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Nature in the lap of Luxury: Primrose Villas, Chikmagalur

  • by Shweta Singhal
  • Posted on February 10, 2018July 21, 2018

Chikmagalur is known for its pleasant climate, serene coffee estates and lush green mountains. Primrose Villas set within a 600-acre coffee plantation offers the best of nature and luxury.

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Ski packages & Ski gear for Gulmarg, Kashmir

  • by Shweta Singhal
  • Posted on January 12, 2018March 1, 2020

Thinking of family adventure holiday this winter? How about skiing in India? Read about ski packages and ski gear for Gulmarg, Kashmir.

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Jodhpur sightseeing, places to visit in jodhpur, places to see in jodhpur, jodhpur tourist places, places to visit in jodhpur in two days, what to do in jodhpur
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‘All is not Blue’: Places to visit in Jodhpur, my favourite city in Rajasthan

  • by Shweta Singhal
  • Posted on December 16, 2017January 20, 2019

One of my favourite cities – Jodhpur with the majestic Mehrangarh Fort, other examples of architecture, spicy local food and friendly vibes – is a must-do on any itinerary to Rajasthan. 

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places to visit in jaisalmer
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Jaisalmer: Places to visit in this charming desert citadel in Rajasthan

  • by Shweta Singhal
  • Posted on November 26, 2017March 5, 2021

It is difficult not to be charmed by the desert citadel, that is Jaisalmer. This is the last outpost on the western border of Rajasthan. Visit its fabulous Fort, see the Havelis in the old town, spend a night in the Thar Desert.

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Weekend getaway near Bangalore
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Luxury resorts near Bangalore: Perfect for a family weekend getaway

  • by Shweta Singhal
  • Posted on November 12, 2017March 5, 2021

To take a break from the urban chaos of Bangalore for a short trip, drive to Coorg – also known as the Coffee Cup of India. Read about my top 3 recommended Luxury resorts for a family vacation there.

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Mumbai weekend getaways: Comfort trips to escape the city

  • by Ruchi Khemka
  • Posted on September 16, 2017June 28, 2020

Hit the beach, go wine tasting, stay in a fort, experience a treehouse – some comfortable getaway ideas from Mumbai.

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So true! Looking back at all the #sunsetsky we enjoyed in the Maldives. Back to the grind now. 
I shall pick my throwback series again, now that India is experiencing a severe second wave and it’s best to postpone non-urgent travel plans.
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Back from #maldivesislands and already missing the carefree island vibes.
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I went diving 🤿 after more than a year’s gap. I went diving 🤿 after more than a year’s gap. After the first 5 minutes, it all came back. Easy dives, ones wreck site and second a shallow coral area. Lots of small fish 🐠 in and around the wreck and some small turtles 🐢, a couple of lobsters, a black octopus 🐙 and a moray eel sighting at the second dive site. 
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Growing up in a vegetarian family, I never thought Growing up in a vegetarian family, I never thought adult life would be so experimental in terms of food. Crab for the first time!!!
If you have to eat crab 🦀 for the first time ever, no better place than @ministryofcrab!
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What an adventure learning how to crack open the shell and pry out bits of sweet meat. The pepper sauce and the garlic chilli sauce were superb, as was the garlic bread that we ordered with the crabs. Swipe to the end to see a video of my daughter looking at a massive live crab 🦀.
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Heelllllloooooooooooow from the Maldives! Can you Heelllllloooooooooooow from the Maldives!
Can you feel the blues?
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So excited to get on a flight and travel to this paradise this week. Diving, snorkelling and a whole lot of R&R is on the cards.
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D for Dubrovnik! . Touristy and cliched in parts D for Dubrovnik! 
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Touristy and cliched in parts it may be, the old town of Dubrovnik is also charming and one of my favourites. Walking the walls of the old town makes you feel why this was chosen as one of the most popular GoT locations.
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