Good News For Mumbai Travelers

If you are flying to Washington DC you may not need to fly to New York and then route to Washington DC.

“Emirates will provide important and needed competition to the Washington market, with a product and service proposition that represents superb value for money,” said Nigel Page, Senior Vice President of Commercial Operations - The Americas. “We look forward to connecting DC travelers with the largest number of one-stop flights to Southeast Asia, India, Africa and the Middle East.”

This September 2013, more than 500 guests from the travel trade and local business communities gathered for a gala dinner event at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center in the heart of downtown Washington to hear more about Emirates’ network of over 120 destinations, serviced by a fleet which is among the youngest and most technologically advanced in the skies.

Washington Dulles is one of the top international airports in the U.S., with over seven million international passengers annually. The region is home to more than 1,000 international institutions and over 1,000 foreign-owned companies from approximately 50 countries. With over 120 connections to 74 countries, Emirates is well positioned to support travelers globally. Washington DC is also a leading leisure destination and was among the top ten U.S. cities most visited by overseas travelers in 2011, according to the U.S. Department of Commerce.

“The Washington, DC region has a highly diverse population and thriving ethnic communities, and we look forward to bringing new choice, comfort and convenience to people whether they are travelling for business, leisure or personal reasons,” added Mr. Page.
Emirates will operate the American manufactured Boeing 777-300 ER aircraft on its Washington, DC route, providing eight private suites in First Class, 42 lie-flat beds in Business Class and 304 seats in Coach.

Customers travelling to and from the United States can also benefit from Emirates’ partnerships with Jet Blue, American Airlines, Virgin America and Alaska Airlines. Passengers connecting to or from Emirates’ U.S. flights from these airlines will enjoy a range of benefits, including one-stop check in and checked through baggage.

MUMBAI BUSINESS TRAVEL & ENTERTAINING GUIDE 2014

Mumbai, MH, India is one of India's most populous and successful cities. A true melting pot of cultures and diversity. The city recounts it's beginings to a collection of seven islands on the west coast of India. World religions have both influences on food and culture and form the foundation for it's people. Older Religions noted by historians are Hinduism; Buddhism; Jainism and Skihism newer conversions came with Judaism, Zorostrianism, Christianity and Islam, arrived in the 1st millennium CE.

Airport: Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport is 30 Km from downtown Mumbai. There are expressways and shorter routes depending where your hotel is located. Our advise to you is to book a car pick up from your hotel even if it is outrageously expensive for Safety comes first.  But if you are on a budget then book a pre-paid Taxi at the Airport like Meeru-Cool Cab-Tab those are airconditioned and the black and yellow are not.

Sightseeing:

South Mumbai, is a great walking city. take a stroll down upscale Horminus Circle, Gateway of India and Marine Drive.

If you have a Car and want to really tour around then here's are guide.

Start with Mani Bhavan, the once home of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, today it is a Museum with 50,000 books, artifacts of Gandhi's freedom struggle, household treasures including his Weaving Wheels (Chakras); Next you can go to the Gateway of India followed by a beautiful ride of the historic buildings Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (Once Called Victoria Terminus after Queen Victoria) today millions use the trains to get to and from work. Gaze on the top if you can through the crowds and you will see a statue quick similar to our own Statue of Liberty in New York, the Prince of Whales Museum and the Jehangir Art Gallery and you can pick up some real art and meet artists; drive around the Flora Fountain Statue and the Mumbai High Court and Bombay University. Of-course there are temples, churches and mosques for your choice and lots of architecture and street folks that are just as colorful and entertaining. RBI Monetary Museum

An impressive collection of Indian coins, rupees and history of barter system. The panams from Kerala, with a diameter of less than one-sixteenth of an inch ? are great things to see and learn.

 ** TIPS FOR BEGGARS & STREET CHILDREN ON THE STREET: It is true some of them belong to a racket. But if you want to be generous do so cautiously. We buy a bag full of biscuit packets at Rs. 5 or 10 (so you need to carry about 100 packets - and you may still run out so keep replenishing) or fruits like bananas so when they come to you then you have something to offer back. Don't give Money it goes to the gansters. Remember they are homeless so they can't carry bulky things or wet food. They also don't have good teeth so don't pick something that's hard to eat. Finally the have no time as they beg by the minute so pick something you can hand them that they can eat in a hurry.

Shopping:

The Colaba Causeway for Street Shopping - Khaftans, Handicrafts, Carpets, Leather, Jewels and Antiques they have it all. Get ready to Bargain.

Amarsons Collection

AMARSONS - BANDRA initiated its journey in the year 2000, bearing in mind its chief aim to take its 35-years old rich legacy to astounding new heights. Ever since, Amarsons Bandra has progressed from being just another family store to a complete fashion and lifestyle emporium.

From bangles to tweed, Amarsons Bandra is your style guru and guide. With a wide range of outfits and accessories, displayed systematically across 5 spacious levels, we provide first-rate services amidst an exceptional ambience. Also, they specialise in wedding collection, the proof of which is their grand customer base includes Bollywood personalities, socialites, political bigwigs, corporate czars and high commands of various countries. That apart, the mega plans for the future include Online shopping for more customer convenience, In-house fashion studio and the Fashion Catalogue for those who are too keen on knowing what's hot on the racks.

The Bombay Store 

In the early 1900s while India was still under the British rule, one of the strongest manifestations of mass awakening was, the desire to patronize all that was swadeshi (Made in India). Great Indian patriots and businessmen like Lokmanya Tilak, Sir Ratanji Jamshedji Tata amongst others conceived Bombay Swadeshi Co-Op Stores Co. Ltd, which came into existence on 17th December 1905. It became the first retail organization to be listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange. In the present age of globalization, the swadeshi movement has little significance. As the store now caters to an audience with a contemporary mindset, the brand was therefore rechristened in December 1995 as The Bombay Store     

     With more than 30,000 sq. ft. of shopping bliss and artistically-lit interiors, today The Bombay Store operates out of 10 outlets in the high street markets and malls of major cities, with its flagship store at Sir P.M. Road, Mumbai, admeasuring 10,000 sq. feet and other outlets at Inorbit Malad, Inorbit Vashi, High Street Phoenix, MG Road - Pune, Inorbit Mall - Pune, Phoenix Market City – Pune, Prozone Mall Aurangabad, Indiranagar in Bangalore, and a new addition at 1 MG Road Mall, Bangalore.

     The Bombay Store is the one shopping destination that comes to the customers mind while looking for lifestyle products that are a perfect blend of contemporary and traditional techniques and art forms. The broad categories that The Bombay Store offers are: Artefacts, Home Décor, Fashion Accessories and Wellness.

Bharat Furnishings  

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Fabindia 

Fabindia is India's largest private platform for products that are made from traditional techniques, skills and hand-based processes.

Fabindia links over 80,000 craft based rural producers to modern urban markets, thereby creating a base for skilled, sustainable rural employment, and preserving India's traditional handicrafts in the process.

Fabindia's products are natural, craft based, contemporary, and affordable.

Phoenix Marketcity Pune, is an integrated mixed-use development incorporating Shopping, Dining, Movies, Entertainment and much more that delivers a holistic lifestyle and leisure experience. As Pune transforms from a traditional, historic city to a commercial metropolis, Phoenix Marketcity Pune, also sets out to change lives in changing times.

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TRAVEL

Join a Frequent Flyer Loyalty program no matter which class you fly for bonus offers. United Airlines offers the best non stop flights from New York to Mumbai.

First Class/Business Class Passengers enjoy privilege Check In; excess baggage and airport lounges that are great to relax during long flights.

Emirates offers Chauffeur-drive services for its first class and business class passengers.

If you want to fly the best aircraft look for the Airbus A380 is a double-deck, wide body, four engine jet airliner, it’s the largest and offers great comfort.

The Boeing 777 is a family of long-range wide body twin-engine jet airliner.

Look for technological advancements even digital movie and sound make a huge difference. We also love airlines that have environmentally friendly practices.

If they aren’t feeding you, relax and loose a few pounds. If you can’t stand long flights just have a long nap even Guilver would advise that. So Enjoy!

Airlines

Air India

Air France 

British Airways

Lufthansa

Emirates

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Swiss International

United Airlines