Kerala...

I just got nostalgic when I saw this today! At first, I thought it was some African ad that I was watching, but then I realised that its India being showcased here. The music is such right? Have you been to Kerala lately? What did you like about your visit there?

I have only been to Thrissur! 

Indian Getaways:Amarya Shamiyana

Planning your next trip to Goa? Book your stay at Amarya Shamiyana to experience the grandeur of Mughal kings and queens. 

This hotel has tent style airconditioned rooms in various colors - Pink, Blue, Purple and Gold. Experience royalty Maharaja style and yes wi-fi included too!

The Pink Suite

The Blue Suite

The Purple Suite

The Gold suite

This hotel is closed for the monsoon season in india  from May1 to Nov 15. But should you want to visit Goa in the near future, you can make reservations here

Images courtesy: Amarya Shamiyana

Indian Getaways:Le Sutra

If you ever get to visit India, and Mumbai city in particular, check out  Le Sutra a boutique hotel!
No let me say it right -  Le Sutra "An Indian Art Hotel" located in , Khar West area, South Mumbai.

This unique styled hotel brings in mythology, philosophy and indian art in quite a beautiful and artistic way. Very delightful and created to wrap you totally into the Indian culture....Come take a look!

Image courtesy: via Le Sutra

Indian Wedding Treasury

Wedding season...wedding bells...looking for something for yourself or gifts for the bride and bridegroom? A Treasury to help you choose gifts or buy something for yourself!

'For that beautiful Indian wedding' by Ahkriti

Watercolour Illustratio... silverridgestu... $	Bridal Shoes painted Pe... norakaren $150.00	6 custom groomsmen micr... toybreaker $162.00	Teal Blue Bindi in Brig... theeyeshaveit $13.00
Gift Boxes, Indian Summ... papercakemakes $2.00	Indian Hindu WEDDING CA... WeddingsofDesi... $135.00	Bag Hook - Purse Hook -... myladida $15.00	Paarijaat /// Slave Bra... Jhumkidesigns $75.50
Bollywood Collection- S... sweetsurrender... $29.99	The Orient - Turquoise RedOtter $32.00	Handmade Framed Clutch ... toriska $50.00	Indian Peacock Wedding ... blackleafdesig... $20.00
River Stone Arts / Indi... RiverStoneArts $14.00	ANCIENT BOARD GAME: Gav... kurna $59.00	Henna Mehndi paste, Mad... faeriehira $	Maroon Bangles With Whi... ExoticBangles $14.00

Treasury tool by Red Row Studio.

Indian Getaways:The Dune Hotel

I'm in the mood for a vacation and I really want to soak up the sun. I yearn to be on the Coromandel coast of India and particularly in Puducherry, formerly known as Pondicherry aka the French Riviera of the East.  I visited Puducherry years ago to visit the Sri Aurobindo Ashram.   I want to  revisit this town.

And why? This is why.  You have to visit The Dune Hotel for a vacation you will remember for the rest of your life.

Beautiful designed aesthetic bungalows on a 35 acre land with a beach front. Great dining facilites and spas. Private gardens, swimming pools this is a place you want to put on your MUST VISIT list.

The Baywatch House 

A bungalow made from casuarina trees and coconut palm leaves

The Wood House 1

A very traditional Kerala planter's house with a private lawn

The Pool House

A traditional Kerala Planter's house with a private pool!!!!

The Bangle House

Furniture and Mandala paintings decorated with broken pieces of bangles by

 French designer Carol Arnaud-Goddet

This is not all! There are more suites and bungalows. Want so see more?

Then head right HERE

And if you are an Artist, The Dune Hotel introduced the  Artists in Residence (AIR) This is a space which is totally dedicated to creativity and culture since 2002. YOu can meet international artists here and get acquainted with Indian culture, discover new artists and craftsmen. For more information on this, please see HERE.

If you have visited this place, let me know.

And if you are lucky to book your plans and visit this place in the near future....I am so Jealous!

Images courtesy: The Dune Hotel

Indian Getaways: Fateh Garh Hotel Udaipur

Ever wanted to  experience the grandeur of  the Maharajahs and Maharanis who lived in India? 

Fateh Garh Hotel Udaipur is the beautiful fortress like palace you must visit! A friend just got back from a trip to this place cannot stop raving about it.

This beautiful heritage hotel in India is located at Sisarma, Udaipur, in the state of Rajasthan, India

Enjoy Rajasthani cuisine, high tea and visit the surrounding places around Udaipur in royal style.

The Hotel exterior

More of the hotel exterior

The Lobby

Swimming pool view

More view of the pool

Luxury guest suite

So what do you think? Want to visit this place? 

Check this place HERE

Image courtesy: tripadvisor

Indian Getaways: The Manor, New Delhi

Plans of visiting India?

Check The Manor in New Delhi, India

A modern bungalow with very tasteful Indian decor, ..you will never want to leave the Indian capital, leave alone India

Beautiful lawns...

Large suites with large private terraces...

Enjoy your coctails at the Indian Accent Restaurant

For more on this fabulous getaway check Here

Image courtesy: jetsetter