The Ultimate Getaway Guide For 2024 Long Weekends

Long Weekend Adventures Await

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1. Mathura, Ayodhya (Holi Weekend - March 23-25)

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2. Bhutan (Good Friday Weekend - March 29-31)

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3. Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh (Eid al-Adha Weekend - June 15-17)

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4. Lakshadweep, Lakshadweep (Independence Day Weekend - August 15-19)

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5. Mysore, Karnataka (Dussehra Weekend - October 11-13)

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6. Dubai, UAE (Diwali Weekend - October 27-29)

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7. Rovaniemi, Finland (Christmas Weekend - December 25-27)

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8. Hong Kong (New Year's Weekend - December 29-31)

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