India’s monsoon the new frontier for travellers seeking the unique

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India’s monsoon the new frontier for travellers seeking the unique

It may seem counterintuitive to consider taking a vacation where it’s pouring rain, yet for an increasing number of travellers, this is exactly why they don the dungarees and make their way to the annual monsoon in India.

Instead of sun-drenched beaches and steamy nights (though there’s still plenty of both), travellers are flocking to see rivers of rushing water, spectacular waterfalls, and colourful festivals. Add to that stunning water-scoured views and the irrepressibly friendly nature of Indian folk, and you’ve got a recipe for a very different holiday.

While there are a wealth of different experiences to discover, we’ve selected the very best.

The monsoon in India: Dudhsagar Falls – Goa

Dudhsagar

Come July, the Dudhsagar Falls – located on the Mandovi River on the border of Goa and the neighbouring state of Karnataka – reaches a crescendo as thousands of tonnes of water flow over the falls in a cacophonic cascade.
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Eat your way around Greece

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Eat your way around Greece

Food in Greece follows time-worn traditions handed down over generations amid one of the most continually inhabited places on earth. The country’s rich history, close sense of family, and longtime love affair with the sea make for an approach to cuisine that is flavorful, minimally processed, and distinctly its own.

For the food-loving traveller, it’s worth planning a route through Greece that will serve up the very best – and the most iconic – Greek dining experiences.

Food in Greece – Athens and surrounds

Whether it’s down in the Plaka – old Athens- or in the capital’s newest quarters, you’re never far away from some of the very best food in Greece. While the capital inevitably attracts cuisine from across the rest of the country, the city serves up some tasty treats of its own.

Avoid the tourist traps, where bolshy touts try to harang you through sheer force of will to look at their menu, and head to a quiet local taverna for a plate of Keftedes – deep-fried meatballs made from varying ingredients including fish, cheese, lamb and tomatoes.
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Get more out of your Karma membership

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Get more out of your Karma membership

With 26 hotels and resorts worldwide a Karma vacation ownership membership is already great value – and we’re always looking to give our members more. That’s why we partner with RCI Holiday Ownership, the world’s largest Holiday Ownership exchange.

The long-standing partnership allows Karma members to benefit from RCI Holiday Ownership vast network of affiliate global resorts and hotels – almost 4,500 resorts in 100 countries – and swap Karma membership points for time at resorts outside the Karma group of properties.

Importantly the reverse is also true – Karma receives thousands of guests a year through RCI Holiday Ownership expanded network, meaning more value for our Fractional owners and investors.

How RCI Holiday Ownership works

Through Karma’s vacation ownership program, existing Karma members receive points to use across Karma’s global properties. It’s an attractive and savvy way to add value to the member experience – instead of sharing time and being limited to a single block of it each year, members can utilise their points at multiple properties year round.
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Boating adventures abound in the Scilly Isles

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Boating adventures abound in the Scilly Isles

Situated as they are off the south western tip of the Cornish coast in the U.K. and benefiting from the warm waters of the Gulf Stream, the Isles of Scilly are a summer playground for boating enthusiasts or merely those that love the sea. Scilly Isles boating has a long, illustrious – and sometimes dangerous – history that makes for the perfect boating adventure.

The five islands that make up the Scillys – St. Mary’s, Tresco, St. Martin’s, Bryher, and St. Agnes – are all relatively close to each other making island hopping an accessible and immensely enjoyable experience. Spend the morning jumping onto unspoilt white sand beaches straight from your boat, or taking a dip in the temperate turquoise water.

The history of Scilly Isles boating

The Scillys culture and history are intimately linked to the sea, as any proud Scillonian will tell you.
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When (and how) to get the best hotel deal

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When (and how) to get the best hotel deal

When it comes to the best time to book a hotel, it can seem like you’re running the gauntlet between competing suppliers, deals and locations. Hundreds of sites clamour for your attention and, depending on where and when you want to go, the process can be laborious and frustrating.

While booking aggregators tend to advertise themselves as a gateway to low-cost holidays, in most cases a savvy mix of timing, research and booking directly with the hotel or resort will result in getting what you want, when you want it.

Be flexible with travel times (if you can)

Depending on your life stage, flexibility around travel dates can be a challenge. After all, there are only certain times of year for school holidays and leave. Increasingly, the changing nature of work means more of us than ever have the opportunity to travel on a varying schedule.
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