By Nivi Shrivastava For most people, the term ‘responsible luxury’ might be an oxymoron because one could never imagine using both the words in one sentence together. However, the ITC group of hotels not only coined the term among hospitality giants but has also followed it as a core philosophy in every ITC outlet across the globe. My introduction to… Read more →
By Nivi Shrivastava Have you experienced a traditional South Indian massage? When I say “traditional” I mean authentic and unadulterated wellness treatment that was passed on to the practitioners of this generation by their teachers, who would have learned this art from their gurus without adding or deleting steps as prescribed in the ancient wellness books. If you ever visit… Read more →
By Nivi Shrivastava December is the month of the holiday all across the globe; officially or unofficially we don’t care as long as we are on a vacation. Call it the end of year syndrome or a great start to the next year – everyone wants to be in a gorgeous spot to welcome the brand New Year. A few… Read more →
Every hard-working individual needs some credit at work and a well-deserved break from work from time-to-time. While most families and couples choose to go on a longish summer vacation, not everyone gets the luxury of time to be away from city. If you have been craving for a break or just bored of going to same places every weekend, why… Read more →
By Deep Guha It is said that the actual city of Venice is sinking by an inch every year, but here’s a tribute that will make it immortal for those who haven’t seen it for real. The Grand Venice is India’s first Venetian-theme based mega tourist destination, which is now open in the capital. The mall is located in Greater… Read more →
So how often have you had the chance to enter the Sistine Chapel in Rome for a private tour with an expert? Or while you vacationed in Paris did you spent a day with a food connoisseur for a gourmet walk to sample local delicacies? Well as dreamy as it sounds, a few lucky tourists get to experience the best of… Read more →
I have never been to Kashmir, but I have a feeling that even though it is mostly snow-covered, the hospitality and food of the valley makes up for the cold climate. Recently, i had a chance to taste the flavours from the kitchen of Kashmir at the Grand hotel at their ongoing food festival #FlavoursOfKashmir at Caraway — and like… Read more →
By Graham Smith A holiday in any European country is incomplete without visiting the stunning museums sprinkled across the continent. Every year, millions of tourists visit the historically and culturally rich countries that boast of magnificent collections of art and sculpture from across the globe. The list of must-visit museums in Europe is exhausting, but some noteworthy names are Guggenheim Museum… Read more →
BY NIVI SHRIVASTAVA In our previous story, we told you about the amazing hospitality and architecture at Gateway Resort at the Pushkar-Ajmer Bypass. The hotel is centrally located in the middle of two popular tourist destinations – Ajmer and Pushkar – which makes it a perfect choice for those who wish to see the cultural amalgamation of ancient Hinduism and Sufism in… Read more →
BY : NIVI SHRIVASTAVA Once in a while all of us wish to go back in time and witness the grandeur of old-world that we have only read about in glossy coffee-table books. In Rajasthan, tourists and young couples often come looking for such exquisite royal experiences and without a doubt, they get to relive the past in present tense.… Read more →
