Are you planning a holiday to one of Thailand’s most beautiful islands and looking for a few tips on things to do? If so, keep reading. You can book yourself into some of the most beautiful Koh Samui beachfront villas and spend your days soaking up the sunshine. But, make sure you get out and explore more of what this island has to offer. Here are a few essential things to do in Koh Samui.
Saffronstays Verandah by the Valley allowed us to experience the beauty of Panchgani from the comfort of its own verandah. This luxury homestay in Panchgani is enveloped by mountains and natural beauty.
The warm cocoon-like feeling of a good spa treatment can be ridiculously addictive. So of course, we ensured that a relaxing hour-long session at Tattva Spa was part of our weekend staycation at Holiday Inn Mumbai International Airport. We sipped on delicious kokum juice, an interesting departure from the customary green tea as we browsed …
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Travel photography tips for beginners are not easy to come by, but everyone has to start somewhere, right? Whether you prefer to shoot with your smartphone or DSLR camera, these tips will help improve your photographs.
The entrance was suitably festive with a wall decorated with festoons and dandiya sticks, ideal for a short photo session before the hunger pangs hit. The lavish menu with an emphasis on vegetarian fare and Gujarati cuisine had been overseen by Executive Chef Kailash Gundapalli, with a special Tam-brahm counter curated by Food Consultant Geeta Hari. Ms. Hari, resplendent in her pattu podava (South Indian silk sari) ensured that we tried the raw banana bhajias and neer mor (a Tamilian version of buttermilk with lots of green chillies and curry leaves).
Ramada Resort Cochin is one of the best luxury hotels in Cochin with beautiful views of the backwaters, delicious food and drinks, cottages facing Vembanad Lake, and a gorgeous swimming pool.
Ramada Alleppey is a hotel with a resort-like ambience, so you get your swimming pool, luxury Ayurvedic spa, stunning backwater views and leisure games at the price of a five star business hotel (upwards of Rs 5000 per night). We spent two nights here last month, where the days were windy and cloudy and yet, the Rain Gods spared us their unfettered wrath. It was the perfect weather to lie back and enjoy the gentle rhythm of the backwaters on a wooden houseboat.
Far removed from the commercial and at times, grimy environs of Indonesia’s capital city, Alto at Four Seasons Jakarta offers one of the most elegant dining experiences a couple of newly weds can hope for. Jakarta was our final stop in Indonesia but we were determined to make the most of it. And with a …
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Looking for top things to do in Dubai? Here are the 10 must-dos on your Dubai holiday. What sets a holiday in Dubai apart is its potential for adventure, discovery and inimitable experiences.
Our stay at Ramada Bali Sunset Road Kuta, was made most memorable by a lovely dinner at the gourmet lobby restaurant, a sunset soak at the rooftop infinity pool and a couple spa session to soften the ache of a beautiful trip coming to an end.