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Hi! I am Shweta, the zest of this blog :-).

I have always been passionate about travel and immersing in new experiences. Having been to over 40 countries, the idea behind this blog is to bring family-friendly itineraries and tips, destinations, and luxury stays to the readers. My belief is that family travel needn’t be boring and one can do a mix of local culture & food, adventure activities and relaxation, all with family.

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India starts its 21 day lockdown today (though for

India starts its 21 day lockdown today (though for 80 districts, it started on Monday itself).
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Let me be candid. Monday was tough. Apart from figuring work from home, it was tough to do all the home chores (even with husband and daughter pitching in)!! And I really should have acquired those cooking skills much earlier.
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Yesterday was much better. It was just a matter of coming to terms with the situation. And today, I can’t feel anything but gratitude 🙏 for all that I have. A well stocked kitchen, building area to walk with #socialdistancing, tools to work from home, so many entertainment gadgets. To be safe at home is such a privilege.
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Mulling over how best to help people who are not-so-lucky in my country. Any simple ideas?
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It's been an unbelievably crazy week, to say the l

It's been an unbelievably crazy week, to say the least.
10 days ago, I was all ready to pack my bags and go for a family skiing trip in Austria. Right now, not even dreaming of snow!
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But as we all battle out this virus - governments, corporations, communities and individuals - some have been pushed in a far more serious situation than others, I am hopeful that the concerted effort would end this eventually.
What I am less hopeful about is would the world view change in a dramatic way, after this crisis blows over? .
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Would governments make sustained efforts to eradicate the root causes of these new strains of virus? Would corporates make efforts to grow in a sustainable way, not for short term profits? Would communities and individuals make responsible choices?
We humans are good at responding to the immediate crisis. But not so good at solving complex trade-offs which have a longer outcome. What do you think?
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Photo from a sunrise at Grand Canyon, there is nothing like a new day to instill hope.
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#zestinatote #grandcanyonsouthrim #grandcanyonnationalpark #familytravel #travelwithkids #exploringtheworld #familytimes #familyblog #familyblogger #traveltogether #kidstravel #travelkids #indiantraveller #indiantravelblogger #indianmoms #travelmama #outdoorfamilies #luxurytravel #Showthemtheworld #ActiveFamily #FamilyAdventure #skylovers_clouds #abovetheclouds #sunriselovers #sunrise🌅 #sustainableliving #randomthoughts #weareinthistogether #cntgiveitashot

Thinking of snowscapes ❄️⛄️. This from #Gu

Thinking of snowscapes ❄️⛄️. This from #Gulmarg where our family got introduced to skiing ⛷.
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I updated my blog with the first family skiing trip we took. What an adventure that was!
Link in bio as well and 👇. .
https://zestinatote.com/family-ski-tour-gulmarg/
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Talking of skiing, we have a family trip coming up to Austria this March end. Keeping fingers crossed 🤞 that we make it!
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Has everyone’s spring break plans taken a backseat? .
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#zestinatote #familytravel #travelwithkids #familytimes #familyblog #familyblogger #traveltogether #kidstravel #indiantraveller #indiantravelblogger #indianmoms #travelmama #outdoorfamilies #Showthemtheworld #ActiveFamily #FamilyAdventure #gofurther #indiagram #storiesofindia #indiaclicks #skiing🎿 #gulmargdiaries #kashmirtourism #snowday❄️ #snowscape #indiatravels #kashmirbeauty #kashmir_lovers #landscape_capture

It was my first time seeing a turtle 🐢 in its n

It was my first time seeing a turtle 🐢 in its natural habitat. My scuba buddy (who also shot this video) and I followed this fella for quite some time.
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We stayed at @westinmauritius, they have a diveshop for guests. My family loved their time on the beach while I set up a morning dive. I was lucky to find another buddy who signed up for 2 dives with me. My first wreck dive (oh gosh, it was amazing) and then this shallower second dive where we saw many fish and this turtle!
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If white sandy beaches, sunshine, good food and easy vibes is your thing, Mauritius does not disappoint. .
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Also, check out my latest post on #luxuryresorts in #mauritius🇲🇺 -

https://zestinatote.com/5-best-luxury-resorts-mauritius/

Link also in bio.
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#zestinatote #mauritiusisland🌴 #maurice #discovermaurices #discovermauritius #girlswhodive #turtlesofinstagram
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Exploring your own city. Backyard travel. Celebrat

Exploring your own city.
Backyard travel.
Celebrating #springtime🌸 .
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After a decade of staying in NCR, I finally made my way to the blooming #mughalgardens at Rashtrapati Bhavan / President’s Estate alongwith @talkiewalkierachna .
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From exotic tulips to wild dahlias, from stunning lilies to bright pansies, from rows of roses in all colours, ending in a gigantic circular field of flowers with a pond in between. What a #colorpop!
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Tell me, have you been to someplace in your city that made you wonder why it took you a decade to explore?
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“Kashmir is the delicate reminder that poetry no

“Kashmir is the delicate reminder that poetry not always needs pages and words. When the pages are torn and ink is faded, the living poetry can be felt through heartbeats and emotions.”
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#throwback to this serene morning at Nigeen Lake in #srinagar from last year.
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#zestinatote #srinagardiaries #kashmirdairies #jktourism #kashmirtourism
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