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About beaconholidays

Beacon Holidays is a boutique tour operator and wholesaler specializing in FIT packages with a focus on leisure tourism. Beacon Holidays is a different kind of Travel Company. The brand “Beacon Holidays” stands for quality, innovation in product through research, and client satisfaction. Beacon is a company with inspirations and imagination and most importantly a passion for our destinations. We will create customized package to suit your holiday needs. Beacon’s destination portfolio includes India, Eastern and Southern Africa, Turkey, New Zealand, Australia, Fiji and the French Polynesia.

Treasures of Bhubaneswar – Blog spot from Thomas E. King

Posted on April 14, 2011 by beaconholidays

  Not as well-known as Kolkata to the north or Chennai – some 1300 km to the south – I found that Bhubaneswar, the state capital of the eastern Indian state of Orissa offers many architectural treasures.  While it’s easy to … Continue reading →

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Colonial Chennai by Thomas E. King

Posted on March 31, 2011 by beaconholidays

 Chennai is India’s closest international gateway to Australia.  With Thai International Airways offering flights that originate in major Aussie capitals and connect with onward services to Chennai I’ve found this to be a most convenient way of reaching the state … Continue reading →

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Dreaming of Goa from Thomas E. King

Posted on March 25, 2011 by beaconholidays

Anyway you look at it, Goa is gorgeous.  That’s the opinion I formed after an idyllic week-long stay in the former Portuguese territory in mid December.  The view from the lovely Goa Marriott Resort & Spa over the River Mandovi encompassed … Continue reading →

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Cape Town – South Africa with Beacon Holidays

Posted on February 2, 2011 by beaconholidays

On a clear day waking up in Cape Town can be a really special experience. Set against the backdrop of the Table Mountains , breakfast at the waterfront with the blue skies is like God smiling down on you. On … Continue reading →

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Londolozi Private Game Reserve in the Sabi Sand Game Reserve

Posted on January 18, 2011 by beaconholidays

Londolozi Private Game Reserve in the Sabi Sand Game Reserve has introduced the Londolozi photographic experience. They have created the New Generation Photographic Safari Vehicle to enhance the novice and professionals photographic experience on safari. The standard Land Rover has … Continue reading →

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Sankrant – Kite Flying Day, An Indian festival.

Posted on January 14, 2011 by beaconholidays

Over the years many non India friends and connections have always told us how India has so many public holidays and so many festivals…It’s true…..India is a glorious, cultural melting pot. One spectacular festival that fuses religion with excitement is … Continue reading →

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Melbourne a city you can’t get enough of!

Posted on November 26, 2010 by beaconholidays

Don’t worry about the world coming to an end today. It is already tomorrow in Australia.”- Charles M Schulz My love for Australia goes back a long long way, but my recent visit has left me completely speechless. My first … Continue reading →

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Back from the beach on Hamilton Island!

Posted on November 15, 2010 by beaconholidays

Some of the Beacon team have just explored Hamilton Island, and this is what they have to say….. If you would really like to get away and see some of the bluest of blue waters the Whitsunday islands is the … Continue reading →

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Happy Diwali!

Posted on November 5, 2010 by beaconholidays

Diwali is the festival of lights celebrated across the world by Indian’s and among other Hindu’s, Jain’s and Sikhs. There are lots of stories and beliefs for celebrating Diwali, one of them is that when Lord Ram return after 14 … Continue reading →

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Masala Trails…Spicy side trips off the road less eaten

Posted on October 5, 2010 by beaconholidays

This tour is a great combination of history, culture and the foods of India, from local households and traditional styles of cooking to the more elaborate Royal experiences and the royal recipes…. We also have market tours and interactions with local families and to top everything off we combine it with relaxing in Goa, a houseboat in Kerala and shopping along the way. Continue reading →

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