Author Archive for Sangeeta Sadarangani

Our top 5 hotel picks in Dubai

Our top 5 hotel picks in Dubai

By on Jun 28, 2017 in Accommodation, Hotels, Middle East, Regions, United Arab Emirates
The annual Dubai traveler would know that every year the landscape changes. New buildings invite new hotels that change standards. Hotels that were leading the industry just three years ago have fallen behind new players. We thus make it a point to annually visit this top holiday and business destination. During our trip last week,
5 of the best safaris in Africa

5 of the best safaris in Africa

By on May 31, 2017 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Botswana, Regions, South Africa, Speciality Travel, Tanzania
In the past, a safari (the Swahili word for ‘journey’, itself derived from the Arabic ‘safar’ meaning the same) was an overland journey to hunt big-game. These days it more often refers to short trips to observe and photograph wildlife. Thankfully, killing the subject matter and taking trophies is no longer considered essential. Here are
Shades of Shanghai - 5 luxury hotels for you

Shades of Shanghai - 5 luxury hotels for you

By on Apr 29, 2017 in Accommodation, Asia, China, Hotels, Regions
Visiting Shanghai even for the most seasoned traveller is mind boggling. This city with more than 24 million residents has preserved ancient temples and cobbled stone street neighbourhoods along with the world’s tallest and gravity defying thrill creating structures (tried the glass bottomed railing free walkway on the 88th floor yet?). Shanghai is a stylish,
5 stylish reasons to visit Portugal

5 stylish reasons to visit Portugal

By on Mar 15, 2017 in Europe, Food and Drink, Portugal, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe
The past few years A-listers (think David Beckham, Ronan Keating, Pamela Anderson…) have been flying to this tiny country to go under the radar and it is all very hush-hush. So until now, the 300 days of sunshine a year are reserved exclusively for those in the know. Portugal, unbeknownst to most is a glamorous
5 of the world's most unique, romantic luxury hotels

5 of the world's most unique, romantic luxury hotels

By on Feb 11, 2017 in Accommodation, Africa, Asia, Chile, Europe, Honeymoons, Hotels, India, Leisure Travel, Malaysia, Morocco, Portugal, Regions, Resorts, South America, Speciality Travel, Western Europe
Be the new romantic. No more do you need to check into a luxury hotel with a view of the Eiffel Tower or travel to Agra to prove your love, Venice and Hawaii are gorgeous, but there are destinations that are beyond. Romance like an A lister, leading tech influencer or… ex President and allow