WHERE TO GO THIS WEEKEND?
Weekend's here. You can't travel. But you can explore these...
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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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How to Plan an Extraordinary trip to Jodhpur on a Tight Budget
Think last-minute trips are always expensive? Travel enthusiast Neha Bajaj breaks the myth and shares tips from her personal experience of travelling to Jodhpur on a shoestring budget. It’s a mundane day at work. You’re busy submitting proposals, attending meetings and tick marking your to-do list for the day. And then suddenly there is this strong urge to rush home, pack your bags and just leave. This was the exact scenario when the thought of planning a trip to Jodhpur from Ahmedabad. But then the thought of expensive hotels, last-minute hiked up costs etc led me to put a break to my impromptu plans. However, I am glad I went…
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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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Fratelli Vineyards: The Witch, the Wizard and the Wine…
My wife and I set out on a trail, a quest rather, for exploring the wine gems that the beautiful state of Maharashtra had to offer. We went all around and looked everywhere. We had some here, we had some there. But late at night we reached a place, a place they called the Fratelli Resort. The in-keeper of the resort let us in and showed us to our room. Exhausted, we entered our room, looking for comfort and food. Instead what we came across was a magical cupboard. My wife and I were so intrigued by the magical cupboard; we couldn’t help but be pulled by its spell. So…
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The Manu Maharani, Nainital is a refreshing getaway
I’ve often heard people complain about Nainital and how it has become a beaten up old destination where people end up on long weekends. The same old wooden artifacts and clock work on the mall road, the same boating routine… it’s all a big bunch of been there done that, right? But here’s the bigger picture or rather the bigger question: have we totally given up on seeing the up-side of things? Is the glass always half-empty? Have we totally given up on the natural wonders the world has to offer? When was the last time you tried singling out the chirping sound of one bird among five? My guess…
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Patan Mahal: Unexplored Weekend Getaway
There are times when you have no plans but get itchy feet just before a weekend… when you close your eyes to think of options away from the city, and open them in horror of thinking about Taj Mahal once again. You want a place where you do not have to worry about ‘exploring the place’, and can just relax, put your feet up and listen to music or read a book in a place that is not your drawing-room. Patan Mahal on Kotputli Sikar road in Rajasthan, just about 3-4 hours away from Delhi, is that destination. All you need to do here is — nothing. Nestled in the…
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Staycation: Weekend Getaway Ideas in Delhi
When you can’t take a long vacation, think about a staycation. With hotels in the city coming up with attractive packages, you do not have to leave the city to really enjoy a weekend getaway! Here are 5 reasons why you must consider taking a staycation. But first, what is a staycation? A staycation is when you take a holiday and become a tourist in your own city! While it might mean a stay-at-home vacation but then what’s a vacation without having to pack your bags? So, look for a hotel or resort that offers all that you look for in a relaxing holiday. Booking.com Why should you take a staycation?…
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An Unconventional Holiday in Haridwar at Aalia Resort
There are unexplored destinations. Then there are unconventional ways of seeing a much explored place. When we told our friends we were off to Haridwar for a weekend getaway, the reactions were all predictable. The holy land is, after all, no place to enjoy a luxurious, adventurous break. Allow us to present an alternative Haridwar to you. We did nothing one does in Haridwar (read go to the ghats, float a diya, visit temples, attend aarti). We did not even go to Rishikesh for an adrenaline rush. Yet we experienced adventure. For the first time, we saw Haridwar in a different light. Thanks to our weekend stay at the Aalia Resort. …