With Delhi’s AQI soaring past the 400 mark post-Diwali, we decided on an impromptu escape to the serene hills of Bhimtal. Luck seemed to be on our side as we managed to secure a charming cottage at Country Inn Nature’s Resort, Bhimtal, despite it being a busy holiday weekend. A legacy property under Espire Hospitality, this resort holds a special place in the brand's journey. What’s remarkable is its ethos of sustainable tourism. Even after 25 years, the resort stands as a testament to mindful hospitality, with its lush green surroundings preserved in harmony with nature.
Nestled in the picturesque countryside, just a smooth three-hour drive from Delhi along the Delhi-Haridwar highway, Namaste Dwaar offers the perfect escape from the city’s hustle. From the moment we arrived, a traditional welcome with folk music set the tone for a rejuvenating getaway infused with rural charm and wellness.

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Being a travel blogger I have the privilege to travel and get intruded to new cultures, languages and cuisines. Even though I have been to many South Asian countries, Vietnam is a place that is still on my wish list. So when Rupali Dean, my friend  and a popular food critic invited me for an evening at the newly launched Vietnom in Gurgaon, I was super excited. Viet:Nom is one of the few restaurants serving Vietnamese cuisine in Delhi. Located at Gurgaon’s restaurant hotspot DLF Cyber Hub, Viet:Nom is brainchild of Manish Sharma.
The traffic snarls of South Delhi, quietly give way to the roads of its adjacent town Faridabad. It was a long drive to the Radisson Blu Hotel in Faridabad, but the bright lit expansive lobby filled with chatter of hotel guests immediately lit my mood. Hotels indeed make me happy. I was at the hotel’s Oriental restaurant House of Soy located on the first floor, to sample the Chinese New Year menu that has been curated to celebrate the arrival of the ‘Year of the Dog’, aka the Chinese New Year.
Delhi winter is the perfect time for indulgent Sunday Brunches when you can soak in some sun, engage in long conversations over grills and bubbly. If Sunday Brunch is your thing too, read on and if not then although more a reason why you should read this post.  Just when the festive cheer was in full swing on a Sunday we reached The Suryaa hotel, which houses two of my favorite restaurants- Ssence and Sampan. The Sunday was in full swing at Ssence, tables laid, some early birds enjoying their appetizers and cheerful noises coming from each corner. 

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Well known as an island playground where fun and relaxation are always at the centre of every day’s activities, Finolhu Baa Atoll Maldives is an oasis of health and wellness. Whether you pamper yourself with the signature treatments at Fehi Spa, or engage in the search for a better you through the wide variety of health and wellness activities, you sure find the perfect balance at Finolhu Baa Atoll. Meaning “green” in the local Dhivehi language, Fehi Spa fully embraces the role of nature in the journey to wellness and inner peace. The luxurious treatment rooms are surrounded by lush tropical flora to add a deeper sense of tranquillity, while the relaxation area offers stunning views of the ocean and sunset. 
Spanning over three floors of a plush Delhi hotel and spread over 20,000 square feet of area - R The Spa is a perfect wellness oasis. Located at Radisson Blu Plaza Delhi Airport Hotel, the experience at R The Spa has become even more holistic as it has introduced Ayurveda Wellness Programme, in addition to other contemporary European and Asian treatments that it is known for.
Spa visits are all the better if restorative treatments take place in sublime settings with design and beauty given as much consideration as the massages and wellbeing treatments on offer. It becomes a holistic haven with great facilities and specialist therapists ranging from yogis to nutritionists to nurture the body, mind and soul. It is after all the pen-ultimate feel-good holiday, even if it is just that one Sunday.

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