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BY  Abdul Aziz Nov 9, 2023

There are quite a few exciting events that you can plan for a quick holiday away in November 2023. We are enlisting some of them so you can check them out according to your convenience. Here are some exciting events that you can explore for a quick getaway in November 2023. Check out the Christmas Light Trails, where the palaces and gardens are within walking distance of London City, and winter light trails are open, especially in this month. You can also witness the Shining Lights of Service, a neon commission by artist Chila Kumari Singh Burman MBE, outside the Royal Pavilion in Brighton. It is set to be held on 11 November-28 January (East Sussex). It explores its role as a hospital for wounded Indian soldiers during the First World War. If you are a fan of wine and cheese, the Hitchin Wine and Food Festival is a must-attend event where you can try a selection of wines and champagnes chosen by local vintners, paired with cheeses from a specially curated cheeseboard. You can access this event on 11 November (Hertfordshire). For movie buffs, the Brighton Film Festival showcases feature and short films from around the world, along with preview screenings, director Q&A sessions, and more. It will be held on 10-19 November (East Sussex). Rochester Cathedral hosts a Jazz and Blues Festival over four days, featuring musical greats like Billy Childish and the Chatham Singers, the James Taylor Quartet, and the Nigel Price Organ Trio. Check out our guide to the town for other things to see and do and places to eat and drink while you're in Rochester. Catch the show on 15-18 November (Kent). These are only a few of the events. If you are interested, check out the tickets for the events, if needed, so you don’t miss out on the holiday fun. Read Also: Excited For Christmas? Leicester Square’s Glittering Christmas Market Is Returning To London From Nov 8 Singaporean Expert Says Vietnam Tourism Needs Better Destination Management: Report The Best Hotels In Mexico City For A Frida Kahlo Pilgrimage

BY  Abdul Aziz Nov 6, 2023

If you are looking to visit Mexico, chances are its capital Mexico City is pretty high up on your list. The best hotels that you can choose to stay here are listed below. The country is popular among tourists, and it's really easy to see why. In case you want to witness the real Mexico, which is away from the beach resorts (glamorous as they are), you must visit Mexico City. Getting a glimpse of the Mexico that Frida Khalo belonged to is a treat in itself. Her house is Casa Azul is in the Coyoacán locality. The blue house is one of the essential stops on any Mexico City itinerary. After you get your culture fix, Coyoacán is famous for its churros. Some of the best restaurants dot the sprawling city. The eateries are amazing too. Mexico City offers the best food, whether it is from the streets or the high-end establishments with elaborate menus. The usual neighborhoods that attract tourists are La Condesa, Colonia Roma, and Polanco. Colonia Roma is one of the coolest with buzzed bars and restaurants. It is also a great place to just take a walk around. Roma Norte is where La Valise Mexico City is situated. It is a boutique hotel that is simply waiting to become your pied à terre. It is home to the popular Brick Hotel, which has a local-approved restaurant and green rooftop. At the tree-lined La Condesa, there is the circular Avenida Amsterdam which used to be a horse-racing hippodrome at one point. It has now become a popular dog-walking spot for the city’s trendiest people. The hotels include shiny high-rises like the Mondrian and the Andaz. Some of the best hotels that you can lodge while feeling bougie have a great line-up in Mexico City. The Four Seasons Mexico City, Colima 71, The Red Tree House, Volga, and Downtown are essentially the most Mexican lodging you must experience while visiting. Read Also: Muslim Miss Universe Queens Are The New Faces Of The Philippines’ Halal And Wellness Tourism Campaign Singaporean Expert Says Vietnam Tourism Needs Better Destination Management: Report Glasgow City Council Moved To Offer More Bus Stops For Tourists

BY  Abdul Aziz Oct 30, 2023

Sri Lanka Cabinet has approved the issuing of free visas to India, Russia, China, Japan, Thailand, and Malaysia. It will come into immediate effect as a pilot project till the 31st of March. Ali Sabry, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, has tweeted. The minister has stated that the pilot project that is to commence immediately will be extended until March 31, 2024. Sabry posted, “Cabinet approves issuing of free visas to India, China, Russia, Malaysia, Japan, Indonesia and Thailand with immediate effect as a pilot project till 31 March.” Earlier in March, Sri Lankan foreign minister Ali Sabry said that Sri Lanka’s relationship with India is ‘one of the most important in our foreign policy.’ Visitors from the mentioned countries can now obtain visas from Sri Lanka without charges. This is a significant change, given that India has been Sri Lanka’s primary source of inbound tourism. Reports by PTI say, according to the statistics for September, India has led north of 30,000 arrivals which comprise 26% of the total. Chinese tourists follow closely as the second-largest group with over 8,000 arrivals. The island country has seen a fall in tourist arrivals since the 2019 Easter Sunday bombings. It resulted in the tragic loss of 270 lives. It included 11 Indians and over 500 civilians injured. Sri Lanka has been fighting a severe economic crisis since its British independence in 1948. Currently, the country is facing political unrest that is marked by protests and calls for President Rajapaksa’s resignation. The economic crisis has created shortages of basic necessities like food, medicine, cooking gas, and fuel. Even toilet paper and matches are nearly unavailable. Sri Lankans have been enduring the long lines outside stores for their basic needs for months now. They have to wait to buy fuel as well as cooking gas due to the shortages. The Ministry of Tourism has recently revealed that during the preceding Cabinet meeting, a Cabinet Paper was introduced. It suggests the provision of complimentary tourist visas to foreign travelers from five countries planning to visit Sri Lanka for tourism. Read Also: Glasgow City Council Moved To Offer More Bus Stops For Tourists Malaysia Adventure: Planning An Active And Thrilling Getaway THIS Is When You Should Visit Maldives!