~This Winter indulge in true holiday spirit with ‘Incredible Escapes’ by Taj Holidays~

As the winter turns into spring … its time for comfort, good food, warmth and for a talk beside the fire; It’s time you’ve had a break from your routine life and imbibe in the spirit of nature and relax with Spectacular Taj Holidays, that has on offer a wide variety of holiday destinations to choose from. This winter, stopover at exotic and quaint locations offered by Taj Holidays and avail excellent discounts.

Taj Holidays brings to you some of the finest destinations and properties on a platter; seasoned and laced with handpicked experiences. You can choose from a gamut of exquisite holiday destinations that offer wonderful holidays. Guests can either opt to relive the age of the Maharajas with the Incredible Royal Escapes, demystify the history behind the magnificent architecture of India with the Incredible Golden Triangle, live their imaginations amidst calm and serenity with the Best of Kerala, in the backwaters of Kerala, all with the specially created offers.

Relive the grand age of the Maharajas at India’s finest palaces. Dine on culinary creations fit for a King at Rambagh Palace, Jaipur. In the finest tradition of Rajput hospitality, the Rambagh Palace offers its guests a taste of royal living – a luxury and extravagance that was once the sole preserve of kings. It’s elegantly appointed rooms, marbled corridors and majestic gardens echo with history, and every corner has a story to tell. Sail into a purple sunset from The Taj Lake Palace, Udaipur. Set against the backdrop of the majestic Aravalli Mountains on one side of the lake, and lofty palaces on the other, the Taj Lake Palace spreads across a four-acre island – an almost surreal vision in marble. Discover history and tradition at The Taj Mahal Palace & Tower, Mumbai. Offering panoramic views of the Arabian Sea and the Gateway of India, the hotel is a gracious landmark of the city of Mumbai, showcasing contemporary Indian influences along with beautiful vaulted alabaster ceilings, onyx columns, graceful archways, hand-woven silk carpets, crystal chandeliers, a magnificent art collection, an eclectic collection of furniture, and a dramatic cantilever stairway.  Enjoy all of this and more with ‘Incredible Royal Escapes’ offer. The Incredible Royal Escapes offer, for 6 nights, start from Rs.116900/- for single occupancy and Rs.126400/- for double occupancy.

Let the exquisite architecture of the great Mughals in Agra, Jaipur and Delhi enchant you while you avail of the ‘Incredible Golden Triangle’ offer. Gaze at Emperor Shah Jahan’s testament to love – the dazzling Taj Mahal – from the Taj-View Hotel in Agra. Stroll through the finest Mughal gardens in existence at the Jai Mahal Palace in Jaipur. A masterpiece in the Indo-Saracenic style of architecture, it blends spotlight-grabbing opulence with tantalizing comforts that transport guests to a world of Rajasthan magnificence. Admire the breathtaking Red Fort, then retire to the charming Taj Palace Hotel in Delhi. While the Incredible Golden Triangle offer, for 5 nights, begins from Rs. 52900/- for single occupancy and Rs.57000/- for double occupancy.

Daydream while you coast down gentle backwaters, float in a private lagoon or enjoy a sunset in Kerala with their ‘Best of Kerala’ Offer. Taj Green Cove Resort in Kovalam is fringed with beautiful backwaters and pristine beaches for you to explore. You can drift idly on a traditional kettuvallam in the private lagoon that adjoins the Taj Garden Retreat, Kumarakom. And from your machan-style nest at the Taj Garden Retreat, Thekkady, you can relish the subtle scents of a wooded plantation full of cardamom, coffee and pepper plants. Relax while you gaze upon a tranquil harbour from the Taj Malabar, Cochin. The Best of Kerela, for 5 nights, cost Rs. 47500/- for Category A hotels (which includes Taj Malabar, Cochin, Taj Garden Retreat, Kumarakom, Taj Green Cove Resort, Kovalam) and Rs. 34500/- for Category B hotels (which includes stay at Taj Residency – Trivandrum, The Gateway Hotel – Ernakulam).  A special Early Bird Offer allows those who book their escapes before January 31, 2010, to avail of a very special discount.

The ’Incredible Royal Escapes’, ‘Incredible Golden Triangle’ and the ‘Best of Kerela’ offer is valid all the way upto March 31, 2010.

With the ‘Taj Holidays’ setting a benchmark for diverse holiday experiences at exotic locales, few can resist the allures of all that these destinations have to offer. The ‘Taj Holidays’ leisure experiences can be found across various exotic destinations, which include idyllic beach resorts, genuine palaces, turn-of-the-century garden retreats, hotels located close to historic monuments, pilgrimage centers and some of India’s best wildlife sanctuaries.

This winter, gift your loved ones memories of a lifetime. Gift them charming beaches, exquisite havelis, the aura of royal gardens wrapped in lush greenery and luxury soaked in wellness and tranquility at the spas.

For reservations, please contact your nearest travel agent or visit our website www.tajhotels.com/tajholidays or call Taj Reservations Network on 1800 111 825, 66011825 or write to reservations@tajhotels.com