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Brij Pola, Jawai – Glamping in India’s Leopard Land

In April last year, my husband and I spent a couple of days at Brij Pola, Jawai, Rajasthan. ...
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Located in the heart of Ballard Estate, Grand Hote Located in the heart of Ballard Estate, Grand Hotel is a historic boutique hotel full of old-world charm. Founded in 1922, the hotel was designed by George Wittet who also designed landmarks such as the Gateway of India, The Prince of Wales Museum (now CSMVS), Institute of Science, etc. The magnificent stone facade, the sweeping red-tiled staircase, and the vintage lift with a crank lever (now for decorative purposes) all whisper of a bygone era. 

Rooms are very spacious and well-appointed — we booked one of the harbour view rooms that retain the old-fashioned ambience and have sea views (albeit past a canopy of trees and several cranes). The refurbished executive rooms sport a more contemporary look, if that's what you prefer (there's no harbour view though). The in-house restaurant Cinnamon dishes up some tasty Indian, Chinese, and Continental fare, plus a good breakfast. 

Overall fab location, VFM pricing, and attentive service. So if you're visiting Mumbai, @grandhotelmumbai is a great budget option (rooms start at Rs. 7,000++ while the harbour view room is Rs.9,500++)

This wasn't a hosted stay. 

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ChatGPT's got nothing on me... (Breakfast in Ital ChatGPT's got nothing on me...

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Where I stayed in Rome - InterContinental Rome Amb Where I stayed in Rome - InterContinental Rome Ambasciatori Palace #hosted

Located on the chic Via Veneto, the @intercontinentalroma is housed in a palazzo that opened in 1905 as a residence for ambassadors visiting Rome. Today, it's the perfect pied-à-terre for your Roman sojourn - attractions like the Trevi Fountain and Spanish Steps are a short walk away, Roma Termini is a quick taxi ride, and the Barberini metro station is nearby.

The hotel retains the marble columns and grand staircase of the original palazzo while the refurbished design nods to Rome's history and architecture. I loved my spacious suite with its contemporary design, Tuscan marble and leather touches, and premium Byredo amenities. 

The Vici bistrot served up a sumptuous breakfast every morning and turned into an upscale ristorante in the evening, while Charlie's Rooftop bar is THE place for a stylish aperitivo. I tried one of their signature cocktails with gin, rose liqueur, lemon, and sparkling rosé. Named La Dolce Vita, it's an apt homage to the Eternal City - whether it's the decadent setting of Fellini's 1960 movie or modern Rome as it stands today in all its 2779-year-old glory! 

#delishtravels #delisheats 

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Italy, again??? Si!!! This time, it was a researc Italy, again??? Si!!!

This time, it was a research trip for a certain guidebook. 25 days, multiple cities, endless hours on the road - it certainly wasn't dolce far niente! 

But 🇮🇹 is forever 🩷

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Sure it's a touristy cliche, but I have always tos Sure it's a touristy cliche, but I have always tossed a coin in the Trevi Fountain. And Rome has always called me back! Here's hoping 🤞🏼

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A gelato a day - the only way to do Rome right! A gelato a day - the only way to do Rome right! 

📍@nevedilattegelateria #delishtravels #delisheats 

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POV : walking 20k steps a day in Italy thinking I POV : walking 20k steps a day in Italy thinking I will lose weight 🇮🇹😁

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Still dreaming of Amalfi and the stunning @Anantar Still dreaming of Amalfi and the stunning @AnantaraConventoDiAmalfi 😍😍

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I'm always happy to be back in Italy, can't you te I'm always happy to be back in Italy, can't you tell? I had a couple of hours to kill before getting on a train to Amalfi, so I hopped on the metro to go gaze at this 2,000-year-old beauty! 

Plus some glimpses from my morning jaunt in Rome #delishtravels #delisheats

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