyderabad.

Much A Flight Will Run For Ahmedabad

The airline has also introduced a host of new flights connecting Ahmedabad. These flights will operate in Ahmedabad-Jammu-Ahmedabad, Ahmedabad-Guwahati-Ahmedabad and Ahmedabad-Kochi-Ahmedabad sectors.

All day flights will fly,

let us know that flights between Ahmedabad and Kochi will operate daily. Flights on the Ahmedabad-Jammu-Ahmedabad sector will operate on all days except Sundays while flights in Ahmedabad-Guwahati-Ahmedabad will operate on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

Hardeep Puri tweeted and

told you the information, Union Minister of Aviation Hardeep Puri tweeted that flight flights have started again from May 25, 2020. Since the start of flying, the number of daily domestic passengers has crossed 2.52 lakh.

The tweet also shared an infographic with this tweet, according to which a total of 2027 flights departed (departures) and 2028 arrived in the country till 11.59 pm on 30 November. Of these, 2,52,374 passengers took flights for departure, while 2,56,630 took flights. A total of 4,055 activities were recorded, while 5,09,004 footfalls were recorded at airports.

Air Transat launches booking portal to UK-based agents

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Air Transat has launched a trade booking portal that offers a host of benefits to UK travel agents.

The Canadian carrier said users would gain fare parity with existing web only fares, access and ability to book all ancillary items seamlessly and an increased booking window.

Agents have the ability to book 18 months in advance.

Adrian Keating, commercial director UK & Ireland of Air Transat, said: “The launch of our new trade portal diversifies our distribution, enabling us to offer the travel trade more choice in how they want to work with us.

“The portal will also deliver cost savings that we can then reinvest into our commercial agreements.”

The exclusive platform is designed for Canadian specialists, and small- to medium-sized agents.

Keating added: “We engaged with three Canadian specialist agents in a pre-launch test period, and their feedback has been valuable in ensuring the portal was built to cater for their requirements, with a seamless user experience and all of the content they need to serve their customers.

“We recognise the portal won’t be for everyone.

“Some of our larger agent partners will wish to maintain their existing distribution arrangements, but they will still benefit from a more lucrative commercial deal because of the savings the portal brings us.

“So the introduction of the portal is a positive development for all of our partners.”

Indian Railway New Train List 2020

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Indian Railway New Train List 2020
Indian Railway New Train List 2020

Indian Railway New Train List 2020: These 40 special trains will run in the next few days check here the complete list

Indian Railway New Train List 2020: Railways have decided to run some special trains in the next few days in view of the festive season. According to the railway notification, about 40 new trains will be run.

new Delhi. Indian Railways has decided to run some extra special trains keeping in mind the festive season. Due to which Northern Railway has announced to run 40 more special trains. It will also have trains like Rajdhani, Duronto and Shatabdi (Rajdhani, Duronto and Shatabdi Express). Northern Railway spokesperson Deepak Kumar said that Hazrat Nizamuddin-Pune AC Duronto Express Special, New Delhi-Kalka Shatabdi Express Special, New Delhi-Dehradun Shatabdi Express Special and Sri Mata Veshno Devi Katra-New Delhi AC Express Special will start from October 15 Will be done.

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Eat, pray, love: 10 honeymoon destinations that are perfect for FOODIE couples

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There are a million reasons that make us love travelling. And, for the newly-married, choosing that one destination for the perfect honeymoon becomes more important than anything else. After all, that would probably be the most beautiful trip of your life. If, by some luck, both of you share the common affection for food, there can’t be a better way for your honeymoon than to travel to places that serve the best of flavours.

But then, these destinations also need to be romantic enough to help you feel the magic of travelling together. To help you in making your choice easier, we have compiled a list of the most amazing foodie honeymoon destinations around the world. Pick the one you like the most, and book that dream holiday straightaway.

Burgundy, France

For couples who like the charm of natural beauty, there are very few places on the Earth that can be a better honeymoon destination than Burgundy in France. This countryside town is blessed with rolling hills, dotted with mustard fields and Medieval villages. Sounds like a dream destination already, doesn’t it?

When it comes to appeasing foodie couples, vineyards of Burgundy and the local cuisine, famous all over the world, will do much to impress. Beef bourguignon, for instance, is a signature dish of the region and has been named after the name of the destination. Besides, the honeymooning foodies can also enjoy flavours of the traditional dishes of the region including escargots, which is a preparation of snails cooked in garlic, butter and parsley, ceufs meurette (eggs poached in red wine), and a lot of other famous delicacies from the region. If you are a honeymoon couple looking to try new food on your trip, Burgundy is just the place to go to.

Oahu, Hawaii

If both of you dream of a honeymoon wherein you enjoy your romantic moments by the sea as well as indulge yourselves in food luxuries by the sea, Oahu in Hawaii is what we recommend. While the gorgeous white sand beaches and the amazing adventure activities including snorkeling can blow your mind, the food here can actually make you feel the urge to extend your stay for longer than you have booked.

The culinary journey in Oahu can take you through some of the most amazing seafood of varying colours and flavours, a wider range of delicacies than you would’ve ever ever experienced. For instance, a delectable spread of sashimi after your romantic dip in the ocean can make your evening beautiful to say the least. Besides, the place will spoil you by serving a wide variety of delicacies including spam musubi, macadamia nut-crusted fish, foie gras nigiri and haupia (coconut pudding).

Mendoza, Argentina

Mendoza

Located at just a two-hour flight away from the sultry Argentinian town of Buenos Aires, the quieter Mendoza can be a paradise for most honeymooning couples, thanks to the presence of numerous vineyards in a region which is covered by a carpet of lush green vegetation and is surrounded by the stunning landscape of the Andes.

This quaint town, in the foothills of the Andes mountains, is well-equipped with quaint Bed and Breakfast options that make for great accommodation options for the honeymooners as well. If these reasons are not enough to bring a smile to your face, let us tell you that the foodie side to you will also be satiated well by the flavours offered at Mendoza.

Out of the many amazing traditional dishes, the tender and freshly-grilled steaks happen to be the biggest highlight of this place as far as the food is concerned. Besides, there are restaurants that also offer interesting twists to these traditional dishes. For the couples who like adventures and activities, there is hiking, horseback riding, skiing and day trips to snowcapped Mt. Aconcagua to choose from.

Provence, France

While most foodies are aware that France is among the countries that serve the finest gastronomic varieties, Provence is a town that can serve as a one of the best foodies honeymoon destinations for a lot of couples. The cuisine offered in this particular town is special and it derives its amazing flavours from the domination of the hallowed ingredients of Mediterranean cooking, including olive, wine, tomatoes and garlic among other things.

For the perfect blend of being a honeymoon and exploring a foodie destination, you can start the day with breakfast at one of the beaches, have lunch at country auberge, tour the hills and the vineyards, witness an unforgettable sunset over the Alps, and explore the artistic side of the town as well. Besides, the French town has a plenty of other interesting experiences and eateries that make it one of the perfect foodie honeymoon destinations in the world.

Seoul, South Korea

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For the couples planning their honeymoon right now, Seoul might not be even there in the list of options. Forget it as a preference, it might not even strike a regular traveller as a honeymoon destination. But as surprising as it may sound, it has the perfect combination of places and good food, making it one of the best honeymoon foodie destinations to consider.

Home to high-class hotels in plenty and being an extremely safe place to explore and easy enough to navigate, the tourist attractions of Seoul can impress most honeymooners. When it comes to food, the place comes across as one of the best places to have amazing street food. Some of the most popular dishes you can try in this place include hotteok, which is a donut-like snack that comes with a filling of ground nuts, sesame seeds and sugar, or even tteokbokki, which is a bowl of chewy rice served with meat and vegetables in a spicy sauce. While dishes like this can make your foodie dreams come true, you can wash them all down with soju, a Korean spirit, or even makgeolli, which is basically fermented rice wine.

Napa and Sonoma, USA

If you are a couple that likes everything about wine, Napa and Sonoma are the regions in the US you need to seriously consider for your honeymoon. No matter how many vineyards are spread across the country, none are as amazing as the ones in the Napa and Sonoma regions. Situated side-by-side, these wine-growing regions are located about an hour’s drive away from San Francisco.

While you can relax amidst these vineyards and also stay in some really amazing luxury hotels, what also makes these towns suitable for you as a foodie couple is the presence of several Michelin-star restaurants, including the popular ones like The French Laundry and The Restaurant at Meadowood.

A honeymoon in these place is no less than a slice of magical life. On one hand would be the beautiful vineyards of Napa Valley, the relaxing spa treatments, idyllic hikes bike rides, on the other would be the abundance of fine wine and incredible food available in the amazing restaurants of the region.

Tuscany, Italy

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For honeymooners, Tuscany comes across as one of those places that are blessed with the best of natural beauty that an Italian countryside can have. So, if you are a couple, who loves to spend some time alone in the company of nature, Tuscany can be one of the best places to consider for your honeymoon. Besides, this quaint Italian town is also capable of catering to your varied culinary needs.

While the eateries in this place are good enough to spoil you with incredible food and wine, the hardcore foodies can actually do other interesting stuff like taking exclusive cooking classes in rustic farmhouses, where they usually teach you to make gelato and pizza among other Italian favourites. For the couples interested in cheese and wine tasting, the Chianti Hills makes for a great place to do so. If you are a vegan, take note that Tuscany is home to enough restaurants serving vegan food as well.

San Sebastian, Spain

Thanks to some really beautiful tourist destinations within its bounds, Spain makes for a great honeymoon destination. But then, if you are one of the couples who are looking for some quietude, far from the crowds in common places like Madrid and Barcelona, head to San Sebastian. This offbeat seaside destination is home to stunning white-sand beaches that are perfect for swimming and surfing. Although a small town, this place has no dearth of great restaurants.

In fact, it is home to some of the finest restaurants in the world, with the most popular ones being Arzak, Mugaritz, and El Bulli among a lot of others. However, even the smallest tapas bars in San Sebastian are so good that they make the trip worthy for foodies. Some of the most common delicacies in this place include foie gras, lobster, octopus, and quail eggs among others.

Cape Town, South Africa

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The South African city of Cape Town has always been one of the top holiday destinations, be it among the honeymooners or regular travellers. The city is home to everything that a keen traveller would appreciate, right from awe-inspiring landscapes to centuries-old monuments that display their fine architecture and modern design. And added to all this, is the unforgettable culinary scene of the city that also attracts travellers from a lot of other parts of the world.

A great place to consider for foodie honeymooners, Cape Town is home to restaurants like The Test Kitchen, which is among the best in the world. Besides, there are eateries serving seasonally-influenced local cuisines that are both unique and showcase the region’s natural bounty. For those who like to enjoy their drinks, Cape Town is considered to be one of the finest wine producing destinations in the world.

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