Travel and Culture

Archive for June, 2009

Manali the striking hill station in the Kullu valley of Himachal Pradesh is one of the most sought after tourist destination. Manali has the most startling mountain ranges, which offer spectacular view. Various places which can be visited by the tourists in and around Manali are Hadimba temple, Rohtang Pass, Solang Valley and some Monasteries. Manali hotels promise to its visitors a comfortable stay and a serene atmosphere.

List of Manali Hotels

Apple Country Resort

The Apple Country Resort is an incomparable lodging place where the travellers can have lovely time. Here one can relax and also involve in many recreational activities for entertainment. Plenty of services are given to the visitors to make their stay comfortable.

Royal Park Resorts

The resort tries its best to cater to the needs of its visitors and provide them with all kinds of modern day amenities. The luxurious Royal Park Resort is known for its well furnished rooms and round the clock room services. One can enjoy here a comfortable and cozy stay.

Ambassador Resort

Ambassador resorts is one of the best accommodation for the travelers, it is situated in the lush green area and rests on the high altitude. One can get the most picturesque view of the surroundings from the hotel. The services given by the hotel leaves the visitors mesmerized.

The 2009 budget has come and gone and the good news for pensioners is that their weekly payments remain intact. Older people are aware that they are entitled to free travel after they reach pension age. The introduction of this initative for our senior citizens was one the few positive enduring legacies of the late Charlie Haughey and it is a wonderful benefit to those who use it. If you are fit and able, it is a very smart way to see the country at your leisure with like minded friends. Ireland has so much to offer by way of scenery and heritage sights that one might not have had a chance to see during their busy working lives when rearing families was the priority.

In addition to free travel, many hotels offer senior citizen packages that are heavily discounted. Everyone aged 66 and over living permanently in Ireland, is entitled to avail of the scheme. Certain people under that age are also entitled. In some cases, a free companion pass may be available to allow a person to accompany the pass holder. If you qualify for it, you will be issued with a pass that you must carry with you when using public transport. Passes are non-transferable and can only be used by the named person.

Free travel is available on all State public transport (bus, rail and Dublin’s LUAS service). Free travel is also available on a limited number of services that are operated by private bus transport companies. If you have a free pass and you are married or cohabiting (that is, living with a man or woman as husband and wife), you are entitled to a Pass which allows your partner to accompany you free of charge when travelling. In addition, some people who are unable to use the pass because they are unable to travel alone may get a Companion Pass. This allows the holder to be accompanied by any person over 16 years of age, free of charge.