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Indian Families Chase the Chill with 30% Rise in Cold-Weather Travel Interest This Festive Holiday Season
As temperatures drop, Indian families are turning their travel dreams towards frosty escapes. Digital travel platform Agoda's latest data reveals a 30% year-on-year increase in international family travel interest during the winter season between December 2025 and February 2026, compared to the same period last year.
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