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Novotel Vijayawada Varun: City’s Best Hotel

By Vishakha Talreja

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At the outset Novotel Varun Vijayawada comes across as a regular business hotel that has backing of Accor Hotels business hotel brand. It is only post checking-in I realized that it offers an experience beyond that of a cookie-cutter upscale hotel. It has infinity pool offering panoramic view of the city, being one of the tallest building in the area and a a 220-metro long running track encircling the rooftop. The hotel offers dining options that would please an epicurean and also has spa and gymnasium.

Taj Hotel & Convention Centre: Tajness in all its glory

By Vishakha Talreja

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No matter how many times you visit the Taj Mahal it evokes powerful emotions. One can not stop marveling at the architecture and its magnificence. Same goes for its namesake hotel brand- The Taj Hotels. Each time one stays at a Taj property, as a guest you cannot stop appreciating the impeccable hospitality and charm of the hotel. So when the (re-branded) Taj Hotel & Convention Centre opened its doors in the city of Taj Mahal- Agra, I had to plan a weekend trip to experience all the Tajness. On a  Sunday I reached the hotel in three hours from Delhi with my toddler in tow. I was bowled over by the welcome not because there was traditional aarti and welcome drink before I was escorted to my suite, but because my son got a grand welcome with hotel staff addressing him by his first name. The joy of checking into a luxury hotel lies in these finer details.

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Viet:Nom Gurgaon: Food You Will Love!

By Vishakha Talreja

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Being a travel blogger I have the privilege to travel and get intruded to new cultures, languages and cuisines. Even though I have been to many South Asian countries, Vietnam is a place that is still on my wish list. So when Rupali Dean, my friend  and a popular food critic invited me for an evening at the newly launched Vietnom in Gurgaon, I was super excited. Viet:Nom is one of the few restaurants serving Vietnamese cuisine in Delhi. Located at Gurgaon’s restaurant hotspot DLF Cyber Hub, Viet:Nom is brainchild of Manish Sharma.

House of Soy @ Radisson Blu, Faridabad – A Sumptuous Chinese Meal

By Vishakha Talreja

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The traffic snarls of South Delhi, quietly give way to the roads of its adjacent town Faridabad. It was a long drive to the Radisson Blu Hotel in Faridabad, but the bright lit expansive lobby filled with chatter of hotel guests immediately lit my mood. Hotels indeed make me happy. I was at the hotel’s Oriental restaurant House of Soy located on the first floor, to sample the Chinese New Year menu that has been curated to celebrate the arrival of the ‘Year of the Dog’, aka the Chinese New Year.

Perfect Sunday Brunch: Ssence, The Suryaa, New Delhi

By Vishakha Talreja

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Delhi winter is the perfect time for indulgent Sunday Brunches when you can soak in some sun, engage in long conversations over grills and bubbly. If Sunday Brunch is your thing too, read on and if not then although more a reason why you should read this post.  Just when the festive cheer was in full swing on a Sunday we reached The Suryaa hotel, which houses two of my favorite restaurants- Ssence and Sampan. The Sunday was in full swing at Ssence, tables laid, some early birds enjoying their appetizers and cheerful noises coming from each corner. 

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R The Spa, Radisson Blu Plaza Delhi Airport Hotel: Goodness of Ayurveda

By Vishakha Talreja

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Spanning over three floors of a plush Delhi hotel and spread over 20,000 square feet of area - R The Spa is a perfect wellness oasis. Located at Radisson Blu Plaza Delhi Airport Hotel, the experience at R The Spa has become even more holistic as it has introduced Ayurveda Wellness Programme, in addition to other contemporary European and Asian treatments that it is known for.

Elle Spa and Salon @ Crowne Plaza New Delhi : Don’t Judge a Spa By its Ambience!

By Nikita Das

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Spa visits are all the better if restorative treatments take place in sublime settings with design and beauty given as much consideration as the massages and wellbeing treatments on offer. It becomes a holistic haven with great facilities and specialist therapists ranging from yogis to nutritionists to nurture the body, mind and soul. It is after all the pen-ultimate feel-good holiday, even if it is just that one Sunday.

Shanaya Spa @ Kempinski Hotel: Delhi’s Hidden Gem

By Vishakha Talreja

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It's an urban oasis of tranquility. It was my first visit to the Kempinski Hotel in Delhi and I was pleasantly surprised by the expanse, chic decor and design of the hotel. More about that later in a post. The luxury spa at the Kempinski Hotel, Shanaya, which is also open for non-residents- equally evoked awe and surprise.

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