India
Nilaya Hermitage: Boutique luxury in Goa
GOA’S leading boutique hotel needs little introduction for those in the know, and it really is second to none. From the moment you enter the 20 acre parkland in which the hotel lies, you leave the rest of Goa and the known world far behind. Nilaya, meaning abode in blue heaven, is a real oasis…>
Padmini Niwas: A homely hill station retreat in Mussoorie
THIS regal 1920s bungalow is one of the oldest buildings in Mussoorie, a scenic hill station nestled in the Himalayan foothills of Northern India. It once belonged to the Maharaja of Rajpipla and today the luxurious furnishings such as Raj era fireplaces and magnificent chandeliers do much to uphold this lofty heritage. Padmini Niwas enjoys…>
In pictures: The Hindu festival of Holi
HINDUS celebrated the festival of Holi this weekby painting each other in bright colors, distributing sweets and squirting water at one another. The holiday celebrated mainly in India and Nepal marks the beginning of spring. Bonfires are set on the eve of Holi, and the next day Hindus throw colored dry powder and water in…>
Urban oases: 5 serene city hotels in Asia
IT’S always nice to take in a bit of nature, even when visiting some of the world’s largest cities. A stay at one of these hotels affords you not only comfortable, cozy accommodations but also views of some of Asia’s loveliest urban green spaces. Whether you’re surrounded by the natural beauty of northern Thailand in…>
Maneland Jungle Lodge: Lost in nature in Gujarat
TO experience a real jungle setting look no further than the Maneland Jungle Lodge on the fringes of the Gir Sanctuary a few kilometres outside Sasan village. Located inside a sanctuary that contains such exotic animals as the Asiatic Lion, the Maneland doesn’t disappoint with animal sightings. Lions and leopards are spotted on the lawns…>
Hotel Bougainvillea: Serenity and affordability in Goa
ALSO known as Granpa’s Inn, Hotel Bougainvillea is a rambling, heritage-style building that is family owned and run. Whether eating at the lovely restaurant on the verandah, relaxing in the dense green garden or luxuriating in the pool, it all feels worlds away from the high-paced beachfront of world-famous Anjuna just 10 minutes drive away.…>
Carlton Plaisance: a British hill station retreat in Mussoorie
VISITING the Carlton Plaisance in the quaint hilltop town of Mussoorie is like taking a step back in time to the days of the British Raj. Replete with period furniture and architecture, there’s an ageless charm to this colonial building that boasts both British and French architectural roots that date back to the late 1800s.…>
Places to stay
Hotel Bougainvillea
Anjuna, Goa, India
Situated near the famous Anjuna
Budget Boutique Guesthouse
1 Bedroom, sleeps 2
1 Bathroom
Fort Tiracol
Tiracol, Goa, India
Offering unparalleled elegance, the intimate
Luxury Boutique Hotel
1 Bedroom, sleeps 2
1 Bathroom
Nilaya Hermitage
Arpora, Goa, India
Located in its own 20
Boutique Luxury Hotel
1 Bedroom, sleeps 2
1 Bathroom
Fernhills Palace
Ooty, Tamil Nadu , India
Enjoy a true blue royal
Luxury Boutique Hotel
1 Bedroom, sleeps 2
1 Bathroom
Fort Chanwa Luni
Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India
A restored fortress reminiscent of
Luxury Boutique Hotel
1 Bedroom, sleeps 2
1 Bathroom
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