CHENNAI: Elections are surely the flavour of the season, but several Chennaiittes are also packing their bags for short holidays this summer. Travel and tour operators said they have received numerous inquiries and bookings till June for international leisure travel, especially from families and groups.

Budget-conscious travellers prefer to visit Colombo, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur and Dubai, while those unmindful of money prefer Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Japan, Italy, and France.