The Gateway to Exploring Goa’s Hinterlands: Mansao Curtorim

Mansao Curtorim

Tucked away in Curtorim, one of Goa’s most picturesque villages, Mansao Curtorim is a 236-year-old Indo-Portuguese mansion that blends colonial charm with modern luxury. Restored and managed by CGH Earth Saha, we visited this hidden gem. Here’s our experience.

How To Go Luxe in Prague

Prague

Once you are done with the gawking, it’s time to truly absorb the beauty and magnificence of Prague.

Luxury Honeymoons in Greece

luxury honeymoon in greece

Greece straddles romance and ancient culture beautifully, making it one of the dreamiest destinations for a honeymoon.

Radisson arrives in Srinagar with first property

RC Srinagar Exterior

Featuring interiors reminiscent of Srinagar’s scenic beauty, combined with the brand’s longstanding hospitality excellence, this establishment is another heavenly offering from the Radisson Hotel Group.

4 Things to Look Forward to on Your Luxury Cruise

Cruises are always fun. But some luxury cruise ships are now going beyond the usual amenities and activities to provide that added sense of adventure. Here’s what you can expect from your next luxury cruise!

Keeping Up With Kochi in Dutch Naval Style at Eighth Bastion

Kochi’s vibrant Jewish quarter, historic churches, rich spices, and finger-licking dishes portray the city’s melting pot of borrowed and indigenous cultures. And when you step into the Eighth Bastion, you’re immersed in the Kochi lifestyle.

MansionHaus – An Oasis of Calm in the Bustling Heart of Anjuna, Goa

A 19th-century private residence that offers a ‘sussegad’ experience true to the spirit of old Goa, a new-age communal space to connect with like-minded people, or the familiar feeling of a home with the ease and amenities of a luxury hotel, MansionHaus, located in Anjuna, Goa, has something to offer everyone.

The Leela Palace Jaipur – Designed for Perfection

A design journey into the local arts of Rajasthan, The Leela Palace Jaipur inspires from ancient traditions to create a resplendent palace that shines silver from the outside and glimmers with gold inside.

Living like a Modern Royal at the Jehan Numa Palace

Blessed by four consecutive Begums, the city of Bhopal has a legacy of royalty that believes in harmony, prosperity and development. A token of their lineage, Jehan Numa Palace is now a heritage hotel that lives in pristine white, calming tranquility, giving its guests a glimpse of the royal life. 

Oslo’s Ode to Art & Peace

Norway’s natural beauty and the great outdoors are punctuated beautifully by Oslo’s collection of museums. A trip to this city is certainly soul-satisfying

The Westin, Goa: A Luxurious Escape in the Lap of Nature

Goa exudes an idyllic natural beauty whatever reason or season you travel. And the newly opened The Westin, Goa, is an enormous, sprawling, new property in northern Goa, blending into the scenic green beauty to offer a revivifying experience

Discovering India’s Relationship with Pashmina

Embarking on a journey exploring the making of Pashmina, travel company The Extra Mile creates a breathtaking itinerary that will give you a detailed glimpse into the living heritage of Ladakh

Hyatt Regency Kolkata – A Home Away From Home

To be able to travel is a luxury in itself today. Experiencing a getaway therapy is what anyone dreams of in these post-pandemic times. So if you are within reach, Hyatt Regency Kolkata is an apt place for a safe and healthy break in style!

5 Unexplored Destinations to Travel to Post-Covid

As the world slowly takes baby steps and adjusts to the new normal, it won’t be long till international travel gets back on track. While your travel bucket list may already be overflowing, we bring you some of the most pristine and undiscovered destinations around the world which will compel you to make some changes to your list

Virtual Travel: The Millennial Tool to Satiate Your Wanderlust

If you could travel the world, without a price tag, amid a global pandemic and witness the most awe-inspiring sights – who wouldn’t be sold to this idea? Thanks to an increased acceptance and usage of virtual reality (VR) and the millennial obsession with vacations, traveling virtually has become the coolest quarantine pastime

What to Expect When you Enter a Luxury Hotel Post the Pandemic?

Equipped with facemasks, sanitisers, overalls and disinfectants, luxury hotels and resorts reopen to welcome their guests with beefed-up health and hygiene protocols to hinder the spread of COVID-19. Even after being one of the most adversely affected sections of the economy, the sector, embracing the new reality, has designed and introduced protocols that ensure maximum safety for guests and employees

5 Hotels with Exquisite Interiors to Marvel You

Traveling after the pandemic is going to be uncertain, extremely cautious and probably boring as well. But as you ease back into travel, perhaps you could indulge more in safely sanitised luxury hotels – which have stunningly beautiful interiors – as compared to stepping on the road for sightseeing just yet. Moving from being mere accommodation, visit these hotels which assure you of a terrific story to tell back home

Hotel Barriere Le Fouquet’s Paris: A Lesson in Luxury

Coming from the elegant Group Barriere, the multi-faceted Hotel Barriere Le Fouquet’s in Paris pampers and treats you, without any of the snob value, which French are quite wrongly accused of. Chic, stylish and full of glamour, the hotel will make you fall in love with the city, yet again

Escape to Skiathos: Greece’s Secret Island

Skiathos in Greece has everything a vacationer could want – unadulterated beaches, fresh landscape, palatial properties and just enough activities to keep you happily busy. After all, an island life is not easy!

The Drisco Tel Aviv – A Potpourri of History & Culture

Located at the epicentre of the historic American German colony, The Drisco hotel in Tel Aviv has gained an enviable reputation that precedes its prolific heritage. Dating back to 1866, the property is opulent with a lavish flamboyance and antique furnishing

TWA Hotel: Drink Inside An Aircraft, Perch On Retro Bar Stools

An airport hotel on the surface seems to be a very boring place to wait and lounge in while you have a layover, but the TWA Hotel at New York’s JFK Airport is an expedition in future. The Flight Center turned TWA Hotel has started grabbing attention since its opening

11 Things to do in Bermuda – An Island with 50 Shades of Blue

An island made of only one-way winding roads, where everything is closed on Sundays, and has boats lying around like stones, Bermuda is shimmering, marvelous and untouched. With little commercialization on the island, it is the right time to visit it, before civilization takes over

Luxury on Wheels – Cycling through the Baltic

Been there, done that. If that’s what’s happening to you, then maybe you need to pick up that cycle and mark the route, which is going to completely change your outlook of a well-traversed destination. May we suggest some itineraries?

InterContinental San Juan – An Idyllic Island Retreat

Perched on the banks of the Atlantic Ocean, InterContinental San Juan is the ideal tropical resort you would want to spend your vacation in. A destination in itself, the hotel’s decor, smiling staff and appetizing food will make sure you get an archetype holiday

Detox – From Technology, The Luxury Way

Filled with unanswered emails, Instagram follower charts, Excel worksheets to crunch, our brains are working in very different ways than those of our ancestors. Maybe you need to pitch a tent at one of these digital-detox destinations

Tivoli Avenida Liberdade – Glamour with Substance

Tivoli Avenida Liberdade, formerly Tivoli Lisboa, a statuesque property located at Lisbon trendy central street – Av. da Liberdade, has been a popular landmark in the capital since the 1950s. It is lavish yet cosy and congenial, embodying the spirit of Lisbon in a coalesce of the old and new

Southern Serendipity – A Luxury Travel Guide to Sydney

From boutique stays, golden sand, azure skies, and exciting restaurants, Australia’s emerald city of Sydney has a few tricks up its sleeve. The city is truly stunning with an unmatched southern appeal – vibrant culture, swanky shops, fine diners and dapper drinkers

The Grand Resort Lagonissi – A Case for the Classic Grecian Heaven

Luxury is probably the most over-used word in the millennial age, but the essence of true luxury is unswervingly exhibited through scarcity, authenticity and exclusivity. The Grand Resort Lagonissi creates an experience that is deeply personal, magical and truly exclusive

Decoding Istanbul

The only city in the world that spans across two continents, Istanbul embraces the joie de vivre unique to Asia, and the cutting-edge operational ease synonymous with the most progressive cities of Europe. Here is a travel guide to experience the exceptional dichotomy of this Ottoman paradise

Çırağan Palace Kempinski – The Palace of Dreams

With its grandiose Ottoman imperial influence and consummate dedication to service, Çırağan Palace Kempinski seamlessly echoes traditional Turkish heritage and style. This new social epicenter is the most extravagant palatial masterpiece on the Bosphorous, perfect for discerning luxury connoisseurs who would like to explore the sights, culinary, art and nightlife of Istanbul

Verve Rally 2017: Where Luxury Meets Adventure

The globally acclaimed Verve Rally is a luxurious, family friendly, carbon neutral adventure, worthy of any discerning bucket list. And it is attracting a broader clientele this year, with not just petrol heads but purveyors of phlegmatic luxury

Bulgaria: Where the Past is Still Present

With so many places to go, picking one might be a daunting task for the fast approaching summer holiday. Why not simplify it? What about Bulgaria? Where is that, many would wonder. In Eastern Europe, miles away from the usual splashy destinations. It is equally beguiling, minus the hordes of pushy tourists.

The Palms Hotel & Spa – Garden Party

Inspired by nature and using it to create a tropical-like property, The Palms Hotel & Spa ensures you enjoy every second of your stay at the hotel, whether you planned it so or not…

The Residence Maldives – The Island Whispers

With each aspect perfect – from azure waters to the impeccable service provided by its staff – The Residence in Maldives makes time stand still with its natural beauty, water villas and dining experiences

Pooch Pamper

When holidaying, no need to get worried about your precious pets. They can accompany you and live in luxury, just like you deserve!

The Ritz London – Fairy Tale Dreams

Even though the century-old The Ritz London needs no introduction, it deserves applause for its royal decor, delectable food, excellent service, and the unforgettable experience they offered us

Sofitel – One night in Bangkok

In a city of contrasts, meet a property that draws inspiration from the bustle of the streets and the serenity of Lumpini Park. From this point on, So Bangkok tells the story of the five elements….

Amanbagh – A Magical Getaway

An international brand which has adopted Indianness to the hilt, Amanbagh pleases with its Mughal inspired design, green surroundings and perfect standards of service

Grand Hyatt Goa – Palace Me Please

It’s not only Maharajas who live in palaces. Regular people, as we reviewed, can get that feel at Grand Hyatt Goa too, coupled with good food and a wonderful spa!

The Leela Palace New Delhi – Welcome to India

What makes a brand luxury? The overall experience they provide to customers. The Leela Palace New Delhi takes this very, very seriously, as the General Manager, Mr Tamir Kobrin, assures us

Icehotel – Living an Icy Dream

Take your senses for an icy retreat and let them be assaulted by the unique luxury that Icehotel has to offer. You may not be able to come here after all!

Kruger National Park – The Call of the Wild

Going beyond the realm of spas and chandelier-lit exquisite dinners, the Kruger National Park in South Africa gives a bespoke experience, which can hardly be matched by another destination in the world

From Carmel with Love

It can be as relaxed as you desire or as action-packed as you wish. Carmel, near San Francisco, assumes different proportions to allure travellers! Find out why you should visit this petite delight…

Istanbul Unlimited

Istanbul enchants, delights, excites and calms. The multiple layers of this city can never be peeled in one visit. We recommend more trips as we try to decode its vibrant and ethnic nature

The Westin Pune – An Oasis of Excellence

The Westin Pune Koregaon Park offers a host of hi-tech services that keep the business travellers constantly plugged in, and many gastronomic and sense pleasures to help them instantly swipe out, we find

Exploring Indonesia – Frolicking in Java

Much like India, Indonesia has a vast and varied culture, which can’t be fully explore in one trip. Going beyond the famous Bali, we scouted other regions of this chivalrous country. Taking forward from the first part, the second part of this article roams around Bandung and Jakarta in Java, which were more cosmopolitan and contemporary than Sumatra.

Exploring Indonesia – The Discovery of Minangkabau

Much like India, Indonesia has a vast and varied culture, which can’t be fully explored in one trip. Going beyond the famous Bali, we scouted other regions of this chivalrous country. In the first part of this article, we show the various facets of the Western Sumatra region and the immense natural beauty that we encountered here.

Iceland – God’s Secret Residence

An island country in a remote corner of Europe with 100 per cent green energy and 0 per cent crime. Sounds like a fairytale? Well, it is, and even more than that. Iceland offers travellers everything beyond imagination, starting from spectacular landscapes and incredible adventures up to utmost luxury.

Venice – La Dolce Vita, By Invitation Only

Walk through closed doors, sneak into the houses of local aristocrats, explore the backstage of haute couture and order a bag with your own photo. That’s on the schedule if you explore Venice together with a genie

Travelling Wholesome in 2012

Mexico’s alluring beaches, Tasmania’s adventure spots or Bali’s still-famous spa excursions. 2012 has a lot in store depending on how customised your trip is. But these three travel trends should bowl you over!

Morocco’s Love Affair

There is much more to the exotic land of Morocco than Marrakech or Casablanca. We look into one unknown, unique custom, which forms a part of the whole allure of Morocco…

Abu Dhabi – Pleasurable Amalgamation

If the warmth and exoticness of Middle East allures you limitlessly, then it’s time to head to Abu Dhabi – a relatively new destination on the radar of Indian luxe travellers!

Jordan – The Valley of Peace

When you are in Wadi Rum in Jordan, you are far away from the rest of the world. You get a chance to soak in the nature and probably understand yourself. Who needs a temple or a mosque or a church then to tune yourself to your inner thoughts?

Bali Beckons

Bali is a land of peace and tranquility. We profile three resorts in Bali which provide you just that and more!

Jordan – An Introduction

While there are a multitude things to talk about Jordan, here’s a little flavour of the destination…

Jordan – A Taste of Good Times

Jordanian, or rather Lebanese food, is vibrant, appealing to the eyes and stomach and extremely healthy as well. Such a colourful and interesting cuisine demands a separate article for itself!

Jordan – Water Water Everywhere

Jordan is the land of rocks and stones? Is that what you have heard? You’ll be surprised to see some splendidly blue and pure water spreads in this country…

Greenestination Known

With eco-tourism in the rise, affluent travellers are moving towards greener pastures for a more conscience-friendly holiday. Where are they off to? let’s find out

The Imperial – A Breath of Fresh Air

One of the reasons for travelling is to get an experience of new worlds and cultures. But what if that world is filled with polluted air and inadequate clean water? That’s reason enough to make hotels shudder and clean up their act – like The Imperial New Delhi is doing…

The Leela Palace Udaipur – Jewels all the Way

India is rising on travellers’ to-go list and why not? With hospitality brands like The Leela offering luxury at the drop of a hat to the luxe traveller, it is the prefect balance of modern day traditionalism

The Not-So-Famous Five Destinations

Bored with the sophisticated and classy travel destinations? Take a quick note of these upcoming five ‘happening’ spots, where partying is the core, while enjoying other luxe activities as well…

The Ritz London – Serving for 105 Years

There are very few hotels who claim a respect from its guests, and which are not just seen as a means to an end, but also as a chronicle of a nation’s history. The Ritz London is one of them

California – Panoramic Love

Surprisingly, California provides a host of activities to connect meaningfully with your partner. The most unlikely destination you ever thought would make for a romantic spot? We thought so too – till we found it to be otherwise…

Narada Resort & Spa – Far, far & away…

Searching for the perfect place to celebrate Valentine’s Day? Head to Hainan Island and stay at Narada Resort & Spa. The destination will certianly mesmerise you, while the resort will charm you beyond belief!

Hong Kong – Merry Hong Kong!

Bring out the ‘merry’ in Christmas and the ‘happy’ in the new year this festive season at a destination that escalates the holiday spirit in every sense

One&Only Ocean Club – Where bliss is timeless

Under the cerulean blue of an endless Bahamian sky, wrapped in the turquoise waters of an exuberant sea, One&Only Ocean Club nestles peacefully and offers a treasured sanctuary of privileged perfection

Luxury Hotels entering India – Welcome!

Despite the many financial reports stating that global chains are planning to enter India, we thought that the said hotel chains would be slightly wary due to the lack of infrastructure and terrorism threats. But surprise! They are confident about the growth potential in Indian market and are actively seeking partners to enter this huge tourist cauldron called India

Paris – Tres Chic

Paris is the city of love, lights, food, wine and luxury of course. The perfect way to explore this city is to revel in and understand its unique culture…

Mandarin Oriental London – Ornate Designs

The large facade of Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London, may seem daunting at first. But the richness and Victorian influences soon make you feel like one of the royal families who have so often graced this hotel

Destination Monaco!

The epitome of luxury and the hideaway of the rich and famous, Monaco is now one of the most popular destinations for tourists

Baur au Lac – Taking Vows with Heritage

Baur au Lac has an impressive history, vintage charms, the usual Swiss class and luxurious surroundings set in a breathtaking location. It is the perfect place to host your wedding ceremony…

Consensio Travel – A Memorable Affair

Consensio’s handpicked and finest properties, Chalet Chopine and Chalet Himalaya, invite you to indulge yourself with your soul mate in a truly mesmerising experience…

Mauritius – A Union in Nature

Mauritius is known as a tropical luxury island and a honeymooner’s paradise. Hosting your wedding here will make it the beautiful and serene experience it should be!

Armani Hotel – Designs on Luxury

Opening the first Armani Hotel in the world’s tallest tower Burj Khalifa is exactly the kind of style you would expect from Giorgio Armani

Six Senses Hideaway – Natural Paradise

Six Senses Hideaway Yao Nai is located on the Yao Nai Island among the limestone peaks of Phang Nga. As always, Six Senses has captured the natural surroundings beautifully!

Beau-Rivage Palace – Magnificence Redefined

Hotel Beau-Rivage Palace is a splendid palatial hotel with a history spanning more than a century. It has housed refugees in its magnificent rooms during the World War I and has seen various important treaties being signed under its roofs

With Saad to Africa – The African Adventure

Dusty vistas, jeeps moving slowly between huge elephants and an exotic looking tent as your abode. Africa has no parallels. It is the land of adventure – raw and savage – yet gentle. Go for an exciting safari with Nawabzaada Saad Bin Jung