Category Archives: Hotels

Utsav Camp, Sariska

‘Stunning, absolutely stunning,’ that was my thought as I gazed down over the view from the fort.  Once again, my reputation for seeking out what’s different, preceded me. So, despite me thinking I was visiting a national park in India (never a chore I can assure you) it had been suggested that we veer off

Laalee, Jaipur

Let’s talk about love! Not something I’m overly familiar with but inspiration can strike when one least expects it. Love comes in many shapes and forms, it can be loving, it can be all encompassing it can be tough, it can be nuanced, it can be nurturing. These forms can also be expressed in many

Fatehs Retreat, Ranthambhore

It’s very difficult these days, with so many hotels to know which one to choose, particularly in very popular destinations. When it comes to wildlife, so many hoteliers cash in on the tiger, whereas others focus more on conservation. I always try to seek out these properties, one’s with a soul, who care about the

Shahpura Bagh, Shahpura, Rajasthan

I put Shahpura in the dictionary and it came back with superlative. I looked up superlative and it said, 1. Adjective: Of the highest quality, 2. Grammar (adjective or verb) expressing the highest or a very high degree of quality. 3. Noun: An exaggerated expression of praise.  So, there you have it. ‘nuff said. Ciao

Chanoudgarh, Chanoud, Rajasthan

A window on a unique world.  There’s something different about Chanoud village. You can’t quite put your finger on at first but slowly it starts to unfold. You first notice how remarkably clean it is, then that the locals are the friendliest bunch who smile and wave and practically insist on having their photo’s taken,