Not too long ago, religious tourism was the only major tourism in India. School holidays in summers meant a trip to a religious place, or at most a hill station would be added to the trip to 7 holy places. Then came the wave of cheap air-tickets, luxury hotels and the Indian obsession with beaches. […]
Category Archives: Hotels
Hotel Radisson Blu, Dwarka: A detailed review.
Dwarka is a fairly developed and yet a rapidly developing suburb of New Delhi. Proximity to some important markets and to Gurgaon, the corporate hub, has fueled its growth. Well planned Metro Rail network in the area has also helped the boom. If you are looking forward to stay here, there are a handful of […]
Lunch Buffet Near Mumbai Airport
Thanks to a plethora of connecting flights from Mumbai, we often end up waiting for 2 to 3 hours at the airport. However, this time I decided to venture out and treat myself to a nice lunch near the domestic airport, instead of those boring (and expensive) cafes inside the terminal. On Google Local’s recommendation, […]
Using ‘Credit Card Hold’ for booking a hotel
“Credit card holds accepted.” Almost every hotel website displays this under their price and reservation section. But what does that exactly means? Read on… What is a credit card hold? Booking a room using debit or credit card hold simply means that you provide your card details to the hotel and they reserve a room […]
Happy Secrets: Get discounts and free upgrades when you travel
Holidays are fun. But a loaded-with-freebies holiday is even better. Here are some secrets to get the most out of your limited holiday budget. Point taken. Points, points, points and points. Every holiday earns you a crazy amount of points/miles. In fact an international vacation can earn you enough points for a free domestic holiday. […]
Hotel Loyalty Program for India
Unlike some lucky people, most of us don’t travel every month. For the majority of Indians, traveling means family vacation, once or max twice a year. No wonder, all those fancy hotel loyalty cards fetch us nothing. I spoke to at least 15 people to figure out how many free nights they have enjoyed till […]
Where to stay in Ahmedabad?
If you have never been to Ahmedabad, selecting a hotel can be little intimidating. Luckily, unlike Mumbai and Delhi, good hotels in Gujarat don’t come with insane tariffs (most of the times). Here are some good hotels in Ahmedabad that provide good services without eating up your credit limit. Royal Orchid Central, Ahmedabad Good service, nice rooms […]
Travel Deals by Groupon in India
Travel World is full of adventure, surprises and discoveries. And equally adventurous and full of surprises is the hunt for a good travel package 😉 However, we constantly keep you updated with the deals worth your attention. Here are some deals from SoSasta.com (Groupon in India). 40% off at Corbett Tiger Den Resort Corbett […]
Internet in your Hotel Room
In a remote village in the interiors of India, farmers check weather conditions through Internet everyday. And here in towns, cities and metros, it’s almost impossible to find a decently(read usable) priced Internet in your Hotel Room. There was a time when you could still find free wifi hotspots in malls, cafes etc, but after […]
Budget Hotel near Juhu Beach
The endless criticism and talks about the shops near juhu beach and dirty area are never an old topic. However, the popularity of Juhu Beach never seems to experience a low tide either. No wonder a lot of people visiting Mumbai for business or pleasure want to stay near Juhu Beach. There are a lot […]