nIf Turkey is looking to cement ties with India, wooing tourists from the country is part of the gameplan. Thus, Turkish Airlines has beefed up connectivity to India with an additional two flights from Delhi. So from three weekly flights ex-Delhi, it upped operations to five. Those looking for a holiday in Istanbul can hop on to a Turkish Airlines flight on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday or Sunday. The return flights operate on the Istanbul-Delhi route on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. InterGlobe Air Transport is the GSA for Turkish Airlines in India.

nIf swaying coconut palms, velvety white sands and magnificent underwater flora and fauna all sound like ingredients for the perfect romantic holiday, the Maldives may be just the destination for you. And for travellers interested in making the most of the Maldives magic, The Taj Group is offering an exciting package at its Taj Coral Reef Resort, Maldives on the picturesque island of Hembadhu. A 3-night stay at a beach villa double room costs $1,020 while the same at a lagoon villa will set you back by $1,320. The price includes airport transfers, buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner at the restaurant Rukkuri, 10 per cent discount on non-motorised watersports and at the spa. Couples will be glad to note that a candlelit dinner with a bottle of wine at the hotel’s speciality restaurant is also on the house. Taxes are extra and the package is valid till March 31, though the rates are not applicable during the peak period December 22-January 8.