Holi is just around the corner and so is the long weekend allowing travel enthusiasts to take a leisurely break. This has certainly upped the spirit of Gujaratis who not only look forward to celebrating festivals with their loved ones but also have a penchant for travel and exploring new places, cuisines and more. “Given the unprecedented opportunity with Holi falling on a Monday and Good Friday, the same week, many are taking three days off to avail a leisurely nine-day holiday; our data indicates a surge in demand of approximately 350% for both domestic and international locales for the extended Holi weekend vs last yea,” says Rajeev Kale – President & Country Head, Holidays, MICE, Visa – Thomas Cook (India) Limited.
A PREFERENCE FOR CLOSER-TO-HOME DESTINATIONSDrivecations to nearby offbeat destinations are also witnessing an uptick of 25%, with increased length of stay from 3-4 days to 5-7 days. “Rajmachi, Lohagad, Igatpuri, Lonavala, Matheran,…