The holiday season is finally here. After a year of running around, exams, business meetings and stress, everyone deserves to take some time off and go on a vacation. Besides, it’s a medical fact that people who take vacations have a more positive outlook on life, gain motivation and, more importantly, have lower stress levels which lessens the risk of heart diseases. While you may have known that already, we bet you weren’t aware that most of the pleasure actually comes from planning the trip. Having something exciting to look forward to is what does the trick. So book that ticket, pack your bags and head off to that place where you’ve always wanted to visit. ICE Today’s annual Travel Issue is here to help with your vacation planning.
Not only have we included checklists for last minute packing, we also have advice regarding what souvenirs to bring back. Moreover, Cover Focus is filled to the brim with travel stories from around the world along with a spectacular Photo Story on USA. There is also something for those travelling to Bangladesh – a review of the hotel franchise Amari. Explore! can serve as a guide when journeying to exotic places and Packing Pretty tells you which beauty products to carry with you on such trips. Needless to mention, we’ve also featured a fashion portfolio that is sure to dazzle you.
With the return of Bengal Classical Music Festival, ICE Today has interviewed local musicians on their take of the event. Check out Tunes to see what they have to say. Recipes feature food from the stalls of BCMF so that you can try them at home. On the other hand, Bengal Publications launched four new books at Hay Festival this year and we have included a preview of them in Ink on Paper. The manga, Naruto, recently concluded its long run and with the anime soon to follow; we suggest you catch up with it. This month’s Entertainment tells you exactly why you should watch this awesome show.
So to wrap up, we recommend that you use your vacation time wisely and travel. There are plenty of places to see, lots to experience and heaps of unusual dishes to try out. Don’t forget that it’s important to get away from the chaos and relax every once in a while. Bon Voyage!