22 T3 Tomorrow ’s Technology Today MARCH 2019 WWW.T3INDIA.COM
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TravelFIND PEACE AND QUIET IN 2019
To get away from it all after the bustle of the festive
season, consider a flight to St Helena (sthelenatourism.
com), the world’s most remote island. This tiny chunk
of volcanic rock is home to only a handful of people
but plenty of wildlife – the presence of 500 endemic
species is the reason it’s known as the Galapagos of
the South Atlantic. Until recently, getting there
involved a five-day boat trip from Cape Town, but a
new airport means it’s now possible to fly direct via
South Africa.
When it comes to relaxation, a slow cruise down the
Mekong River is hard to beat, and the Aqua
Expeditions Luxury Mekong Cruise Ship is one of themost popular ways to do it. Choose from three, four or
seven-night cruises starting in Cambodia or Vietnam.
You’ll float past Buddhist temples and lush paddy
fields on a ship fitted with a stylish rooms, a pool and
observation deck (aquaexpeditions.com, from approx.
`3,00,000 per person).
Japan’s new temple-stay scheme is great for
experiencing the country’s chilled side, and seeing its
heritage. Opt for a night in a traditional ryokan, such
as Nakamuraya Ryokan in Iizaka Onsen
(nakamurayaryokan.com). After a restorative night’s
sleep, de-stress with a soak in an onsen (hot spring), or
attend a meditation class at the Rinno-ji temple.Keen to start the new year in a more mindful way, Tamara Hinson
finds the best places for some much-needed time outCALM DOWN