nWith more and more people looking to head out during the holidays, it?s never too early to start planning for a Puja trip. And if you?re looking for a short trip to Shimla, Cox and Kings has just the thing for you. The options on offer have prices varying according to your budget. For a 4-night, 3-day Economy trip, where one gets to put up at the Ashiyana Regency or De park, it?s Rs 4,330 per person on a twin-sharing basis. In the case of Shimla, the same for the Premium package at hotels Q.I. Himdev or East Bourne costs Rs 5,170. However, for per person on single occupancy, the costs go up to Rs 7,840 and Rs 9,260 for the Economy and Premium packages respectively. The prices include transfers from Shimla airport/railway station by non-A/C car, daily breakfast, excursion to Kufri by non-A/C car, travel insurance and all taxes except 4.08% Govt. service tax. For more, call: 2280 5548.

nCome September 25, the world?s third largest cruise company is launching cruises (ex-Mumbai) in Indian waters aboard the 713-ft seven-deck Super Star Libra. Take your pick from a 4-night Mumbai-Lakshwadeep-Goa-Mumbai cruise, a 2-night Mumbai-Goa-Mumbai cruise or even a 1-night Mumbai High Sea weekend getaway cruise. In the peak season, a 4-night cruise can cost between Rs 18,500 (Rs 17,000 45-day apex fare) for the cheapest accommodation and Rs 78,000 (Rs 70,600 45-day apex fare) for an executive suite on the seventh deck. A 2-night cruise costs between Rs 9,200 (Rs 8,500 apex) and Rs 39,000 (apex: Rs 35,300), while a 1-night cruise costs between Rs 4,400 (apex: Rs 4,100) and Rs 20,100 (apex: Rs 18,200). The fares are on a twin-sharing basis.