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Swim with whale sharks in Sorsogon
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Beyond the pristine beaches of the Philippines, adventure awaits the intrepid tourist. The seas around the archipelago teem with marine life and from December to May each year, the shores around
Donsol in the province of Sorsogon play host to whale sharks known locally as butanding. Considered to be the biggest fish in the world, these whale sharks are largely vegetarian, which means it is safe to swim alongside! Sorsogon is fairly accessible and on arrival at the international airport in Manila, visitors can travel there by bus or coach. The town has several resorts that offer accommodation at reasonable rates.
India gets its first Mandara Spa The Radisson Resort & Spa Alibaug is launching India’s first Mandara Spa. Operated by MSpa International, a Thailand-based company. The Mandara Spa has redefined ‘luxury’ and ‘relaxation’ for its visitors. Joining its line of ‘firsts’, it is also the largest spa property (20,000 sq ft) in Asia. Treatments
include a variety of massage styles, seaweed, mud or herbal body wraps, facials, salt scrubs, aromatherapy, reflexology and a selection of freshwater baths. Guest can also tailor make a package to suit their needs, ranging from a half day package to two day packages, depending on the guests’ preference.
MARCH 2010 TRAVELX
Buffet with a difference at Eggspectation Enjoy an unending bonanza of food, the North American way, at Eggspectation — the 24 hour resto café at Jaypee Vasant Continental and Jaypee Siddharth, New Delhi on Sunday afternoons from 12:00 noon to 3:00 pm. One can savour from a wide variety of unlimited soups, salads, breads and desserts for Rs 799 per person, add main course to this and get the deal at Rs 999 per person and if you want to enjoy limitless beer and white spirits, the meal would cost you only Rs 1,299 per person.