Hyderabad is beach bound this year-end
City is beach bound this New Year!
Move over Goa, Hyderabadis are heading to beach destinations like Macau and Bali this holiday season
It's that time of the year again when people take a break from the mundane, plan a trip and pack their bags to head out on New Year getaways. And Hyderabadis, who were earlier content to party in the city or inevitably head to Goa for a fun-filled weekend are now opting for overseas destinations. And Macau and Hong Kong are some of the destinations featured in the list of top picks.
Bored of the same ol' parties in the city, many are in the mood to get away some place far. According to travel agents in the city, the favourite destinations for this New Year include Dubai, Thailand, Bali, Macau, Hong Kong, Philippines and other surrounding archipelagos. "Weekend trips to these destinations are not very expensive, so people don't mind shelling out the moolah," says the marketing head of a travel company.
Sabina Xavier, chief operating officer of a city-based travel club agrees. "There are numerous beach parties planned at Phuket and the big Dubai shopping festival is scheduled to begin on January 3. There is also the Hong Kong Winter Fest going on currently. Plus, now there are direct flights to places like Macau from Hyderabad. It's no surprise that vacationers are picking these destinations," says Sabina, who is heading to Bali, along with her family, for the New Year's Eve. "There have also been enquiries for South Africa, New Zealand and Australia," she adds.
Beach bumming
Engineer Dimple Agarwal, who is spending her New Year's Eve in Macau, says, "For the last two years, I headed to Goa but now, it has become too commercialised and crowded. So, this time I picked Macau. They have unexplored beaches to surf on and the city is architecturally exciting too. I'm also looking forward to royally pampering myself with some special spa treatments."
Entrepreneur Shreedevi Neekkanti adds, "It's too cold to holiday in the Europe and the US. My friends and I are going to enjoy a beach holiday at Thailand this holiday season."
Shopping fiesta
Hong Kong is a popular choice with the city's shopaholics. Businesswoman Racha Bagga, says, "With the annual Hong Kong Winter Fest on, the children are excited. I'm looking forward to shopping at the many flea markets, where you get some stylish picks."
Aamer Javeed, National secretary of NSUI, can't decide between a beach holiday and a shopping extravaganza. "Every place in the city is overcrowded. So, it's refreshing to head out for a two-three day holiday. The idea of sitting by the beach, getting a tan and doing nothing is tempting, but I've to ensure I get to shop for my friends and family too."
It's that time of the year again when people take a break from the mundane, plan a trip and pack their bags to head out on New Year getaways. And Hyderabadis, who were earlier content to party in the city or inevitably head to Goa for a fun-filled weekend are now opting for overseas destinations. And Macau and Hong Kong are some of the destinations featured in the list of top picks.
Bored of the same ol' parties in the city, many are in the mood to get away some place far. According to travel agents in the city, the favourite destinations for this New Year include Dubai, Thailand, Bali, Macau, Hong Kong, Philippines and other surrounding archipelagos. "Weekend trips to these destinations are not very expensive, so people don't mind shelling out the moolah," says the marketing head of a travel company.
Sabina Xavier, chief operating officer of a city-based travel club agrees. "There are numerous beach parties planned at Phuket and the big Dubai shopping festival is scheduled to begin on January 3. There is also the Hong Kong Winter Fest going on currently. Plus, now there are direct flights to places like Macau from Hyderabad. It's no surprise that vacationers are picking these destinations," says Sabina, who is heading to Bali, along with her family, for the New Year's Eve. "There have also been enquiries for South Africa, New Zealand and Australia," she adds.
Beach bumming
Engineer Dimple Agarwal, who is spending her New Year's Eve in Macau, says, "For the last two years, I headed to Goa but now, it has become too commercialised and crowded. So, this time I picked Macau. They have unexplored beaches to surf on and the city is architecturally exciting too. I'm also looking forward to royally pampering myself with some special spa treatments."
Entrepreneur Shreedevi Neekkanti adds, "It's too cold to holiday in the Europe and the US. My friends and I are going to enjoy a beach holiday at Thailand this holiday season."
Shopping fiesta
Hong Kong is a popular choice with the city's shopaholics. Businesswoman Racha Bagga, says, "With the annual Hong Kong Winter Fest on, the children are excited. I'm looking forward to shopping at the many flea markets, where you get some stylish picks."
Aamer Javeed, National secretary of NSUI, can't decide between a beach holiday and a shopping extravaganza. "Every place in the city is overcrowded. So, it's refreshing to head out for a two-three day holiday. The idea of sitting by the beach, getting a tan and doing nothing is tempting, but I've to ensure I get to shop for my friends and family too."
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