The Few Rules You Must Know for Vacationing on the Andaman Islands

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The exotic islands in the tropics, Andaman and Nicobar, is a perfect getaway for thrill-seeking couples, romantic travelers and families with children wanting to engage in interesting activities. It is an archipelago of the most enthralling flora and fauna – a result of millions of years of undisturbed evolution.

Here’s what you need to know before booking your Andaman tour package and sailing off for an awesome vacation.

It is only fair that there are a few do’s and don’ts for those traveling to these islands in all seasons.

Here's a comprehensive guide to what you should do and what you should strictly avoid during your vacation on Andaman - The set of dos for all visitors booking an Andaman tour package:

Carry your passport, driving license and travel permits with you at all times.

Contact registered tourist guidance companies for travel assistance.

While riding a motorbike, always wear protective helmets. Riding without a helmet can attract a hefty fine.

Do swim in the safe areas only.

Research the islands before going. This will intimate you with the proper rules of each one of them.

Get the necessary travel and photography permits while traveling through national parks and conserved areas.

Be sensitive to other's privacy any attempt to capture photos and videos of aboriginal tribes is a punishable offense.

All tourist spots carry notices about photography and videography permits.

Before entering the sea, consult the lifeguards and concerned authorities.

Use designated dustbins and garbage dumps to dispose of rubbish. Littering in public places is a serious offense.

Only avail the services of BSAC, SSI, CMAS, PADI, and NAUI like organizations for scuba diving. Avail the services of certified instructors, preferably from these organizations.

While snorkeling near the reefs or scuba diving, be careful not to damage them. It is punishable by law.

All foreign nationals should carry their area permit at all times. Police officers check the restricted area permits whenever people are traveling through Havelock Island, Neil Island and Elephant Island.

Now, a set of don’ts for everyone booking any Andaman tour package for the first time

Do not litter and do not smoke in public areas.

Do not carry plastic (polyethylene) bags. It is a strictly punishable offense and can attract a penalty of up to 100,000 INR.

Do not hunt birds and animals. Do not try to capture natural fauna on land and sea.

Do not visit the Nicobar Islands without a special permit. Do not visit islands that are off limits to foreign nationals without a permit.

Do not light bonfire on the beaches or any open ground without a permit. Camping is a serious offense on the islands.

Do not stay longer than permitted hours on the islands. Do not camp overnight on the beaches.

Do not break or carry corals (even dead ones) during your dives.

Do not collect shells. You can only buy seashells and you must carry the proof of purchase while traveling back to the mainland.

Do not try to interact with the aboriginal tribes or take their pictures/videos.
Do not swim in an inebriated state. It is unsafe.

Do not swim in treacherous zones. Avoid swimming in certain areas during the monsoon. Local guides will be able to direct you towards the safe zones.

A few rules are almost always necessary to make the travel and the stay enjoyable for the people on an island far away from home, surrounded by exotic animals, birds, marine life and ancient tribes!

Should You Take a Personal Loan to Pay off Some of Your Other Debts?

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At times we find ourselves in certain financial crunches. To escape those crunches, we need effective financial reinforcements.

Financial reinforcements can come through personal loans. This is one of the most viable choices for those, who are undergoing short time financial crunch. It helps you to pay your bills on time. So, it is worth knowing the answer to the question –what is the best place to get a personal loan?

Now, this is quite a relative thing. People, who seek personal loans, generally apply to banks. If you are an account holder in a certain bank, it should not be hard for you to find a loan.

However, while opting for personal loans, a major factor comes on the way. And, this factor is known as a credit score. Based on your credit score, you need to decide where you should go for applying for personal loans.

So, here in this article, we have categorized lenders into two sections, based on the credit score details of borrowers.


Personal Loans with Bad Credit

When you have a bad credit score, it could be difficult for you to get personal loans from any organizations.

However, life does not end here. If a bank or other financial houses turn down your loan request, you have plenty of other options.

These options are known as bad credit personal loan options.

One of the common options is a payday loan, though the rate of interest for such loans is extremely high. This is a personal loan option that you can opt by sitting at your home. A lot of websites are there, offering payday loans. Of course, they demand a high rate of interest, but they would not put you in credit score checking hassles. Apart from this, you have various options for online based personal loans.


Personal Loan with Good Credit

There are three major credit bureaus in the USA, and these financial organizations maintain credit records of people. You can get your credit score online by making online based applications too.

Furthermore, you should audit your credit score with an experienced auditor. If any mistakes spotted, then it must be corrected immediately.

Now, let us assume that you have a good credit score. Well, in that case, getting personal loans would get easier for you. You can apply to a bank or other major financial institutions to seek the personal loan amount, as per your requirements. Based on a few factors, your application would likely to be approved.

Bank loan process can be a little tiring, as it needs to scrutinize a lot of things before disbursing the loan amount. It would also check the purposes of taking loans and loan application will be only if the purpose for a loan has been found to be convincing.

In case, if you want to surpass gruesome process of loan approval by banks, you can opt for applying loans to the various trusted financial organization. But, again, these organizations also have their scrutinizing process.

The benefit of opting for a bank loan is a low rate of interest. When you have a good credit score, the rate of interest comes down further.

Edward Kelly Earns ‘Knockout of the Night’ Honors with Thunderous 21-Second Fnish in Manila

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Hard-hitting Filipino featherweight Edward “The Ferocious” Kelly delivered a sensational first-round knockout of opponent Meas Meul, dropping the Cambodian with a high knee merely seconds into their cage encounter at ONE: GLOBAL SUPERHEROES.

Both men collided on the preliminary card of ONE Championship’s 12th live event on Philippine soil, which took place at the 20,000-capacity SM Mall of Asia Arena in Manila last Friday, 26 January.

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https://www.facebook.com/ONEChampionship/videos/1695501463806435/)

At the opening bell, Kelly engaged Meul at the center of the cage and connected on a quick three-punch combination before unleashing the final blow that sent Meul face first into the canvas.

Even though he lived up to his moniker “The Ferocious” during the heated moment of the bout, Kelly showed great sportsmanship to check on his fallen foe and was emotional in his post-bout interview, stating, “I’m so happy — not for myself, but for my team.”

At 21 seconds flat, the 33-year-old Baguio City native now owns both the fastest knockout and finish in ONE Championship’s featherweight division, with the highlight-reel stoppage going viral around the world.

With his stellar victory over Meul, Kelly elevated his professional record to 10-4 and earned him the GoDaddy Knockout Of The Night award at ONE: GLOBAL SUPERHEROES,

Kelly seeks to return to action on 20 April as ONE Championship is set to host another blockbuster event in Manila, Philippines.

“I want to compete again. I’m free on April 20 for the Manila event. Having a match on that card will be amazing," he said. “I’m still in good shape. I have no injuries. If ONE Championship will offer me a bout, I’m here to accept the offer to perform again in front of my countrymen.”

Kelly stressed that he has no preferences and is willing to face any opponent in the stacked featherweight bracket of ONE Championship.

“I can face anyone in my division. I don’t have to choose my opponent. I will just fight anyone who’s in front of me,” he declared.

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