Set amidst verdant gardens close to Chennai’s international airport, the Trident offers an elegant and tranquil escape for business and leisure travellers. The spacious, well-appointed rooms and suites feature internet access, televisions, work desks, tea and coffee-making facilities and safes. Hotel amenities include a large outdoor swimming pool, a fully equipped fitness centre, a tranquil spa offering holistic therapies, multiple dining venues specialising in Indian and international cuisine and a stylish bar.
1 Night
Bed and Breakfast
1x Park Room
Hotel
Spoken Languages: English
In the heart of the historic French Quarter, Palais de Mahé in Pondicherry is a characterful, colonial retreat with a courtyard pool, sea-showcasing roof terrace and luxurious, lofty rooms. The Bussy Street setting is a (skimming) stone’s throw from the seafront and its picturesque promenade, with the Bay of Bengal ushering in welcome breezes come the heady high summer. Local art is displayed regularly and the food is fabulous: expect to eat innovative Indian dishes with European influences in another nod to the days of French rule.
2 Nights
Bed and Breakfast
1x Superior
Hotel
An art deco dame in Tamil Nadu, Visalam boutique hotel showcases the art and culture of Southern India in a palatial historic mansion. Each of the 15 sprawling guest rooms is uniquely decorated with antiques, vintage photographs and local textiles, and has large windows overlooking bougainvillea-brightened gardens and an equally colourful village. The welcoming staff and family offer daily dance workshops, lead cycling trips and can arrange ox-cart rides or cooking classes that showcase Chettinad’s famed fiery flavours.
1 Night
Half Board - Dinner, Bed and Breakfast
1x Mantra Cottage
Hotel
Set on 62 acres of lush gardens in Madurai, India, the Gateway Madurai is perched atop Pasumalai Hill in the heart of the city. The property has 63 well-appointed hotel rooms and suites equipped with safes, minibars, tea/coffee makers, TVs, and cosy beds. Facilities and services include restaurants, bars, a swimming pool, a fitness centre, yoga classes, a library, a tennis court, meeting/event facilities, and Wi-Fi.
2 Nights
Bed and Breakfast
1x Superior
Hotel
The Windermere Estate is a Raj-era cardamom and coffee plantation, set on 55 acres of undulated slopes with superb views of the cardamom, coffee and tea hills of Munnar.
It features 18 lovingly handcrafted rooms arranged around the original Planter’s Bungalow. Privately accessed by houseguests The Vantage Point, the highest point of the estate, straddles the heart of the estate and offers stunning panoramas of these gorgeous surrounds and an idyllic spot for sunrise and sunset views. It’s the perfect spot for rewarding bird watching experiences. The Glen is a secluded section of the resort; surrounded by tall trees it has a hammock in which you can chill out, reading a book or just soaking in the tranquil air. The Boulder is an area on the property with tree stumps creating the atmosphere of an informal sitting area that is ideal for campfires.
2 Nights
Bed and Breakfast
1x Moonlight Bliss
Other
CGH Earth Coconut Lagoon is located at the Vembanad Lake. One of India’s largest inland lakes its distinctive for its ecology which supports a plethora of natural life. Accommodation here comprises a cluster of bungalows and villas equipped with modern conveniences such as air-conditioning, Wi-Fi, minibars, hairdryers and tea/coffee-making facilities. The villas offer private pools and separate living rooms. When it comes to dining, guests are treated to a lakeside dining experience at the on-site Aymanam restaurant. Other facilities and services include a swimming pool, Ayurveda centre, workout room and yoga classes.
2 Nights
Bed and Breakfast
1x Superior Lake View Villa
5 Stars
Resort
Spoken Languages: English
No. Rooms: 49
Eighth Bastion is a Dutch-themed boutique hotel located in Kerala, India. In-room amenities include tea/coffee-making facilities, safe deposit lockers, air conditioning and free Wi-Fi. Guests can delight their palates at the on-site East Indies restaurant. The hotel also features a swimming pool.
1 Night
Bed and Breakfast
Hotel
