When I arrived at the hotel, all of the staff walked over to the entrance of the lobby to greet us with smiles. It was a very genuine and warm welcome. The lobb...

SpiceTree Resort is a chance to take a break and relax in a beautiful mountain setting surrounded by cardamon and black pepper. As soon as I arrived I knew I wa...

Visalam was built as a home over a century ago and driving onto the property and under the portico definitely had the feeling of arriving at a grand home. All t...

India is renowned for its film industry – “Bollywood”. However if you are not in the mood to plunge into an all singing all dancing affair there are a number of...

February 13, 2019 Discovering India’s Soul in Rural Rajasthan A small village about two and a half hours from Jodhpur in Rajasthan turns out to be a trip highli...

June 7, 2017 From Golkonda Fort to mouth-watering biryani and a fascinating old city – Hyderabad in south India offers visitors plenty to see and do. Often over...

Though small in size, Sri Lanka is abundant in beauty, rich in experiences and brimming with amazing accommodation. From the tea plantations to the coast, the c...

Having stayed at several Oberoi properties in India over the years, one thing we love about these hotels is the distinct feel each has. The Oberoi hotels manage...

Vil Uyana is a luxury eco resort from Jetwing situated in the shadow of the historic rock fortress of Sigiriya. The vast and lush property is a private nature r...

One of the most anticipated highlights of a recent tour of Sri Lanka was to not only see the tea plantations of the central highlands of Sri Lanka, but also to ...

A popular feature of many tours of India are safaris or visiting the country’s many tiger and wildlife parks. But there’s more to India’s environment than just ...

A homestay in India or two during a tour of India is an experience we love to have and to share with others. But explaining to our travellers what a homestay me...