Looking for that perfect week-long vacay? Or just need a quick get-away over the weekend? We look at some of the best Home Away From Home’s featured to bring you our pick of the seven must- visit resorts this summer!
Impressions: Kannagi Desai and Adrian Remedios
FOR A LITTLE SUNSHINE!
If you’re looking for the party goer’s paradise or a holiday that will take you on a trip like never before, you don’t need to look further than India’s smallest yet most exciting state – Goa. And the Goa Marriott Resort and Spa makes for an ideal location to stay in. The resort on Miramar Beach in Panaji is praised for its incredible hospitality and is known to cater to all your whims and fancies. So whether it’s enjoying a delicious sea food meal or taking in some of the beauty that is Goa, you can be sure to get it here.
FOR THE STORY TELLERS
Retrace the steps of the Nizams, European royalty, enchanting Begums and walk the walk of Kings through this palace in the sky. 2,000 feet above Hyderabad, Taj Falaknuma Palace’s 60 beautifully refurbished and restored rooms allow you to journey into the clouds and into the glided ages, where grandeur and excess are celebrated and savoured in equal measure. The Palace Library, a replica of the one at Windsor Castle, is a collector’s envy. It is home to many rare manuscripts and books, handpicked and brought back by the Nizam himself. Feel like you’re a part of history, the enchanting Taj Falaknuma beckons.
FOR THE PEACE LOVERS!
Utterly serene, the Ganga Kutir Resort & Spa in Kolkata is an experience out of the ordinary. Situated at the edge of the holy river Ganges, it is a place that makes you feel calm and relaxed, where you are allowed to just escape and enjoy nature while of course pampering yourself to some of the most luxurious facilities available. Go river cruising in the evening as the sun sets, take a walk by the Ganges at night or simply sit in the gazebo and admire nature with chilled glass of wine… Now that’s one holiday we can all look forward to!
FOR THOSE WHO WANT A BIT OF EVERYTHING!
When the tag line reads “Luxury Soaked in Tradition,” you can be sure to get a chance to breathe in a bit of Gujarat while indulging in one of the best experiences you could hope for. Located on Sojitra Road in Anand, Gujarat, the Madhubhan Resort and Spa is a property nestled in the picturesque green belt of the state. The resort launched their own Spa & Naturopathy Destination, spread over 13,000sq.ft. area, offering skin care and body therapies, each tailor-made to rejuvenate you senses in a traditional yet contemporary environment.
FOR THE CULTURE GEEKS
The Le Meridien property in Jaipur is extravagance personified, an ideal getaway with a pinch of the modern world. With palatial architecture, peacock arches and gleaming pink stone, this luxury hotel is built amidst resplendent acres of lush gardens. Luxurious amenities, amazing contemporary restaurants and bars aside, they have a cinema theatre as well! On a holiday and do not want to watch a movie? The pink city is at your service – flea markets, picturesque forts and a beautiful lush expanse. The Le Meridien, Jaipur, is the perfect amalgamation of lavish rusticity and modern exuberance…
FOR THE ADVENTUROUS
Strike the perfect balance between luxury and serenity. Go green, at the eco-friendly, plastic free resort. Known for rainwater harvesting and waste water management, they also make it a point to use recycled paper as much as possible. Get closer to nature, stay in at one of their signature tree houses! The Bandhavgarh sanctuary is home to India’s largest collection of the Royal Bengal Tigers. Naturally you will sight a majestic specimen crossing your trail, sooner or later! If you have a steady hand with the camera, you can cross one thing off of your bucket list…
FOR THE LUXE TRAVELLERS
An unmatched experience of traditional ambiance and contemporary service, The Gateway Hotel Jodhpur, offers a truly luxurious stay, complete with modern comforts. Fresh, local produce and vivid regional cooking styles ensure there is something for everyone. Their kitchens are never closed, so stay out or sleep-in, they will always wait for you! There’s also an exotic range of local food treats and long bazaars with their eclectic handicraft collection in the city, to ensure one of the most authentic experiences you have had. For the romantics, it is a land of majestic palaces, forts and temples, for others a glimpse of nature, come find out what Jodhpur means to you.
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