Have you tried being a tourist or a traveller in your own city? One indulgent way of doing that is by taking a staycation in a hotel within your city. Abhinav and I have taken several such relaxing weekend getaways at Vivanta By Taj Dwarka, Radisson Blu Dwarka, Vivanta by Taj Surajkund etc. No matter how pointless it (the thought of packing your bags and unpacking it at a hotel less than 60 minutes away from your home) sounds, it makes total sense when you cannot head out of the city for a weekend getaway. Our recent staycation at Radisson Blu MBD Hotel Noida was a similar yet hugely different experience…

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…

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…

Much has been spoken and written about Hauz Khas Social. We’ve even seen it on the big screen, featured very distinctly in the movie Tamashaa.  Located near the Hauz Khas Fort, Social is a unique cafe. Its style of presentation makes the cafe stand out. It is a two-floor cafe and hence spacious, with a separate lounge area for drinks. While we had been planning on visiting the cafe since as long time, we finally decided to go there to celebrate a friend’s birthday. The ambiance at Social is very soothing with perfect lighting: neither too dim, nor too bright- exactly what my friends and I prefer. We ordered snacks and shakes. The presentation is…

What’s better than a relaxing treatment at a spa? A chocolate spa! I went to the Vyoma spa at Radisson Blu, Paschim Vihar on a mid-summer afternoon for a refreshing choco scrub. Please note, the treatment is available only during summers. Spread over 10,000 sq ft, Vyoma Spa at this hotel is huge. The reception area, however, does not give the impression of how far and wide it is spread. But then you get in and see the treatment rooms spread out. What impresses me more is the fact that the steam & shower space is within the rooms and one does not need to go to a separate wet…

If you reside in West Delhi, you are probably a frequent visitor to the buzzing Pacific Mall. We’re there almost every alternate weekend to pick up groceries and shopping. And if like us, you are a regular you’d know how difficult it is to find a seating place at the food court on a weekend. While we do not mind waiting usually, we prefer trying out the restaurants when we plan to eat even more leisurely. Our visit to Spaghetti Kitchen at the mall was on one such evening. Here’s a quick review: Ambience: The place has more of a casual cafe sort of an ambience than that of a fine-dining…