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Of Maharajas and Medieval Forts RAJASTHAN 08 30 Idyllic Hit DOWNLOAD getaways just a Refresh RCI MEMBER DRIVE AWAY KODAIKANAL APP! PG.13 JUL/DEC 2020 PLAY | EAT | SHOP | RELAX | EXPLORE Of Maharajas and Medieval Forts RAJASTHAN The Mystique OF JIM CORBETT NATIONAL PARK Island Beach Retreats #AlwaysMore With RCI Platinum membership, there is always something more for you. Upgrade to Platinum and enjoy many valuable benefits, in addition to those which you already receive as a RCI® member. FREE HOLIDAY*: Take TWO holidays in a year and months in advance and receive full Deposit get ONE domestic holiday absolutely FREE. Trading Power. GUARANTEED DISCOUNTS: Save up to r3,000 GUEST CERTIFICATE*: Save up to 50% when you on Exchange Vacations, r1,500 on Split Week gift a RCI® holiday. Exchange and 10% off on Extra VacationsSM*. 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RCI Member Helpline Toll-Free (all India): 1.800.419.2131 Website: RCI.com Monsoon 2020 CONTENTS FEATURES 08 Idyllic Getaways Just a Drive Away Lonavala, Yercaud, Wayanad, Coorg and Silvassa 14 Dive in Maldives, Andaman Islands, Goa, Fort Lauderdale, Tenerife, Hawaii RCI Recommends 22 Island Beach Retreats Sri Lanka, Maldives and Andamans Staff Story 28 Of Maharajas and Medieval Forts Rajasthan 30 Hit Refresh PG.42 Kodaikanal The Making of Magical Holidays An interview with Sujit Paul Also in this Issue 04 Editor's Note 20 Barbeque Bay A multi-sensory dining experience 32 Fee Reckoner 35 The Mystique Of Jim Corbett National Park 44 RCI.com 45 New Affiliation ENDLESS VACATION | 3 Editor’s NOTE Better things are shaping up If you’ve been following RCI social media, you’d have come across our campaign, ‘Difficult roads often lead to beautiful destinations’. There’s no denying the fact that these are difficult times. But we are hopeful of better and beautiful things ahead. In fact, better things are already shaping up at RCI and we have a lot in store for you. For starters, your RCI world just got even bigger. Enjoy access to more than 6,00,000 resorts, hotels, affiliated properties and get preferential member pricing. Truly, there has never been a better time to be a RCI member (Pg. 26). While we may have to wait a while to get back to vacations, our survey showed that members are eager to take a break. And we’re looking forward to putting you back on memorable holidays again. We are listening to you and your feedback helps us to offer a better experience with RCI. Do write to us at [email protected]. If you’d like to share your RCI vacation memories, mail them to [email protected]. Also, look out for the latest updates and exciting offers on our social media channels. I hope, the stories we’ve put together in this edition of Endless Vacation will inspire you to plan your future getaways. Stay safe, stay inspired. Aruna Jathar 4 | JUL - DEC 2020 Share your vacation memories. Now get your vacation stories featured on Endless Vacation magazine. Simply send in your story, with lots of exciting pictures, and your interesting holiday experiences will be shared with the RCI community! Email us at: [email protected] ENDLESS VACATION | 5 Dream destination? It would be Bali, for the way they have safeguarded the legacy of ancient Hinduism in various Balinese temples coupled with its pristine white sandy beaches, coral reefs, and volcanic mountains. Favourite family getaway? Sapa Valley, Vietnam. A must-try cuisine you'd recommend to members. I would recommend all food enthusiasts to travel to Ubud, Bali for an amazing assortment of vegan food. In India, if you wish to attempt some vegetarian cuisine, then nothing can beat the true Rajasthani food – Dal Baati Churma, just delectable and MEET RISHI mouth-watering. We are glad to introduce you to Rishi Verma, Head of India Subcontinent–RCI. Rishi has been with RCI for over a decade and brings with him a lot of knowledge and insights on Vacation Ownership industry. We are certain that under his guidance, RCI India will be able to deliver its members the best of vacation experiences in the coming days. Over a casual talk, Rishi shares with us some interesting titbits on travel and life at RCI. 6 | JUL - DEC 2020 Your favourite travel and compassionate organisation. book/movie? What makes RCI an exciting place is the sense of accomplishment Not one but rather two. The first we feel when we send millions of one is The Bucket List; splendid our loyal members on their dream performances by Morgan destinations year over year. Freeman and Jack Nicholson for a sentimental, predictable yet endearing story. The movie has A message you’d like captured India, China, Egypt, to pass on to RCI India Tanzania, France, and the US beautifully and can give you a members at this time? few concepts to plan your next These are unprecedented times trips. The next one is Eat, Pray, and warrants strict measures. We Love where Julia Roberts (as Liz have a moral obligation to secure Gilbert) is on a quest for self- our wellbeing and focus on doing discovery that takes her to Italy, what’s right for the community. India, and Bali. Avoid any potential risk—wear a mask, maintain social distancing, follow safety and hygiene What makes RCI protocols. Remain positive and an exciting place to remember that ‘this too shall pass’. work? RCI resembles a close-knitted family and I have seen this culture in its offices globally. We are a secular company and I feel proud to be a part of a caring ENDLESS VACATION | 7 Idyllic getaways just a DRIVE AWAY Lonavala Yercaud Wayanad Coorg Silvassa While the current situation has brought with it some travel restrictions, a road trip is the best thing you can do. Here, we bring you some lesser–known idyllic destinations to explore. Go ahead, plan your trip and enjoy a memorable holiday. 8 | JUL - DEC 2020 Lonavala Lake Idyllic getaways just a DRIVE AWAY Lonavala The beautiful hill station of Maharashtra: dreamy, scenic, and mesmerising, Lonavala. A drive away from Mumbai and Pune, this hill Yercaud Lake town is an all-time favourite for travellers. The pleasant climate and natural beauty that dominates the area is unmissable. The place Yercaud is renowned for its cascading waterfalls, old caves, pristine lakes, and religious spots. In the state of Tamil Nadu, there is a quaint hill The hill station in Sahyadri ranges is 622 station, Yercaud. If you reside in either of the four metres above sea level and serves as a perfect southernmost states, a literally ‘cool’ weekend summer holiday destination. getaway awaits you. As per tourist attractions, there The Lonavala Lake, Rajmachi Fort and is the Yercaud Lake which provides panoramic views caves, Tiger’s Leap, Duke’s Nose, and Bushy of the hills and lush green lawns of this hill station. Dam are the main tourist attractions. This Travellers can indulge in a wide range of activities, place is heaven for trekkers. Given its hilly including various types of boating. terrains, trekking is the one thing that Here is a 32-Km Loop Road which begins can be enjoyed thoroughly here. For those from the Yercaud Lake and takes one through the interested in trekking can trek up to Duke’s agricultural plantations of Yercaud. This is one of the Nose and Rajmachi Fort and caves and soak most scenic journeys you will have as it offers the taste in the breathtaking natural beauty of the of culture, imprints of the heritage, the essence of surroundings. lives, and the varied developments of the hill station. On your way to the Lord Murugan Temple, Tiger's Leap there is a cave that is believed to be created by the bears and according to the primitive people of this surrounding. Known as the Bear’s Cave, it also served as a secret hideout and escape route to the ruler, Tipu Sultan. If you are curious to travel back in time and know how life had been during the Stone-Age era, the Kottachedu Teak Forest is then a must-visit. ENDLESS VACATION | 9 Chembra Peak Tholpetty Wildlife Banasura Sagar Dam Soojipara Water Falls Offering an unforgettable experience for wildlife Wayanad enthusiasts, Tholpetty Wildlife Sanctuary is one of the must-visit places of Wayanad. This natural Wayanad in Kerala exhibits one of the most habitat is a great sightseeing place to witness beautiful natural surroundings and offers a surreal elephant herds, deer, langurs, panthers, tigers, Indian break from the dullness of everyday life. Known for bison and the rare Slender Loris. its enchanting scenery, Wayanad is one of the most mesmerising tourist destinations in Kerala. Abbey Falls There are thundering waterfalls, lush greenery and verdant meadows that let you have an unforgettable vacation. From historic artefacts to the most mesmerising creations of nature, Wayanad is a splendid destination that one must check off from their bucket list as soon as possible.
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