Our 2018 Five Favourite Luxury Hotels in India
This year’s choice of top accommodation experiences in India As with many countries, India offers a huge variety of hotels and lodges of all styles, degrees of opulence and price. The service levels, decoration and overall ambiance changes year on year, such that a favourite this year can slide down the rankings by next. We thought we’d like to update you on this year’s favourites, so that when you plan your next trip to India...
Taking the waters – in Kerala
Our short photographic exploration of Kerala’s backwaters. For most people with any knowledge of India, the ‘communist’ state of Kerala, more than any other, is synonymous with high literacy, good education, above average standard of living and moreover, for its extensive brackish backwaters ecosystem that extends for over half the length of the state. Barriers formed by low islands created by the action of the sea...
Kumarakom – fit for a King!
As Kumarakom Lake Resort in Kerala was the choice for Prince Charles’ 65th birthday, then it’s probably good enough for us too! Although, in our opinion, you’d never elect to choose India if you simply wanted a relaxing holiday away from the hustle and bustle of work or daily life in the West, our visit to Kumarakom Lake Resort on the banks of Lake Vembanad in Kottayam, Kerala, had us seriously questioning this premise. The...
The ultimate Indian culinary experience
A luxury culinary extravaganza in the most culturally diverse part of India This 11 day program is prepared with a primary focus on culinary experiences to dispel the notion that this gastronomically colourful and diverse nation can only offer rich and spicy food. N.B. This itinerary is a guide only. You can add time and places to this and upgrade, reduce, or change travel and accommodation with us to make this a truly personal...
Moochin’ in Cochin
This relative backwater of India offers a superb cross section of history, markets and the ‘backwaters’ themselves that will easily keep you fascinated for a few days. Here’s our round-up of attractions that make Cochin a really worthwhile stopover, or destination, within the sub-continent. If you hold up your left hand, palm towards you, Cochin (or Kochi as it’s also known) is like your thumb and first two fingers – with your thumb...
