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Sometimes the hardest part of vacation is deciding where to go. Whether you’re team do-nothing or a Type II adventurer , browsing options across the world can be overwhelming enough to sink your plans before they begin.

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75 Best Quotes About Traveling With Friends

Because your epic adventures together call for the perfect saying.

It’s no secret that traveling can open your eyes to new experiences, cultures and perspectives. What can make those memorable journeys even better? A companion, of course! Traveling with friends can enhance trips in unimaginable ways. For starters, they can be your personal photographer when selfies won’t suffice. That’s what friends are for, right ?

Exploring the world together can create enlightening experiences that you will look back on for years to come. But, before you embark on your next adventure, we’ve rounded up some of the best traveling with friends quotes to get you excited about the trips that you have yet to take.

From short and sweet to deep and meaningful, these quotes will boost your anticipation for your future travels. If you’ve taken trips together in the past, these travel quotes can help you reflect and reminisce. Text them in your special group chat or post as captions on Instagram . Regardless of how you share them, these quotes and messages are sure to resonate with your travel buddies.

No matter if you’re going with one friend or a group of your closest buds, traveling with friends presents an opportunity to strengthen bonds while having fun. So, pack your bags and get ready to create memories that will last a lifetime.

• “ Sharing adventures means enjoying them 100% more .” – Anonymous
• “ There are no strangers in this world, only friends I haven’t met yet. ” – William Butler Yeats
• “Friends make everything better, vacations included! ” — Anonymous
• “ A friend may be waiting behind a stranger’s face .” – Maya Angelou
• “ Traveling with a friend is like stepping into a storybook adventure together.” – Unknown
• “It’s not the destination, it’s the journey” – Ralph Waldo Emerson
• “Travel far, travel wide, but always travel with a friend by your side. ” – Unknown
• “ Just as the stars shine brighter in the night sky, so do friendships glow stronger amidst the wonders of the world discovered together .” – Unknown
• “ As the road stretches out before us, I’m grateful for the company of my best friend, knowing that no matter where we end up, the journey together is what truly matters. ” – Unknown
• “ No matter where our journey takes us, friendship will always be our guiding light. ” —Anonymous
• “ I can speak to my soul only when the two of us are off exploring deserts or cities or mountains or roads. ” – Paulo Coelho
• “Good company on a journey makes the way seem shorter.” — Izaak Walton
• “A good friend listens to your adventures. A best friend makes them with you.” — Unknown
• “A journey is best measured in friends rather than miles.” — Tim Cahill
• “No adventure is complete without you by my side.” — Unknown
• “Friends that travel together, stay together.” — Unknown
• “It doesn’t matter where you’re going — it’s who you go with that makes it fun!” — Unknown
• “As soon as I saw you, I knew a grand adventure was about to happen.” — Winnie The Pooh.
• “Life was meant for great adventures and close friends." — Unknown
• “You can pack for every occasion, but a good friend will always be the best thing you could bring!” — Unknown
• "We all have that one friend who is either on a road-trip or planning a road-trip or thinking about a road-trip or talking to people who are on road-trip or posting quotes about road-trip." — Crestless Wave
• “It’s the friends we meet along the way that help us appreciate the journey.” — Unknown
• “You never know where life will take you, but it will always be better with friends.” —Unknown
• “We are all travelers in the wilderness of the world, and the best we can find in our travels is an honest friend.” — Robert Louis Stevenson
• “The tans will fade but the memories will last forever.” — Unknown
• “Wherever it is you may be, it is your friends who make your world.” — Chris Bradford
• ​​“When traveling life’s journey, it’s good to have a friend’s hand to hold on to.” — Unknown
• “If you want to go fast go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” — African Proverb
• “A good trip is an even better one with your bestie.” — Unknown
• “The more I traveled the more I realized that fear makes strangers of people who should be friends” —Shirley MacLaine
• “Embarking on new adventures is a million times better with close pals.” — Unknown
• “Life was meant for great adventures and close friends.” —Unknown
• “I have found out that there ain’t no surer way to find out whether you like people or hate them than to travel with them.” —Mark Twain
• “Adventure awaits — all you need is your best buddy to make it a reality.” — Unknown

• “Life is a beach, enjoy the waves.” — Unknown
• “Frozen drinks are better with friends.” — Unknown
• “With friends by your side, every journey becomes an opportunity to discover the beauty of the world and the depths of your bond.” — Unknown
• “If you go looking for a friend, you’re going to find they’re very scarce. If you go out to be a friend, you’ll find them everywhere.” — Zig Ziglar
• “On the road, strangers become friends, sharing stories and laughter, creating bonds that last beyond the journey.” — Unknown
• “ The best way to travel is to always pack light, with the exception of a friend . ” —Anonymous
• " If you want to have fun, bring a friend.” — Unknown
• “ Nothing makes the journey more enjoyable than a friend who can make you laugh.” — Unknown
• “ I soon realized that no journey carries one far unless, as it extends into the world around us, it goes an equal distance into the world within .” —Lillian Smith
• “ In the tapestry of life, friends are the threads that weave together our most cherished travel stories .” – Unknown
• “ May your travels be filled with the magic of friendship, the wonder of new experiences, and the warmth of shared memories that last a lifetime .” —Unknown
• " T raveling the world is great, but nothing tops going around the world with a friend ." —Unknown
• “ The beach and my besties are all I need to have a good time." —Unknown
• "Travel memories we make alone may fade, but those made with friends will last a lifetime." — Unknown
• “Away is a place where it’s not about the money you spend. It’s about the moments you share.” —Unknown
• “Just grab a friend and take a ride, together upon the open road.” —The Goofy Movie
• Life is about doing things that don’t suck with people who don’t suck.” —Unknown
• “I would like to travel the world with you twice. Once, to see the world. Twice, to see the way you see the world.” —Unknown
• “Everyone needs this friend that calls and says, “Get dressed, we’re going on an adventure.” —Unknown
• “Getting to know new people and gaining new friends is one of life’s greatest pleasures. So, conquer your fears and get out there.” —Tony Clark
• “Traveling with friends is always better.” —Unknown
• “No road is long with good company.” —Turkish proverb
• "Each friend represents a world in us, a world possibly not born until they arrive, and it is only by this meeting that a new world is born." —Anais Nin
• "In life, it’s not where you go – it’s who you travel with.” — Charles M. Schulz
• “Exploring new places is always sweeter with your favorite people.” — Unknown
• “Getting lost with you is a risk I’m always willing to take.”— Unknown
• “As with any journey, whom you travel with is more important than the destination.” —Unknown
• “At the end of the day, your feet should be dirty, your hair messy and your eyes sparkling.” —Shanti
• “May your adventures bring you closer together, even as they take you far away from home.” — Trenton Lee Stewart
• “I get a friend to travel with me… I need somebody to bring me back to who I am. It’s hard to be alone.” —Leonardo DiCaprio
• “Travel should make friendships stronger and memories sweeter.” —Unknown
• “Never go on trips with anyone you do not love.” —Ernest Hemingway
• “Sometimes all you need is a great friend and a tank of gas.” — Thelma & Louise
• “One of the great things about travel is that you find out how many good, kind people there are.” —Edith Wharton
• “We are travelers on a cosmic journey, stardust, swirling and dancing in the eddies and whirlpools of infinity. Life is eternal. We have stopped for a moment to encounter each other, to meet, to love, to share. This is a precious moment. It is a little parenthesis in eternity.” — Paul Coelho
• “Sometimes all you need is a great friend and thirst for adventure.” —Unknown
• “Nothing makes a good trip more memorable than experiencing it with your best friends.” —Unknown
• “Traveling with a pal can be the foundation for a lifelong friendship.” —Unknown
• “Good times and crazy friends make the best memories.” —Unknown
• “The best things in life are the people we love, the places we’ve been, and the memories we’ve made along the way.” —Unknown
• “Don’t be dismayed at good-byes. A farewell is necessary before you can meet again. And meeting again, after moments or lifetimes, is certain for those who are friends.”— Richard Bach

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Just because he’s become a dad doesn’t mean your favorite traveler has to also become a homebody. Sure, it can be tougher to get around with a little person pretty much attached to him but it can be done more enjoyably than he might think.

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Thanks to a peaking solar cycle, spectacular auroras will likely appear again in the lower 48 soon. Our expert’s advice will set you up for success to see them.

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In the decade I’ve been aurora-hunting around the globe, from the fjords of Greenland to the waterfalls of southern Iceland, never once did I expect to catch a strong and colorful overhead display of northern lights from my neighborhood park in light-polluted, low-latitude Cleveland.

But that’s just what happened during the dazzling aurora show from May 10 to 11, a surreal event that brought green, pink, and red auroras to nearly all 50 states (including Hawaii)—the result of the strongest geomagnetic storm in over 20 years, according to NASA . In fact, our current solar cycle is more powerful and active than first predicted; it’s sparking grander than anticipated aurora displays around the world, including many at lower latitudes in states like Colorado and Texas.

More dramatic nights of this nature in the lower 48 lights could be in store—and soon. According to space-weather experts, the predicted boom in aurora activity is only beginning.

Why is this happening now? Briefly: The sun runs through roughly 11-year stretches of activity, known as a solar cycle. Scientists now believe that this cycle’s peak—called the solar maximum—will likely happen in late 2024, continue through 2025, and potentially even into 2026. Last month’s show could be a mere preview of a busy aurora year ahead, and it’s keeping avid lower 48–based northern lights hunters, like me, on our toes. Want to join us?

Consider this your crash course in all things aurora chasing. I’m sharing my exact method for tracking these elusive lights in the contiguous U.S., with details on the best space-weather experts to follow and the top places to catch the spectacle.

How Auroras Work

First, to understand how to chase the northern lights, it’s important to know a bit of the science behind these occurances.

Storms on the sun’s surface, which present as dark sunspots, catalyze the lights we admire on earth. These weather events fling charged particles into the solar system as solar flares (quick bursts of light and radiation) and powerful coronal mass ejections, also known as CMEs (eruptions with billions of tons of plasma, which often include solar flares). When solar winds quickly push these particles in our direction, they hit earth’s atmosphere and react with gases like nitrogen and oxygen to create colorful ribbons of light, which usually congregate in auroral ovals around the north and south poles.

According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), CMEs generate earth’s most significant geomagnetic storms—measured on a scale from G1 (minor) to G5 (extreme)—which are associated with vibrant northern and southern lights. The major mid-May event we saw in the U.S. sparked from at least seven CMEs and numerous strong flares. Many of these CMEs simultaneously struck our atmosphere on May 10, causing the kind of G5 geomagnetic storm we haven’t seen since 2003, according to NASA . A dark sky, thanks largely to a dim waxing crescent moon, made the show even brighter

All that’s to say: Although last month’s event was rare, we could absolutely see this again, or several more times, throughout solar maximum. But you don’t need the solar storm of the decade to enjoy northern lights in the lower 48. I successfully caught a less talked about aurora show on Michigan’s Upper Peninsula just a few days before the historic mid-May show. Here’s how you can do the same.

Important Aurora-Tracking Numbers

If you’ve read any news blasts about potential aurora sightings, you’ve likely seen one measurement: Kp. This metric, which stands for planetary K index and runs from Kp0 (quiet) to Kp9 (strong), measures the severity of disturbances in earth’s magnetic field. I track Kp with the app SpaceWeatherLive and think of the index as the first step in aurora chasing; it can help you determine whether or not lights may appear from your viewing location. This NOAA map is particularly relevant:

I also use SpaceWeatherLive to monitor Bz, which indicates the magnetic orientation of solar winds. It’s more accurate for determining real-time lights probabilities, especially in the continental U.S. A negative Bz (anything below zero, such as -10nT), means the solar winds are more likely to latch onto earth’s magnetic field and create auroras. A rule of thumb: the more negative the Bz, the better your odds—and the likelier you are to spot them in lower latitudes.

Solar wind speed and density are also important, and shared in aurora apps, too. Quicker winds typically create stronger storms with eye-popping lights. Additionally, the higher the density of solar winds (e.g., the more charged particles), the brighter and more powerful the ribbons.

Another thing to keep in mind with aurora predictions is timing. It needs to be dark outside for visible auroras, yet the arrival of a CME is tough to pin down; sometimes they hit earth within a day, other times it takes several, according to NOAA . Predictions made days, or even hours, in advance are so-so, especially for chasers in the lower 48, since we need more things—ample storm strength and Bz, for example—to line up for a sighting. That’s why I’ve honed my own tracking system, which has resulted in multiple successful lower-48 chases each year for the past four years.

My Process for Tracking the Northern Lights in the Lower 48

1. download the right apps..

As I mentioned, I swear by SpaceWeatherLive , a free app that provides data on not just Kp, but Bz, solar wind speed, and density. I also receive alerts from the app following any solar flare or CME. Aurora Alerts also provides these measurements in an easy-to-understand visual format.

2. Next, look to the experts.

When I receive multiple alerts within a day or two (the pinging was nonstop in the lead-up to May 10), I turn to my favorite space-weather professionals for their expert analyses. Most share their insights on X (formerly Twitter), including Chris Wicklund , the NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center , SpaceWeatherLive , and Space Weather Watch .

3. Use a dark-sky map to determine the best viewing location.

It’s unusual to have auroras sashay overhead in the contiguous U.S.; often the show is happening hundreds of miles away, near the poles, so any pillars you see are at a distance. In America, they appear closer to the northern horizon, so to see them you need a viewing spot with minimal north-horizon obstructions, like a large lake. ( Here are some ideal places to chase the northern lights in our  national parks —recommended perches included).

You also want a viewpoint that’s far from light pollution. Sure, during the powerful May 10 show, the aurora borealis was strong enough to break through artificial lights in places like Cleveland, but like everything about that strong storm, it was a rarity. Use this dark-sky map to find a spot that’s green or, better yet, blue or gray. Not only will this increase your odds, but it will offer locations where colors are more visible to the naked eye, as light pollution dilutes the vibrancy.

If aurora experts confirm the likelihood of lights, and I’m in a location where I could potentially see them, I prepare for a long night—blankets and snacks included.

4. Find a north-facing viewpoint or travel to a more northerly locale.

For potential light shows visible in my home city, Cleveland, I already have a few north-facing viewpoints I’ve scouted over the years. But more commonly I’m chasing lights during trips to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. During these getaways, I strategically book accommodations or campsites with north-facing views over a lake. That way I can easily roll out of bed or my sleeping bag to scout.

5. Find an online aurora interest group.

When it’s finally time for the lights—which can happen as soon as it’s dark, although NOAA says that between 10 P.M. to 2 A.M. are historically best—I head to the Great Lakes Aurora Hunters Facebook group (pending cell service). This online gathering unites over 80,000 lights chasers from the Midwest and beyond. Another more geographically widespread option is Northern Lights Alert , which includes enthusiasts from around the world. Members share real-time updates of what they’re seeing in the sky, and the excitement is contagious as the Bz dips negative. This community is also a great resource to keep tabs on what’s happening nearby or in a location with a similar latitude.

6. Put your phone camera to work as a spotting tool.

If I don’t have cell service or Wi-Fi, I use my iPhone camera to intermittently scout the horizon. Cameras, even those on smartphones, are more sensitive to color and light than our eyes. My iPhone picks up the lights before my eyes do. During some trips, I set my alarm to wake me up every hour for a test shot. This led to one of my all-time favorite shows during a backpacking trip on Michigan’s Isle Royale National Park .

7. Learn how to shoot nighttime photos.

I photograph auroras with mirrorless cameras, like the Sony A7R IV , known for its low-light prowess, as well as a wide-angle lens. A tripod is also essential for stabilization, since I need a long shutter speed— usually between two to ten seconds, depending on how quickly the auroras are moving—to let more light in. Shaky hands make the image blurry and out of focus. The latest smartphones are increasingly impressive during low-light situations, too. 

If you’re using an iPhone—the best cameras for this kind of shooting are on the iPhone 12 or newer iterations—night mode will automatically activate beneath a dark sky. Click the half-moon icon to turn the shutter to at least three seconds (or even better, ten seconds for a brighter photo). Keep the image crisp by setting your phone on a tripod or makeshift one. (For example, I took this Isle Royale time-lapse video by stabilizing my camera on a packing cube full of socks.) Finally, if you have it, make sure your iPhone’s raw mode is activated so you have more editing control. (Check out a quick aurora-photography tutorial here .)

I’ve been successfully chasing the northern lights in the lower 48 since 2020 using this tracking system. That said, nothing is guaranteed. If you really want to see the aurora borealis and have the means, I recommend traveling far north. From fall through spring, your odds of catching the lights are significantly higher in hot spots like Alaska, Iceland, or Norway, where aurora tours and lights-friendly accommodations abound. Plus, the intensity and colors are much more striking there, given the show usually happens right above your head.

If this sounds up your alley, here are some of my favorite places around the world to chase the northern lights.

Stephanie Vermillion is an adventure and astrotourism writer and the author of the upcoming National Geographic book 100 Nights of a Lifetime: The World’s Ultimate Adventures After Dark , out December 3.

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• Crab Superman in 'My Adventures With Superman' is a bizarre yet fascinating alternate version of the iconic hero.
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• 'My Adventures With Superman' introduces a surreal thought experiment with Crab Superman, a character so strange it sticks in your mind.

It's almost been a full year since My Adventures With Superman introduced one of the wildest versions of the DC hero in its history to me, and months later, I still can't get the idea of it out of my head. There have been many on-screen versions of Superman over the years, with the DC icon's reputation as one of the franchise's biggest heroes naturally lending itself to more iterations in movies and shows. This is doubly true when it comes to alternate universe versions of Superman, who is generally an easier hero to translate into different forms and formats.

As such, like many other Superman fans, I'm usually not taken aback by alternate universe versions of Superman, especially since they tend to be of the "evil Superman" variety, which is a road well-tred now to audiences via expansive explorations of the idea through hit comic and show series like The Boys and Invincible . However, one version of the Man of Steel has managed to defy those odds, by being simply too weird to ignore.

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My adventures with superman season 1 included a bizarre alternate superman.

My Adventures With Superman season 1 , episode 7 sees Mr. Myxlplyx showcase a range of different iterations of the Man Of Steel, showing a series of prior iconic animated versions of Superman - and one look at a version of Superman that is simply a crab . Not an anthropomorphic crab with some humanoid features, or an alien creature that looks similar to a crab: a regular-looking crab with a cape on it. Naturally, when the episode released in August 2023, there was a suitable amount of jokes made about this moment, before the audience and show moved onto less crustacean focused matters.

The idea that, across the wide DC multiverse, one decapod hero is fighting the odds either against crab villains or potentially even unchanged human antagonists is truly fascinating.

However, the concept of a crab Superman is one of those ideas that is so silly and yet so fascinating that it lurks in your head and is impossible to fully get out of it once it's lodged its mandibles in - especially when the concept of a crab shooting heat vision lasers comes to mind. The idea that, across the wide DC multiverse, one decapod hero is fighting the odds either against crab villains or potentially even unchanged human antagonists is truly fascinating, and a prospect that it's surprising the franchise hasn't capitalized on - like Marvel and Frog Thor - more fully.

Crab Superman Implies A Wider, Wilder Alternate DC Universe That's Impossible To Not Think About

Marvel & dc's history of using animal heroes makes crab superman perhaps even weirder.

The halls of DC and Marvel's histories are littered with animal heroes, with Detective Chimp, Dex-Starr, Rocket Raccoon, and Lockjaw being but a few of the enormous roster of figures who fit into this category. Both franchises have also rendered their generally human heroes into animal forms, following the same trend that would lead to the Pet Avengers in Marvel based on heroes' trusty sidekicks, and the League of Super-Pets for DC.

This backdrop sets up three equally surreal scenarios for Crab Superman's existence; either he is a crab in a world where everyone is a crab, he's a crab in a world where everyone is animals, or he's a crab in a universe where everyone else is basically the same . Each one presents its own delightfully weird setup, and a premise that it seems that DC may never expand upon after My Adventures With Superman brought this surreal thought experiment into our lives almost a year ago. However, we can always dream that Crab Superman may return one day once more.

My Adventures With Superman

My Adventures with Superman is an animated action-adventure superhero series that follows the Man of Steel in an all-new origin story. Focusing on the light-hearted side of DC's hero, the series follows Clark Kent's journey of self-discovery of what it means to be a hero while trying to blend in with society. With his best friend and his crush, Lois Lane, the trio will strike out to cover the most significant stories - all while trying to keep the city of Metropolis safe from giant robots and super-powered villains.

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Upgrade dad’s travel game, whether he loves campfire cooking, sleeping under the stars, or fixing things while he’s on the go.

Growing up with an adventurous dad means he may be less interested in receiving a fancy tie or printed socks for Father’s Day and more hyped on the idea of a weekend spent together at his favorite National Park. While that might make him more fun than your average pops, it also tends to make him hard to shop for. What do you get for the guy who (rarely) wants anything?  

The answer is any of the Father’s Day gift ideas on this list, each of which will upgrade his travel game and help him get prepared for his next adventure, from a solar-powered fitness watch to cooking gear that is perfect for breaking out on camping trips.  

Our picks for the best Father’s Day gift ideas for 2024

Stanley adventure full base camp cook set.

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If Dad is the chef of the family, this comprehensive 21-piece cook set by Stanley gives him a chance to show off his skills outside of the home kitchen. It’s ideal for bringing along on a camping or road trip , stocked with all of the kitchen necessities for making and serving a pro-level meal around a campfire. It includes everything from a stainless steel pot and 3-ply frying pan to plates, bowls, sporks, and even a dish drying rack. This is a great gift for Father’s Day if your pop loves camping.  

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Snowpeak Takibi Fire & Grill

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Grilling over an open flame is a beloved pastime for Dads and nature lovers alike, thanks to the easy, hands-on experience it provides, as well as the ability to cook up something delicious anywhere you go. This Takibi Fire & Grill by Japanese brand Snowpeak can make it even easier for him to fire up some burgers, shrimp or seasonal vegetables, whether he’s in the backyard, at the park, or at a campsite. The modular five-piece set includes a Grill Net, Grill Bridge, Pack & Carry Fireplace, Baseplate, and Carrying Case and is crafted from high-quality stainless steel.  

Marshall Stockwell II Portable Speaker

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A good portable speaker is a must for any adventurer, and this timeless option by Marshall delivers both function and aesthetics. Three class D amplifiers power this compact speaker’s subwoofer, as well as its front and rear-facing tweeters, delivering clear sound that will turn wherever Dad is into a party. It’s quick-charging, reaching six hours of playtime in only 20 minutes, connects to smartphones via Bluetooth, and is water-resistant, so he can easily bring it to the lake or by a pool.  

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Yellow Leaf Signature Hammock

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There are few moments more relaxing than those spent gently swinging in a hammock, which is what makes this one by Yellow Leaf a great gift for Dad. Made from a soft-feel yarn that is both quick-dry and fade resistant, it can be hung outdoors or indoors for achieving that down time he deserves. It’s available in a wide range of color options, from bold to neutral, and is handwoven by craftswomen of the Mlabri Tribe in northern Thailand, helping to empower ethical job creation.  

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Parks Project Yellowstone Geysers Trail High Pile Fleece

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This cozy fleece sweatshirt from Parks Project is made from high-pile fleece, offering a stylish and comfortable option for Dad to throw on whether he’s relaxing at home or off on an adventure. Button snaps at the top allow him to adjust the warmth level of the fleece, and the wavy retro design, available in both blue and green, is inspired by the geysers of Yellowstone National Park. A certified B Corporation, Parks Project also contributes funding, education, advocacy and more to vital park projects in the United States.  

Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark IV Camera

A picture says a thousand words, and using the right camera always helps to tell the story. This mirrorless DSLR by Olympus is compact and lightweight, making it ideal to bring along while traveling. Besides offering a 20.3-megapixel Live MOS sensor, it also has in-body 5-axis image stabilization, helping Dad capture crisp images even if he or the subject of his photos is in motion. It has other unique features as well, from a dedicated Selfie mode to art filters that can be employed to add a specific feel to his photos.  

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AeroPress Go Travel Coffee Press

Compact and portable, this brewing device was designed for coffee lovers on the move and would make for a great gift, especially paired with a nice bag of beans. Despite its small size, it’s durable, making it perfect for Dad to bring backpacking or camping or simply to brew a cup at the office. Its all-in-one design includes a mug with a lid that doubles as a carrying case, and it brews up to three cups of hot coffee in about a minute or cold brew in around two.  

Aesop Departure Kit  

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Keeping fresh while traveling can certainly be a struggle, but the Departure Kit by Aesop offers a helpful solution for maintaining hygiene on the go, containing essential products like toothpaste and hand wash, as well as more luxurious additions that Dad can add to his routine, like a hydrating face mask and lip salve. Proper hygiene while traveling not only safeguards his health but also keeps him feeling clean and comfortable throughout his journeys. Aesop products are all unisex, with refreshing and herbaceous scents and non-toxic ingredients, making them ideal for gifting.  

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Away The Everywhere Bag

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When it comes to weekend trips, a versatile luggage companion is key. The Everywhere Bag from Away is just that, providing a roomy but not bulky bag that Dad can bring along whether traveling across the country or just a few counties away. Crafted with water-resistant nylon, it helps ensure your belongings stay safe and dry in any weather, while minimalist leather straps make it an attractive bag. Multiple pockets and compartments can help keep his essentials organized and easily accessible, and you can pick from several classic colors depending on his style.  

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Nimble CHAMP Portable Charger

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A dying cell phone can be inconvenient at best when exploring a new city and a major concern when exploring a new trail. Make sure Dad doesn’t encounter either situation by equipping him with a reliable portable charger, like this compact option by Nimble. Smaller than a deck of cards, it can fit into his pants pocket or a front backpack compartment and is able to charge two devices at once, from a phone to headphones or a portable speaker. For the eco-conscious recipient, they’ll be glad to know it's crafted from 90 percent recycled plastic.  

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KREWE Colton Aviator Sunglasses

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This pair of sunglasses by KREWE has an effortlessly cool vibe and is available in both polarized and unpolarized colors. If Dad spends a lot of time outdoors, polarized sunglasses would be a good choice to help protect his eyes from glare that he might encounter from water, snow, or roads, providing him with clear vision while he’s biking, boating or walking around. The sturdy shape of these aviator glasses is flattering on most face shapes, with a durable frame made from 12K gold-plated stainless steel.  

LifeStraw Go Series Stainless Steel Water Bottle  

LifeStraw first launched at the turn of the century to strain Guinea worm larva out of drinking water in Africa, and since then has been innovating in the name of bringing clean water to vulnerable communities. Most recently, their unique filter has been developed into a water bottle, making it a helpful travel companion for visiting places without reliable, potable water. The membrane microfilter in their attractive water bottle, available in several colors, filters out contaminants and lasts up to one thousand gallons.  

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Arc'teryx Gamma AR Soft-Shell Pants

Outdoor gear is rarely stylish, which is what makes pieces by Arc’teryx stand out. Their designs, including these soft-shell pants are both classic and durable, with a wind- and water-resistant fabric that helps keep the wearer’s legs dry. A gusseted crotch and articulated knees make them easy to move in, even when hiking or rock climbing—a great addition to Dad’s closet for his next adventure.  

Garmin Instinct Crossover Solar    

If Dad has been using the same old watch for as long as you can remember, you might want to consider an upgrade for him this Father’s Day. Garmin is an outdoor-minded company that specializes in GPS technology and wearables, and their Instinct Crossover Solar is a rugged outdoor GPS smartwatch that harnesses solar power to extend its battery life. Its durable design is built to withstand harsh environments, making it ideal for Dad’s outdoor adventures, along with GPS functionality that offers navigation and tracking features for when he goes hiking or running. He’ll also be able to use it to track his health and fitness, from stress tracking to his sleep scores and more.  

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Leatherman Arc Multi-tool

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The right multi-tool will help Dad lighten the load of his toolbelt, like the Arc by Leatherman, which weighs less than nine ounces and features 20 different handy gadgets in one. It’s the first multi-tool with a MagnaCut steel blade and also contains everything from multiple drivers to a bottle opener, a pry tool, and even a mini saw. This is one of those simple Father’s Day gift ideas that can give a ton of value.  

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(i)         You shall not host, display, upload, modify, publish, transmit, update or share any information which:

·            belongs to another person and to which You do not have any right to use;

·            is grossly harmful, harassing, blasphemous, defamatory, obscene, pornographic, paedophilic or menacing, libellous, invasive of another’s privacy including bodily privacy, insulting, or harassing on the basis of gender, hateful, racially or ethnically objectionable, disparaging, relating to or encouraging money laundering or gambling or an online game that causes user harm, or promoting enmity between different groups on the grounds of religion or caste with the intent to incite violence, otherwise unlawful in any manner whatever; or unlawfully threatening or unlawfully harassing including but not limited to “indecent representation of women” within the meaning of the Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act, 1986;

·            is misleading in any way;

·            is harmful to child;

·            is patently offensive to the online community, such as sexually explicit content, or content that promotes obscenity, paedophilia, racism, bigotry, hatred or physical harm of any kind against any group or individual;

·            harasses or advocates harassment of another person;

·            involves the transmission of “junk mail”, “chain letters”, or unsolicited mass mailing or “spamming”;

·            promotes illegal activities or conduct that is abusive, threatening, obscene, defamatory or libellous;

·            infringes upon or violates any third party’s rights including, but not limited to, intellectual property rights, rights of privacy (including without limitation unauthorized disclosure of a person’s name, email address, physical address or phone number) or rights of publicity;

·            promotes an illegal or unauthorized copy of another person’s copyrighted work (see “Intellectual Property Right Complaints” below for instructions on how to lodge a complaint about uploaded copyrighted material), such as providing pirated computer programs or links.

·            contains restricted or password-only access pages, or hidden pages or images (those not linked to or from another accessible page);

·            provides material that exploits people in a sexual, violent or otherwise inappropriate manner or solicits personal information from anyone;

·            provides instructional information about illegal activities, violating someone’s privacy, or providing or creating computer viruses;

·            contains video, photographs, or images of another person;

·            tries to gain unauthorized access or exceeds the scope of authorized access to the Platform or to profiles, blogs, account information, bulletins, or other areas of the Platform or solicits passwords or personal identifying information for commercial or unlawful purposes from other users;

·            interferes with another user’s use and enjoyment of the Platform or any other individual’s user and enjoyment of similar services;

·            refers to any Platform or URL that, in our sole discretion, contains material that is inappropriate for the Platform or any other Platform, contains content that would be prohibited or violates the letter or spirit of these Terms of Use;

·            harm minors in any way;

·            infringes any patent, trademark, copyright, trade secret or other proprietary rights of HERO or any third party;

·            violates any law for the time being in force;

·            deceives or misleads the addressee/ users about the origin of such messages or knowingly and intentionally communicates any misinformation or information which is grossly offensive or menacing in nature, or patently false and untrue or misleading in nature;

·            impersonate another person;

·            contains software viruses or any other computer code, files or programs designed to interrupt, destroy or limit the functionality of any computer resource; or contains any trojan horses, worms, time bombs, cancel bots, easter eggs or any other computer programming routines that may damage, detrimentally interfere with, diminish value of, surreptitiously intercept or expropriate any system, data or personal information;

·            threatens the unity, integrity, defence, security or sovereignty of India, friendly relations with foreign states, or public order or causes incitement to the commission of any cognizable offence or prevents investigation of any offence or is insulting any other nation;

·            shall not be false, inaccurate or misleading;

·            shall not, directly or indirectly, offer, attempt to offer, trade or attempt to trade in any item, the dealing of which is prohibited or restricted in any manner under the provisions of any applicable law, rule, regulation or guideline for the time being in force;

·            is in the nature of an online game that is not verified as a permissible online game;

·            is in the nature of advertisement or surrogate advertisement or promotion of an online game that is not a permissible online game, or of any online gaming intermediary offering such an online game;

·            shall not create liability for Us or cause Us to lose (in whole or in part) the services of Our internet service provider (“ISPs”) or other suppliers;

(ii)        If You believe that any content on the Platform is affected due to above points, You shall immediately notify Us in writing. HERO will make all reasonable endeavours to remove such content complained about within a reasonable time.

(iii)      Any non-compliance of use of Platform would be dealt as per the policy. For any non-compliance with these Terms, rules and regulations, Privacy Policy for access or usage of the Platform/ computer resource of HERO, HERO shall have the right to terminate Your access or usage rights immediately or remove non-compliant information or both, as the case may be .

d.          You accept and agree that You shall utilize the services offered by HERO on the Platform for Your own personal use alone. You shall neither attempt to make any commercial/ business use of the services, nor shall You use the services on behalf of anybody else.

e.           You agree and acknowledge that for undertaking any financial transaction through the Platform, HERO may undertake client/customer due diligence measures and seek mandatory information required for KYC purpose which as a customer, You are obliged to give, in accordance with applicable Prevention of Money Laundering Act (“ PMLA ”) and rules. HERO may obtain sufficient information to establish, to its satisfaction, the identity of each new User, and to ascertain the purpose of the intended nature of relationship between You and the relevant financial institution financing the transaction. You agree and acknowledge that HERO can undertake enhanced due diligence measures (including any documentation), to satisfy itself relating to customer due diligence requirements in line with the requirements and obligations under the applicable PMLA Act and rules.

f.           This Platform may provide links to other websites or resources. Since HERO has no control over such third party websites and resources, You acknowledge and agree that HERO is not responsible for the availability of such external sites or resources, and does not endorse and is not responsible or liable for any content, advertising, products or other materials on or available from such sites or resources. You further acknowledge and agree that HERO shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with use of or reliance on any such content, goods or services available on or through any such site or resource. Your interaction with any third party accessed through the Platform is at Your own risk, and HERO will have no liability with respect to the acts, omissions, errors, representations, warranties, breaches or negligence of any such third parties or for any personal injuries, death, property damage, or other damages or expenses resulting from Your interactions with the third parties.

4.          PRIVACY

We view protection of Your privacy as a very important principle. We clearly understand that You and Your Personal Information is one of Our most important assets. Privacy Policy applicable on this Platform is available at  Privacy Policy . If You object to Our current Privacy Policy and Your information being transferred or used in the way described in Privacy Policy, please do not use the Platform.

5.          ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS

When You visit the Platform or send e-mails to Us, You are communicating with Us electronically. We may communicate with You by e-mail, SMS, phone call, by posting notices on the Platform or by any other mode of communication. For contractual purposes, You consent to receive communications (including transactional, promotional and/or commercial messages) from Us with respect to Your use of the Platform.

6.          INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS/ TRADEMARK, COPYRIGHT AND RESTRICTION

All content included on the Platform, such as text, graphics, logos, button icons, images, audio clips, digital downloads, data compilations, and software, is the property of HERO and/or, its affiliates or its content suppliers and is protected under trademark and copyright laws and other relevant law(s) as applicable from time to time.

You shall not extract or re-utilise parts of the contents of the Platform without the consent of HERO and / or its affiliates (as may be applicable). In particular, You shall not utilise any data mining, robots, or similar data gathering and extraction tools to extract (whether once or many times) for re-utilisation of any parts of this Platform. You shall also not create and/ or publish Your own database that features any / or substantial (eg: prices and product listings, etc.) parts of this Platform.

Platform or any portion thereof (including but not limited to any copyrighted material, trademarks, or other proprietary information) may not be reproduced, duplicated, copied, sold, resold, visited, distributed or otherwise exploited for any commercial purpose without Our express written consent.

7.          INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS COMPLAINTS

HERO respects the intellectual property of others. If You believe that Your work has been copied in a way that constitutes any Intellectual Property Right infringement, please address a complaint to the Grievance Officer whose contact details are mentioned at the end of this Part of the Terms of Use.

8.          PRODUCT COMPLIANCE

Products displayed on the Platform are manufactured/ procured as per the applicable local laws of India and are in conformity with the required Indian industry standards.

9.          WARRANTIES & LIABILITY

a.           All information, content, materials, products (including software) and other services included on or otherwise made available to You by HERO on the Platform are provided on an AS IS and AS AVAILABLE basis, unless otherwise specified in writing. You expressly agree that Your use of the Platform is at Your sole risk.

b.          HERO does not warrant that this Platform will be uninterrupted, error free, or constantly available, or available at all or that any information on this Platform is complete, true or accurate. Further, HERO shall not be held responsible for non-availability of the Platform during periodic maintenance operations or any unplanned suspension of access to the Platform that may occur due to technical reasons or for any reason beyond HERO’s control. You understand and agree that any material and/or data downloaded or otherwise obtained through the Platform is done entirely at Your own discretion and risk and You shall be solely responsible for any damage to Your computer systems or loss of data that results from the download of such material and/or data.

c.           We shall not be liable to You in any way or in relation to the contents of, or use of, or otherwise in connection with the Platform. You acknowledge, by Your use of this Platform, that Your use of this Platform is at Your sole risk; that You assume full responsibility for all risks associated in connection with Your use of this Platform.

d.          Though HERO shall make all endeavour to protect its Platform from any viruses, unauthorized access, modification, deletion, unplanned downtimes, cyberattacks or other illegal use of its Platform, however We do not warrant that this site; information, content, materials, product (including software) or services included on or otherwise made available to You through the Platform; its servers; or electronic communication sent from Us are free of viruses or other harmful components. Nothing on Platform constitutes or is meant to constitute, advice of any kind.

e.           HERO will not be liable for any damages of any kind arising from the use of the Platform, or from any information, content, materials, products (including software) or from failure of performance, error, omission, inaccuracy, interruption, deletion, defect or delay in operation or transmission, computer virus, communication line failure, theft or destruction or unauthorized access, or alteration, included on or otherwise made available to You through the Platform, including, but not limited to direct, indirect, incidental, punitive, and consequential damages, unless otherwise specified in writing. You specifically acknowledge that HERO is not liable for the defamatory or offensive or illegal conduct of other users or third parties and that the risk of injury from the foregoing rests entirely with You .

10.        INDEMNITY

a.           You shall indemnify and hold harmless HERO, its management, licensee, affiliates, subsidiaries, group companies (as applicable) and their respective officers, directors, agents, and employees, from any claim or demand, or actions including reasonable attorneys’ fees, made by any third party or penalty imposed due to or arising out of Your breach of this Terms of Use, Privacy Policy and other Policies, or Your violation of any law, rules or regulations or the rights (including infringement of intellectual property rights) of a third party.

b.          You hereby expressly release HERO and/or its management, affiliates and/or any of its officers and representatives from any cost, damage, liability or other consequence of any of the actions/inactions of the vendors and specifically waiver any claims or demands that You may have in this behalf under any statute, contract or otherwise.

11.        BREACH

a.           In the event You are found to be in breach of the Terms of Use or Privacy Policy or other rules and policies or if We are unable to verify or authenticate any information You provide or if it is believed that Your actions may cause legal liability for You, other users or Us, without limiting to the present, without prior notice, immediately limit Your activity, remove Your information, temporarily/indefinitely suspend or terminate or block Your login, and/or refuse to provide You with access to this Platform. Any user that has been suspended or blocked may not register or attempt to register with Us or use the Platform in any manner whatsoever until such time that such user is reinstated by Us.

b.          Notwithstanding the foregoing, if You breach the Terms of Use or Privacy Policy or other rules and policies, We reserve the right to take strict legal action including but not limited to a referral to the police or other authorities for initiating criminal or other proceedings against You.

c.           Any breach of applicable laws shall also result in, without prior notice, immediately limit Your activity, remove Your information, temporarily/indefinitely suspend or terminate or block Your login, and/or refuse to provide You with access to this Platform.

12.        LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

IN NO EVENT SHALL HERO BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND IN CONNECTION WITH USE OF THE PLATFORM, THESE TERMS OF USE, AND OTHER POLICY ASSOCIATED WITH IT.

13.        COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS

The Platform User shall comply with all the applicable laws, rules, notifications as issued from time to time by appropriate authorities.

14.        SEVERABILITY

We reserve the right to make changes to Our Platform, policies, and these Terms of Use at any time. If any of these terms shall be deemed invalid, void, or for any reason unenforceable, that condition shall be deemed severable and shall not affect the validity and enforceability of remaining terms.

15.        WAIVER

The failure by HERO to enforce at any time or for any period any one or more of the terms or conditions of the Agreement shall not be a waiver by HERO of them or of the right any time subsequent to enforce all Terms and Conditions of this Agreement.

16.        SURVIVAL

Notwithstanding anything contained under these Terms, any section of these Terms of Service that by its nature is intended to survive termination of these Terms of Service or Your use or access to Our services offered on the Platform shall survive such termination.

17.        DISPUTE RESOLUTION

This Agreement along with Privacy Policy and Disclaimer shall be construed and the legal relations between You and HERO hereto shall be determined and governed according to the laws of India and all disputes relating to this Agreement shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Courts of New Delhi.

18.        GRIEVANCE

For any grievances that You may have in relation to the use of the Platform (other than those relating to Platform Services), You may contact the Grievance officer. For any complaints/ issues relating to the Platform Services, You may the contact Nodal officer. The Grievance officer and Nodal officer shall thereafter consider the same and provide a response within a reasonable time.

Grievance Officer

C/o Hero MotoCorp Limited, The Grand Plaza, Plot No.2, Nelson Mandela Road, Vasant Kunj - Phase -II, New Delhi - 110070 Phone: 011-46044100 Time: 10AM – 5PM Email: grievanceofficer@heromotocorp.com

Nodal Officer

Nilesh Borade

C/o Hero MotoCorp Limited, Hero MotoCorp Limited Commercial Space No. 2A-2B-1801 18th Floor Two Horizon Centre, DLF City Ph-5 Gurgaon -122002 HR, India Phone: +91-11-46044200 Time: 10AM – 5PM Email:  customercare@heromotocorp.com

PART B - TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR PLATFORM SERVICES

For the convenience of the customers who desire to avail/apply for loan/ credit facilities for purchase of a vehicle from HERO, the Platform provides User(s) access to information about potential loans/financing options which may be available to such Users if they purchase the relevant vehicle, and the ability to select and apply for a loan with the identified Financiers as the User/customer may deem fit (“ Platform Service(s) ”). “ Financier ” for the purposes of these Terms shall mean “a bank or financial institution offering loan to a customer for purchase of a vehicle and which financing institution has suitable onboarding agreement with HERO.

The above said Platform Services and ancillary services are provided on a commercially reasonable effort basis and You agree that Your participation for availing the above-mentioned services is purely at Your will and consent. This Part B shall apply, along with Part A of the Terms, to all persons who avail or seek to avail the Platform Services.

1.          For availing the Platform Services, You/ User shall be required to fill-in details such as, name, gender, date of birth, pincode, marital status, employment status, residential status, details of existing loans, income proof and bank accounts. The information provided by You can be utilised for the below mentioned purposes:

a.           To generate/refine offers for loans as accessible on the Platform;

b.          To provide customized recommendations and personalized offers of the products and services of HERO and/or its business partners/affiliates;

c.           To send information/personalized offers via email, text, call or online display or other means of delivery in HERO’s reasonable sole discretion;

d.          To provide the information to the Financiers to enable Financiers to assess Your loan request and offer their loan facility to You on the Platform;

e.           For marketing survey, customer research, feedback and internal administrative purposes subject to applicable laws;

f.           To satisfy legal and regulatory obligations;

g.          Any other related services.

2.          By submitting, transmitting or sharing of information for the Platform Service, You expressly consent to HERO for collection and access and further processing by HERO of any personal information or other data for or towards performance of or access to the Platform Service or for authentication, verification etc. You further consent to HERO sharing with the Financier(s) to enable the Financier(s) to use, disclose, store and process such information and any data provided by or collected from You. You further acknowledge and agree that the Financiers may share Your information with credit bureaus/agencies, generate a credit score, perform a credit scrub/ credit bureau check, map Your information with its database etc. in order to check Your eligibility for a loan offer with the respective Financiers.

3.          Subject to applicable laws, by submitting, transmitting or sharing of information for the Platform Service, You also expressly consent to HERO to retain, preserve, store, use and/or erase the information, as necessary including for any regulatory/ legal/ evidentiary purposes.

4.          You agree and undertake that such consent or subsequent withdrawal thereof by You, shall in no way limit or affect the rights of the Financier(s) which the Financier(s) may separately have against You or such data or information whether through or pursuant to Financier’s relationship or otherwise including the customer and account based relationships of the Financier(s).

5.          Your interaction with any third party such as Financier(s) is at Your own risk, and HERO will have no liability with respect to the acts, omissions, errors, representations, warranties, breaches or negligence of any such third parties or for any personal injuries, death, property damage, or other damages or expenses resulting from Your interactions with the third parties.

6.          The information provided on the Platform, (including by way of the calculator, estimated equated monthly instalments (“ EMI ”), fees for availing a loan, etc.) is only indicative in nature and HERO disclaims any warranties explicit or implied on the accuracy, correctness or the relevance of the information. The loan offer details on the Platform may differ based on the prevailing policies of the respective Financier(s).

7.          The sanction letter issued by the Financier(s) through the Platform is a provisional/conditional sanction letter issued by the Financier(s) to You sanctioning the grant of the loan facility subject to the terms and conditions contained therein. The sanction letter will also provide a validity period therein by the concerned Financier(s) after which the same shall stand expired. Upon issuance of the sanction letter, You may download the same from the Platform and submit the same to the Financier’s personnel at the concerned dealer’s location for further steps to avail the loan facility.

8.          The final loan amount, EMI, processing fees, etc. will be provided to You by the Financier(s) and set out in the final sanction letter/loan documents which will be issued to You by the relevant Financier(s) subject to successful completion of verification and processing of the loan application by the Financier(s) to its satisfaction as per its prevailing policies. Any additional charges as may be levied by the respective Financiers shall also be applicable. You agree and acknowledge that the eligibility, loan amount, disbursement terms, etc. shall be at the sole discretion of Financier(s). While making any loan application through the Platform; HERO shall not be held liable for any delay, rejection or approval of any such application made through its Platform and HERO shall not be required to provide any reason whatsoever for such acceptance or rejection of Your loan application.

9.          You acknowledge and agree that in relation to the Platform Services, HERO is a mere facilitator/intermediary which is providing You possible loan options to enable You to select and avail a loan from the Financier chosen by You. The information displayed on the Platform with respect to any loan or Financier(s) is as provided by the Financiers and HERO has not independently verified such information. HERO makes no representations or warranties with respect to such information and Users are advised to undertake their own due diligence before availing a loan. Users can book HERO products without availing the Platform Services and nothing herein shall constitute as HERO promoting or marketing any financial product.    

10.        If You choose to apply for the loan to the Financier(s), then their use of Your information is governed by their terms of use and privacy policies and HERO shall not be responsible for the use of such information by the Financiers. In addition to the above Terms, You shall be bound by the terms of use, privacy policy, and other policies issued and amended from time to time by the Financiers whose information may be accessed on the Platform. The link to the Financier’s platform for accessing the details (including aggregate fee for granting loan with compulsory and voluntary charges, name, contract number and designation of each Financier’s grievance officer) and their respective policies is as below:

By applying for a loan from the Financier(s), You are deemed to have read, understood and accepted the terms and conditions as applicable to the loans offered by the relevant Financiers selected by You.

Request to discontinue use of Your information : If You wish for HERO to discontinue use of any personal or financial information provided by You for the purposes of availing Platform Services, please send an email request to Us at grievance.finance@heromotocorp.com or deletion of Your information. On receiving Your request for deletion, We will erase Your data, and We will not send You any further communications in this context. You understand that by requesting to delete Your information pertaining to Platform Services We will only delete such information as provided by You for availing these Services and You acknowledge that this may adversely impact Our ability to provide the Platform Services to You. The other opted products and services, shall continue to be valid, subject to the terms specified under the above Terms of Use. Notwithstanding the forgoing, nothing herein shall prevent HERO from retaining/using:

a.           Data shared by You in an aggregated and anonymised manner for data reporting, analytics, etc.;

b.          Information as necessary to comply with Our legal obligations, resolve disputes and enforce Our agreements entered into for providing the relevant services and related matters.; and

c.           Information provided for services other than Platform Services, in a manner required by the Terms of Use applicable to such information;

11.        Disclaimer of Warranties:

a.         The Platform may show ratings of the respective Financier(s) which are generated on the basis of the customer feedback received on the Platform in relation to the loan products of the Financier(s). HERO does not warrant the completeness, truthfulness and accuracy of these ratings and You shall have no claim against HERO for any decision You may take in relation to a loan product of any Financier(s) based on these ratings. 

12.        By providing information on the Platform for availing the Platform Services, You agree and certify that You are only availing the Platform Services for Yourself and not for and/or behalf of any other person.

13.        HERO reserves the right to refuse provision of Service in its sole discretion. Notwithstanding the above, We retain the right at Our sole discretion to deny access to anyone to the Platform, the Platform Service We offer, at any time and for any reason, including, but not limited to, for violation of the Terms of Use or the Privacy Policy including additional standard terms and conditions of the CICs. Upon termination, Your right and license to access and/or use the Platform Service, immediately ceases and You will no longer be able to access or use the Platform Service.

14.        For avoidance of doubt, it is clarified that provisions in relations to warranties & liabilities, indemnity, breach, limitation of liability, compliance with laws, severability, waiver and dispute resolution noted in Part A shall mutadis mutandis apply to this Part B, as relevant to the Services.

15.        The Terms of Use as set out herein shall equally apply to any information provided by the User, either directly or indirectly, through any authorised dealer to HERO for availing the Platform Services via HERO’s mobile based application platform used by HERO/its authorised dealer. You authorize the relevant authorised dealer of HERO (to whom You are providing information) to provide/ fill information on the Application on Your behalf and consent to such information being used in the manner set out in these Terms and Conditions read with the Privacy Policy and Disclaimers. You shall ensure that such details shall be true, correct, accurate and shall be verified by You. HERO shall not be responsible/ liable in case the details provided by You are incorrect or inaccurate, or if the authorised dealer misuses or misappropriates Your information.

16.        By clicking on the Accept button below, You state that You have read and understood the above-mentioned Terms of Use and agree to the same:

PRIVACY POLICY

Updated on January 17, 2024

Hero MotoCorp Ltd. together with its affiliates and subsidiaries (collectively referred to as the "Company" or "Hero" or "Us" and also indicated by " us ", " we " or " our ") is committed to protecting your privacy and Personal Information ( defined below ) You give to us. We encourage You to read the Privacy Policy ("Policy").

This Policy applies to all visitors, users and others (hereinafter referred to as "You" or “Your” or the "User") who access or use the

(i) Website-  https://www.heromotocorp.com ;

(ii) any other websites;

(iii) mobile applications (Apps) owned and / or operated by Hero on which this Policy is linked; and

(iv) the social media accounts and/or pages that Hero controls

(together referred as “Sites/Apps”).

Except as otherwise provided in this Policy, in general, You can visit/use our Sites/Apps without identifying who You are. Hero will provide You with the option to deal with Hero without identifying yourself where it is lawful and practical. However, particular sections on our Sites/Apps may require You to provide Personal Information in order that we may provide the products/services or information You have requested while visiting/using our Sites/Apps.

This Policy is intended to let You know what Personal Information we collect, why we collect (‘purpose’) and what we do with it (‘use’), processing/sharing and transfer of Personal Information and Your rights relating to such Personal Information shared with us. By using the Sites/Apps, You agree, understand and consent to this Policy and any future amendments and additions. This Policy also describes Your personal data protection rights, including a right to object to some of the processing of Personal Information that the Company carries out.

“Personal Information” means any information that may be used to identify an individual. This includes but is not limited to: first and last name, email address, mailing and residential address, telephone number, title, birth date, gender, occupation, Your profession and other information needed to provide a service You have requested.

WHAT PERSONAL INFORMATION WE COLLECT?

Personal Information:

·       Information You give us:

We may collect any Personal Information shared by You on our Sites/Apps. Depending upon the Sites/Apps and context, this information may include the following:

-        Details of how You used our Sites/Apps;

-        Internet protocol address;

-        Device event information such as caches, system activity, hardware settings, browser type, browser language, the date and time of Your visit, time spent on those pages and other statistics and referral URL;

-        Cookies, web beacons and other similar technologies that may uniquely identify Your browser or Your account. You can instruct Your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if You do not accept cookies, You may not be able to use some portions of our Sites/Apps.

·       Information collected automatically:

Log information:

Depending upon the Sites/Apps or context, we automatically collect and store certain information that Your browser sends whenever You visit our Sites/Apps in server logs (Log Data). This includes:

-        Cookies, web beacons and other similar technologies that may uniquely identify Your browser or Your Account. You can instruct Your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if You do not accept cookies, You may not be able to use some portions of our Sites/Apps.

·       Cookies, Web Beacons and Tracking Codes:

Cookies are small text files that a website downloads onto Your computer or other internet-enabled devices (such as mobile phones and tablets) when You visit a website. The cookie will help the website recognise Your device the next time You visit.

We may use both session cookies (disappear after You close Your browser) and persistent cookies (remain after You close Your browser and may be accessed every time You use or connect to our Sites/Apps). We may collect information like User’s IP address, geographical location, browser/device type and version, operating system, referral source, device, length of visit, page views and website navigation paths, as well as information about the timing, frequency and pattern of User’s website use through ‘cookies’.

You can block cookies by activating the setting on Your browser that allow You to refuse the setting of all or some cookies. However, if You use Your browser settings to block all cookies (including essential cookies), You may not be able to access all or parts of our Sites/Apps, or they may not function properly.

For more information about our use of cookies please refer to our “Cookie Policy” -  https://www.heromotocorp.com/en-in/cookie-policy.html

·       Social Media Widgets:

Our Sites/Apps may include social media features connected with social media platform such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, Google Plus, Pinterest, YouTube and others. These features may collect information about Your IP address and which page You are visiting or features You are using, and may set a cookie or employ other tracking technologies. Social media features and widgets are either hosted by a third party or hosted directly on our Sites/Apps. Your interactions with those features are governed by the privacy policies of the companies that provide them.

Tracking code in website analytics, a tracking code is a snippet of script that tracks the activity of a Sites/Apps User by collecting data and sending it to the analytics module. The code is generated automatically, is different for each website, and can be installed on each page that needs tracking.

·       Careers:

Our Sites/Apps may include a link to our ‘Career Section’. Any Personal Information submitted through that portion of the Sites/Apps, by upload or via e-mail, will be governed as per this Policy.

·       Platform Services:

For the convenience of the customers who desire to avail/apply for loan/ credit facilities for purchase of a vehicle from Hero, the Sites/Apps provide User(s) access to information about potential loans/financing options which may be available to such Users if they purchase the relevant vehicle, and the ability to select and apply for a loan with the identified Financiers as the User/customer may deem fit (“Platform Service(s)”). “Financier” for the purposes of this Privacy Policy shall mean a bank or financial institution offering loan to a customer on the Site/Apps for purchase of a vehicle.

For availing the Platform Services, You shall be required to fill-in details such as, name, gender, date of birth, pincode, marital status, employment status, residential status, details of existing loans, income proof and bank accounts.

Further, for availing the Platform Services, You may be required to provide Your credit score, credit information report, aggregates, variables, inferences and details (together referred to as “Credit Information”), as supplied by a credit information company as may be engaged by Hero (“CIC”). 

HOW WE COLLECT THE PERSONAL INFORMATION?

Hero will generally collect Your Personal Information directly from You. This may be achieved through Your interactions with Hero including interactions via our Sites/Apps, other social media applications or internet sites, telephone, email or writing to us.

Hero may also collect Your Personal Information through its authorised dealers or from a third-party source, such as our vendors, business partners, government authorities and judicial authorities.

WHY WE COLLECT THESE PERSONAL INFORMATION?

Unless otherwise provided in the Policy, we may use Personal Information collected from the Sites /Apps in various ways including:

·       To facilitate or fulfil the information, products or services You have requested;

·       To contact the User for confirming Your registration on our Sites / Apps;

·       To communicate with the User to respond to his/her queries or seeking feedback or resolving disputes on the product and services;

·       For business, marketing and promotional purposes such as sending information about special promotions, programs, schemes, offers, new features, plans on products/services & marketing    communications that we believe may be of interest to You;

·       For the legitimate business interest, such as prevention of money laundering, fraud detection and prevention, and enhancing safety;

·       To consider an application for career with Hero;

·       To consider an application from prospective vendors for partnering with Hero;

·       To educate You about us, our products and services or to understand Your interest to improvise the content and performance of our Sites/Apps;

·       For maintenance of high quality and standards of products and services;

·       To send You important information regarding the Sites/Apps, changes in terms and conditions, user agreements, and policies and/or other administrative information;

·       For internal business operations including:

-       Reviews and data analysis for the website (e.g., to determine the number, category of visitors to specific pages within the Sites/Apps);

-       To manage, operate, maintain and secure our Sites/Apps, network system and other assets and to customize/personalise Your experience with us, which may include displaying content based upon Your preferences;

-       For the purposes of analysing the use of the Sites/Apps, enabling and monitoring Your use of our Sites, /Apps operating our Sites/Apps, ensuring the security of our Sites/Apps, for maintaining back-ups of our databases;

-       To help diagnose problems with our server, and to administer our Sites/Apps.

·       To comply with our legal obligations or as otherwise permitted by law.

·       To investigate potential breaches, or to protect the rights, property or safety of Hero, the Users of our Sites/Apps or others.

·       For any other purpose necessary or incidental to our business.

·       For any other purpose for which You give Your consent.

·       To enforce our terms and conditions;

·       For information provided in relation to Platform Services:

-        To generate/refine offers for loans as accessible on the Sites/ Apps;

-        To provide customized recommendations and personalized offers of the products and services of Hero and/or its business partners/affiliates;

-        To send information/personalized offers via email, text, call or online display or other means of delivery in Hero’s reasonable sole discretion;

-        To provide the information to the Financiers to enable Financiers to assess Your loan request and offer their loan facility to You on the Sites/ Apps;

-        For marketing survey, customer research, feedback and internal administrative purposes subject to applicable laws;

-        For compliance with legal and regulatory obligations;

-        Any other related services.

·       Your Credit Information is used for the following purposes (and such Credit Information will not be retained by Hero after completion of the permitted use in accordance with applicable laws):

-        To present You with your Credit Information;

-        To provide You with customized recommendations and personalized/ pre-approved offers of loans from Financiers which may be available if You purchase a Hero vehicle;

-        To send You information / personalized offers via email, text, call or online display or other modes/channels at the sole discretion of Hero;

-        To aggregate anonymous data for the purpose of data analytics and reporting s;

-        To store the Credit Information in accordance with the terms of this Privacy Policy;

-        To improve customer experience on the Sites/ Apps.

In the event we use Your Personal Information for other purposes, not specified above, we will inform You about the specific purposes for processing of Your Personal Information and, when required, our basis for doing so at the time we collect the Personal Information from You to the extent required by law.

For the purposes of clarity, we may also use Your Personal Information in combination with information we obtain from third parties about You for the same purposes described above.

In the event that You provide any Personal Information on any of the Sites/Apps, You consent to the transfer of such information across country borders, and to the use, processing, and disclosure of such information in global locations, including those that may have different levels of privacy protection than in Your own country.

THIRD PARTY LINKS:

Our Sites/Apps may have links to the websites/mobile applications of other third parties and these third-party websites/ mobile applications may collect Personal Information about Users for their own purpose, in such cases, our Policy does not extend to these external websites/mobile applications of third parties. Please be aware that if You access these links, You will be leaving our Sites/Apps. We encourage Users to read the privacy policies of those websites/mobile applications, as we are not responsible for their content, links, or privacy procedures.

If You choose to apply for the loan to the Financier(s), then their use of Your Personal Information is governed by their terms of use and privacy policies and Hero shall not be responsible for the use of such information by the Financiers. You shall be bound by the terms of use, privacy policy, and other policies issued and amended from time to time by the Financiers whose information may be accessed on the Site/ Apps. The link to the Financier’s platforms for accessing the details (including aggregate fee for granting loan with compulsory and voluntary charges, name, contract number and designation of each Financier’s grievance officer) and their respective policies is as below:

By applying for a loan from the Financiers, You are deemed to have read, understood and accepted the terms and conditions as applicable to the loans offered by the relevant Financiers selected by You.

RETENTION, PROCESSING AND STORAGE OF INFORMATION:

Your Personal Information processed by Hero is kept in a form which permits Your identification for no longer than is necessary for the purposes for which the Personal Information is processed in line with legal, regulatory, contractual or statutory obligations as applicable. At the expiry of such periods, Your Personal Information will be deleted or archived to comply with legal/contractual retention obligations or in accordance with applicable statutory limitation periods, and/ or be aggregated and anonymised for data reporting, analytics, etc.

Additionally, You may also request to discontinue the use of any personal or financial information provided by You for the purposes of availing Platform Services, in a manner set out in the terms and conditions and subject to conditions set out thereunder.

WITH WHOM WE SHARE YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION (OTHER THAN CREDIT INFORMATION)?

We may share the Personal Information (other than Credit Information) collected from the Sites/Apps with third parties as outlined in this section.

1.1. Affiliates

Our parent company, subsidiaries, joint ventures, group and associate companies. These entities may use this information for the purposes outlined above.

1.2. Business Partners

(i)   Service Providers who perform services on behalf of Hero and which may need information about You in order to perform their functions including but not limited to authorised service partners, call centre operators, marketing contractors, social media website providers, data entry service providers, IT agencies operating handling or maintaining Sites/Apps, storing/processing information, overseas service providers who work for us, etc.

(ii) Vendors who are business associates of Hero like suppliers, research and development vendors, professional advisors, agents, representatives, etc.

1.3 Financier(s) and CICs

(i)   Financier(s) to enable them to use, disclose, store and process such Personal Information and any data provided by or collected from You. Financiers may share Your Personal Information with credit bureaus/agencies, generate a credit score, perform a credit scrub/ credit bureau check, map Your information with its database etc. in order to check Your eligibility for a loan offer with the respective Financiers.

(ii) CICs or its affiliates, to obtain, receive and compile your Credit Information.

1.3. Other Partners

Any third party with whom Hero co-brands or partners with or collaborates with or with any other third parties as may be necessary for Hero’s business purposes or to investigate potential data incidents or to protect the rights, property and safety of Hero and the Users of our Sites/Apps or others.

1.4. Legal Authorities

We may share Your Personal Information in response to any notice, order, investigation or demand or request or any other communication from a law enforcement agency which necessitate or mandate the sharing of such Personal Information, or to otherwise comply with applicable laws.

1.5. Changes in Corporate Structure or Bankruptcy

In the event that Hero is involved in a merger, acquisition, reorganization or sale of assets, bankruptcy, Your Personal Information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We also may retain a copy of such information.

We DO NOT use or disclose Personal Information for purposes other than as mentioned in this Policy, except with the consent of User providing such Information or as required by law.

INTERNATIONAL SHARING AND / OR TRANSFERS OF YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION

Hero is a global company and therefore uses global dealers, distributors, vendors, subcontractors and other business partners, as well as global IT systems and applications. We may require the transfer of Personal Information / Sensitive Personal Data or Information.to other third parties that are located outside of Hero’s country of business. We shall develop a standardized approach for protection of data moving across borders. We will adopt appropriate technical and administrative controls that apply well to cross border data flows to act as an accountability framework for information management as a whole and including natural checkpoints for each step of international transfer.

If You are citizen of European Union/European Economic Area (the "EU/EEA") the following terms apply to Your Personal Information: Your Personal Information may be shared with and / or transferred to our global affiliates and to our employees, contractors and business partners who work for us and are located outside the EU/EEA for the purposes described in this Policy. If this is the case, we will take legally required steps under the General Data Protection Regulation ("GDPR") to ensure that adequate safeguards are in place to protect Your Personal Information in accordance with this Policy.

ACCESS AND ACCURACY:

Hero wants to maintain only accurate information about the Users. You can request access to Your Personal Information by contacting us at:

-         grievance.finance@heromotocorp.com  – For Personal Information shared on the Sites/Apps for availing Platform Services;

-         grievanceofficer@heromotocorp.com  – For Personal Information shared on the Sites/Apps for any other purpose.

Upon receipt of appropriate identification information, and where required by applicable data protection laws, Hero will provide You with access to the information that it maintains about You.

YOUR RIGHTS:

At Hero, we take Your privacy very seriously, and we never monetize Your information; we use it to enhance Your experience. When it comes to Your privacy rights, we want to make sure You have everything You need to make informed decisions. You have the right to:

·       Right of Access - You have the right to be informed why and how we collect Your Personal Information, how we will use this Personal Information, who we share it with, what are the security measures we take to protect this information and what Your individual rights are. Hero shall provide a copy of the Personal Information undergoing processing. For any further copies requested, please note that Hero may charge a reasonable fee based on administrative costs.

·       Right to Rectification - You have the right for updation of any inaccurate or incomplete Personal Information we may hold.

·       Right to Erasure - Except in cases where retention of Personal Information is required or permitted under any applicable law, You have the right to request that we delete any Personal Information which we are holding about You.

·       Right to Restrict Processing - Except in cases where processing of Personal Information is required or permitted under any applicable law, You have the right to restrict processing or limit the usage of all or some of Your Personal Information (e.g., if we have no legal right to process it, if Your Personal Information data is inaccurate or unlawfully held).

·       Right to Data Portability - You have the right to receive Your Personal Information or to transmit that information to another controller in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format.

·       Right to Object to the Processing - You have the right to object, on grounds relating to Your particular situation, at any time to processing of Personal Information concerning You. Such right can be exercised at any time where Your Personal Information is processed for direct marketing purposes.

·       Right to object being subjected to a decision based solely on automated processing, including profiling.

·       You may opt-out of receiving non-essential (promotional, marketing-related) communications from us & or our affiliates / business partners / other partners / third parties. If You want to opt-out from any such communication as mentioned above, You may send an email to grievance officer’s email ID (as mentioned under ‘Contact Us’ section of this Policy).

At any stage, You can withdraw Your consent to the retention/storage/processing of Your Personal Information and Hero shall erase the Personal Information withdrawn by You unless there is a contractual obligation or legal requirement/obligation to retain/hold it or otherwise permitted by law to retain it. However, upon such withdrawal, the Company will not able to communicate with You and provide You with certain information on product and/or services which are required for fulfilment of any obligation.

Subject to applicable laws Hero, may at its sole discretion, in certain cases of excessive or manifestly unfounded request, charge a fee for fulfilling your request. The relevant contact details of ‘Data Protection Officer’ are provided in this Policy.

HOW TO SUBMIT A REQUEST?

You may submit a request to exercise your rights mentioned in this Policy by following the below steps:

·        Download  and fill the DSR form attached below

·       Submit the DSR form on the following email: – 

-        grievanceofficer@heromotocorp.com  – For Personal Information shared on the Sites/Apps for any purpose other than the Platform Services.

HOW WE PROTECT YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION?

Our Sites/Apps have stringent security practice and measures in place to protect the Personal Information provided to us. Our database stores Personal Information in secure environment that are designed to safeguard it from loss, misuse, wrongful disclosure, destruction and alteration. The security measures are reviewed periodically by Hero to keep pace with business, technology and regulatory changes.

·       The security and confidentiality of Your Personal Information is important to us and Hero has invested significant resources to protect the safekeeping and confidentiality of Your Personal Information. When using external service providers acting as processors, we require that they adhere to the same standards as Hero. Regardless of where your Personal Information is transferred or stored, we take all steps reasonably necessary to ensure that Personal Information is kept secure.

·       We have physical, electronic, and procedural safeguards that comply with the applicable laws to protect Personal Information about You. We seek to ensure compliance with the requirements of the GDPR and the regulatory requirements to ensure the protection and preservation of Your privacy.

·       We take appropriate security measures to protect against unauthorized access to or unauthorized alteration, disclosure or destruction of Personal Information.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

We welcome Your questions, comments, and concerns about privacy. If You have any questions about the Policy or our data practices, please contact us as follows:

Grievance Officer C/o Hero MotoCorp Limited, The Grand Plaza, Plot No.2, Nelson Mandela Road, Vasant Kunj - Phase -II, New Delhi - 110070 Phone: +91 11-46044100 Email:  grievanceofficer@heromotocorp.com

The Grievance Officer shall expeditiously redress the grievances and within reasonable time as may be provided under applicable laws.

Please note that email communications are not always secure, so please do not include credit card information or other sensitive information in any email communication to us.

UPDATES TO THIS POLICY:

We may periodically update this Policy. Please refer the updated on legend at the top of this page to see when this Policy was last revised. Any changes to this Policy will become effective when we post the revised Policy on our Sites/Apps. Your use of the Sites/Apps following these changes shall be considered as Your acceptance of the revised Policy.

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VAI Resort postpones its opening date again. Here's why it won't open in 2024

VAI Resort, the $1 billion hotel and entertainment complex hotel under construction in Glendale that's aiming to redefine Arizona's tourism landscape , has postponed its opening date again.

The VAI website was recently updated with a different timeframe for opening than previously stated.

VAI, which will have 1,100 rooms on 60 acres near State Farm Stadium, would be Arizona's largest hotel. It was approved by the Glendale City Council in 2020 and began construction in 2021 when it was known as Crystal Lagoons .

The resort is intended to be an entertainment hotspot, with an 11,000-seat VAI Amphitheater, a Mattel Adventure Park , five acres of artificial beaches with temperature-controlled water, a European-inspired "party island" and a tethered hot air balloon for viewing the Sonoran Desert landscape.

Here's the latest VAI construction update.

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Is the VAI Resort opening in 2024?

No. VAI Resort is now scheduled to open in 2025; a more specific time frame has not been announced.

A VAI Resort spokesperson provided a statement to The Republic that attributed "delays in our timeline" as the reason for pushing back the hotel's opening.

"As VAI continues to evolve into the premiere luxury entertainment destination in the Phoenix area, we have inevitably experienced some delays in our timeline," the statement said.

"We are committed to creating the best experience possible for our future guests, and building something that has never been seen in the hospitality space takes time. Our progress is evident, and we’re excited to share more news, as we continue to partner with some of the most reputable names in entertainment and food & beverage."

The VAI statement did not describe the nature of the delays.

VAI's opening has been pushed back several times. When VAI Resort LLC purchased the resort from Crystal Lagoons in 2022, the resort gave an opening date of late spring 2023 . (VAI appeared in The Arizona Republic's 2023 and 2024 lists of Arizona's most anticipated hotel openings and renovations.)

How much did the VAI Resort cost to build?

The cost to build VAI Resort has been estimated at $1 billion.

The amphitheater's estimated cost is $50 million.

How many rooms will VAI Resort have?

VAI Resort will have 1,100 rooms in four towers and will open in phases, according to VAI's statement.

Here's the breakdown of the towers and the number of rooms:

• Amphitheater Tower: 318 rooms.
• Rhythm Tower: 311 rooms.
• Cadence Tower: 299 rooms.
• VAI Villas: 155 rooms.

VAI Resort CEO Grant Fisher previously said the first phase of the resort's opening would include the 318-room Amphitheater Tower, VAI Amphitheater and Mattel Adventure Park .

What is the VAI Amphitheater?

The amphitheater will present concerts from A-list music and comedy acts. VAI intends to use the stage more than 100 times per year, and Fisher envisions competing with Las Vegas' music residencies .

Concerts at the amphitheater will be promoted by Live Nation and C3 Presents , the latter of which presents the annual Innings Festival in Tempe.

Is Mattel Adventure Park opening in 2024?

Mattel Adventure Park's website still lists a late 2024 opening date for its Glendale theme park. We've reached out to Epic Resort Destinations, the operator of the Mattel park, for comment.

The 9-acre indoor/outdoor amusement park will have a Barbie Beach House with a Barbie Dream Closet Experience, where guests can create their own Barbie sets and hologram technology is used to "bring Barbie to life right before guests' eyes."

There also will be two Hot Wheels-themed roller coasters : the Hot Wheels Bone Shaker: the Ultimate Ride coaster, which climbs 84 feet and drops down a double helix track, and the Hot Wheels Twin Mill Racer, which will have a double loop and two corkscrews.

Michael Salerno is an award-winning journalist who’s covered travel and tourism since 2014. His work as The Arizona Republic’s consumer travel reporter aims to help readers navigate the stresses of traveling and get the best value for their money on their vacations. He can be reached at  [email protected] . Follow him on X, formerly Twitter:  @salerno_phx .

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• OS: Windows 10
• Processor: Intel Core i3-2100 or AMD equivalent
• Memory: 2 GB RAM
• Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 600 series or AMD Radeon HD 7000 series
• DirectX: Version 11
• Storage: 400 MB available space
• Additional Notes: A keyboard and mouse
• Processor: Intel Core i5-2400 or AMD Ryzen 3 1200
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JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Jotaro Cosplay Brings the Iconic Hero to Life With Stunning Accuracy

• Detailed Jotaro cosplay showcases deep series knowledge.
• Cosplayer captures iconic Jotaro look with precise details.
• Jotaro's menacing aura is well-represented in cosplay.

Out of all the heroes in JoJo's Bizarre Adventure , few have earned the reputation and pop culture presence that Jotaro Kujo has. Since his first appearance in the Stardust Crusaders arc of the series, fans have adored his blunt manner of speaking, sheer physical power, and uniquely memorable Stand, Star Platinum . As the first Joestar to utilize a Stand, he broke new ground in the series and paved the path for every Joestar who followed in his footsteps.

A cosplayer on Reddit, u/GraysonFin, has created an astonishing tribute to this popular character, representing Jotaro's Part 3 look perfectly. This was Jotaro's introduction to the world of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure , and his impressive and mighty character design definitely did not disappoint. It doesn't hurt that Jotaro is one of the series' strongest characters , thanks to Star Platinum's impressive power.

The cosplayer is clothed in Jotaro's signature outfit: a green t-shirt, black pants, and a red belt with gold and green triangular patterns across it. They are wearing a black jacket with gold buttons and trim, as well the most important and distinctive part of Jotaro's look: his iconic black hat with a gold hand emblem on the front.

This Jotaro Cosplay is Filled With Anime Specific Details

Details like the cigarette and purple color indicate a deep knowledge of the series.

Other precise details of the cosplay that take it to new levels of anime accuracy and impressiveness are the gold chain detail running from the neck of the jacket to the belt, Jotaro's short hairstyle, and the comic book makeup that consists of lines drawn with eyeliner to emulate the series' characteristic art style. u/GraysonFin stands in a menacing pose reminiscent of how Jotaro typically stands in the anime, with one arm outstretched pointing into the distance and one tipping the brim of the hat to cover one eye mysteriously. In the second image, they hold a cigarette in their mouth.

Jotaro smokes regardless of his fairly young age, true to his "delinquent" persona (a common trope in Japanese media of the time when JoJo 's Part 3 was published) so this addition of a cigarette to the cosplay proves the creator's deep knowledge of his character and the franchise as a whole. The purple background in the second photo seems to hint at the color of Jotaro's well-known Stand, Star Platinum. Star Platinum steals the show in Part Three of the series with his quotable "ora ora" punching attacks and stoic presence, looming behind Jotaro and making the already terrifying teen even more menacing.

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The cosplay is an excellent tribute to such a beloved pop culture icon.

Stardust Crusaders is widely regarded as one of the best parts of the series, and much of its popularity can be attributed to how epic of a character Jotaro really is, which makes him the perfect opponent for Dio, the series' greatest villain . With physical strength, one of the coolest and most memorable Stands ever, and a bold, humorously standoffish personality, his status as one of anime's best heroes makes sense. u/GraysonFin has represented the iconic character well. The photographs depict a stunning look, with precise poses and small details that perfectly fit with the renowned JoJo's Bizarre Adventure hero's personality and signature appearance in the anime.

Source: u/GraysonFin on Reddit

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Created by Hirohiko Araki

TV Show(s) JoJo's Bizarre Adventure

Character(s) Will A. Zeppeli, Jonathan Joestar, Gyro Zeppeli, Josuke Higashikata, Johnny Joestar, Jolyne Cujoh, Joseph Joestar, Giorno Giovanna, Jotaro Kujo

Video Game(s) JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: All Star Battle R, JoJo's Bizarre Adventure

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1. Nikolo-Ugreshskiy Monastery

2. Church of the Savior Transfiguration of Ugresh Monastery of St. Nicholas

3. Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin in the Ugresh Monastery of St. Nicholas

4. Temple of the Beheading of St. John the Baptist of Ugresh Monastery of St. Nicholas

5. Chapel of Phenomena Image of St. Nicholas in Nikolo-Ugreshskiy Monastery

6. Temple of the Mother of God of All Who Sorrow Ugresh Nicholas Monastery

7. Monument to Dmitriy Donskoi

8. Peter and Paul Church in Ugresh Monastery of St. Nicholas

9. Cathedral of St. Nicholas

10. Monument to Creators of Missile Shield of Russia

11. Church of the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God

12. Sculpture Crying Boy

13. Chapel of the Passion of Nikolo-Ugreshskiy Monastery

14. Monument to Dzerzhinskiy

15. Dmitriy Donskoi's Temple

16. temple of holy spirit.

17. Temple of Makariy Nevskiy

18. Palestinian wall of the Nikolo-Ugreshsky monastery

19. Chapel of Our Lady of the Perishing

20. Pamyatniki A. S. Pushkinu

21. Memorial of the Great Patriotic War

22. Monument to Veterans of Local Wars

23. Monument-bust to academician B.P. Zhukov

24. Monument to St. Nicholas

25. Tserkov' Pitmana Ugreshskoy

26. pamyatnik prepodobnomu antoniyu kiyevo-pecherskomu.