Abhinav Sahni
Abhinav Sahni is the co-founder of Blue Sky Dreamers. He quit his job in IT to pursue his love for writing and travelling.
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This restaurant serves one of the best buffets in NCR
There was a time when sector 18 market in Noida was a “happening” hangout place for us. There were latest coffee shops, the best of restaurants, a very happening Centre Stage Mall and of course, Elevate – the famous night club. But at the heart of the market was a hidden gem; subtle yet luxurious, at the same time possessing a strong character. That gem is Radisson Blu MBD Hotel. While the market seems to have lost lustre, this hotel hasn’t. Perhaps it is befitting that at its heart, Radisson Blu MBD Noida hides a gem of a restaurant named S18 — an homage to the glorious market where the hotel…
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Sun, Sea & Smiles at One&Only Le Saint Géran!
A detailed review of our visit to One&Only Le Saint Geran, Mauritius… As I sit here on the beach, in a state of transcendence, nature speaks to me; the waves, the swaying trees, the sand that sticks to my feet, they all seem to say only one thing – that God is an artist. Romance, passion, adventure, love, fertility and prosperity are his colours…he paints on a magnanimous canvas and what results is the beautiful island of Mauritius. The island that withholds the power to make you a poet, a lover, an artist maybe. In my opinion, One&Only Le Saint Geran is to Mauritius what the beautiful night sky…
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Airline Review: Emirates A380
Purva and I took a memorable holiday to One&Only Le Saint Geran last month. And we had the privilege of flying Emirates by invitation from the airline. Last week I told you about my experience at the luxurious Emirates Business Class Lounge at the Dubai Airport. In continuation to that, today I am writing about the flight experience. The special experience at the lounge merges seamlessly onto the flight as well. The Emirates boasts of an impressive fleet consisting mostly of Boeing 777s and A380s. The grand airplanes remind one of the excitement one experienced as a child whenever one saw an airplane. Not only are the planes grand but extremely…
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Review: Business Class Lounge at Dubai Airport
Our followers are aware of our recent trip to Mauritius. For the trip, we had the pleasure of travelling with Emirates and were also given a special access to the business lounge in Dubai. The experience was nothing short of exhilarating. Emirates is synonymous with luxury. From the impeccably dressed and well-mannered crew members to the extraordinary treatment given to the passengers, Emirates hit all the high notes in my book. The Business Lounge, Dubai: Emirates absolutely understands its clients. No wonder it has been rated as the world’s best airline. Whether you are a family of four out on a vacation or a businessman travelling on an assignment, if…
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Amreli, Chanakyapuri: It’s All About Fusion
There’s something quite soothing about Hotel Diplomat. May be it’s the ‘white’ or perhaps the fact that the historic hotel is still so alive. Or perhaps the way the landmark hotel is “secreted” on such a popular boulevard. I have happy memories of dining here when the restaurant was Olive Beach. The space is now called Amreli. There is curious novelty is this eatery, conceptualized by Siddhant Lamba (whose family owns the hotel). At a time where all new joints are aiming for the chic, happening look, Amreli portrays a very relaxed, laid back appeal. The art and décor is unlike your usual run-of-the-mill fine-dining restaurants. The colonial feel of…
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Chilling in Chail: The Good & Not-so-Good
The sun is burning a hole in your soul; odd or even, the dust and pollution is choking your lungs; the stress of the work place is driving you mad. This is the plight of every office going individual in Delhi. What we need is an escape; a place where we can be one with nature and all her glory. My wife and I decided to hit the escape button and head off to Chail, the quaint and quiet hill station in Himachal Pradesh. What I loved most about Chail was its small town sleepy demeanor and lush greenery. Our journey began at 7:40 AM at platform number two of…
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Weekend Fun Under the Sula Sun
Wine is classy. There are no two thoughts about it. Picture wine and perhaps you’ll imagine two beautiful glasses of the heavenly syrup on the French country side with rich expensive cheese and French lovers doing what they do best. Or perhaps what comes to mind are the high society wine and cheese events where the who’s who meet and greet with panache and élan. So yes, definitely wine is classy and wine making is an age old art whose mastery has been in the confines of European lords and artisans. But some 15 years ago a new name emerged from the dirt and revolutionized how wine would be known…
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Relationships: Let’s Not Kid Ourselves!
So you’re a newlywed couple and you’re madly in love with each other. But about a year has passed and people around you have started hinting that perhaps it is a good time for you to begin a family. This is a very typical behavior and often leads to moments of anxiety and awkwardness. I do see the logic behind this intervention as most couples these days get married in their late twenties or early thirties. Still, I feel that it is a very personal decision and is best left for the couple to decide upon. What I want to talk about is the thought process that plays in a…
