Shopping Info and Beyond: 2010

Monday, November 1, 2010

For people in India :-

http://www.fashionandyou.com

Tuesday, October 19, 2010

Singapore Tourism Info

ZOO Night Safari

Sentosa (evenings musical fountain, gondola ride, underwater world , whale watch, 4D animation movie),

Hapar villa

Bird park

Boat Quay with boat ride

Singapore Flyer

Suntec city fountain

Orchard road

For gold shopping - Mustafa

Thursday, October 14, 2010

US Tourism Info according to Places

New York NY:-

Statue of Liberty

Chinatown

Empire State Building

Times Square

Central Park

Madam Tussauds

Brooklyn Bridge

Wall Street

WTC site

UN Building

Flushing Ganesh Temple

Baldwin Saibaba Mandir

Buffalo NY :-

Niagara falls[There are taxis and shuttle services to Niagara from Buffalo airport. Shuttle service is little expensive, it is $30 per person http://www.niagara-usa.com/get_around/airport_shuttles.html.

San Francisco CA :-
Crooked Street, Palace of fine arts, Golden gate park, Japan Town, Port of SFO, Ghirardelli square,China Town, Civic Centre/City Hall, Mystery Spot[Shoes are preferable as balancing on sandals might be tough],Lake Tahoe[nice drive],Monterey beach, Monterey Fisher Man's Wharf, Half Moon May [web site http://www.baycityguide.com/citysights.html]<

Hawaii :-
BIGISLAND and MAUI [Activities 5:02 PM snorkelling, helicophter ride, volcano strip, ziplining, horseback riding, luau, road to hana],7 day cruise to Southern Carribean islands. St.Thomas,Dominca,St.Loius,Antigua and Barbados[wed site :cruisecritic.com ]

Philadelphia PA :-
1. Liberty Bell & Independence Hall (this is a must)
2. Betsy Ross House is few blocks from the above places. Betsy Ross was the woman who first sowed the American Flag.
3. Arts Museum
4. City Hall - on top of the city hall is statue of william penn and until late 1980s city didn't give permissions to buildings that were taller than the city hall. It is beautiful building. It is in the center of the city and u won't miss it. U can look at it from the car.
5. Lancaster county Amish community - if u have time u can visit it.
6. Longwood gardens
7.Bushkish Falls its a water fall known as Niagara of PA.
8.Amish County
9.Hersheys park

Washington D.C :-
1. Washington Monument
2. Lincoln Monument
3. war memorials
4. Smithsonian
5. The Capital
6. White house
7. Arlington Cemetery

Los Angeles CA:-
Hollywood sign,Beverly hills,Kodak theatre n other theatres,too.
LA zoo,Disney Land,California adventure,Universal studio....
Santa Monica beach[Bay Watch fame],Malibu..
spring is the best season to visit here

South Dakota :-
Mt rushmore,
Crazy horse memorial,
Cave of winds,
Custer
Jewel Cave National Monument
Bear country in rapid city
On the way to Dakota u can visit Sioux falls

Chicago IL :-
Millinieum Park, Sears Tower, Hancock observatory, Navy pier, Aurora temple, Swami Narayan Temple, Shedd aquarium, Field Museum.

Seattle WA :-
1.Space needle (must)
2.Science and Fiction Museum
3.Aquarium
4.Quest Field
5.Boeing Tour(must)
6.Seattle museum of Flight(must)
7.Sanjuan islands-friday harbor (must)
8.Deception Pass(must)
9.Snowqualmie Waterfalls (must)
10.Woodlands Zoo park
11.Kirkland Waterfront
12.Alki Beach Park
13.Snowqualmie Pass
14.Mt. Rainier National Park(must)-75miles
15.Lake Quinault - Olympic National Park (must)
16.101 Scenic Drive (must)
17.Leavenworth German town--110miles
18.Lake chelan--160miles from Seattle
19.Cascade Loop
20.Premium Outlet malls in marysville, northbend

Colorado Spings CO :-
1.PikesPeak: Should go in morning or noon. For tickets you can go to this site
http://www.pikespeakcolorado.com/
2.Garden of Gods http://www.gardenofgods.com/home/index.cfm?&Flash=1
3.Royal Gorge (it is the world's highest suspension bridge )
http://www.royalgorgebridge.com/
4. Aspen/I-70 drive- Here you can see Vail,glenwood springs etc ..a very good drive.

Detroit MI :-
Ford Pant, Automotive HAll of fame, Greenfield Village, Downtown --Board walk can view canada,

Michigan upnorth, Mackinac Island, Sue Locks, Pictured Rocks, Traverse city , Silver Lake

North Carolina :-
Smoky Mountains, Asheville Biltmore Palace

Atlanta :-
Temples :North america shiridi sai temple of atlanta
700 james burgess road,suwanee,GA-30024 ,Aquarium, CNN tour , Coke factory, Stone mountain Indian restaurants : krishna vilas,swapna,sai murali

Keywest FL :-
Drive to keywest from Miami / Ft.Lauderdale is awesome... the scenic views are too good,Dry tortugas fort for all day cruise for activities like snorkelling, para sailing, scuba diving ],sunset cruise and glass bottom cruise combo.

Boston MA :-
Downtown Boston, Duck Tours, Harvard university, MIT, Capecod beaches, Whale watching

Tampa FL :-
Florida Aquarium, Lowry park zoo ,Sarassota beach, Clearwater beach, Honeymoon island, Caldesi Island

New Hampshire NH :-
CogRail, White mountains, Mount Washington

Friday, October 1, 2010

Insurance Policy and Health Insurance Plans in Various Countries

Health Care Providers in USA:

AARP
Aetna
American Family Insurance
American National Insurance Company
Amerigroup
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Assurant
Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association
Celtic Insurance Company, subsidiary of Centene Corporation
Centene Corporation
Cigna
Coventry Health Care
EmblemHealth
Fortis
Golden Rule Insurance Company
Group Health Cooperative
Health Net
HealthMarkets
HealthSpring
Highmark
Humana
Independence Blue Cross
Kaiser Permanente
LifeWise Health Plan of Oregon
Medical Mutual of Ohio
Molina Healthcare
Premera Blue Cross
Principal Financial Group
The Regence Group
Shelter Insurance
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans
UnitedHealth Group
Unitrin
Universal American Corporation
WellCare Health Plans
WellPoint

UK:-

Bupa
Aviva
Pruhealth
AXAPPP(http://www.axappphealthcare.co.uk/ )
Standard Life
Norwich Union
Freedom Healthnet
WPA(http://www.wpa.org.uk/ )

India:-

National Insurance
New India Assurance
United India Insurance
ICICI Lombard
Tata AIG
Royal Sundaram
Star Allied Health Insurance
Cholamandalam DBS
Bajaj Allianz Apollo
AG Health Insurance

Australia:-

Ambulance Victoria
CBHS Health
GMHBA
Inernational Medical Assistance Network(IMAN)
Medibank private
Queensland COuntry health ltd
SGIO
St Luke's Health Insurance
Australian Health Insurance Association
Teacher's Union Health
Australian Health Management(ahm)
CUA health
Central West Health Cover
Health Partners
Manchester Unity
John Small Health Advisory
JLT Health

Middle East:-

Abu Dhabi National Insurance Company
Al Ain Ahlia Insurance Co.
Al Dhafra Insurance Company
Al Fujairah National Insurance Co.
Al Khazna Insurance Co. – AKIC
Alliance Insurance
Alwathba National Insurance Co.
Arab Orient Insurance Company
Arabian Scandinavian Insurance Company PLC
Arya Insurance Brokerage Co. LLC
Bahrain Kuwait Insurance Co.
Continental Group International
Dubai Islamic Insurance & Reinsurance Company
Dubai National Insurance
Emirates Insurance Company
Emirates Insurance Company PSC
Gargash Insurance
Middle East Insurance Company
Muscat Life Assurance Company SAOC
National General Insurance
National Health Insurance Company - Daman
Oman Insurance Company
Oracle Insurance Brokers
SALAMA Islamic Arab Insurance Company PJSC
United Insurance Company
Warba Insurance Company S.A.K.
Wehbe Insurance Services SARL

Tax Filing Consultants/Companies in Various Countries

USA:-

UK:-

India:-

Visitor insurance for Parents/Relatives:

Bajaj Alliance
TATA AIG
United Assurance
(govt owned)
ICICI Lombard
Reliance
Genaralli Group
Apollo Munich Health Insurance
Cholamandalam MS

There is also a number of sites where you can get quotes from:

Monday, September 27, 2010

Gold Shops in USA

Dallas:-

Govindji Jewelers from Dallas

Bay Area :-

Manisha Jewelers in Sunnyvale

Bhindi Jewellers in Newpark mall, Near Fremont.

Websites for Beads and Other Precious stones

https://beadsafterbeads.com
http://www.vcorals.com/
http://www.firemountaingems.com
http://www.rashiinc.com/
http://www.absoninc.com/

Indian Jewelery Website List

Gold sites

http://www.suryagolds.com/
http://www.mangatrai.com
http://www.manepally.com/
http://www.totaram.com
http://www.goldpalace.com
http://www.erosjewelry.com/
http://www.shahji.com
http://www.malanijewelers.com/
http://www.musaddilaljewellersexporters.com/
http://www.mangatrai.com/
http://www.tanishq.co.in/
http://www.sribhavanijeellers.com/
http://www.skj.biz/skjweb/index1.htm - this one located at detroit
http://www.chhaganlal.com/
http://WWW.SHIMMERSJEWELS.COM
http://www.bnjewellers.in/
http://grtjewels.com
http://www.francisalukkas.com/
http://www.jpearls.com
http://www.alapattjewels.com

http://www.vasundharaonline.com

Vijayawada Shopping Info

Shopping for stuff ranging from gold to "gundu soodi" (needle pin) one stop shop would be Besant Road.

Stuff you get from abroad, branded kid's wear, cereals, etc. (on the higher end).. a bit pricey in my opinion but we get almost everything that we usually would get from US... newborn to a toddler all in one.. Brooks.
Brooks - Moghalraja puram
Tipsy Topsy - MG Road
Cat walk

If we can look around, and have time.. we get good stuff for a comparitively lesser price and more variety in
Monalisa - Besant Road and some big plastic stores in Besant Road near Sweet Magic/Cross Roads

Kid's undergarments
Tiny shops in Besant Road, especially very good considering we need to buy them in huge numbers and kids outgrow them easily... cotton frocks, jubbas, cut-drawers, full drawers, knickers, towels, etc... good quality, very good pricing.

Educational Toys and decor items
Om Prints and Gifts - Besant Road

Regular kid stuff at affordable prices
Step n' Style - High School Road, Patamata.

Varieties of Cookies
Spencer's - Yalamanchali Complex, near Matha Towers.

Kids dresses, sarees, dress materials at Affordable prices -- Besant Road.

Kids pattu langaalu.. manchi collection OK silks, DNR, Kalaniketan, Kalanjali, RS Brothers, Chandana (all outlets).

Fruits, tinned food, brands of food/baby food/tinned food/chocolates/exotic fruits/dry fruits..
Modern Super Market - Benz Circle.

Gold Ornament variety
MBS, Anjaneya, Khazana, Kirtilals, TBZ and all clothing and lifestyle malls.

Silver Items --
Silver palace One Town
all clothing malls.

Doctors in Vijayawada, India

Ob/Gyn
Dr. Avirneni Sasibala -- Bhargav Nursing Home
Pushpa Hotel Center, Vijayawada 2432061/2432051

excellent up to date care and very hygenic and sterile atmosphere with detached OP and Inpatient entries.. totally recommend this one.

General MD
Koneru Sreedhar
High School Road, Next to Sweet Magic
Vijayawada.

Child Care
Dr. Maganti Srinivas
Maganti Clinic
Gudiwada 241878/241879

General MD
Perumalla Kesava Rao
Gudiwada

ENT
Undavalli Suresh Kumar
Gudiwada

Friday, September 24, 2010

Imitation Jewellery in Hyderabad, India

1)In Ameerpet , at LalBunglow you will find few shops in ground floor and 1st floor

2)Gianeys - In koti

3)Backside of Begumabazar Osmania Hospital there are lot of shops.

4)Charminar Area

5) Ciancher -In Somajiguda at babukhan mall

6) Sham jewellers - In amrutha mall where there is Minerva Coffee shop.

7) Vinis - Opposite to Sampath Vinayakudu Temple

8)VSquare

Imitation Jewellery Websites

http://www.mirraw.com/
http://www.sirifashions.com/
http://www.aumkaarfashions.com
http://picasaweb.google.com/103685853035054392461
http://www.jewelrywonder.com/skdesignerjewelry
http://indiasjewellery.com/index.php

http://picasaweb.google.com/shweta2580

Travel Agents in USA

Sudha Travels – 718-448-4433

Alankrita travels – 617-254-8045

Eby – 303-200-4540

Imperial Travels- 773-338-8000

Natraj Travels– 773-509-1300

Mathew, Imperial Travels - Ph: (773)338-8000 imperialtravels@yahoo.com

Yvette, CNS Travel and Tours Ph: 630-620-8860 cnstravelandtours@yahoo.com

Naz, Natraj Travels Ph: 773-509-1300 natrajtravel@comcast.net

air-savings - (732) 287-9100

A1 TRAVEL INC - 4089142085

CNS Travel and Tours - 630-620-8860

Harris - Harris1712@yahoo.com Ph: 203 685 7490

www.desiairtickets.com

http://www.lowfareindia.com or by telephone at 1-877-fly-2ind

Party related in Hyderabad, India

Birthday Cake :-

Country Oven - In Begumpet opposite green park hotel.

Party Halls in Hyderabad :-

Mount Opera (Near Nagarjuna Circle, Banjara Hills)
Hotel Rajdhani
Hotel Siddhartha
Jalavihar in Necklace Road
Shilpis East Court( http://shilpigroupofhotels.com/contactus.html )
Taj Mahal Hotel(Abids)
Swagath Grand(http://www.swagathgrand.com/contactus.php )
Celebrations Hotel
Hotel Peppermint
Seasons fine Dining & Banquet Halls(301 Fusion Towers, Shivam Road New
Nallakunta, Hyderabad - 500044, Ph:91-40-67115579)
Silver Park Hotel(7-1-209/1/A, Beside Satyam Theatre, Ram Mirra Towers, Ameerpet, Hyderabad-500016)
Athidi Restaurant & Banquet Hall
One Place Hotel(http://www.oneplace.co.in/ )
Taj Tristar(http://www.hoteltajtristar.com/ )
Daspalla Hotels in Jubilee Hills
Basil Restaurant (http://www.basil.in/ )
Taj Deccan(Banjara Hills)

For Kids Products in Hyderabad, India

FOR kids products like in US/Outside India:-

Shishu - From Nagarjuna circle via jubilee hills on left side you will see this shop. You will get all products related to Kids.

Just Born - In kukatpally l

Royal Kids World - Via nizampet to vasanth nagar gate you will see this shop. You will get US foods enfamil,similac ,gerber etc.

Travel Agents in India

ATLURI TRAVEL AIR

G-1,SWARNA JAYANTHI,COMMERCIAL COMPLEX

AMEERPET

HYDERABAD

TELEPHONE: 23747007/237409

FAX : 23737235

EML:TRAVELAIR2000@YAHOO.CO.IN

Karthikeya travels 040 66688899, 040 66771123

Bunny akash travels - Himayathnagar 040-23260006, 040-23228361

Akbar Travels

#101, Pavani Estate
Liberty Cross Road Panani Estate
Himayath Nagar
Hyderabad -500029
040-23260622, 040-2326033, 040-23260644

Silverware in Hyderabad, India

General Bazaar - mahankali temple street - lane behind Bommana Bros.

Interior Decoration related in Hyderabad, India

Curtains: -

1. In Panjagutta near nagarjuna circule, opposite Brisha there is one store.

2. In Banjara Hills/Jublie Hills opposite KBR park there is one store..that is from Jublie hills check post towards apollo hospital and towards MLA colony.... After crossing hospital lane there is one fabric store... It will be on main road itself.

3. There is one in Begumpet, near Pantaloons on main road itself... It is small store but heard it has good collection

Paintings and Carpets: -

There is one store called Gurjari - where you find everything of Gujrat - you might find some handloom/ handmade stuff there - opp secratariat - above British library.

On road no 12 Banjara hills - you have 2-3 indian antique stores - i know the names but can't remember now.

Mangalam store in banjara hills - these ppl have nice antique stuff....

Clothing stores in Chennai, India

Moksha (Cathedral Road, Royapettah, opp. to Stella Maris College)
Karishma (Nungambakkam High Road)
Diva (AnnaNagar...I think itz on Nelson Manikam Road)
Rupkali (Nungambakkam High Road)
ManMandhir (Nungambakkam High road)
Varsiddhi (T Nagar and Kellys...TNagar lo itz on GN Chetty Road)
Nalli next (Havent been here...but heard itz good)
Sona's (Thyagaraya Road..opp. to Residency Towers, T nagar.Here salwar suits and kurtis are good.)
Fab India...This ofocurse is there in every major city....
Shops in Fountain Plaza (Pantheon road, Egmore)