In today’s Insta age more than a resort stay what people want is “experience.” Radisson Blu Temple Bay Beach Resort is one kind of a beach getaway in Chennai. It is also a UNESCO heritage. Located in ECR, Mahabalipuram, it is only a 50kms drive...
Incredible winter scenery with majestic snow-capped peaks, a plethora of activities and amazingly warm comforting food make winters in Switzerland always a good idea. A popular skiing destination in winters, Switzerland surprises travellers by the abundantly diverse thrilling winter sports (some available all year round...
In the last of three resort reviews of properties in-and-around-Chennai, perfectly-curated for the ‘quick getaway staycation,’ we head to Four Points by Sheraton Mahabalipuram Resort & Convention Centre, tucked away on the outskirts of Mahabalipuram — close enough to the heritage town and yet far...
Rangalore has been bursting at its seams with restaurants that pride themselves with the specialized cuisine tag. But none of them have explored Cambodian cuisine, a little-known cuisine not only in the city, but across the world too, as we find out during the course...
The air is thick with the trilling of crickets. Gossamer thin strands of cobwebs glisten with dew as the winter sun falls gently on the tall sal trees, ubiquitous to the region. Bushy-tailed monkeys playfully scurry about and there’s a pack of them near the...
It happened every three years. But this time it didn’t. And I am surprised. Eleven years is a long time to be playing these games. But I have known no other way than to act on impulse and seize the moment, for most part of...
There is nothing we have missed more in the past seven months more than eating out. We may have made peace with home deliveries and home cooking to a large extent, but they have not been able to replace the joy of dining out. And...
Waking up to the sound of calm, soft waves… the sunlight streaming into your living room… the sun outside is hot… but a cool sea breeze wafts lazily around… ensuring the indulgent relaxing vibe you’re experiencing… stays with you all day. Sounds like something right...
The word vivasayam (farming) strikes many chords in the hearts of any Tamilian. Growing up in the city, with a complete lack of knowledge or experience in agriculture, I have always been amused by the pride and the deep connections farmers have with agricultural practices....
A home away from home. Most hotels will claim this with much pride. But do many of them live up to it? Not really. I’ve spent close to a decade-and-a-half as a hotel reviewer and I might have come across a handful of properties that...
