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Iceland Hotels: Where to stay in Iceland on a ring road trip

  • by Shweta Singhal
  • Posted on July 4, 2026July 9, 2026

On our 12-day road trip along the ring road, there were a lot of Iceland hotels that we stayed at. Here are my recommended hotels in Iceland, some boutique, some mid-range and one luxury stay.

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Any Sri Lanka Itinerary will have some beach time.
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Where to stay in Sri Lanka? 4 Luxury Hotels to consider

  • by Shweta Singhal
  • Posted on June 19, 2026July 4, 2026

We experienced 4 luxury hotels in Sri Lanka across our road trip. I do recommend these Sri Lankan luxury hotels for a couples or family trip.

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4 Perfect Weekend Getaways from Bangalore

  • by Shweta Singhal
  • Posted on April 24, 2024February 17, 2026

For a weekend getaway from Bangalore, 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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weekend getaway from delhi, tijara fort-palace
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Experience a royal stay at Tijara Fort-Palace

  • by Shweta Singhal
  • Posted on March 14, 2024October 21, 2025

Tijara Fort-Palace, located in Alwar district in Rajasthan is a heritage site painstakingly restored and brought to life by Neemrana to have a slice of royal life.

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A fantastic stay at Diphlu River Lodge at Kaziranga, Assam

  • by Shweta Singhal
  • Posted on December 23, 2023May 2, 2024

Diphlu River Lodge is the only lodge at Kaziranga National Park that is situated right at the border of the park. Read my review and note how Diphlu River Lodge combines modern comforts with the thrill of Kaziranga and a plethora of activities.

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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 45 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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