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Monica Tindall The Pink City of Jaipur completes an itinerary to the Golden Triangle, a highlight for many ticking off Taj Mahal from their bucket lists. Named for the distinctive hue of the architecture, Jaipur is not only a city famous for shopping but for its his…
Monica Tindall For first-timers (even multiple-timers) a trip to India can be filled with trepidation. Media tends to focus on lack of safety, illness, poverty and a general assault on the senses; so much so that I know many a seasoned traveller who has yet to cross …
Monica Tindall Majestic white architecture contrasts golden hills in a structure that seems to rise from the sand and provide an oasis to travellers wandering the ancient hills of the Aravalli Range in Rajasthan. A contemporary palace, JW Marriott Jaipur Resor…
Monica Tindall Mohan Mahal at the JW Marriott Jaipur Resort & Spa offers a one-of-a-kind experience that no serious gourmand should miss. Inspired by the Shish Mahal (Mirror Palace – built by the king for his queen who loved to sleep under the stars), there’s n…
Monica Tindall The beautifully adorned Sukh Mahal is the JW Marriott Jaipur Resort & Spa’s all-day-dining venue. Offering international and local cuisine with open kitchens, it’s the place where guests from around the world can satisfy their cravings ste…
Monica Tindall The most magnificent views of Jaipur are seen framed by the arched windows of Once Upon a Time restaurant. Set atop Nahargarh Fort, the entrance is directly aside the main gate and the dining area actually sits above the entryway. This Indian fine d…
Monica Tindall Agra, the “City of Love,” as it’s so fondly named, home to the grand Taj Mahal and a rich cultural and culinary history, is on the bucket list of many. We ticked it off our agenda this spring while immersing ourselves in the local experience with a stay […]
Monica Tindall No doubt, you’ve heard about the dreaded Delhi Belly that most visitors spending more than a few days in India succumb to. Well, I think that’s best avoided, and, while gourmands might be claiming to “keep it real” with street food, I have a plan to avo…
Monica Tindall Agra, the home of the Taj Mahal is abuzz with activity during the day but the evenings have very little happening. Hotels do their best to fill the gap and Courtyard by Marriott Agra has done this with style, entertainment and delicious regional cuis…
Monica Tindall Hyatt’s flagship property in India, Hyatt Regency Delhi, launched over 35 years ago as the city’s premier five-star hotel in New Delhi. Even with the explosion of luxury hotels in more recent times, three and a half decades later Hyatt Regency Delh…
Monica Tindall There’s no doubt that when we were travelling in India that we tried to eat as much local food as possible. Needing a break, however, from the complexity of spices, ghee and carbs, some fresh Italian fare is just what the cardiologist ordered. La Piaz…
Anda Dehli – Arrive a Visitor, Depart a Local Monica Tindall How do you stand out in Delhi, a city of close to 20 million people? Pick up your guests in an iconic HM Ambassador car! Delhi Airport Transfer Fondly dubbed “the king of Indian roads,” India’s first o…