Your ultimate guide to summer vacation planning on Amazon.in

From booking flights, trains and buses to meeting all your last-minute travel shopping needs, Amazon.in is your one-stop destination for vacation planning.

Summer 2024 is upon us and it’s time to retreat and unwind with one’s family. If you haven’t zeroed down yet on where and how to get downtime, let Amazon.in assist you in vacation planning. From flight bookings and travel itinerary creation to vacation outfits and travel essentials shopping, here’s your guide to vacation planning with Amazon.in.

Amazon Pay: a one-stop destination for all your travel needs
Powered by travel partners such as IRCTC, RedBus and MakeMyTrip, Amazon Pay enables the best deals on flight, bus, and train bookings. One-click payments and instant refunds to your Amazon Pay Balance make the process seamless. Search, compare and book tickets to your favourite destinations with instant discounts on every journey. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to book flights, buses and trains on Amazon.in.

Flights:
Go to the Amazon Pay homepage on your Amazon.in shopping app or Amazon.in web browser and scroll down to find and click on Travel in the Quick Actions section. Next, click on the flights tab.
You can directly go to the Amazon Pay homepage or simply search for ‘flight ticket booking’ on Amazon.in’s search bar (both mobile and desktop).
On the flight booking page, add in all your journey details (dates, destination, number of travellers, etc) and book your flight.
Upon confirmation, you will receive your flight’s e-ticket via email.
Please note that you can book a maximum of nine seats at a time and you can also choose your preferred seats through Amazon Pay. For more details, visit the Amazon Pay flights customer service page.

Trains:
Go to the Amazon Pay homepage on your Amazon.in shopping app or Amazon.in mobile web browser and click on Travel in the Quick Actions section. Next, click on the Trains tab.
You can also type ‘train ticket booking’’ in the search bar of your shopping app or the Amazon.in browser (both mobile and desktop) to go to the train tickets booking page on Amazon Pay.
Add the journey details (destination, travel dates, and more), and search to see trains available.
While you can book onward and return journeys separately, tickets can be booked up to 120 days in advance, excluding the journey date from the originating station.
A maximum of 6 people (5 years and older) can be booked in one transaction, with a monthly limit of 12 bookings per IRCTC user ID.
For more details regarding Tatkal bookings, quotas, and senior citizen discounts, visit the Amazon Pay train ticket booking customer service page.

Buses:
Go to the Amazon Pay homepage on your Amazon.in shopping app or Amazon.in mobile web browser and click on Travel in the Quick Actions section. Next, click on the Bus tab.
You can also type ‘bus ticket booking’’ in the search bar of your shopping app or the Amazon.in browser (both mobile and desktop) to go to the train tickets booking page on Amazon Pay.
On the bus booking page, add your travel details and find available buses
Once done, you will receive your e-ticket via email, and you can find the same in the Your Orders section.
The ticket ID, distinct from the PNR, is RedBus’ reference number. It is visible on your confirmation screen, e-ticket, and mticket.
For additional support, contact RedBus customer service at 18001035395 with your ticket ID. For any further details, visit the Amazon Pay Bus Tickets customer service page.

Hotels
Hotel booking is also available on Amazon Pay with a selection of 100,000+ properties across 2,000+ cities in India through booking partner MakeMyTrip. You can also book international hotels.
Go to Amazon Pay on the Amazon shopping app or mobile site and click on ‘Travel’ under ‘Quick Actions,’ where you can find the hotel booking page. Next, click on the Hotels tab.
Once you have reached the hotel booking page, follow the on-screen instructions to complete your transaction.
Once your hotel booking is confirmed, you will receive an email and SMS notification confirming the booking along with the Amazon order ID and MakeMyTrip order ID. You can also download your hotel booking confirmation voucher from Your Orders section of your Amazon.in account. You can find your hotel booking on Your Orders on Amazon.in.
For additional support, you can reach out to MakeMyTrip Customer Service (CS) team at 0124-4628725 or 0124-2898040 with the MakeMyTrip ID generated on your booking.

Shop all travel wear and essentials from
Amazon.in
From travel bags to vacation clothes, a wide range of products are available on Amazon.in from a cross-section of brands and small businesses.
1. Vacation wear
Embark on your journey in style with an extensive range of women’s and men’s vacation outfits on Amazon.in. You can pick your favourites based on the location you are headed to and the weather conditions there. Here are some top summerwear picks on Amazon.in for your next trip:

VERO MODA women’s dress
A blend of elegance and comfort, this VERO MODA dress is perfect for both casual outings and evening affairs. The polyster dress flaunts a tropical leaves print with long sleeves, surplice neckline, falls at calves, and tie up at waist.
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Mochi women’s comfort sandal
These chic sandals feature a sleek design, and are crafted with quality materials to provide all-day comfort and support. The versatile style effortlessly pairs with both casual and formal outfits, making them a must-have addition to your footwear collection.
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Tommy Hilfiger women’s women’s round sunglasses
These timeless sunglasses offer UV protection and clarity. Whether you’re strolling on the beach or exploring the city, these sunglasses are the perfect accessory to complete your look with flair and elegance.
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Puma unisex Pro Running shoes
Designed for both comfort and durability, these shoes feature a sleek, modern design with breathable materials for enhanced airflow. Their stylish appearance effortlessly transitions from workouts to casual outings, perfect for any vacation itinerary.
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Fastrack Analog Unisex-Adult Watch
A minimalistic accessory that complements all your outfits, this unisex analog watch comes with an analog display to ensure easy timekeeping, while the silicon strap provides all-day comfort.
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GUESS Homme Eau de Toilette Liquid – 100 ml
This captivating GUESS fragrance exudes a blend of citrus and spicy notes to last all day. It is made using natural ingredients and can be applied directly on your skin to make it last longer.
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GIVA 925 Silver Drizzle Drop Earrings
These silver earrings are the perfect accessories for when you have a night out planned on your vacation. They are made with authentic silver and are also suitable for sensitive skin.
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Lakme 9 to 5 Weightless Mousse Lip & Cheek Color
This lightweight tint in a rose shade can be used for your lips as well as cheeks to add a bit of a colour to your face. This can also double up as an eyeshadow if you want to pack light for your vacation.
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Aqualogica Glow+ Dewy Sunscreen SPF 50 PA++++
You cannot forget a sunscreen when you’re on vacation where you will often find yourself outdoors under the sun. This gel-based sunscreen will give you a dewy finish and has high SPF to protect your skin, no matter the skin type.
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2. Smart travel bags
People are changing the way they travel. Saurabh Srivastav, VP at Amazon India Fashion says, “While size and functionality remain crucial, today’s travellers are increasingly seeking style, innovation, and personalisation.”
From smooth wheels to vibrant and tech-enabled bags, explore from a multitude of options on Amazon Fashion that are as stylish as they are practical, reflecting the evolving needs of modern travellers. Here are some of the top picks on Amazon Fashion.

3G Atlantis Smart Series luggage trolley bag – set of 2
A set of 2 smart bags, it comes with a top-mounted USB charging port and ample space in the main compartment to pack your clothes, shoes and travel essentials. It has 8 spinner wheels, making it easier to manoeuvre over different surfaces.
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Assembly cabin luggage trolley bag
Made using 100% polycarbonate material, this Assembly trolley bag has a hard shell that is water and scratch resistant. Its easy access compartment gives this suitcase an edge, allowing users to access laptop, charger and other handy supplies without opening the whole cabin luggage.
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Tommy Hilfiger trolley bag
Roll in style with this Tommy Hilfiger trolley bag that offers a spacious main compartment to keep your clothes, shoes & travel essentials, and super-silent, 360-degree wheeling system. A combination of enchanting looks, efficiency and durability, it has side handles, TSA combination lock, and additional zipper storage for easy and safe travels.
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MOKOBARA The Transit backpack
This modern backpack is made of high-quality vegan leather and nylon fabric, with a soft casing and water-resistant properties. It includes important features like multiple pockets, a dedicated tech compartment, a padded laptop compartment with lock strap, hidden bottle and umbrella pockets, and adjustable padded shoulder straps.
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Nasher Miles Paris Cabin Luggage
This unique cabin bag has an easy to access front compartment to store a laptop and other quick access items without opening the entire bag. Inside, it has 2 large fully-lined compartments with multiple pockets allowing easy access and organisation for all of your items.
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3. Travel accessories
From travel pouches and pillows to passport wallets and flashlights, Amazon has got you covered with every travel accessory you might need on your vacation. Here are some of the bestsellers you can consider.

rts Universal Travel Adapter
This detachable adapter is compatible with plug points for over 150 countries and has built-in shutters to protect users from the direct touch of the live parts on the socket outlet. It also has 2 types of USB ports, compatible for charging Apple and Android devices, as well as speakers, and headsets.
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Boldfit shoe bag for travel and storage
These shoe bags pouches travel are odourless, stain resistant, breathable and dust proof, perfect to organise your footwear conveniently and quickly, and also saves more space in your suitcase. These shoe bags are compatible with different shoe types, which is convenient for your travel to easily carry multiple pairs of shoes.
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Trajectory Travel Neck Pillow with Sleeping Eye Mask Combo
Made using high-quality fibre filling and super-soft fabric, this neck pillow and eye mask combo ensures a comfortable and pain-free experience while travelling. It is lightweight and has a cordlock design to provide support to your chin.
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Smart Bookx Travel Planner
Overwhelmed with vacation planning and not sure where to start? Get your plan in place with this travel planner on Amazon to keep all your itinerary and memories in one place. This 4-trip vacation planner comprises itineraries, checklists, world maps, detailed planner, an interesting travel quiz, journaling space and more, making it a must-have for a seamless, and stress-free experience.
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Last-minute needs? Have it delivered swiftly with Amazon Prime
Forgot to pack something important? Well, you can still shop for it and have it delivered to most vacation destinations in India as Amazon delivers to 100% of serviceable pin codes. Prime members get to enjoy Prime benefits such as free and fast delivery (same-day delivery on close to 1M+ products and 1-day delivery across 4M+ products), unlimited video, ad-free music, special deals, free in-game content on popular mobile games, and more. Not a Prime member yet? Signing up is pretty simple. Read more here.

Stay entertained with Prime Video and Prime Music
Are you in the middle of a long, boring bus journey? Plug into Prime Video (a part of your Prime membership) which hosts thousands of acclaimed TV shows and movies across languages and geographies, including Indian-produced Original series Dil Dosti Dilemma, Big Girls Don’t Cry, Indian Police Force, Poacher, Wedding.con, Dhootha, Made in Heaven, Rainbow Rishta, Jubilee, Dahaad, Farzi, The Family Man, Mirzapur, Panchayat, and many more, Original movies like Mast Mein Rehne Ka, Ae Watan Mere Watan, Maja Ma, Ammu, among others, along with Indian films such as Pathaan, Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani, Tiger 3, Bawaal, Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya, PS: I & II, Jailer, Pippa, Maaveeran, Kantara, Varisu, Shershaah, Sardar Udham, Drishyam 2, and more. Also included are popular global Originals such as Citadel, The Lord of The Rings: The Rings of Power, Fallout, The Boys, Gen V, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, The Wheel of Time, Jack Ryan, Reacher, and many more. Access millions of songs and podcasts with Prime Music (included in your Prime membership), or read your favourite book on the flight with Prime Reading (included in your Prime membership).

Ask Alexa for information on your travel destination
From the weather forecast to the best time for visiting a location, ask Alexa anything you want to know about your travel destination. Additionally, Alexa can help you manage your shopping and packing lists, and set reminders for important things.

Happy travels.

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