tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-65438518073663819412024-03-18T08:34:03.973+05:30Toasty TripsToasty Tripshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14310189473052308420noreply@blogger.comBlogger56125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543851807366381941.post-80708254212709025062023-02-04T14:28:00.002+05:302023-02-04T14:28:43.080+05:30LakeRose Wayanad Resort - Detailed Review<div style="text-align: justify;">LakeRose Wayanad Resort is built on the shores of Karapuzha Dam. It is a luxury boutique resort offering spectacular views of the mountains overlooking the lake. One can thoroughly enjoy the sunrise and the sunset at the golden hours and create memories forever. You are literally in the lap of nature and can feel the serenity and tranquility. Smell of flowers, misty air, coconut trees, breezy winds and the views - the feeling is no less than heaven. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The resort is quite huge and holds multiple cottages, villas and lakeview rooms. We stayed at the Waterfront Grandeur Cottage right beside the lake and enjoyed our stay fully. The rooms are quite exotic and spacious overlooking the lake and the mountains. Beds are super comfortable and the large french windows allow enough light and views into the room. Washroom is well equipped with bath tub, water heater and good toiletries. Standard mineral water bottles, tea and coffee maker are provided as well. The resort had indoor and outdoor games too - cricket, basketball, foosball, chess, swings and trampoline for kids. Swimming pool is of a decent size, clean and is rightly located to enjoy the scenic beauty. The restaurant offers wide variety of food (which is extremely yummy and delicious) and has both north Indian and south Indian options. As a courtesy, the hotel (Mr Jobish) also offered us a gift packet containing spices (cardamom, kokum, cloves and pepper) on our way back home. Hotel staff is highly courteous and services are quite up-to mark. Sharing video and photos from my dump below.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Hope you enjoy and plan a trip soon!</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><u>Video - Waterfront Grandeur Cottage Walkaround</u></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><u><br /></u></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/qnJW6tb_2sQ" width="320" youtube-src-id="qnJW6tb_2sQ"></iframe></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b><u>Photo Gallery </u></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><u><br /></u></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKgZ48WZGyKKkZZF7_xVW1_nZcTT6w2x1SkS-fY_ZahKWH_eTM4I0AZ9omL_-1-Eis28Euu7u-LS93sKEM4GPucvMjzfaUJtnGdhMhCxq3bqg_XBu2deZDiDZygXf-j_Spvmh9yOWWrOr40CUUAMZUaYpqBoeblPihnfve2lVfM_bP8yAi4_byCvdO/s4032/3.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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A vacation that I was craving for a long time now. With Delhi shivering at 2 degrees, we decided to visit Kerala and have some respite from the winter chills. So we planned an instant trip for 4 night and 5 days for Kannur and Wayanad. We were quite clear on choosing Wayanad as one of our destinations for the vacation, however we were quite open to explore the second city basis the availability of air tickets (cheaper ones lol ;) Wayanad is well connected and the closest airports are Bangalore, Kannur and Kozhikode. We chose Kannur as it is an offbeat destination and we heard that its beaches are quite calmer. Amidst all the madness at work front, the choice was an quite easy one. </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">We booked to and fro tickets from Delhi to Kannur which costed us ~27000 for 2 people. You may get cheaper tickets as well if you book well in advance (ours was literally last minute :P). So we planned to spend 2 days each at both the cities. While Kannur is a coastal city and one can enjoy the beauty of the Arabian sea on the other hand Wayanad is a green paradise nestled in the mountains of the western ghats which is approx110Kms from Kannur. Both are quite unique in their own ways and one can truly experience tranquility away from the hustle bustle of the cities. </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Distance </b>and <b>Time </b>from Kannur to Wayanad - 110Kms. Road journey of </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">3.5 hours</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>How to reach</b> - One can book taxi and it costs approx 2500Rs per day for a sedan</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Places to stay</b> - Sharing links below for the properties at which we stayed along with video links of the rooms as well.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">1. Kannur (Both the days) - <b>The Krishna Beach Resort </b></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">2. Wayanad Day 1 - <b>Arayal Resorts Wayanad</b></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">3. Wayanad Day 2 - <b>The LakeRose Wayanad Resort</b></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><u>Kannur </u></b>- Quite famous for its </span>scintillating<span style="font-family: inherit;"> beaches and picturesque views, one can fully admire the golden hues at sunrise and sunset while enjoying the beach. You can see ships in transit as well along this Malabar coast. Listing down a few major attractions. Have highlighted the ones in bold that we visited. Scroll down for videos and photo gallery.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><ul><li><b>Payyambalam beach - Free Entry</b></li><li>Muzhappilangad drive-in beach</li><li><b>Kannur Light House Entry Ticket 40Rs for Adults and 20Rs for Children</b></li><li><b>Baby Beach - Entry Ticket 20Rs for Adults and 10Rs for Children</b></li><li>St. Angelo fort</li><li>Snake Park</li></ul><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b><u>Wayanad </u></b>- Famous for camping and trekking trails, this place offers breath taking views of mountains, waterfalls and plethora of flora and fauna. One can explore the tea and coffee plantations and can take home exotic range of products ranging from coffee, tea spices to bamboo, honey and other herbal products. Listing down few major attractions, however you can choose and visit basis your interest</p><p style="text-align: justify;"></p><ul><li><b>Banasura Sagar Dam</b></li><li><b>Karapuzha Dam </b></li><li>Chembra Peak </li><li>Eddakal Caves</li><li>Kuruva Island</li><li>Pookode Lake</li></ul><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b><u>Videos and Photo Gallery - </u></b></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><b></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/QdSw7dhq-SM" width="320" youtube-src-id="QdSw7dhq-SM"></iframe></b></div><b><br /></b><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Hope you find this itinerary and reviews helpful. Do leave me a comment below if you have any queries or would like to know more about. Until then, happy reading and happy travelling. </p>Toasty Tripshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14310189473052308420noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543851807366381941.post-43623722020386848362022-11-10T17:52:00.004+05:302022-11-10T17:52:55.277+05:30The Ramgarh Bungalows - 19th Century (Above Nainital, Uttarakhand) | Property Review | Neemarana "Non Hotel" Hotels<p>Neemrana β The Ramgarh Bungalows, 19<sup>th</sup> Century, Above Nainital, Uttarakhand</p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Further continuing the exploration, our second stop was Ramgarh. Nestled in the lap of Himalayas, this 19th century bungalows are located in the Kumaon belt and is almost equidistant from both Bhimtal and Nainital. Far away from the hustle bustle of the city madness, one can truly enjoy and experience the sunrise and the sunset. These bungalows have adjacent orchards loaded with plum, apricot, apple, peaches and pears. One can relish the famous Ramgarh jams here, free of preservatives. And truly rejuvenate in the fresh air, witnessing tranquility with mesmerizing views.</p><p class="MsoNormal">We stayed here for 2 nights and it was a wonderful experience. Our cottage name was IRIS and it was facing the mountain peaks and the valley at the same time. We could enjoy the sunset from our garden while sipping the evening tea. The 360 degree view of the serene mountains just helps you release your stress and leaves you with a heavenly feel. Rooms were extremely comfortable and cozy, spacious for our luggage and calm enough for us to relax fully. Bathrooms were well fitted with geysers for hot supply and had toiletries too. Food was great and we opted for all meals inclusive package. The hotel staff would check with each guest for their food preference for lunch/ dinner and there would be a buffet for weekend stays. Great hospitality by the staff members. Our check-in and check-out processes were super smooth. </p><p class="MsoNormal">Bookings were done via MakeMyTrip app and were quite seamless.</p><p class="MsoNormal">Sharing few pictures from our photo dump that will tempt you to visit this place.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihGV6yR0kLwwD_s6G8e1lsKyCVhnAZIpE65G4AI-ZMK2bucacSBhMrNm8H1-ALltAb5MK3pm5c7af5CUYAkU23C4RQ5CJsFAWMtuMNAOhtiffyhBC0GNG7Qg1eWvc0iVQekr0s5RislhIWaty2sG_UcH8MgDEi1HGLARxfZxocZywRHwrzNVH_LlLH/s3234/1.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3234" data-original-width="2514" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihGV6yR0kLwwD_s6G8e1lsKyCVhnAZIpE65G4AI-ZMK2bucacSBhMrNm8H1-ALltAb5MK3pm5c7af5CUYAkU23C4RQ5CJsFAWMtuMNAOhtiffyhBC0GNG7Qg1eWvc0iVQekr0s5RislhIWaty2sG_UcH8MgDEi1HGLARxfZxocZywRHwrzNVH_LlLH/s320/1.png" width="249" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div>Happy ready and Happy Travelling!Toasty Tripshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14310189473052308420noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543851807366381941.post-91081190828062572742022-06-23T20:33:00.000+05:302022-06-23T20:33:04.186+05:30Amritara Tuskar's Riverside Resort, Jim Corbett - Property Review<p style="text-align: justify;">Dear Readers </p><p style="text-align: justify;">Sharing property review from our Jim Corbett stay. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">My next post will have complete itinerary and details of 1 week long stay in the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand. </p><p style="text-align: justify;">Our vacation started with 1 night stay at Jim Corbett. We had booked the Amritara Tuskar's riverside resort. Situated in the Dhikuli range, this property is ~9 kms from the city centre and can be located 100m down/ off the main road, easily accessible by car. We
had booked a family room, which had 1 bedroom, washroom and kitchenette.
Bedrooms are quite spacious, with comfortable beddings however pillows were a
bit too thick, would have preferred standard medium size π. Each room has a
private balcony for one to soak in the nature. Room was well equipped with
basic amenities β Tea/coffee maker, AC, TV, Wifi, Fan, Toiletries and mini
fridge. Restaurant was pretty average in terms of food β particularly the taste.
Breakfast buffet offerings were quite limited.
This property holds swimming pool, has a huge Mango orchard and you can
walk down the riverside as well to enjoy the nature. Since monsoons are yet to hit, there was a very small stream of river flowing. The garden area overlooking the riverside had a few swings and
was huge for one to meditate or do yoga. Staff is quite courteous and
hygiene is well maintained.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">This property has been taken over by the Amritara group
quite recently and we hope to see further amendments to this resort. Spa and
Wellness retreat were under construction, hoping to see some additional
beautification to the pool area as well. Would particularly like to thank
Nimisha for a courteous welcome and support during our stay. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Sharing images of this property - </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEjP6W18tZuDQ7U2qUy4FFSDdxCYid3Hu_vADRrmfMlqsEHOHQ8029ZOczxPWknxFcSy3oavrtQxrAioHg_5V-zGmV62yReehwpBKPHUFX2zWF9jEkPJye1_OTtttkNjIw5uhnBQDwTvZQvHRcB-qlh-bmeCR3lHPg1lhOIOT55Sx6qpKo9MXiBwy4/s4011/main.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2853" data-original-width="4011" height="228" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEjP6W18tZuDQ7U2qUy4FFSDdxCYid3Hu_vADRrmfMlqsEHOHQ8029ZOczxPWknxFcSy3oavrtQxrAioHg_5V-zGmV62yReehwpBKPHUFX2zWF9jEkPJye1_OTtttkNjIw5uhnBQDwTvZQvHRcB-qlh-bmeCR3lHPg1lhOIOT55Sx6qpKo9MXiBwy4/s320/main.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Sharing a weekend getaway right before India was struck with Covid wave 2. In the early months of 2021 (sometime around mid March), me and my husband decided to explore one of the great heritage Neemrana property in Alwar district of Rajasthan - Tijara Fort Palace. It is an exclusive weekend getaway from Delhi NCR and the property is quite well maintained in terms of hygiene and sanitization. Scribbling some details below about this exclusive palace hotel.</div><div><b><u><br /></u></b></div><div><b><u>How to reach -</u></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Tijara fort palace is situated in the Alwar district and once can reach by all three means, road, rail and air. Nearest airport is Delhi Airport situated at about 95 kms from the property. Road journey typically takes around 2.5-3 hours from Delhi and ~2 hours from Gurgaon/ Faridabad. Nearest railway station is Alwar, which has trains to almost all major cities of Rajasthan. </div><div><br /></div><div><b><u>About the Property - </u></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Tijara Fort palace is a 19th century fort. Stay at this property will mesmerize you with the unique heritage of India and will lead you to discover more. This fort hosts 71 suites and rooms named after India's leading designers and painters who helped create them. This fort offers magnificent flora, wide landscapes and beauty much more than one can soak in. Experience the musical chirping of birds, beautiful sunrise amidst the Aravali ranges and lush green landscape - it offers enough and more for the solitude seekers or one with the artistic eye or the poser - fills everyone with contentment. There is a sunken pool to relax and rejuvenate and the seven terraced gardens (also known as the hanging gardens) offers impressive and striking views of this fort.</div><div><br /></div><div><b><u>Bookings - </u></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;">You can do bookings directly via the hotel or through third party source - Make My Trip, Agoda, Booking.com, Goibibo, Yatra etc. Room rent is usually around - 6000-8000 (exclusive of taxes) and it fluctuates as per the season and demand. there are various room categories like Heritage Romance, Splendour and Royal (each offering a unique experience). High teas are complimentary and cultural events are performed usually on the weekends.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div><b><u>Tips and Tricks -</u></b></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li style="text-align: justify;">This fort is one of the most sought destination for weddings, pre/ post wedding photoshoot, magazine cover page photoshoots etc and hence usually sold out for weekends. Please ensure that you make bookings in advance to avoid any last minute hassle.</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Since, there are no nearby restaurants etc, do ensure that you add meals in your package before hand to get a good deal.</li><li style="text-align: justify;">Carry a mosquito raquet with you if travelling during changing seasons. While the hotel do offer mosquito repellent sprays etc. it is always good to carry your stuff. (At the end it is a fort stay π)</li></ul><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><u>Cultural Events </u></b></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/cbzp5V0axeY" width="320" youtube-src-id="cbzp5V0axeY"></iframe></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ppqAHizlzYU" width="320" youtube-src-id="ppqAHizlzYU"></iframe></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div><b><u>Gallery -</u></b></div><div><b><u><br /></u></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYD3wqQEclmCM56a620Atemjyhzb_edJxBgxU6B8WqQNrM06LlIbtXey2gTWSwoltgSi9KLvKUi4xhOrVMEc21-vrpHUsnl-1OvhB2mzboKmSKUEME3-iOeZIK8F_WzKl0HPLRSwYqLec/s2048/1.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Watch out for the next destination, till then happy travelling and safe safe!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">#toastytrips #staysafe</div>Toasty Tripshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14310189473052308420noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543851807366381941.post-58729256242834031772021-03-03T00:06:00.004+05:302021-03-03T00:06:52.861+05:30The Gateway Resort Damdama Lake Gurgaon | Staycation near Gurgaon<b><span style="color: #ff00fe;">Happy New Year !!!</span></b><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">My first post comes in much delayed but hoping that all my reader are healthy and keeping safe amidst this pandemic. With minimal travel last year, I planned to explore some luxury resorts near Delhi NCR to unplug and unwind ourselves. We booked 1 night stay at The Gateway Resort Damdama Lake, Gurgaon on the new year eve. It was quite a refreshing experience, and had to be as we were stepping out after almost 10 months of lockdown (literally at home all this while... Phew!). Given this property is away from the hustle bustle of the city, one can recharge their mind, rejuvenate their souls and get wrapped in the lap of mother nature! Sharing candid and detailed review on this property.</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><u>Location 4/5</u></b>- This property is situated around 45kms from the Delhi airport and is connected well by road. Spread over 20 acres land, it allows enough and more to unplug and unwind.</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><u>Room and Ambience 3.5/5 </u></b>- We booked the Superior Resort room courtyard view (#201) and it was quite happening. I loved the room location and it was quite nice (approachable from the front desk, restaurant and even the gardens). Room was clean however few things needed renovation. The headboard was ripped off from few places and the stool and high chair provided were quite dirty (Honestly not as per Taj standards). It had stains at multiple places. Lighting was decent and bed was comfortable. There was a leakage in the washroom, near the toilet area. Water was dripping and kept that area wet throughout. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7vkvO2RHEos4zqCbzpFaJSo8-N2J4lPnFRhaH3Ggc75OuHtVTWdRjJ6f78e07JzWS0jY2NgMY-27A981YRLWeF2rtag1dkqhrrRKu5Zbe2wYFKugZ5l6BVLhyphenhyphenyfREqKGs4nHG_Vg-n9Y/s1024/renovate1tt.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="768" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7vkvO2RHEos4zqCbzpFaJSo8-N2J4lPnFRhaH3Ggc75OuHtVTWdRjJ6f78e07JzWS0jY2NgMY-27A981YRLWeF2rtag1dkqhrrRKu5Zbe2wYFKugZ5l6BVLhyphenhyphenyfREqKGs4nHG_Vg-n9Y/s320/renovate1tt.png" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDgrCqlO09muvYNudeiXnvZV8mbx7Muagd_zL9lXipM52wjJTspnACP5wHiurmjYKFYftG_NbW7grCTEbkz9TFRVOGU3z0Za_rckmRkMtspeH6LEKcqxn4VReq4Hmc1F6_HdivS6LmUsI/s1024/renovatett.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDgrCqlO09muvYNudeiXnvZV8mbx7Muagd_zL9lXipM52wjJTspnACP5wHiurmjYKFYftG_NbW7grCTEbkz9TFRVOGU3z0Za_rckmRkMtspeH6LEKcqxn4VReq4Hmc1F6_HdivS6LmUsI/s320/renovatett.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><u>Service and Hospitality 3/5</u></b>- Staff was courteous, however service was not up to the mark. Given the new year rush, the entire resort was fully occupied and the staff wasn't able to manage the same. We ordered soup through the in room dining facility and did not get the same. Had to check again after 45 min just to know that the order was missed out! Phew... </div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><u>Food 2/5 </u></b>- TERRIBLE! Below average food as per 5 star standards. We ordered North Indian for lunch and to our horror found hair in the dish. The hotel staff did not charge us for the same but were arrogant to even acknowledge the situation. It was handled quite unprofessionally and added bitterness to our experience.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu6Bvd6RzyZt_gH1CMx8qyxEtn2WVSbT9EMK94tEBJOqugpGRof9XBcHLtBzvInFp1YTb8Yb04xIOctCcVEVHvGjLuMSwtmyZkjdnv4CVCFN-2wUn78I1gG_XYdHbIjJmmzthLwECVXbs/s1024/foodtt.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu6Bvd6RzyZt_gH1CMx8qyxEtn2WVSbT9EMK94tEBJOqugpGRof9XBcHLtBzvInFp1YTb8Yb04xIOctCcVEVHvGjLuMSwtmyZkjdnv4CVCFN-2wUn78I1gG_XYdHbIjJmmzthLwECVXbs/s320/foodtt.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><u>Other Services and Activites 4/5-</u></b> The property hosts gym, spa and pool as well however pool as closed due to Covid restrictions. There are lots of outdoor activities as well like Spiderweb, Wall climbing, Ziplining, ATV ride, basketball and lawn tennis. </div><div><br /></div><div><i>This resort allows non residents as well to explore the property and enjoy the activities.</i></div><div><br /></div><div><b><i><span style="color: red;">Overall Experience - 3.5/5</span></i></b></div><div><br /></div><div><b><u>Picture Gallery</u></b></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMysZnQ8fFemvLYI6EVfDdMy82ufqjmN4HJjQIHc0svpdRBS3xePJIDbePWMLkU21_iO2TNrAcly0pHrf4rPJEB_v5vGkyQuJOWP0wivay1Knu1QeP57YOvbJI98lebyzHe8Ug2A32xWo/s1024/1tt.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="768" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMysZnQ8fFemvLYI6EVfDdMy82ufqjmN4HJjQIHc0svpdRBS3xePJIDbePWMLkU21_iO2TNrAcly0pHrf4rPJEB_v5vGkyQuJOWP0wivay1Knu1QeP57YOvbJI98lebyzHe8Ug2A32xWo/s320/1tt.png" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Wear Mask and Stay Safe!</div>Toasty Tripshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14310189473052308420noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543851807366381941.post-9573843499319914382020-12-04T12:27:00.004+05:302020-12-04T12:27:53.328+05:30Park Plaza Chandigarh Zirakpur - Detailed Review<p> 2020 has been quite a memorable year filled with both good and ugly memories. While there were moments of loneliness, the year also gave lifetime memories. My cousin got engaged and we had to travel from Delhi to Chandigarh. Amidst Corona we avoided to stay at my relative's place and thought of exploring some 5 star property on this vacation. After lot of contemplation we booked - Park Plaza Chandigarh, Zirakpur andddd .... it turned out to be one of the Worst decision ever!</p><p>"Extremely terrible experience". Thought of penning this down to ensure that no one get to experience what I faced. Stayed at this property for 2 nights (16-18Nov) and it was quite a "nightmare". In my opinion this hotel shouldn't be rated 5 star!!! We had booked Superior room but they were really unpleasant and substandard. On raising the concern we got an upgrade to Suite! I was under an impression that may be that will turn out to be better but Alas !!</p><p>Sharing below detailed experience along with couple of pics.</p><p>1. <b><u>Security concerns</u></b> - We were waiting for the front desk to change our room as the room allocated was quite dirty and suddenly someone came in for room freshener spray. Without knocking, the person entered into the room using the master key! Couldn't expect this from a 5 star hotel !!!</p><p>2. <b><u>Stained Linens, curtains and quite pathetic carpets</u></b> (looked like havenβt been dry cleaned from ages). I would have appreciate zero carpets if they canβt maintain it well.</p><p>3. <b><u>Front Desk </u></b>- Extremely Irresponsible people. Donβt remember the name but there was a Sardarji during the night shift. Had come back from the engagement function late at night around 1am and the gentleman was without mask (coughing continuously). Is this acceptable ?</p><p>4. <b><u>Extremely slow service</u></b> - During the checkout had to ask them to send someone for luggage. And I had to literally wait for 20 min. I did check if the hotel was understaffed due to Covid which they denied. If they were running at full capacity, service was extremely poor.</p><p>Apart from the above there wasn't any guarantee that the room was unoccupied for the last 24 hours. </p><p>The only feel good factor about this property is the restaurant and the food. Chef was extremely humble and we relished the breakfast to the fullest.</p><p>Just 1 call out - There are set menus as due to Covid, buffets are not functional to ensure safety for all.</p><p>*** While leaving the hotel staff did offer complimentary pastries, but that honestly canβt cover up for the enough disastrous experience we had.</p><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmonckuYIBArxwJlNvGBNC3xdNl94nuEOe5t_3h4wVhBNOX03OEYu9JbDBHZ0HTprF0tOeHEr80tDnVM9Tq18631UYZgW_ktBse4naJPX4JyAUchMeTubV8kUBPzuwHC-Vy88a8Te6rMI/s1024/WhatsApp+Image+2020-11-16+at+11.35.46+PM+%25281%2529.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="768" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmonckuYIBArxwJlNvGBNC3xdNl94nuEOe5t_3h4wVhBNOX03OEYu9JbDBHZ0HTprF0tOeHEr80tDnVM9Tq18631UYZgW_ktBse4naJPX4JyAUchMeTubV8kUBPzuwHC-Vy88a8Te6rMI/w240-h320/WhatsApp+Image+2020-11-16+at+11.35.46+PM+%25281%2529.jpeg" title="Stained Linens" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifGnJoVSqqrQOOhyphenhyphenyEV9nONyH1G3sBqXcIpYJGEAB9j_WneQPK_k_g7E2-sw6hhD9FdTSG2-Z-WuE9G_5UraRA8e8JURLC-ZibpwNpG90oLwMcU0uGxbXUU4v6ckX4lPNW4V7KYJAqfcY/s1024/WhatsApp+Image+2020-11-16+at+11.35.46+PM.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="768" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifGnJoVSqqrQOOhyphenhyphenyEV9nONyH1G3sBqXcIpYJGEAB9j_WneQPK_k_g7E2-sw6hhD9FdTSG2-Z-WuE9G_5UraRA8e8JURLC-ZibpwNpG90oLwMcU0uGxbXUU4v6ckX4lPNW4V7KYJAqfcY/s320/WhatsApp+Image+2020-11-16+at+11.35.46+PM.jpeg" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0 0 0 40px; padding: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Overall, it was a dreadful experience. Will never visit this place again! </div></blockquote></div>Toasty Tripshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14310189473052308420noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543851807366381941.post-46224403291120126142020-07-08T01:30:00.002+05:302020-07-08T01:30:59.085+05:30Working from Home β Time to Deck up your Workspace!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Covid has struck us so hard that travel has come to a complete halt. Confined to our own places, work from home has become the new norm in these trying times. Since the days and nights are now spent on our work stations, it's time to make it lively! Vibrant colors and quirky decor can add so much fun and enthusiasm to a regular boring day job. Sharing some enchanted and charming ideas for your work wonderland.</span></div>
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<b>Quirky Stationery</b><br />
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Add some pastel hued notebooks to your desk and see the magic! </div>
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Relive the childhood magical moments while being adults at workspace ;) Will keep you charged all day long.</div>
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Vibrant cushions and throws can double up the decor. Comfy yet chic decor!</div>
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<b>Add some Greens</b></div>
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See your plants grow as you work along. Plants help you stay focussed!</div>
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<b>Humorous (yet witty) wall decor</b></div>
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You can buy these accessories online on various websites!</div>
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Happy Shopping and Decorating!</div>
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Happy New Year folks ... Wishing you all a spectacular year ahead.<br />
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With new year around the corner, we planned to experience the beautiful confluence of luxury and tranquility and decided to stay at the Summit by the Ganges Resort and Spa, Rishikesh. In the lap of nature by the banks of river Ganga, we stayed at this amazing property for 3 days and it was a sheer bliss. </div>
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Situated at 20 Kms from Rishikesh, in a town called Shivpuri (famous for white water rafting), this property allows you to experience Ganga arti, trekking and rafting while you can also choose to sit back, relax and rejuvenate. It has wide range of rooms ranging from deluxe rooms, premium rooms with balcony and suites with balcony to choose from. We chose to stay in a premium room (with balcony) that offered Ganga view. Rooms are quite spacious, cozy and are equipped with king size bed, sofa chair, stools, air-conditioning, television, geyser, tea/coffee maker, RO water bottles, intercom and biotique toiletries. There is a multi cuisine restaurant that remains open from 7 am until 10:30 pm and offers mouth water delicacies. One can enjoy meals with Ganga view as well, however need to be aware of the monkeys around. π In order to reach this property you can take cab, local bus or a jeep ride (sharing basis). Local bus and jeep ride charges are approx 30-40 Rs per person (can vary depending on the season).</div>
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Toasty Tripshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14310189473052308420noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543851807366381941.post-67428390414706368312020-01-01T16:09:00.001+05:302020-01-04T13:03:28.884+05:30Rishikesh, Gateway to the Ganges - Delhi Weekend Gateway<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<b>Happy New Year 2020 !!!</b> Wishing you all a spectacular year ahead...<br />
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With new year winter vacation break, we decided to visit Rishikesh, a small city in Uttarakhand by the river Ganges and also known worldwide as the "Yoga capital". It is a perfect tourist spot offering variety of experiences - Spiritual, adventurous and relaxing. While for spiritual seekers it is the gateway to the Himalayan shrines - Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri and Yamunotri, similarly it also offers white water rafting experience to the adventure lovers. There are plenty of resorts by the Ganges allowing one for soul searching walks amidst the nature and offers plenty of room to meditate. There are numerous Ashrams which are recognized as centers of yoga and meditation. An international yoga week is organized every year by the state tourism between 2nd and 7th February. </div>
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One can reach Rishikesh through both road and air means. Plenty of trains run from Delhi to Haridwar from where one can take a cab(taxi), bus or auto ride to Rishikesh. Auto rides vary from Rs 300 to 600 and cab(taxi) rides vary from Rs 900 to 1200 (depending on your bargaining skillsπ). It is approximately 1 hour distance from Haridwar to Rishikesh.</div>
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One can explore Dehradun, Mussoorie, Dhanaulti, Tehri Dam and the four dhams (Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri and Yamunotri) depending on your travel days and budget. </div>
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We opted to club Tehri Dam with our Rishikesh trip and the standard cab (taxi) fare for 1 day trip is Rs 3000. It might go up to Rs 3500 during peak season.</div>
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Rishikesh has numerous options to choose, starting from budget hotel to luxury resorts and there are plenty of Ashrams as well. We stayed at the Summit by the Ganges Resort & Spa and it was a blissful experience. It is situated at 20 Kms from city center in Shivpuri, the house of Shiva. The hotel offers all the space one needs for rejuvenation, solitude, thrill and self discovery.<br />
For detailed review please visit: <a href="https://www.toastytrips.com/2020/01/summit-by-ganges-resort-spa-rishikesh.html">Summit by the Ganges Resort & Spa Rishikesh, Uttarakhand</a></div>
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<li><b>Ram Jhula</b> - It is an iron suspension bridge across river Ganga and connects Sivanand Nagar of Muni ki Reti in Tehri Garhwal district to Swargashram ashram in Pauri Garhwal district. </li>
<li><b>Lakshman Jhula</b> - It is a suspension bridge across river Ganga and connects Tapovan in Tehri Garhwal district to Jonk in Pauri Garhwal. It is said that Hindu Lord Laksham crossed the river Ganga on jute ropes.</li>
<li><b>Triveni Ghat</b> - One of the biggest and most famous ghat in Rishikesh on the banks on river Ganga. It is a confluence of three sacred rivers - Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati. Devotees take dip in the holy river to get rid of their sins. Devotees also perform the last rites and rituals of their loved ones on this ghat It is believed that Lord Krishna also visited this ghat after getting hurt by an arrow of Jara - a hunter.</li>
<li><b>Rafting and White Water Rafting </b>- One of the must do activities for adventure junkies. There are numerous rafting tour operators and different packages are listed as per the level of difficulty and distance covered. It offers a lifetime experience and creates memories for life time. The Shivpuri white water rafting is a 16 km stretch and usually gets completed in 2-3 hours.</li>
<li><b>Cliff Jumping</b> - Another thrilling experience for adventure lovers. One needs to ensure that appropriate safety measures are taken before the free fall (life jacket, helmet followed by guide's instruction). </li>
<li><b>Beatles Ashram </b>- Located on the eastern banks of river Ganga in Rishikesh. During 1960s and 1970s, it was the training center for students of Maharishi Mahesh Yogi and named as the International Academy of Meditation. It gained fame as the famous rock band beatles visited there in 1968 to study meditation.</li>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ganga Aarti @ Triveni Ghat</td></tr>
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Toasty Tripshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14310189473052308420noreply@blogger.com0Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India30.0869281 78.26761160000000929.9770146 78.106250100000011 30.196841600000003 78.428973100000007tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543851807366381941.post-76766690387274963722019-07-21T00:03:00.003+05:302019-08-20T18:13:11.382+05:30The Roseate - Delhi Weekend Getaway - Guruji's Ashram from Sacred Games 2<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Scorching summer, heat waves at its peak, we decided to spend a relaxing weekend at one of the best luxury hotels in Delhi - The Roseate! And this is the place where the famous Guruji's ashram from Sacred games 2 was shot ! Majority of the scenes are shot from here. Do visit this place and decipher which all scenes are from Roseate and enjoy your stay.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Roseate, an urban oasis with stupendous architecture, luscious green lawns and water bodies crisscrossing the entire property. It indeed is a quintessential escape from the hectic city life and rewarded us with the much needed break ... As I strolled along the water passages, capturing moments, I almost felt entering a paradise. Sharing some detailed reviews on the property and services.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">As the name suggests, its entrance is quite grand! I would rather call it a maze - wide open, zig-zag, mysterious passage that leads you to the reception post the baggage scan counter which is a mid stop. We were guided to our room (had booked a king size garden view room) through a royal long corridor. And in my words, you enter heaven! Wide spacious room with contemporary furnishings, chic oval shaped bathtub, separate shower area, luxury Kama toiletries, room controls through leading technology operated via an Ipad and lush green view, is no less than a royal treat. We ordered some snacks, while we watched some web series. Around 5, we headed towards Aheli Spa. I decided to go with the traditional Bali and my husband tried the Indian Ayurveda spa. Truly it was quite an experience and we relaxed to the core. The staff was quite cordial and we had chamomile tea post our session, explored the property, had deeper conversations and headed to the Kiyan restaurant for an early dinner. Authentic delicious food accompanied by an excellent service, we couldn't have asked for more. Next morning, we energized with a yoga session along the beautiful water bodies and later had a scrumptious buffet breakfast. Packed our bags and headed back home. I would sum it to be a royal package wherein one can leave the worldly worries and REJUVENATE!</span></div>
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<b>Location </b>- National Highway 8, D Block, Samalka, New Delhi, Delhi 110037<br />
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<b>Contact </b>- <span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: inherit;">011 3355 2211</span></div>
<b>Official Website</b> - <a href="https://www.roseatehotels.com/newdelhi/theroseate/">The Roseate</a><br />
<b>Distance from IGI T3 (Delhi) Airport</b> - 9Kms<br />
<b>Price</b> - Starting 11,250 + taxes (vary as per dates and season), this price is for superior king room garden view<br />
<b>Check In</b> - 15:00 hrs and <b>Check Out</b> - 11:00 hrs<br />
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A 4 night stay at Radisson was another high of my trip. Chic building with grand interiors, modern art and decor, highly courteous staff and an apt location makes it one of the best hotels. Sharing my experience and some pics.</div>
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<u style="font-weight: bold;">Distance</u> - Radisson Blu is situated on the outer ring road of Bengaluru, Marathalli and is approx. 45 Km from the Kempegowda international airport. It is built in the heart of the city and at a junction that joins the major IT areas - Sarjapur, Whitefield and Outer Ring Road.</div>
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<u style="font-weight: bold;">Official Website</u> - <a href="https://www.radissonblu.com/en/hotel-bengaluru-india">Radisson Blu Outer Ring Road Bengaluru</a><br />
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<u style="font-weight: bold;">Contact Number</u> - <span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">080670 76909</span><br />
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<u style="font-weight: bold;">Experience</u> - Exemplary experience during my 3 day 4 night stay at this hotel. Rooms were spacious and full of amenities. Decor was quite modern and well placed. Sheets were absolutely clean and properly tucked. Mini bar was full with quality products along with mineral water bottles. Iron board was provided, while one can avail laundry facility too (extra charges). Biotique toiletries were placed and if you wish to use more, house keeping staff can be contacted for the same. Wifi was quite effective and the hotel even provided LAN wire in case your system refuses the Wifi connectionπ Air condition was working well. View from the room was fabulous especially during the night. I could see the hustle bustle of the city while I enjoyed my drink. Staff was quite courteous and helpful and there is a proper guided tour of your room where in the function of every switch is explained π This property also has a gym, wellness spa and salon and an outdoor swimming pool. Usage of gym and pool is complimentary while the charges for spa and salon are provided in a booklet within the room. My stay included free buffet breakfast (At Melange) and it was quite delicious. There are 3 restaurants - Melange(International & Continental), Shao (Chinese cuisine), Saffron (North Indian touch), Lobby Bar and Bengaluru Grill House. I also observed that this hotel provides free office pick up and drop if it is within 10km radius.</div>
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On Women's day, the hotel staff did an extra effort by placing chocolate boxes for female travelers. It was quite a sweet gesture and I simply loved it. These were home made chocolates and prepared in different shapes and color. I got a complimentary box during my checkout as well. Double Treat !π</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Chocolates ... #IWD2019 #International Women's Day</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Iron, Laundry Bag & some more stuff !</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pinky Pink Bathrobe !</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pinky Footsteps !</td></tr>
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Happy Reading and Safe Travels!</div>
Toasty Tripshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14310189473052308420noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543851807366381941.post-36209493037492446942019-03-19T20:10:00.004+05:302020-12-04T13:45:39.209+05:30Vistara Airlines - Flight Experience and Review<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Quite <span style="font-family: inherit;">exhausted </span>by the chill winter breeze of Delhi, I decided to travel to Bengaluru for couple of days during the first week of March. I was super excited to experience some sun and enjoy the initial summers. As I was bouncing off the walls packing my luggage (summery tops and shorts) and booking hotels and travel, I thought of experiencing Vistara airlines this time. Had not traveled with them before and thought of taking a shot at it. Trust me the best decision was Vistara in this entire trip as Bengaluru welcomed me with shocking 37 degrees. π²π² I had not packed my sunscreen and was all set for tanning. π It was quite an experience and every passenger received a perfume sample from SKINN by Titan, such a sweet gesture by purple hued Vistara Airlines! Sharing my airline experience in details and some pictures.</div>
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<li style="margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px; text-align: justify; text-indent: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>In-flight Entertainment</b> β Good. In-flight magazine was a good read. Had lot of articles and quiz as well. The Vistara world app can be accessed from your devices. The airlines do promote downloading it in advance to your flight for smooth experience. It has a collection of hollywood and bollywood movies and tv shows etc. and the content is refreshed every month. There is also a live moving map display that allows you to track as you fly.</span></li>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Boarding Passes !</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Yummy Food</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mouth Watering Aloo Tikki and Punjabi Chole</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">For my sweet tooth π</td></tr>
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Toasty Tripshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14310189473052308420noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543851807366381941.post-65848313232037744812019-03-12T10:30:00.001+05:302019-03-21T23:23:05.689+05:30Paris - City of Love - 4 Days Itinerary<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Valentine week, love is in the air and I thought it is the perfect time for me
to pen my travel experience from recent Paris trip.</span><span style="text-align: justify;"> Paris is so rightly
called the city of love πcrisscrossed by the river Seine that adds to its beauty. Major global center for art, fashion and culture, the iconic Eiffel
tower is the prime center of attraction. This place features from kidβs favorite
Disneyland to the spiritual Notre Dame cathedral to the majestic palace of Versailles β a complete package for a vacation! We stayed at IBIS Styles Paris place
dβitalie - lovely hotel, comfortable stay and close proximity to the metro. We
spent around 4 days in this pretty city β continue reading for detailed review.</span></span><br />
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reached Paris in the afternoon. After a quick check-in we grabbed quick bites
and dozed off as we were really tired due to the over-night bus journey from
Barcelona to Paris. We had already booked our visit to the Eiffel tower for
this date and our slot was in the evening. We had bought tickets with Lift
access to the top. For more details and
booking please visit their official website - <a href="https://www.toureiffel.paris/en">https://www.toureiffel.paris/en</a> Got
dressed in my favorite dress and we headed to this monument and I was awestruck
by its magnanimous beauty. One can get a birdβs eye view of this city from the
top and you will never feel like returning back. There is a restaurant as well
within the tower at first floor to satiate the hungry stomachs! Also there is a
gift shop for you to buy souvenirs for your near and dear ones. After exploring
the place, we went ahead to buy some crepes for our sweet tooth. As we were
soaking the cityβs beauty, the clock struck 9 and the Eiffel tower was lit in
sparkling lights for about 5 minutes. Do check out the video above. We strolled across the streets, got
clicked with the graffitiβs and finally reached back around midnight <span style="font-family: "wingdings";">π</span></span><br />
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<b>Eiffel Tower - </b>Open on all days<br />
<b>Timings </b>- 09:30AM - 11:45PM</div>
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After a scrumptious breakfast, we headed towards Arc De Triomphe. (Indians might get a feeling of India Gate π) It was a bright sunny day and we clicked loads of pics standing in the divider of the road !πHopping on and off the city bus we reached Pont Alexandre III. This bridge is known from its ornate architecture in Paris. Strolling further we reached Place de la Concorde and it is one of the largest public squares in Paris. Right across the monument, is the Tuileries Garden which became a public park after French revolution. We roamed around the park, basked in the sun admiring nature's beauty. After spending for around 30-40 minutes, we approached on the other end of the garden and there stood the famous Louvre Museum which boasts of the Leonardo da Vinci's art work - Mona Lisa. Signature glass pyramid marked its entrance and we headed to buy tickets. We spent for about 1-2 hours in the museum appreciating the great art work from renowned painters across the globe. We were tired by the evening and opted for a seine river cruise for a relaxed evening.</div>
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Cycling was on our agenda today! We both were highly fascinated by different cycle operators around the french capital. We chose Donkey Republic and took 2 cycles near the Luxembourg garden stand. It was left hand riding for our first time and we spent good 1 hour with our colorful bright orange bikes. Later we proceeded to the famous Notre Dame cathedral. We spent for about an hour inside appreciating the French Gothic architecture and the colorful rose window. Offered prayers and visited the entire chapel. We had evening to ourselves. Spent time strolling along the Seine river, shopped till we dropped from Le Forum des Halles and Le Bon Marche, relished the Amorino ice-cream, viewed sunset from the love locked bridges and returned to our hotel. Breaking boundaries we expanded our reach to try and experience the french culture.<br />
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We had planned the entire day for our Disneyland venture. There are 2 parks and we werenβt sure of which one would be better so we bought tickets for both the parks (DisneyLand Paris and Walt Disney Studios) Lol ππ There are 5 magical themed lands in Disneyland and 4 action packed zones in Walt Disney studio. Ideally 3 days are recommended but since we were running short on time, we planned to cover all in a day. We relived our childhood in every way possible and experienced the fireworks as well ((<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o14qcXPYMMg">Fireworks @DisneyLand Paris</a>)) Appending some pictures and the map featuring highlights of both the Parks.<br />
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Second destination of our Euro Trip was Barcelona - Messi's land, FC Barcelona fans, Gaudi's love, Gothic architecture,La Rambla street and tons of shopping. </div>
Toasty Tripshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14310189473052308420noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543851807366381941.post-56494169896243415502018-10-01T15:30:00.001+05:302018-10-01T15:32:45.711+05:30Visa Process for Spain - Detailed Review<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Visa is one of the most important aspect to be covered while one plan for an overseas travel. Schengen visa is required to visit any European country. For our euro trip, our stay was for 10 days in Spain and 5 days in France, hence our port of entry was Spain and it is considered to be the most stringent country in terms of approving visitor visa. Also the duration granted is usually a month or less. One must apply for visa at least 40 days prior to the travel start date. Usually the visa is granted in a week's time, however it may take up to 15 days or more in case any document is missed or more information is sought from the applicant. One can refer to the official website - <a href="https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/">Schengen Visa Info</a></div>
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<li>Application Form - Either filled with blue pen or printed online. Must bear the original signature of the document. Must carry 2 copies of the duly filled application form</li>
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<li>80% focus on face and ears should be visible</li>
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<li>Not more than 6 months old</li>
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3. <b>Cover Letter from the Applicant</b> - This letter must include purpose and date of travel. Also it must include the details of all the family members accompanying.<br />
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4. <b>NOC from the Company</b> (wherever the applicant is currently employed) - Should include the details of the employee start date, title and leave duration.<br />
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5. <b>Travel Ticket</b> - To and Fro from the home country.<br />
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6. <b>Travel Issuance </b>- Issued by Insurance company as per EU guidelines. Valid for at-least 15 days post the date of return to India. It must have minimum coverage of 30,000 Euros or 50,000 $ and posses sworn declaration of travel insurance signed by the applicant.<br />
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7. <b>Hotel Booking for all days of the trip</b> - Hotel for all travel dates must be covered.<br />
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8. <b>Pan Card</b> copy<br />
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9. <b>Salary Slip for last 6 months</b> - Original Salary Slips will be considered.<br />
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10. <b>Income Tax returns</b> for last 3 years (ITR-V)<br />
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11. One year or at least 6 months personal bank statement with the original sign and stamped from the bank. (Online bank statements are not acceptable) - One must have at-least balance of 5 Lakhs or more.<br />
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<li>Photographs and Wedding card from both the sides</li>
<li>Income tax return (ITR - V) for last 3 years</li>
<li>Pan Card copy</li>
<li>One year or at least 6 months personal bank statement with the original sign and stamped from the bank. (Online bank statements are not acceptable) - One must have at-least balance of 5 Lakh or more.</li>
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After ensuring that all the documents are ready, one can take appointment for the BLS Spain visa application center. Visit the official website - <a href="https://india.blsspainvisa.com/book_appointment.php">Visa Appointment</a>. Appointment can be taken online and payment needs to be done in person in the center. Post document collection, one will be directed to the finger print collection area. Once the finger prints are taken, your photograph would be clicked (no smile, ears visible and no head gears). Post that you may leave the center and would be notified via the SMS (if opted) for passport collection. The individual has to go in person for document collection from 4-5PM only else you may choose the courier service with additional fees.</div>
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<li>Courier Charges - Rs 350 per passport</li>
<li>SMS Charges - Rs 81 per passport</li>
<li>Please ensure to fill in correct information while booking an appointment. In case you have entered incorrect name or passport number or any other detail, you will not be able to change later and have to take a fresh appointment</li>
<li>One cannot take appointment for the same day as the slots will be grayed out for the individual.</li>
<li><b>However you may call at the BLS center and may ask them to book on your behalf. Would recommend not to go that route as they always suggest Premium Lounge (Rs 2000 per person) whereas it is approx Rs 5700 for the normal slot (which is to be paid at the BLS center). To add they do create panic as well and would try convincing hard for your to end up booking the premium lounge. Beware !</b></li>
<li>To add, never take help from Musafir.com as they would charge hefty and not even review your documents properly. And anyways the individual has to go on his own to the BLS center. Will be writing next post as a detailed review of Musafir.com </li>
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Should you have any queries with regards to filing the application form, feel free to write and we shall revert at the earliest.<br />
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Happy Reading and Happy Traveling!<br />
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Toasty Tripshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14310189473052308420noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543851807366381941.post-47705086224344727872018-09-24T00:19:00.001+05:302018-09-29T00:05:41.817+05:30Madrid, Spain - 3 Days itinerary - Travel Tips<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Madrid - the city of bear and strawberry tree, was indeed our first destination in Europe. It is the capital city of Spain and also known for its political, economic and cultural center. Madrid lies on the river Manzanares and we were lucky to book our hotel right across the river. We stayed at Hotel NH Ribera del Manzanares for 3 nights and had a gala time. Weather was nice and we enjoyed every bit while exploring this city. From history to magic, croissants to chocolates, cathedrals to palaces, this city had it all. Great place for shoppers as well.</div>
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<b>Day 1 - 23rd August</b><br />
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We arrived at the Madrid Barajas airport at 08:30 PM after a 14 hour long flight, but I was still an enthu cutlet. The feel of being in a distant land cheers me up against all odds. Quickly grabbed our luggage we approached the information desk in order to buy a SIM card but alas majority of the shops were almost shut and we just managed to book a cab via the airport wifi. The drive to the hotel was approx 30 minutes (charged β¬30) and I liked the silent streets, greenery around, graffiti on the walls, uphill and downhill roads, heavily lit underpasses and a chilly breeze. My dream of euro trip had come true and while I was still dreaming we reached our hotel. After a quick check-in we dozed off to sleep.</div>
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Hotel NH Madrid Ribera del Manzanares</h3>
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Front View from the Hotel - River Manzanares</h3>
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<b>Day 2 - 24th August</b><br />
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After a sumptuous breakfast, I was all dolled up to explore the city. We left at around 11 AM and walked directly to the nearest metro station βPiramidiesβ. We quickly got our tourist pass for 2 days and moved to our first destination - <b>Royal Palace Of Madrid. </b>A regal palace with more than 2000 rooms and armoury, it is the largest palace in Europe by floor area. Awestruck by its majestic views and incredible beauty we spent approx 2 hours learning the Spanish history. Entry charges are 10β¬ per adult and it may vary if you choose other options like audio guide or a guided tour. Sharing moments captured from this place.</div>
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Royal Palace of Madrid</h3>
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Awestruck by the beauty!</h3>
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Map - Royal Palace</h3>
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Detailed Guided Map - Royal Palace</h3>
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Interior View - Architecture at its best!</h3>
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Ticket Receipt - Front Side</h3>
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Ticket Receipt - Back Side</h3>
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Post this we headed towards the Puerta del Sol on foot and explored little shops that were round the streets. Grabbed our quick lunch from Burger King on the way and also picked up some grapes and apples from the famous <b>San Miguel Market </b>on the way. It is one of the best food markets I have ever been to and every corner filled with rich essence of Spanish cuisine. Walking straight from there we reached <b>Puerta del Sol- </b>one of the busiest public squares of the city. We spotted a huge Vodafone store and we ran to grab a sim. There were lot of package options and we chose a plan that was valid for 10 days with free browsing of google maps. It costed us 25β¬ with unlimited local calls, Internet 3GB and a call balance of 5β¬. Post this we were much relieved as the easiest way to navigate is through google maps and we were struggling to understand directions from paper map till now due to lack of internet. ππ After our cell phone was fixed we jumped out to explore the square. The famous statue of the bear and the strawberry tree was beaming bright in the sunlight. It is the centre of the radial network of the Spanish roads. The kilometro cero is a plaque on the ground near the post office and it is the symbolic centre of Spain. We also spotted the famous clock that marks the traditional eating of Twelve grapes and the beginning of the new year. Sharing couple of pictures from this location. Later we proceeded back to our hotel, had dinner and dozed off.</div>
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San Miguel Market - The best food market known so far!</h3>
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Puerta del Sol, Madrid</h3>
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Iconic - The Bear and The Strawberry Tree !</h3>
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Guess - Real Beggar or a Statue π </h3>
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<b>Day 3 - 25th August</b><br />
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Today we started our day with a visit to the famous El Retiro Park. However we stumbled upon the famous <b>Museo del Prado </b>before reaching the park. Neither me nor my husband are huge fan of art and we decided to skip this museum. We walked ahead to the famous park and it was filled with beautiful flowers and trees. Spent some time exploring the park and headed towards the famous crystal palace. It's a glass and metal structure built inside the park. Entry is free of cost and we had a quick walk of the palace. After enjoying the flora around we exited the park and boarded bus to the famous Plaza Mayor. It's a central plaza with many eating joints. Our hungry stomachs were satiated here. We roamed around the Spanish streets, hopped on and off the buses and went back to our hotel for a quick nap. Our evening was quite eventful as we had tickets for the famous football match at the Wanda stadium (La Liga). Had evening tea cakes and coffee, while we waited for our Uber. Reached stadium almost on time and we had our dream come true, one more tick from the bucket list! First live match of my lifetime and trust me the feeling is beyond that words can express. Sharing a link that captured this precious moment.<br />
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Museo del Prado </h3>
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Parque del Buen Retiro, Madrid</h3>
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Palacio de Cristal del Retiro</h3>
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Plaza Mayor, Madrid</h3>
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Love Locked! ππ</h3>
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La Liga - Wanda Stadium, Madrid</h3>
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Wanda Metropolitano Stadium, Madrid</h3>
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<b>Day 4 - 26th August</b><br />
The last day of our stay in Madrid. We woke up around 9, quickly finished our lunch and left for the airport as we had a connecting flight to Barcelona. I did pen down my experience with the vueling airlines. Loved Madrid to the core and would visit again if given a chance.<br />
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There are ample of ways to commute via the bus, train and taxis, however the most convenient way is to buy the tourist pass. It is applicable on all buses, metros and trains. You may also use Uber and My Taxi app for quick commute. We used both the apps twice while we stayed in Madrid and the rest of the journey was We bought the tourist pass for 3 days and helped us a lot in commute.<br />
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Travel Tourist Pass</h3>
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Metro Map- Madrid</h3>
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<b>Important Points -</b><br />
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<li>Majority of the shops at the airport shut by 9 PM. Make sure you have the required information prior to reach your hotel. </li>
<li>Counters to avail tourist pass etc. for commute are shut as well. Either buy passes in advance or push out the buy to the following day.</li>
<li>Do download google translate app as it would help in conversation while people arenβt very fluent in English.</li>
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Toasty Tripshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14310189473052308420noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543851807366381941.post-67392222274412925402018-09-21T00:07:00.003+05:302019-07-21T00:38:29.818+05:30La Tomatina, Spain (Review & Safety Tips) ... Experience of a Lifetime!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Hola! Greetings from Spain returned ! π<br />
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Spain had been a great host and I loved every bit of it. Great architecture, blooming balconies, chocolates loaded, bicycle rides on spanish streets, sweetness of macarons, I was completely overwhelmed. A trip to be remembered for lifetime, the high point being a part of the La Tomatina festival! I hope you remember glimpses from the famous Hrithik Roshan starer - "Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara". Thought of penning down my experience for all those who may be excited for splashes of sauciness in the coming years.</div>
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LaTomatina was held on 29th August this year and we were a part of this festival. We had booked 1 day package from Barcelona via Stoke Travel (<b>Charges - 95Euro for 1 day package per person</b>). Ever since we booked, i was bouncing off the walls. Stoke Travel is indeed one of the finest tour operators that we experienced so far in the foreign lands. We had our itinerary defined well in time and also instruction mailers were received well in advance containing some crucial tips to follow during the festival. They own a pretty responsive help desk, which can be contacted through emails or calls and your queries are resolved timely. For booking you may visit <a href="http://erp.stoketravel.com/aff/e61bf0a84a2b2acd353d19ffa23437e2/url=http://stoketravel.com/trips/latomatina/" target="_blank">Stoke Travel here</a><br />
Also to highlight we were little confused between Tomatina.es and Stoke Travel, but honestly we made the finest choice by booking with stoke as tomatina.es team was nowhere to be seen at the pick up point for almost 1 hour and the tourists who made bookings through them were jittery by then, not exaggerating - almost in tears. They thought for once been cheated until the team arrived. Highly unorganized, no less than a nightmare... what a pity sight!</div>
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Finally the D-day arrived. I was all bright eyed and bushy tailed standing at the meeting point (Hard Rock Cafe, Placa de Catalunya, Barcelona) in the middle of the night (2AM) π. The team arrived and the entire crowd was split into 2 groups. After quick briefings of the do's and dont's, we got our hand tags that were to be worn for the entire festival duration. (To be identified as Stoke Traveler). One could opt for paella and unlimited beer/ sangria at the base camp with additional 10 Euros. Few folks also opted for Stoke travel t-shirts with slogans flashing - "Don't Keep Calm - It's Tomatina". Our buses departed at 3AM and we were off to the port city of Spain, Valencia. From there we further went ahead to Bunol, the real smashing ground and reached around 09:30 AM in the morning. City was flocked with thousands of people coming from all over the world to enjoy the tomato madness for next couple of hours. We quickly got one cell phone pouch and two swimwear goggles to protect our eyes from the tomato juice and started walking towards the main street of action. We walked down our way to the pole wherein the ham was hung. People tried endlessly to grab it and start the show, but alas! All in vain. Finally the festival started with a gun shot at 11AM. Trucks loaded with tomatoes started moving across the streets and the tomato fight was in full swing. We witnessed 6 trucks that passed by, it was indeed a full entertainment for next 1 hour. Loved every moment of it. It ended at 12 with another gunshot, post which people started heading back The roads were filled with tomato debris by then and Bunol was painted in Red! Roads flooded with tomato puree all over, this sauciness turned thousands of strangers into friends in just an hour. People laid down on the streets, enjoying the puree, splashed water while the city council started the cleaning process immediately after 12 noon. As we headed back, locals provided water from hoses to clean the tomatoes from our body. But trust me you are all soaked up and it definitely needs a shower to clear every bit of it. Skin felt fresh, all due thanks to the tomato facial π</div>
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We reached back at the spot where in our bus has dropped us. Pulled in our change bag and literally changed under a towel ... looks like I got expert in that πPost that we were taken to our campsite in Putzol which was an hour drive and we had unlimited sangria to ourselves and some nice food. There was a beach nearby and we basked in the sun for about 2-3 hours. Later we boarded our buses at 6PM and bid good bye to this beautiful city and reached Barcelona at midnight. A total 24 hours journey with absolute strangers in a foreign land has now become a sweet memory to be cherished forever... Indeed a dream come true!</div>
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<li>Show up early and fetch a good spot as it will be crowded later</li>
<li>Wear old clothes as later you would need to trash them</li>
<li>Carry a set of fresh clothes and a towel</li>
<li>Wear shoes instead of flip-flops, will save you from slipping</li>
<li>Do not bring anything with you- Prefer empty handed</li>
<li>Wear eye shades (swim goggles) to protect your eyes from the tomato juice. It burns!</li>
<li>Carry a waterproof pouch for your cell phone (to click pics during the festival).</li>
<li>Always squeeze the tomatoes before throwing else it hurts badly</li>
<li>Stay Hydrated at all times</li>
<li>Beware of shirt rippers!</li>
<li>Preferably wear white t-shirts ... they paint well in red.</li>
<li>Know your bus drop point and remember the bus number.</li>
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Toasty Tripshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14310189473052308420noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543851807366381941.post-40479841446093025152018-09-10T16:25:00.001+05:302018-09-10T16:26:09.297+05:30Emirates Airlines - Flight Experience and Review<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Euro Trip, all started with my Emirates flight. All the way
from New Delhi to Madrid via Dubai (23<sup>rd</sup> August 2018, 10 AM local
time). We had a halt of 1 and a half hours and that was enough for me to scan
all the shops ;) All tickled pink with the thoughts of exploring Spain and
France, I just could not wait to board the flight at the airport. While
Emirates owns its place in the premium category airlines, it quite stood by it
as well. Overall experience was quite good. Will be highlighting the details in
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<li><b>Flight Check-in Experience</b> β Excellent β We had already done
the web check-in and were directed to the baggage drop counters. The boarding
passes were issued and the bags were dropped.</li>
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<li><b>Boarding and Departure</b> β Excellent β Boarding started timely
and the takeoff was smooth. Had to change our planes in Dubai. The whole
transit was quite easy and well navigated. The arrival at Madrid airport was on
time.</li>
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<li><b>In-flight Experience (Seating, Legroom, Crew Hospitality,
Cleanliness)</b> β Excellent - Seating was comfortable. There were cushions
provided as well along with a good quality blanket. Legroom was spacious and
one could move easily between the seats. Crew was quite friendly and helpful.
Cleanliness was well maintained both inside the plane as well as the washrooms.</li>
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<li><b>Menu (Food and Beverage)</b> β Good. They had both vegan and
non-veg options. Plenty to choose from the beverage section too. Food was tasty
and hot tea was served (unlike my other flight experience).</li>
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<li><b>In-flight Entertainment</b> β Good. There were lot of movies, TV
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Toasty Tripshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14310189473052308420noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543851807366381941.post-36124852557568774492018-09-09T16:47:00.001+05:302020-12-04T13:39:18.603+05:30Vueling Airlines - Flight Experience and Review<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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While I am still struggling to get away with the Jet-lag and
choosing my favorite pictures from the trip, I pen down my second flight
experience. This time it was Vueling airlines and I traveled from Madrid to
Barcelona (26th August 2018, Local Time - 1500 hrs, VY 1500). While there are lot of travel options to move across Europe, I
preferred flight for this transit as I was running short on time and had to
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Experience</b> - Excellent. The person available at the counter was quite warm
and helped me and my husband get adjacent seats. To add, she even suggested if
the cabin bags could be sent to the baggage drop belt. We were fine with the
approach, as that left us free handed to shop at the airport ;). I was glad
that she spoke English (We struggled to articulate while we were in Madrid :P)
She even guided us the directions towards the gate (H, J, K). Finalized gate
number appeared just 20 minutes before the departure time, which created a
panic situation for me.</li>
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Departure</b> - Pathetic. Plane arrived an hour late than the scheduled time
and the boarding was done in haste. Although the pilot did make up for the
delay, we still arrived 20 minutes late than the scheduled arrival time at
Barcelona airport.</li>
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(Seating, Legroom, Crew Hospitality, Cleanliness)</b> - Good, apart from the
fact that the crew was highly disinterested while safety briefing during the
take off. Legroom space was just ok. Seats were clean and comfortable to
recline as well. Air hostess was available as and when called for help. Plane
(washrooms as well) was quite clean and well managed.</li>
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Beverage)</b> - Good. There were variety of options to choose. (Both Vegan and
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Experience at Barcelona Airport</b> - Pathetic. There was no announcement with
regards to the belt number for collecting luggage. None from the crew guided to
the correct direction. We were de-boarded at one corner of the BCN airport and
waited clueless for the luggage for about an hour. Later few passengers (who
knew Spanish) went ahead and checked with the airport authorities and we were
later moved to another corner of the Airport (The real place for arrivals) to receive
our luggage. The entire process took more than 1 and half hour before we
finally left airport. I was glad that we received our stuff while few
passengers had even reported missing luggage. Phew !</li>
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Yes, to some extent! Just in case you are not in a time crunch situation and
have rest of the day at ease, you may want to travel by this flight as the
prices are cheaper than the others. :) Just an added risk of losing luggage ;)</li>
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Toasty Tripshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14310189473052308420noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543851807366381941.post-34932327005833379312018-09-07T01:01:00.000+05:302018-09-07T01:01:07.530+05:30Flight Review - Air India - Horrible Experience !<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Hope you are doing well and enjoying the monsoons. Delhi is absolutely flooded, almost sailing every day, I feel lucky to have skipped couple of such days while I was off on a vacation. ;) I am recently back from my Euro trip, all charged up with energy, almost turned into an enthu-cutlet! Next few days will be busy in writing blogs around the places I had visited and will be sharing pictures as well. Hope you all enjoy and gather some tips and tricks from my travelogue. To begin with, I am penning down the flight reviews. </div>
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I had traveled from Paris to New Delhi on 4th Sep flight ( departure time - 10 PM , Paris local time) and the experience was below average. In order words I can term it as horrible. It was a long distance flight and I certainly expected better comfort from Air India. Details are below.</div>
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Recline - Horrible. The push button to recline the seat was missing and I traveled the entire 12 hour journey in upright position. On informing the crew, they asked us to find an empty seat and shift instead of helping us out themselves. Irony is that they did not even bother to take a note of the seat number so that the issue can get fixed for future travelers. Nevertheless, I wasn't lucky to shift either as people slept on empty seats by that time. Lots of passengers faced issue wherein the recline was not getting fixed in any position. </div>
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Seat comfort - Pathetic. Stained and no cushions in the seat.</div>
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Foot Rest - Bad condition. They were free and could not be maintained at required height.</div>
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Food - Below Average. Cold food was served which wasnβt tasty either. It was hard to gulp down the food. Croissant shared in the morning were soggy. Even the water shared for tea was absolutely cold.</div>
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Hospitality - Pathetic. Air hostess was quite cold and even on raising alarm calls, they would not come at your seat. One has to eventually get up and reach pantry area to get the required help. Food was served in haste and there was no gap in between the welcome drink and the food served. It appeared that they had to wind up everything quickly in order to sleep, so dump stuff as quickly as they could.</div>
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Flight check-in and travel time - Excellent. We reached 15 min early than the arrival time and also the check-in experience at Paris Airport was good.</div>
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In flight Entertainment - Average. Wide variety of movies were there however the head phones were distorted. Majority of them had voice cracking issues and low sound quality.</div>
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Toasty Tripshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14310189473052308420noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543851807366381941.post-38102258926264800812017-11-10T22:52:00.001+05:302018-05-22T10:17:22.051+05:30Singapore - 6 Day Itinerary - Day 6 - The Iconic Merlion & Pack Up<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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The final day of our vacation had to end in a special way. After a hearty breakfast and a speedy fast checkout we left to take a glimpse of the Iconic Merlion. </div>
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Half fish and half lion, the iconic Merlion resides at the famous waterfront Merlion park. The union of a mermaid and a lion is a Singapore Icon and people flock to take a glimpse while visiting this country. Water gushing from the mouth, makes it a perfect spot for capturing memories. The statue stands 8.6 meters tall and weighs 70 tonnes facing east, the direction supposed to bring in prosperity.</div>
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Later we rushed to the airport to catch our flight back home!</div>
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<li>Singapore is well connected by MRT (Mass Rapid Transit), Buses and Taxis. For tourists one can buy Singapore Tourist Pass, $10 for a day along with $10 as deposit (which is refundable on the return of the pass at the counter). </li>
<li>Also one can download app, Grab and travel. It does share some vouchers too for the new registered users... Isn't it cool!</li>
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<li>Try to book the attractions online to get discounts. We used klook.com to get amazing deals and also redeemed points for different attractions.</li>
<li>Plan for Universal Studios/Sentosa Island for weekdays as weekends are dead crowded and one cannot enjoy to the fullest. </li>
<li>In case you happen to visit the above on a weekend, always look for an express pass as it will help you bail from long queues and save time with much more added fun.</li>
<li>Do try the famous Singapore Sling - best drinks worth trying while you are in Singapore.</li>
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Toasty Tripshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14310189473052308420noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543851807366381941.post-31986522223060730412017-10-25T23:25:00.001+05:302017-11-11T15:10:56.952+05:30Singapore - 6 Day Itinerary - Day 3 - Little India, Chinatown & SHOPPING !!!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Today we had planned our itinerary towards Little India and Chinatown. The much awaited evening was reserved for Shopping ;). We left our hotel early in the morning and hopped on a bus to reach Little India. What an irony - I spotted a health tip getting publicized on a cab. Have a look !</div>
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Super motivated by this - I planned to explore the entire Little India and Chinatown by foot and trust me it was so much fun. We were surprised to see the local familiar stuff, ate the known familiar food and felt as if we are in no foreign land. Articles and goods that so belong to our own country, made us remind of our motherland. </div>
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While strolling along the roads we reached <b>Sri Veeramahakaliamman Temple</b>, situated in the heart of Little India and is one of the oldest temples in Singapore. This temple is dedicated to the Hindu goddess Kali, fierce embodiment of Shakti and Lord Shiva's wife Parvati. the building is constructed in the style of South Indian Tamil temples and exhibits Dravidian architecture. </div>
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<b>Operating hours - 05:30AM - 09:30PM</b><br />
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Captured couple of below clicks while exploring the hustled bustled streets of Little India. We even visited the famous Mustafa Center, which may not be as great as any other shopping mall of Singapore, but one can get to see huge variety of items and at a great price. So you may not prefer buying from road side articles which requires lot of bargaining skills and just go Mustafa!</div>
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We later visited the famous <b>Temple of 1000 lights</b> - <b>Sakya Muni Buddha Gaya Temple</b> situated on the race course road. The Buddhist temple features a 15 meter high statue of a seated Buddha, which weighs nearly 300 tons as well as many smaller Buddha images. The statue is surrounded by a stylized aura made of numerous light bulbs which are lit during evenings. </div>
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After exploring the Little India, we planned to explore the streets of China Town. Reached at the famous <b>Sri Mariamman Temple,</b> considered as one of the oldest temples in Singapore. It has been gazetted as the National Monument and beholds Dravidian Architecture. To add the visitors are expected to be fully covered while visiting the temple, else the entry would be denied.</div>
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<b>Operating Hours - 7AM-12PM and 6PM-9PM</b></div>
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<b>Entrance Fee - Free</b></div>
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Further we went down exploring the streets of China town and finally reached the famous <b>Buddha Tooth Relic Temple. </b>Temple has richly designed interiors and exhibits Buddhist art and culture. The temple got its name from hat Buddhists regards as the left canine tooth of Buddha which has been recovered from his funeral pyre.</div>
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<b>Viewing of Buddha Tooth Relic - 9AM-6PM</b><br />
<b>Buddhist Culture Museum and Relic Chamber - 9AM-6PM</b><br />
<b>Eminent Sangha Museum - 7AM-7PM</b><br />
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Evening was spent on much awaited agenda of the day - Shopping. We explored the famous Bugis Street, one of the hottest and cheapest in Singapore. It is popular both among the tourists and the locals and people would end up buying souvenirs, electronics, clothes, cosmetics and trinkets. To add market is covered to protect the buyers from rain and sun. Later we went onto the famous ION Orchard situated at the end of the Orchard road. It is a bliss to have all the luxury brands under one roof and the latest fashion would just attract the cro<span style="text-align: left;">w</span>d. Luxury couture's and fresh run<span style="text-align: left;">w</span>ay brands lure the shoppers to the core. </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bugis Street - Pic Courtesy vulcanpost.com</td></tr>
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Tired and exhausted we returned back to our hotel, with handful of shopping bags and carrying away the memories of Little India and Chinatown.<br />
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Happy Reading and Happy Travelling !</div>
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