Category Archives: Staycation

Strelitzia Villas – Luxury Homestay

Posted on March 28, 2023 by Caroline Radhakrishnan

To describe it a piece of Paradise would sound clichéd but I cannot think of a more fitting line for the aptly named luxury homestay, Strelitzia Villas at Paradise Plantation. These are a set of luxury villas tucked away in … Continue reading →

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C-SOF/JVK – Organic farm by ICCOA – Part 2

Posted on February 21, 2022 by Caroline Radhakrishnan

  Bambi has grown into a shy and gentle adolescent. She was 6 days old and definitely bolder, when I first met her a little over 2 years ago but today though she is older, she has a demure aura … Continue reading →

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Chiguru Farm – Experiences

Posted on April 9, 2021 by Caroline Radhakrishnan

In my life as a travel blogger, I have visited several resorts of varying sizes and a range of potential for tourism experiences but the relatively small and rustically simple 15 acre Chiguru farm blew me away with the sheer … Continue reading →

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Chiguru Farm – Cuisine

Posted on April 9, 2021 by Caroline Radhakrishnan

Food is always the most exciting part of my travel blogs and when the cuisine is traditional and regional and rustic, then my joy (and jaw) goes into overdrive 😀 The primary focus in Chiguru farm, is on authentic local … Continue reading →

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Chiguru Farm – An Overview

Posted on April 5, 2021 by Caroline Radhakrishnan

I was supposed to visit Chiguru Farm in March and March is when I did visit … but the first March was 2020 and the next was 2021, a whole year later. It was eerie, as if time had had … Continue reading →

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C-SOF – Organic farm by ICCOA – Part 1

Posted on January 18, 2020 by Caroline Radhakrishnan

A little calf sticks out her tiny tongue at me in welcome, as I enter the gates of the C-SOF farm. She is only 6 days old and has not had sufficient time to learn either her manners or the … Continue reading →

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Aalaya by Happy Retreats

Posted on February 19, 2019 by Caroline Radhakrishnan

Aalaya means home and this huge villa on the outskirts of Bangalore, is certainly a very grand version of one. Its very grandeur makes it a home with a difference, one that plays host to weddings and other personalized events … Continue reading →

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Golden Palms – Part 2 – Cuisine

Posted on September 14, 2018 by Caroline Radhakrishnan

A 2 part series on the Golden Palms Hotel and Spa, covering The Overview and Amenities and The Cuisine. Part 2 – Food and Drink At Golden Palms they take their food and drink very seriously. With 4 restaurants serving … Continue reading →

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Golden Palms – Part 1 – Overview and Activities

Posted on September 14, 2018 by Caroline Radhakrishnan

A 2 part series on the Golden Palms Hotel and Spa, covering The Overview and Amenities and The Cuisine. Part 1 – Overview and Activities The Golden Palms Hotel and Spa is a premier luxury 5 star hotel and resort … Continue reading →

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Signature Club Resort – Staycation

Posted on May 16, 2018 by Caroline Radhakrishnan

When you want to take off on a vacation but do not have the time, then you go really close to the airport and pretend to fly away 😀 And that could work out well for you if it is … Continue reading →

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