A Thailand trip is incomplete without a visit to Bangkok. Hence, post our incredible time in Phuket and Krabi, our journey through Thailand led us to the bustling city of Bangkok. Our abode in the vibrant city had to be extra special and hence we chose Montien Surawong Hotel. Nestled in the heart of Silom, Bangkok’s most vibrant and exciting district, it is close to all the major tourist attractions, including the Grand Palace, Wat Pho, and the Jim Thompson House. After all, sightseeing and shopping in Bangkok has its own charm.
With the festive season approaching, there’s no better time than now to invest in celebration-appropriate menswear. When scouting for the perfect outfit, it is important to look for something that not only complements the occasion but also resonates with your personal style. Finding an ensemble that seamlessly harmonises the festive spirit with contemporary allure is key to making a lasting impression during this joyous season.
Krabi is no less than a wonderland and we wanted a suitable abode for us. Hence, me and my family chose Centara Ao Nang Beach Resort & Spa Krabi for our stay. The drive from Phuket to Krabi was smooth, all thanks to Lark Holidays from whom we booked our travel (Not only intercity but in city too). Lark Holidays is the most reliable travel operator at Thailand. The drivers arrive on time, cabs are clean and the drivers are well informed.
Our first International trip post Covid had to be special. Afterall we waited for 3 long years to go overseas. We chose to go to Thailand, a destination which I did explore a few years back and absolutely loved it. So why not relive the nostalgia!
Considering how special our trip was, our abode had to be even more special. That’s why we chose Renaissance Phuket Resort & Spa, it’s not a hotel or a resort, it’s the quintessential idyllic island retreat. This 5-star Marriott Bonvoy beachfront lifestyle resort comes with unique design, inspired by nature which offer guests a chance to explore Phuket from a new perspective through spontaneous discovery.
It was hard to resist travelling over the last 8 months. Finally, we thought of taking the plunge, packed our bags, picked the car keys and headed to Agra for a royal stay at ITC Mughal.
This time our trip was extra special as it was our first trip post lockdown after a gap of 8-9 months. The old and heritage city Agra known as the ‘city of Love’ not only has the marvelous Taj Mahal but also has the splendid ITC Mughal. ITC’s luxury collection hotel is situated in close proximity to Taj Mahal and is a tribute to the Mughal builders of the past as this hotel is historic and is inspired by the heritage Mughal monuments like Fatehpur Sikri and Agra Fort.
I love the vivid culture India has where one gets to learn about different religions as well as their festivities. I have enjoyed the splendour of Christmas as much as I enjoy Diwali so when I got an invitation for a Ramadan Food Walk from Novotel Hyderabad Airport we could not say ‘NO’. After a 2 hour flight we landed in Hyderabad, the City of Nizams from where in a few minutes we entered the plush and beautiful hotel. A look around and I was captivated with the serene surroundings filled with greenery and nature.
When the sexy siren Madonna donned a custom corset by “The Blonds” with thousands of cut Preciosa crystsals for her music video launch ”Livin’ for Love” or the Columbian Vice-miss Universe 2015 Ariadna Guiterrez wore pendants and pearls in various shapes and sizes to glamourize her garment and her body in bright colors…no one could take their eyes off. Madonna was all set to create music and lyrics along with style.
Summers are about leaving home and exploring the world…and that’s when I started thinking of ideal summer destinations. Since I didn’t want something too hectic I thought of exploring Singapore, a small yet beautiful island country, well-known for cleanliness and safety. Afterall, Singapore is a perfect blend of culture, cuisines, arts and architecture.
Bellagio, located in the community centre of Ashok Vihar is a paradise for foodies like me. Bellagio is basically a small town in Italy with many wonderful restaurants and keeping the same in mind, this was opened in Ashok Vihar in 2010.
Brain child of filmmaker and entrepreneur Mr. Shripal Morakhia, Smaaash offers a lot more than your run of the mill banquet hall and gaming center. Smaaash is the medley of unmatched range of games that offer a superlative virtual reality, experience, and combines the best of sports, music and dining into highly immersive, interactive, innovative and involved entertainment experience.
Thai food has great & high nutritional values plus lot of health benefits. Thai herbs are also used to cure & heal certain diseases. For example, garlic is used to reduce blood pressure, shallot eases cold symptoms, chilli stimulates blood circulation, lemongrass relieves digestive disorders & galangal eases gastrointestinal discomfort.
Herbs and spices used in Thai food provide distinct aroma & flavour to certain dishes. It makes the recipe tasty & interesting. Unique fragrance, aroma, taste which when you intake makes you feel good & healthy like the coconut milk which when added in green Thai curry smells and tastes delicious and is also healthy. Some mild, some sweet, some chilli all are combined together to form a great Thai recipe and Big Wong is one such eating joint (delivery as well dine-in) where you can have and taste the best of authentically made delicious & healthy Chinese & Thai cuisine.
Some four years back I had the thrill of watching Shrek – 4D in Universal studios Singapore. Little did I imagine that I will be watching our own Mowgli in 4Dx that too in our own aamchi Mumbai. Thanks to Cinepolis Imax 4DX at Viviana Mall for providing such a fantastic experience to the viewers.
The joy of motherhood comes in moments. And the most interesting ones are to choose the right clothing for your kid that makes him look apart, and smart. Life doesn’t come with any manual, it comes with a mother. For kids, they look at mothers to make the most enlightening choices for them. But some innovations are made to make our (read mother) life easy.
With a superb vision of lending a carefree environment to the kids, 612 League, one of India’s leading brands focusing on children (3 months to 12 years) offers a complete range of comfortable clothing to the young GenX, to provide them flexibility to play and grow.
What happened at the Satya Paul showroom at DLF Promenade recently… Any guesses? ChicLifeByte readers this time it was King Khan’s wife & the first lady of Bollywood, Gauri Khan, the enigmatic diva who presented Satya Paul’s Spring Summer 2016 collection ‘Cocktails and Dreams’ commemorating the brand’s 30th anniversary in the Indian fashion industry.
It’s time to celebrate womanhood in the form of women empowerment by bringing together two beautiful & gorgeous women- entrepreneur Tanaya Walia & jewellery designer Kusum Jain for a fashion show & exhibition “Celebrating Womanhood” featuring 20 power ladies & 10 women designers plus jewellery auction in aid of Joining Hands by MCF, an NGO working towards upliftment of underpriviledged girls, the jewellery being vintage & Rajwara in diamonds, polki, pearls & precious stones that looked dazzling on the models walking on the stage.
Click clack the bottle of Sandalwood body lotion by The Nature’s Co.- a completely earthborne & natural lotion made from sandalwood extracts, vegetable glycerine, kokum butter & Vitamin E and the fresh aroma when you apply it after bathing is so calming & soothing.